Honda VFR1200F (Interceptor 1200) maintenance schedule & recalls
2010–2014
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Maintenance schedule
General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.
Remedy: Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Honda VFR1200F (Interceptor 1200)?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Honda VFR1200F (Interceptor 1200) (2010–2014).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Honda VFR1200F (Interceptor 1200)?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Honda VFR1200F (Interceptor 1200) (2010–2014).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Honda VFR1200F (Interceptor 1200)?
Service every 12 months for the Honda VFR1200F (Interceptor 1200) (2010–2014).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Honda VFR1200F (Interceptor 1200)?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Honda VFR1200F (Interceptor 1200) (2010–2014).