Varadero 125

[Beb]

Hi all Vara bros,

 

Do you have any recommendations for modifications to be done to my vara?

 

I want to change the followings:

 

1) A bigger pair of mirrors?

2) Add Hazard light

3) Change my horn to those very loud horn used by lorries.

4) What is the biggest box that can be installed on a bike? I want to install a big box

 

As I'm new to this bike, I like to seek advise from all what other modifications I can do to improve the performance of the bike and have an enjoyable experience riding it.

 

 

1)Can look up either at Ah boy place.For me using the Napolean brand(Almost the same size as that of the side mirror of a small car).

2)Could be done on any motorbikes shop.

3)My advised is to changed to an electric horn..Air horn is illegal.

4)Givi Maxia is around 52 litre.

 

Bro just use a superior grade engine oil for your bike(Maxima Brand maybe??) and a good spark plugs would certainly improve the performance of your bike.And plus maintaining your chain(Waxs or Lubes regularly).

[patricc]

Duke - E rectangular one I got sticks out too much by the side unless I use it jus beside e undercowl.... guess its no choice hehe.... unless I got wat Beb has which is circular....

 

Bounce - Eh U can try gettin ur own switch n bring to First Motors. $25 for doing e lites but mus buy at least 3 or 4 contact point switch... for less troublesome operation. I got a 2 point switch so I got to on my side as well as my hazard to turn on both... If u can get ur own 4 way condenser, KnT might b able to do it cheaper... Talk to Clifford or Ah Wei...

 

Beb - Wat did u use to clamp e lites on ur crashbar.... can meet u up to have a look? hehe

[stargate]

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAST TO COAST II 2007

 

 

 

 

 

Have a good trip and ride safe ..amigos

[Beb]

Beb - Wat did u use to clamp e lites on ur crashbar.... can meet u up to have a look? hehe

 

The Hella holder was welded together onto the crash bar and the wiring of the Hella was inside my crashbar.It depend on the timing for any meet up Bro cause right now busy with work.Hope you understand.

[patricc]

Bros,

 

Some early pics of e C2C trip as well as WAI and my trip to Malacca after separating from Aikon, Toobez and Rudinko at Ayer Hitam.... You won't see me in e pics coz according to my wife, I shouldn't ride up to Malacca haha

 

Beb - No prob we see how ya...

 

Easyriding - WAI and I washed our bikes at GP area... Sorry didn't include u in hehe. WAI was DAMN happy when he saw how clean his bike was... but those with voltmeter on e dashboard be careful....

 

Weird - We were at e Portugese Settlement b4 u haha....

 

Rest of e C2C gang riding tomorrow, ride safe

 

WAI - Nice riding with u haha ..... last ride was past e cemetery at Lim Chu Kang ... sorry for the abruptness...

[patricc]

Some more pics

[patricc]

Last one.......

[Al-Simmons]

anybody interested in joining for a short ride to Ayer Keroh RnR for A&W?

 

Me and wady will be leaving around 10-11am (TBC) at Shell along AYE. Will stop at Ayer Keroh RnR for lunch and proceed to join Aikon, Toobez n Rudinko. U can join till Ayer Keroh after which u need to make ur way back on ur own. Anyone interested give me a call.

[WAI]

Patricc > Tks for the guided tour bro, no worries about the cemetry ride. Had real fun speeding on the highway on full trottle and half standing position. Hahaha

 

EasyRiding > finally manage to get my bike wash. Its like, nearly half year since we spoke about going there? Should try. Its gd, gd and gd!!!

[WAI]

Al-Simmons > Ayer Keroh is before Hitam or after?

[Al-Simmons]

Al-Simmons > Ayer Keroh is before Hitam or after?

 

after...

2 X the distance of Ayer Hitam

[patricc]

WAI - Ayer Keroh is e stop where I told u we turn left upon entering e Highway toll heading towards KL instead of back to JB for e A&W restaurant..... it is e overhead bridge I told u abt.... So its back to Malacca plus a bit more distance haha.... think u will reach SG by nite... if u go tat is

[goldstar]

Hi to all vara rider,may i know how heavy can this bike carry?cos i a big rider:cheeky: But this bike look like bigger than those 2b 200cc bike to me:angel: really love it if this bike can carry me around.(haha)

[WAI]

Patricc & Al-Simmons > Most likely cant, cos, June quite busy already.

 

goldstar > How heavy are you? me also quite heavy . Think last time, there's a heavy pioneer vara rider also.

[goldstar]

Hi wai,i 150kg ley.so how u think this bike can carry my weight.

