Varadero 125

[Lucifer]

Originally posted by visual@Aug 26 2004, 09:58 PM

Guys check out the NEW transalp! FIERCE man

http://users.bart.nl/~stikfort/new_international_site/varadero_news/transvara750.jpg

 

suddenly AT & vara1000 is no longer my dream bike

Visual, u sure this will come into production?

 

Looks like a mixture of Transalp 650 and Vara 1000 FI...

 

Seems to me that its a design in progress thingy. But I do agree... It looks nice.

[Guest simone]

Originally posted by Lucifer@Aug 27 2004, 12:13 AM

Visual, u sure this will come into production?

 

Looks like a mixture of Transalp 650 and Vara 1000 FI...

 

Seems to me that its a design in progress thingy. But I do agree... It looks nice.

I dunno whether it will be produced. its a hybrid AT and Transalp but turns out to look like a varadero. Thats just the artist version of some motorcycle mag that think what HONDA is gonna build. . there also a AT and Varadero hybrid again rumoured.

[Guest simone]

Originally posted by Varadero_1984@Aug 25 2004, 08:17 PM

i've successfully ride my bike out of msia..and halfway was raining when i reach SG,so had to be towed away.

even the tow service in msia is so inefficient..waited for them for 1hr..den finally i gave up..ask my parents to let me ride..

now the bike is at Hua Chin's place and tmr going to IDAC for assessment of accident.

 

anyone recommend cheap paint job?cos my right fairing abit scratched..will update the pics nx time..

Glad to hear that everyhing is back in order... U got ur gf and ur bike back to singapore one hurdle crossed. How's ur gf doing... her condition stable. What bout u how are u wounds healing.

 

Wish u n ur gf a speedy recovery.

 

[Guest simone]

OUTING

 

DATE 28th AUG 2004 (SAT)

PLace: BIKETECH 21

TIME 1200

OBJECTIVE. Take a look at the crash bar. Lunch at ZAM ZAM!

All are welcome!

Participants

1.Azli

2.Azman

3.Farid

4. Indy

5. Nity

6 Simon

[Varas]

Originally posted by simone@Aug 26 2004, 02:56 PM

A tank slap occurs when u decelerate quickly and ur hands are not on the handlebar. This will allow the handle bar of the varadero to slap either side of your cheeks. Therefore always hold the handlebars firmly when decelerating unless u want them to slap u!

 

 

anyway i was not joking bout the tyres ... indy u should consider giving ur tyres to visual instead of giving it to the workshop. I think visual kinda used to the tyres been using it almost 2 years right.

Its wasn't an issue when i was on michelin, when decelerating , i tried hands free, i could travel as firm as a rock for more than 100-150 m without shimmering of the handle bars.

tourance is well known for this problem thru out the varadero community in the european countries.

but i would still opt for it again , as it really gives satisfy rides, the shimmering problem is easier overshadow by the cornering abilities.

I been using tourance for more than 2 years and still on it, its my 2nd pair now...

[visual]

[varas]

wondering when u said on tourance for 2 years, u mean been using the tyres for 2 years with out a change as it, it can last for 2 years?

[Varadero_1984]

hi vara brothers!

anyone of u know whether i need to have a lawyer for my accident case?

cos my workshop mechanic intro to me a lawyer..den this lawyer say i muz not share the same lawyer with my gf cos if later the Malaysian driver's lawyer sue den my gf cant get back her full compensation.

my medical bills are under SAF but my bike repairs i'll have to pay if cant claim.

so wat shld i do now?

[visual]

Originally posted by Lucifer@Aug 27 2004, 12:13 AM

Visual, u sure this will come into production?

 

Looks like a mixture of Transalp 650 and Vara 1000 FI...

 

Seems to me that its a design in progress thingy. But I do agree... It looks nice.

[lucifer] i actually got it form a website, stating its an artist rendering of the next transalp..

it maybe the next transalp and its 650 confirm they are never gonna make 400

 

as their main market is europe so its has to be 650cc as those clowns in europe cannot handle bike with less then 500 cc apprantly..

