Varadero 125

[adv_rally]

Originally posted by eafa7@Nov 16 2005, 03:20 AM

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1849/hondaxrvdownatcambodia9te.jpg

 

 

 

Wah lauz.... So big and heavy machine.... how can go far.. elephant must sleep in the mud pool with pig.... let people see.... .... Only the beast can be see in the Dakar desert.... ... waaaa!!!!!

hi bro that a good one ................ahahahahahaha big machine cant do any thing see at your size so big size to go off road what a joke..................

[happy125]

Thailand Riders,

 

Any of you want to borrow a top box?

Got E20N with base plate, if you want.

[visual]

dear [vara125 riders], a question to ask..

when ur riding your vara (after 3 minute) after you just start your bike, what does the temp bar display? is it 4 bars or 3 bars?

 

noticed my bike quickly goes to 4 Bars shortly after riding... *wondering is*

1) coolent not working as effectively as it should

2) or engine oil need to be changed...

 

also i noticed my legs gets really warm when riding (bec of the engine feels more hotter then usual)

 

Also any of you guys serviced your coolent before? whats involved? in term of costing?

 

thanks...

[unknown]

Originally posted by adv_rally@Nov 16 2005, 03:36 AM

hi bro that a good one ................ahahahahahaha big machine cant do any thing see at your size so big size to go off road what a joke..................

Whatever ur ride may be, it's not nice to condamn ppl's bike, esp in this vara thread. However another point i would like to stress is that, extreme offroading does not only depends on the machine ONLY, the rider's skills and perception plays a major role in it. "I've seen cubs in remote areas traveling faster then the standard offroader without much effort"

 

Varas and gang:

Brothers, ride safe and enjoy the trip!!!! *Don't forget to get me some things there!!!!!*

[Beb]

Originally posted by visual@Nov 16 2005, 12:05 PM

dear [vara125 riders], a question to ask..

when ur riding your vara (after 3 minute) after you just start your bike, what does the temp bar display? is it 4 bars or 3 bars?

 

noticed my bike quickly goes to 4 Bars shortly after riding... *wondering is*

1) coolent not working as effectively as it should

2) or engine oil need to be changed...

 

also i noticed my legs gets really warm when riding (bec of the engine feels more hotter then usual)

 

Also any of you guys serviced your coolent before? whats involved? in term of costing?

 

thanks...

visual>>Bro I believed changing coolant will not cost a lot of money..Maybe $10/- below depend on quality of the coolant.

Bro one more thing if the engine to hot I guess it will effect the performance of your spark plugs.

 

 

 

TO THE THAILAND RIDERS RIDES WELL..

[guriella_vara]

Daniyal>>>> no problem bro... somemore i quite free during this holidae... nutting much to do oso at home... haha... remember to get me sumting we u go up thailand... hahaha...

 

TO all the other riders going up.... Ride Safely ya'all... Peace and God's speed...

[Aikon]

Hi…all Vara bros,Peace…

 

 

Al-simmons >> good job bro. mind 'borrowing' the inventory list from your sigg.??

 

...as per discussion, lets recap the followings…do add on if anything essentials left out.

 

Spare Inventory List

 

Al-simmons

Rectifier - 1 pc

Chain Link - 2 pcs

 

Aikon

DIY jack

Tyre Repair Kit - 1 pc

Adhesives / Tapes

 

Daniyal

Clutch Cable - 2 pcs

Jumping Cable - 1 pc

Toggle Rope - 1 pc

Nite( Lumi) Sticks

12V Battery - 1pc

 

Iswady

Tools

Cable ties – various sizes & lots of it

 

Newtsuit

Worms for tyre repair kit

First Aid kit

 

Yem_paul

Safety Vests - 4 pcs

 

???- volunteers… anyone?

