Can I make my VFR1200X the Perfect Adventure Tourer?

Re-uploaded. In this thrilling installment join me in the garage as I endeavour to address the Crosstourers biggest weakness, its crappy suspension. I also replace the head bearings, the regulator/rectifier and the air filter and sort out some dodgy wiring.
Please note that this is a re-upload of the original video with new music that is not copyrighted (the original music wasn't either but their seems to be a booming industry run by dishonest kids in basements claiming that copyright free music is theirs in an attempt to make money).

[@MrRawmans]

Great bike, Great Rider, Great video and a great adventure 🎉🎉🎉 thank you for sharing your awesome Vfr1200x ❤

[@vancemarin8022]

As an old retired guy I can't afford to do mods if I want to ride. So I ride and watch other people do mods so I have enough money to go riding !! 😊😊

[@abitofadetour7315]

Happy to be of service.

[@marksteele4364]

Absolutely awesome commentary and explanations of the work bone. well done, cheers

[@asudeno]

Great job....👏👏👏

[@abitofadetour7315]

@@asudeno Thank you my friend!

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

Brilliant! I envy people who can work on vehicles. I’m about to get my 2nd CT and need to learn how to work on it. Appreciate how slow and methodical you and patient you were while working on your bike. Can’t wait to see the follow up vid with you test riding your new bike! Subscribed! Ride safe….

[@abitofadetour7315]

Cheers. I’m no mechanic but KZbin is a great resource and then it’s just a matter of giving it a go.

[@AliM-jp8bg]

Great commentary

[@abitofadetour7315]

@@AliM-jp8bg That’s very kind of you to say.

[@Sinnicide]

Thanks from WV. And good man picking makita tools haha. Great taste in bikes as well XD.

[@abitofadetour7315]

Thanks for watching and I’m assuming WV is West Virginia?

[@muelledriver]

Thanks from Madrid ✌️

[@2old4allthis]

Great video. Thanks for showing the other side of the filter. The music? Not even necessary.

[@abitofadetour7315]

It was surprisingly clean wasn't it?

[@Vicenev]

Great video, love your work!

[@ilyarudakovski823]

Hello. What model of cartridges are installed? Please provide a link. What other manufacturers can you recommend? I also want to change the suspension. Perhaps you can recommend a rear shock absorber with adjustment like the original, I often use it.

[@abitofadetour7315]

@@ilyarudakovski823 I used the YSS inserts to suit the VFR, they only make one. I can’t help with other brands unfortunately. Not sure about rear shocks that retain the hydraulic preload but Google is your friend.

[@trevorphillips3055]

I thought the reg/rec problems were on earlier Hondas? I'm not sure it's an issue on bikes like the CT. I own a 2016 CT and have never thought it necessary to replace mine, Im only on 23k miles though.

[@abitofadetour7315]

@@trevorphillips3055 I guess it’s the “once bitten twice shy” philosophy. They’re relatively cheap and easy to replace so I did just that.

[@bazza8947]

Mccruise in Victoria make a fully electronic cruise for your bike if you're interested.

[@abitofadetour7315]

Cheers. I’ve looked at these before and they seem a quality item. Know you’ve got me thinking…

[@bazza8947]

@@abitofadetour7315 Good quality and very good service.

[@cheffboiardee]

I have one now and will install it soon. Love my 2017 VFR1200X

[@cheffboiardee]

Oh yeah, I got the original heated grips from Honda and installed them about 5 months ago - I really like them.

[@V742]

I have an MCCruise unit fitted to my CT. It is pricey to buy, and I paid even more for my mechanic to do it, but it was worth every cent. I did a ride across Australia recently; the relief mentally and physically for my wrist was great. It also makes hamstring stretching or drinking from a waterbladder on the go so much easier.

[@fabiomendes7043]

Hey congratulations my friend! I love to do it at home here in Brazil! Where do you live?

[@abitofadetour7315]

I live in Brisbane, which is the capital city of Queensland.

[@thomasfalanga9163]

Your water fill looks to be a hose and clamps, could you relocate with longer hose?

[@abitofadetour7315]

You could temporarily I suppose but it fits in a small niche behind the fairing so I doubt you could modify it permanently. Not a bad idea though.

[@bobklee2397]

How do you organise the bolts and nuts so you remember what goes where- if you’re doing this over an extended period ?

[@abitofadetour7315]

I probably should! I generally don't leave things pulled apart for long but if something looks like I'll get confused when I go to put it back together I'll take some photos of it as I take it apart.

[@helenatyukodi5227]

You must be a professional mechanic!👍

[@abitofadetour7315]

@@helenatyukodi5227 Not even close, barely an enthusiastic amateur. But thank you!

[@michaelpyke9368]

What do you do for a living??? And how many K's has the bike done?

[@abitofadetour7315]

I think it’s up around the high 70's now. In terms of work I am an audio visual technician.