[daystar_70]

Originally posted by visual@Aug 26 2004, 09:58 PM

Guys check out the NEW transalp! FIERCE man

http://users.bart.nl/~stikfort/new_international_site/varadero_news/transvara750.jpg

 

suddenly AT & vara1000 is no longer my dream bike

visual.

 

you saw also the comparo of this bike merged with vara (with dimensions)?

 

vara is like 200mm shorter in length and 40mm shorter in seat height. Rear tyre same, front tyre smaller.

 

check it out.

 

Cheers.

[Varadero_1984]

anyone can recommend me better repair shop?

cos this Hua Chin(where my bike is now) have not started on the repair although i've given them the green light..den i ask for quote the boss will say call me back later..

[visual]

[daystar]

Wooh, in the compare image

vara125 is pretty similar to TA650 huh...

 

in the promo brocheure of vara125, it did mentioned that alot of the design of v125 was inface taken of TA..

very cool...

i initially really like transalp...

but if they choose to make the design like this... i feel it looks better then AT & V1k..

Hope they do.. but then again 1 problem.. can only get 1st hand and its gonna cost like 13 -16k!! gulp!

[Kenny]

Originally posted by visual@Aug 26 2004, 09:58 PM

Guys check out the NEW transalp! FIERCE man

http://users.bart.nl/~stikfort/new_international_site/varadero_news/transvara750.jpg

 

suddenly AT & vara1000 is no longer my dream bike

this has been in the rumour mill for some time..esp in europe..they are waiting to see if it will be unveiled in bike shows by the end of this year.. rumours range from an integrated translap and vara to challenge the little v strom...to a new v twin from honda..so bottomline is...we can only enjoy wat we have now cuz even if the bike exists, it would prob take some time to come in..

[visual]

Originally posted by Kenny@Aug 27 2004, 12:39 PM

this has been in the rumour mill for some time..esp in europe..they are waiting to see if it will be unveiled in bike shows by the end of this year.. rumours range from an integrated translap and vara to challenge the little v strom...to a new v twin from honda..so bottomline is...we can only enjoy wat we have now cuz even if the bike exists, it would prob take some time to come in..

*hehe* thats actually good news for me..

as im damm lasy to complete my 2A, hope to complete it by end of the year.. and then another year for class.. 2.. which i might drag for 2 yrs.++

so by then...

 

will be out.. Just in time for the new TransALP.. *hehehe*

 

hope they do comeout with something..

cos V-strom... jr.. is one Killer cool bike..

[daystar_70]

Originally posted by Varadero_1984@Aug 27 2004, 11:57 AM

anyone can recommend me better repair shop?

cos this Hua Chin(where my bike is now) have not started on the repair although i've given them the green light..den i ask for quote the boss will say call me back later..

Try CKA (Choong Kok Agency) @ Jurong East or Shunli Industrial.

They have a mechanic specialize in Honda. Also, they can get honda parts rather readily as Daelim Daystar used Honda parts.

 

Talk to @ JE, the lady boss and shunli, look for the boss, her husband.

[daystar_70]

hi guys,

 

for original accessories for vara125, do you guys suggest Boon Siew or any recommended sources??

 

Wanted to add the upper & lower visor(wind deflector) for the bike. wanted to find out cost.

[Varas]

Originally posted by visual@Aug 27 2004, 10:12 AM

[varas]

wondering when u said on tourance for 2 years, u mean been using the tyres for 2 years with out a change as it, it can last for 2 years?

i using 1st pair of tourance for close to 1 and a half years . Now using 2nd pair. Perviously was on t66x , michelins

[Guest simone]

FJT and eversuccesses do sell orignial honda parts. Though the wind deflectors are part of accessories so they might not bring it in. As with all accessories for the vara125 i think we need to get a shop to bring it in for us or order online at http://www.davidsilverspares.com

[daystar_70]

Originally posted by simone@Aug 27 2004, 05:27 PM

FJT and eversuccesses do sell orignial honda parts. Though the wind deflectors are part of accessories so they might not bring it in. As with all accessories for the vara125 i think we need to get a shop to bring it in for us or order online at http://www.davidsilverspares.com

FJT?? eversuccesses?? can advise where are they?

 

Thanks.