Tyre tube

Spark Plugs - 4 pcs

Engine Oil - 2 bottles (will buy in MY)

Fuse 10amp(x2) 30amp (x1)

Commn. Set

 

…will distribute the loads at our meeting point

 

Any of you want to borrow a top box?

Got E20N with base plate, if you want.

happy125 >> thats nice of you bro..

 

 

meanwhile;

 

COUNTDOWN : T-4 DAYS

 

RIDE SAFELY

Ride is passion.Safety is decision.

[Niti]

Hi Bros...

 

Long time no post. Aniwae bros, sad to announce that I cant make it for the Thai trip coz my father's health is not doing so well since Hari Raya.

 

I would love to join even though if my father was still in hospital. The bike had already been serviced, even the sprockets and chain had been changed but just as soon after servicing, my father's condition deteriorated. So it became definite that the trip had to be a miss

 

Aniway, the walkies are already ready with me with a new set of batteries. If the riders need it, tell me ya...

 

Sad man....

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by happy125@Nov 16 2005, 10:44 AM

Thailand Riders,

 

Any of you want to borrow a top box?

Got E20N with base plate, if you want.

bro..

im interested..

how many litres?

can fit normal givi baseplate rite?

sunday morning of afternoon free?

[Al-Simmons]

Update on Sparel Inventory List

 

Clutch Cable - 2 pcs >>> Daniyal

Jumping Cable - 1 pc >>> Daniyal

Toggle Rope - 1 pc >>> Daniyal

Nite Sticks >>> Daniyal

Tools >>> iswady

Rectifier - 1 pc >>> Al-Simmons

12V Battery - 1pc >>> Daniyal

Safety Vests - 4 pcs >>>yem_paul

Chain Link - 2 pc >>> Al-Simmons

Tyre Repair Kit - 1 pc >>> Aikon

Worms for Tyre Repair Kit >>> Newtsuit

Cable Ties - Lots of it >>>iswady

Engine Oil - 2 bottles (will buy in MY)

Adhesives & Tapes >>> Aikon

DIY Jack >>> Aikon

First Aid Kit >>> Newtsuit

Spark Plugs >>> Al-Simmons (2pc)

[nejihyuuga]

hello there guys,

 

i'm saving up some money to get varadero 125.. fell in love with it since the day i saw it online!

 

can someone tell me some info about the bike like..

 

1. fuel consumption

2. full tank top up how much in sg?

3. best price in the market (want to get a 1st-hand)

 

cheers~~

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by nejihyuuga@Nov 17 2005, 01:34 AM

hello there guys,

 

i'm saving up some money to get varadero 125.. fell in love with it since the day i saw it online!

 

can someone tell me some info about the bike like..

 

1. fuel consumption

2. full tank top up how much in sg?

3. best price in the market (want to get a 1st-hand)

 

cheers~~

hahaha....

me too!

 

anyway...

for 1st hand varadero..

 

1.fuel consumption around 28-32km per litre...if u keep riding at 60kph all the way i think can go above 35km per litre..

 

2.full tank top up...hmm....tank is 18 litre inclusive of around 3 litre reserve...

so if u top up v power singapore can reach $30...

i usually top up jb petrol..

 

3. best price...i think can get under 10k.....that depends on how much u down also....maybe those pple who got theirs first hand can tell u more...

[DaNiYaL]

Whats Up DaWgZ!!

 

UPDATES UPDATES UPDATES UPDATES !!!!

 

Clutch Cable - 2 pcs >>> Daniyal

Clutch cable is not with me...is with Abattory...I will get it from him but only 1 piece..ok?

 

Jumping Cable - 1 pc >>> Daniyal

Jumping cable..i am trying to get from Faizal...but Yem_paul also trying to help out in this area

 

Toggle Rope - 1 pc >>> Daniyal

Nite Sticks >>> Daniyal

Tools >>> Daniyal

Rectifier - 1 pc >>> Al-Simmons

 

12V Battery - 1pc >>> Daniyal----cancel !