[Bouncetheking]

Hi Beb,

 

thanks for your advice. I will make a trip to Ah boy tomorrow to buy raincoat, gloves and check out those big side mirrors.

 

What is the difference between my current horn and the electric horn?

 

May I know which workshops all Vara bros frequent most to do maintenance and service the bikes?

[Bouncetheking]

1)Can look up either at Ah boy place.For me using the Napolean brand(Almost the same size as that of the side mirror of a small car).

2)Could be done on any motorbikes shop.

3)My advised is to changed to an electric horn..Air horn is illegal.

4)Givi Maxia is around 52 litre.

 

Bro just use a superior grade engine oil for your bike(Maxima Brand maybe??) and a good spark plugs would certainly improve the performance of your bike.And plus maintaining your chain(Waxs or Lubes regularly).

 

 

Hi Beb and all Vara bros,

 

I be going to Ah boy tomorrow after work to look for raincoat, gloves and side mirrors.

 

What is the difference between my current horn & electric horn?

 

What sort of wax or lubricants u use for your bikes?

[psyk]

to give an analogy, stock horn is like a cat's meow, electric horn is like a lion's roar, and an air horn.....is like a t-rex's roar..

 

wax and lubricants, if you're talking about the chains, from what i know, most bros here using scottoiler.. if you have the money, i'd say its a very worthy investment. if not, doing the dirty deed yourself would be fine.. i use castrol or maxima chain wax and they do the job.. cleaning with kerosene seems to work the best so far..

 

goldstar>> imo, the bike should be able to take your weight.. i'm quite big-sized too.. but if you're talking about riding with pillion, i guess it will depend on how heavy your pillion is.. how it affects overall performance i am not too sure, but your fc would definitely be affected..

[weird]

Hi to all vara rider,may i know how heavy can this bike carry?cos i a big rider:cheeky: But this bike look like bigger than those 2b 200cc bike to me:angel: really love it if this bike can carry me around.(haha)

 

YO bro, i am heavy between 94-98kg plus my side boxes and topcase fully armour and full pack vara can still go.... the roads the limit.... no worries abt it and futhermore if you look at the previous post abt a few days ago there is a frend of ours bring home a microwave and with him i think its quite an achievement...

[weird]

Hi Beb,

 

thanks for your advice. I will make a trip to Ah boy tomorrow to buy raincoat, gloves and check out those big side mirrors.

 

What is the difference between my current horn and the electric horn?

 

May I know which workshops all Vara bros frequent most to do maintenance and service the bikes?

 

most of the varas that i know of went to K&T its at ubi... but as for me i have 3 workshop 1) Bukit batok 2)K&T 3)first motor basically for fabrications other then that i dont go to other workshops... generally it would depends on the individuals on the preference of the workmanship and quality..

[Duke_Monster]

the microwave guy was me. haha. it was actualli a huge oven but yea. aniway the bike should b able to carry yr weight, do note tht the vara125 the lower-end rev not much power. i usually rev above 6-7k onwards b4 u can feel the "pull". the bike's heavy n engine small, e onli compensation is tht it's a v-twin. but also means petrol consumption more than yr usual 2b 125cc's. but it's a really great bike is large storage capabilities!

 

patricc:hey man, tht looks like a very rewarding trip . i nv had a rd trip up north on my bike b4, almost went up north on my m400 last time but yea,sold it b4 i could do so... once i'm ready i'll join u guys up north too ! need to get e necessary accessories first. BTW if u wanna get e round hellas like BEB's count me in? coz i also wanna get....

[Al-Simmons]

Hi wai,i 150kg ley.so how u think this bike can carry my weight.

 

yah should be able to...

one of the late ex-vara rider is heavier than u...

[Hideaway]

Well, I got fed up with my stock tyres(dun like Semi tyres). Been wanting to change to road tires instead. Bros, can recommend some road tyres that are good and reliable? And where to get them? Been looking at HKL for now.. but dunnoe what brand/makes of tyres to get. . . .

 

Thanks ~ *bows*

 

 

Hectic with work,

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[goldstar]

A very big thank to all vara bro Giving me hope to own this bike:cheeky:.Hope can join yr meetup n take a look on the bike b4 getting it.

[Beb]

Well, I got fed up with my stock tyres(dun like Semi tyres). Been wanting to change to road tires instead. Bros, can recommend some road tyres that are good and reliable? And where to get them? Been looking at HKL for now.. but dunnoe what brand/makes of tyres to get. . . .

 

Thanks ~ *bows*

 

Bro what brand of tyres you are using??Metzeler Tourance and Pirelli Scorpion are suitable for Vara125 bike.Both are good and reliable.