[Guest simone]

Behind mustafa

FJT Parts & Accessories Pte Ltd

15 Rowell Rd Singapore 207973

6392 5928

 

Map

http://www.streetdirectory.com.sg/analyse_...A&postal=207973

[Guest simone]

M gonna get the oil filter from mah motorsports anybody interested.

 

Thinking of diy engine oil... Thought of getting TOTAL engine oil Fully syn from Carrefour.. only 4.70 a litre... anybody interested With the current cost of my engine oil 18 i could get at least 4 bottles ... lots of savings.

[visual]

[the tyre story continues...]

 

anyways, just got new tyres....

and as i was test riding it.. it felt HORRIBLE!! felt funny and uneven, connering is scary,, seemss the tyre is forcing my bike to a certain angle.... cant really control the turn...

 

suddenly i really regreted changing tyres.. this is far worst then the old worn out.. trailwing!

$270 for this!!!

 

 

anyways...

read this,,,,

something i didint know, !! there is a RUN IN for Tyres too!

 

How long is the run in period for motorcycle tyres ?

In order for the new tyres to provide optimum performance, all new tyres must be ridden very cautiously for the first 100-200 kms. Immediately after new tyres are mounted, sudden acceleration, heavy breaking, and hard cornering must be avoided until the 100-200 kms run in period is completed.

 

 

so anyways... i went out again later in the night to pump air to the tyres.. *and on the way home* seems to be ok.. felt abit better...

 

Hoping the article is true.. cant wait for tyres to be run-in

 

 

any-one with this experience after changing their tyres?

[unknown]

Originally posted by visual@Aug 28 2004, 12:58 AM

[the tyre story continues...]

 

anyways, just got new tyres....

and as i was test riding it.. it felt HORRIBLE!! felt funny and uneven, connering is scary,, seemss the tyre is forcing my bike to a certain angle.... cant really control the turn...

 

suddenly i really regreted changing tyres.. this is far worst then the old worn out.. trailwing!

$270 for this!!!

 

 

anyways...

read this,,,,

something i didint know, !! there is a RUN IN for Tyres too!

 

How long is the run in period for motorcycle tyres ?

In order for the new tyres to provide optimum performance, all new tyres must be ridden very cautiously for the first 100-200 kms. Immediately after new tyres are mounted, sudden acceleration, heavy breaking, and hard cornering must be avoided until the 100-200 kms run in period is completed.

 

 

so anyways... i went out again later in the night to pump air to the tyres.. *and on the way home* seems to be ok.. felt abit better...

 

Hoping the article is true.. cant wait for tyres to be run-in

 

 

any-one with this experience after changing their tyres?

What u say is very true, me too have the similar experiences

 

Whoa the new translap is cool man!!! A nice to have kinda bike, but no $$$ to buy if it's that ex 13k to 16k.

 

Wow!!! The tourance tyre look damn good man!!!!

 

(Vara1984)

Gd to here tat everything was settled, for lawyers, i think u can find out more info from ur insurance company, and see if they have a list.

Hope u and ur gf recover fully the soonest!!!!

 

Paint job, i not very sure, but i think bt merah there should have shops to do repaint (anyone can correct me on this?)

[unknown]

Originally posted by simone@Aug 25 2004, 12:12 AM

Our fren in pkc neo got stopped by rov and made a donation.

dun know when my turn liao.....if kana bad timing when my $$$ dries up then i have to in front of the TP / ROV liao.....

[daystar_70]

Originally posted by simone@Aug 27 2004, 06:36 PM

Behind mustafa

FJT Parts & Accessories Pte Ltd

15 Rowell Rd Singapore 207973

6392 5928

 

Map

http://www.streetdirectory.com.sg/analyse_...A&postal=207973

Thanks bro. I will check it out.

[Varadero_1984]

as quoted by Hua Chin bikeshop for the following repair:

1)footbrake=$150

2)foot rest(only metal part)=$45

3)spraying+bending to original shape of crashbar=$150

4)spraying of fairing=$150

5)GPR handgrip=$10

6)fork alignment=$40

 

total=$545 excluding workmanship..

 

[6ofitall]

u still have the mirrors which u used to use?

if have mayb i buy from u..