Battery not bringing...can jump start using other bike..once reach Thailand..maybe we can buy there...my opinion

 

Safety Vests - 4 pcs >>>yem_paul

Safety Vests is with Iswady right?

 

Chain Link - 2 pc >>> Al-Simmons / Daniyal

Bro...i already bought the chain link but only 1 piece..sorry..when want to pay not enuff cash...eheheh..sorry...

 

Tyre Repair Kit - 1 pc >>> Aikon

 

Worms for Tyre Repair Kit >>> Daniyal ( 1 set )

Cable Ties - Lots of it >>>iswady

Adhesives & Tapes >>> Aikon

DIY Jack >>> Aikon

First Aid Kit >>> Newtsuit

Spark Plugs >>> Al-Simmons (2pc)

Anti-fog spray for viser >>> Daniyal ( 1 bottle )

Engine Oil - 2 bottles (will buy in MY)

 

Thailand riders....here are some changes or updates...so please do pass the msg to other Thailand riders...thank you...

 

1. Meeting time = 2000 hrs

2. I already email you guyz a budget breakdown except for klutch...sorry bro..dun haf your email......please do look through...with what we do with your money...if there any questions...dun hesitate to call me...

3. Do have a lot of rest before the ride up...

4. Do service your bikes...

5. The spare parts that are being bought....i hope the Thailand riders....we can share the cost...

6. can we meet this Saturday at Sembawang to collect the T-shirts from guerilla_vara...we also can have our last kopi before we go the next day...

 

I AM SO EXCITED !!!!

 

visual >>> i do experience that...after i changed my coolant...its ok...no worries!!...

[visual]

[beb], [daniyal]

thanks for the info....

guess its really time to change the coolent....*any particular brand to recommend?*

 

Also again [vara125 braders] my front fork tweets like a 'small bird' when its in motion, when i spray wd40 on it... it keep quiet for a while... anyone got a smiliar experience? i fear that i might need to replace the fork seal.. *sigh* heard its like 80++ each is it?

 

*sigh* my bike is getting old .......

[happy125]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@Nov 17 2005, 12:04 AM

bro..

im interested..

how many litres?

can fit normal givi baseplate rite?

sunday morning of afternoon free?

Yo,

 

Yes, normal Givi base plate.

How many liter? Not to sure, but the one I use for my side-box lah brother.

Anyone else interested? Still got 1 more.

 

Sunday got to work, but Saturday I am free.

[Kevs]

Originally posted by Aikon@Nov 15 2005, 06:38 PM

Hi..all Vara bros,Peace.....

 

 

 

 

bro,can check out this link...

 

FOG LIGHT

 

 

...went before sometime ago but,think autobacs has no stock for hella, only PIAAs...gotten mine at one shop near Jln Besar opp Sim Lim Tower..onli have two model though. or can try at 16 Veraasamy Rd...happy hunting.

 

 

 

 

 

meanwhile.....

COUNT DOWN : T -5 DAYS

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIDE SAFELY.

Ride is passion.Safety is decision.

 

 

 

 

 

Adios amigo

Okie, thnx bro.

 

Thnx for all the response guys.

 

, all è best, ride safe & enjoy to those riders going abroad!

[guriella_vara]

Originally posted by nejihyuuga@Nov 17 2005, 01:34 AM

hello there guys,

 

i'm saving up some money to get varadero 125.. fell in love with it since the day i saw it online!

 

can someone tell me some info about the bike like..

 

1. fuel consumption

2. full tank top up how much in sg?

3. best price in the market (want to get a 1st-hand)

 

cheers~~

hey there... bought a first hand vara abt 4-5 months ago... total is abt 11k...

 

Fuel comsumption: about 30km per litres.... then top up the most i had paid was 23 singapore dollars...

 

I bought it at mah motor and paid a down of 2k... now i heard there is a 2006 version of varadero 125cc ... nt sure if in singapore though... maybe u shud ask the dealer... niwei fyi ma colour of the bike is blue... so gd luck in finding ur dream vara... peazzout!!!

[visual]

guriella_vara, have you tried this..

ride your bike till it goes to 'reserve' *as in when ur riding then the bike lose power* then switch to reserve....

then quickly top up full tank.. (keep track how many liters you fill) then remember to reset your 'trip meter' then carry on riding.. the next time *you have to go to reserve* do a quick glance at the trip meter..

then take

'distance travelled' / 'liters of petrol' toped up the last time...

then you will get the accurate 'milage' which im pretty sure is not 30km/l..

 

cos mine if i can get 25km/l, that damm good.. im pretty puzzled how you guys calculate your milage... its either your bike are damm fuel effecient as compared to mine or the calculation is wrong...

 

 

[to the thailand riders] Best of luck *if i was not married* i be with you guys already *sigh*, ride safely, take plenty of photos, and share it..

[nejihyuuga]

Thanks for the info guys.. appreciate it.. oh yeah..

 

i also want to know about vara's maintainance.. is it a lot?

anyone know of other places that i can get a vara125 for a budget of 10k.. i only know of mah motors and bshonda that sells vara..

 

guriella_vara: for your 2k downpayment.. what's the monthly installment?

 

cheers~~

[spyke 981]

Originally posted by eafa7@Nov 16 2005, 03:20 AM

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1849/hondaxrvdownatcambodia9te.jpg

 

 

 

Wah lauz.... So big and heavy machine.... how can go far.. elephant must sleep in the mud pool with pig.... let people see.... .... Only the beast can be see in the Dakar desert.... ... waaaa!!!!!

den next time don't talk to twin at Ideal motor.....bro,i noe you leh...KTM is KTM,no need to say like that wan...all adv tourer..he is childish,let him be.........

[ABATTORY]

Hail bros .....

 

To the Thailand riders .... just to remind you guys .... plz bring along a spare set of keys of your bike/box ..... and pass it to your room buddy .... Dis is to ensure in case of an unlikely event dat you misplace yor keys there is another spare to use ..... just a reminder .

 

DONT FORGET TO BRING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA

 

NITI >>> Hope your dad will get well soon ....

 

 

Btw guys ............... MY LEAVE IS APRROVE ! YEHAAAAAA ! I'LL BE JOININ YOU GUYS TO THAILAND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pingster]

Originally posted by spyke 981@Nov 17 2005, 06:44 PM

den next time don't talk to twin at Ideal motor.....bro,i noe you leh...KTM is KTM,no need to say like that wan...all adv tourer..he is childish,let him be.........

wondering does the two of u know each other anot...... or have any grudges against each other??? think most likely is the case and mayb one of u can start a thread to start picking on one another bike and not here, pls........... if u two are to share ur adventures and experience, ur most welcome

[guriella_vara]

nejihyuugaa>>>> mine monthly installment is abt 300 bucks...

 

visual>>>> aite bro... 10x for the info... i keep taht in mind and update u on the result soon... mine is juz a rough estimation so i mite be wrong... haha so thanx again....

[adv_rally]

Originally posted by guriella_vara@Nov 17 2005, 11:02 PM

nejihyuugaa>>>> mine monthly installment is abt 300 bucks...

 

visual>>>> aite bro... 10x for the info... i keep taht in mind and update u on the result soon... mine is juz a rough estimation so i mite be wrong... haha so thanx again....

hi bro sure a not varadero 30km/ per liter do you all counter wrong and how fast you all travel.................singapore or malaysai ????????????

[Aikon]

Hi…all Vara bros,Peace…

 

 

Thailand riders,just to share.......

 

OUR FOOD FOR THOUGHT

the things you need to know or should consider before for the ride. these are optional, decide what’s best for your ride.

 

 

Personal Riding Gear. (PRG)

the idea of riding is to enjoy it and come back alive to share the experience with others. yes, motorcycling is dangerous.with this in mind here are some of the things you will need to enjoy motorcycling and live to tell.

 

full face helmet.

riding jacket (with padding for protection)

thick jeans or touring pants.

knee & shin pads.

gloves.

riding boots or shoes.

ear plugs.

a rain coat

 

Relevant documents

some important documents is a must when you ride. Police and the local land transport authority often conduct spot checks. You may be detained or your bike confiscated if you cannot produce these documents.

 

valid riding license.(SGP)

original or true certified copy( with shop’s stamp) of vehicle registration log card.

valid insurance

valid road tax and cash card ( toll at Singapore side of 2nd Link).

 

Equipments

for minor repairs. an unexpected breakdown in the middle of nowhere can easily end your ride.the basic kit for long trip:

 

tubeless tyre repair kit.

motorcycle's tool bag.

spare clutch cable.

spare throttle cable.

spare fuses. .

penknife.

a meter of steel wire.

spare tube tyre.

spare key(!!!)

tyre gauge

tools & rags

worms / plugs / levers / pump / valves.

spark plug set.

tape: duct & insulation.

tow rope

chain lube, if you don't have a Scottoiler fitted.

glue: 5 min hi temp epoxy / Super glue / Adhesive.

 

Good-to-have equipment if your bike has space.

battery jumper cable.

foot air pump.

hand fuel transfer pump.

 

Pre-Ride Maintenance

it is obvious our bikes need to be in good working condition if we want to have fun on them. so prepare your bike for the ride.send your machine in for its scheduled maintenance regularly for an engine oil, oil filter & spark plug change if the last one was sometime back.clean the air filter. check the brake pads making sure its not worn out. replace it before the ride if it is. Your life might just depend on it.

check your tyres. Remove any nails & repair the puncture. You do not want this nail to come out and deflate the tyre when you are speeding along the highway do you? replace it if its surface is balding (less then 3mm). pay attention to your tyres. you have to trust them with your life when you ride.

 

Personal Items Packing List.

here's a simple packing list of personal stuff you may need.

 

sufficient foreign currency.

mobile phone with auto-roaming.

map of the area you are riding to.

1 pair of pants.

1 t-shirt.

1 set of sleeping clothes.

1 set of undergarments.

1 pair of sandals/slippers.

1 pair of socks.

sunglasses.

toothbrush & tooth paste.

other personal toiletries.

 

for attires, can even try the disposable way. wear-old-buy-new-ones once arrived.

 

motorcycle touring in Malaysia & Thailand can be tricky in the day and more so if you plan to do it at night.some pointers that will help keep you riding another day should you decide to take up touring under the moonlight.

 

1. Getting enough rest.

Night riding requires a lot of concentration. Judging distances, straining your eyes to see what's ahead, adapting to the different road environment and being one step ahead of other road users by knowing what they'll do next, will take a lot out of you. So unless you plan to be driven by adrenaline, get enough sleep prior to the night ride. Take half a day off to do so if need be. Sleeping late or finishing a good book or better still, wash and polish your bike, the night before so that you can sleep in the day before the ride. Getting well rested is very very important. Imagine what will happen should you doze off for just a few seconds at a cruising speed at night.

 

 

2. Getting prepared.

Needless to say, all preparations for a day ride, pertaining to riding gear and bike maintenance, also apply for a ride at night.

 

3. Tips for the road.

a)Try to avoid trunk roads or poorly lit / marked highways. Trunk roads are usually not lit and has few reflectors to mark its course. Riding on them at night is very dangerous and more so when you're faced with oncoming traffic with headlamps glaring at you just a couple of feet away.

Sandy patches and oil slicks around corners are almost impossible to see until its too late, while rain will end the ride.Stick to the major highways and keep the trunk roads for day trips.

 

Use reflective clothing or riding gear. Put on reflectors or reflective stickers at the rear end of your bike. Make yourself very visible to other road users. Being able to see you will allow them to react accordingly.

 

c)Know the route you plan to take. Remember the designated fuel stops and rest points. Signs are not always visible at night, so slow down and use your highbeam should you come across a directional sign.

 

[bd) Keep your eyes opened for rubbish and debris lying on the highway at all times. The wedge of a spent watermelon will spell disaster while a plank may mean imminent death. Be alert for such killer litter and maintain a speed that will allow you to react safely when you see them.

 

 

e)There will be instances when oncoming vehicles have their highbeams on as they pass you. This will drastically affect your vision and judgement.

Slow down and shift your eyes to the left side of the road. Avoid looking directly at the vehicle. Do not close your eyes and try not to highbeam back. Just concentrate on what's in front of you with your peripheral vision until the vehicle passes.

A good idea would be to wear anti-glare glasses on night rides. These are glasses with yellow tint lenses. It will reduce the glare from oncoming vehicles' headlamps, allowing you to look in front without much irritation and distraction.

 

f)Stop regularly. Try not to go more then 1 and a half hours without stopping for a rest. During the rest stops, take "Red Bull" or sweets to keep yourself alert for the next stretch. Intense concentration for long hours is very demanding.

 

 

g)Do not overtake from the left. There's a good chance the other motorist will not be able to see you. This includes using the breakdown lane. Breakdown vehicles parked along this lane are sometimes not marked with reflective pylons and are never lit.

 

h)On the road, slow down when you are about to overtake a vehicle. Make sure its safe, signal and before you pass, horn or flash your highbeam so that the vehicle in front knows you are about to overtake. Do not take for granted that with your headlamps on and signals blinking, the vehicle in front will know you're overtaking.

 

i)There will be instances when trucks and cars cut into your lane while you're overtaking. You may have honked or highbeamed but these things still happen. Apply your brakes and let them overtake.

To do this effectively and safely, you will have to overtake at a speed at which you will be able to apply your brakes suddenly without skidding or highsiding.

Once you're sure the vehicle in front is not coming into your lane, accelerate and pass as soon as possible. Go in slow and get out fast.

 

 

j)Be on the look out for motorcycles, cars and sometimes even trucks without tail lights! Yes, they do exist on the highways! If you're not alert and going a little too fast, you might just ram right into the rear end of one of them.

 

k)Do not stop on the road shoulder unless your bike has broken down. Small bikes use that lane all the time and if you're not well lit and conspicuous, one of them or even a car or a truck might plough into you.

 

 

l)Stop when it rains. Your vision will be impaired drastically, roads will be slippery, braking becomes almost impossible, road markers are no longer visible and the glare from oncoming vehicles become blinding. Worse of all, other vehicles will find it difficult to see and react to you too!

When it rains, go slow and head towards the nearest exit, R&R or motorcycle rain shelters (usually located under bridges and flyovers along the highway). Wait for the rain to stop or come to a light drizzle before proceeding.

 

 

m)Some stretches along the highway become foggy in the early hours of the morning or on cold nights. The fog can be very thick sometimes. Stay calm, slow down and use your highbeam or fog lamps. Visibility can even drop to just a couple of meters, so keep an eye out for parked vehicles and objects that may just appear right in front of you.

 

n)Stop when you become sleepy. Take a short nap or rest for a while. Never force yourself to keep going, thinking that its just a couple of kilometers away from the next stop. This will only mean dying in your sleep. Alert your buddy you're going to stop so that if you're riding in a group, the others will know that you're OK.

 

 

o)There will not be much in the form of law enforcement on the highways at night. The reason for this is obvious. It's stupid to speed and ride recklessly at night, so not many people do it! Ride at a comfortable speed, this will be different to one that you're comfy with in the day, and observe all laws of staying alive on a motorcycle.

 

 

 

 

RIDE SAFELY

Ride is passion.Safety is decision.

 

Adios amigo