Varadero 125

[daystar_70]

Interested Parties For Mod K&N Air Filter:

 

1) LTC

2) Daystar

 

 

For those who intends to service their bike before the KL trip might consider it together with the Air Filter Mod.

 

SanFu- $80/-

 

can have new filter for KL trip

[Niti]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@Oct 25 2004, 09:46 AM

I've installed handguards (the full one that goes around the grip) to my bike. Cost $100 and i still can handlelock my bike.

Wah, can handle lock ah?!?!

[Pro Dero]

To all varas....

 

 

1. chessa 9000 fully synthetic turbo catalytic engine oil 1 litre $16

 

2. Denso Iridium spark plug $22 or split fire v iridium spark plug $48, better pick up n burning power

 

3. air filter cleaning and carb wash n tuning $75 inclusive of 2 denso normal spark plugs $9 each, abt half day service.

 

4. rock oil chain lubricant n protector $10 a tin, prevents ya chain from being slacky n drying up.

 

5. STP engine oil additive a tin can last 5 engine oil change $7, STP fuel octane booster $6 a botlle up to5 petrol top up, juz pour 10% into tank.

 

6 superione fuel injector $50, booster engine power n saves petrol.

 

7. Pirelli sports demon 140/80/17 kpa290 $120, better mileage, wet grip, deeper cornering compared to bridgestones trail wing 130/70/17 kpa 250.

 

juz givin ya guys tips to keep ya dero at the peak performance...btw all at ghc yishun fyi.sms me at 90223375.....cheers mates

[Niti]

Pro dero,

 

dat fuel injector, wat does it really do? i need to improve my pick up so wat do u suggest? But i dun want anyting dat would drain my petrol though...

[visual]

Pirelli Sports demon, (think Wild i) initially wanted to get this right?...

 

tyre looks good

http://enduronet.baboons.de/img/gallery/CAT_216/Pirelli_Sport_Demon1943451873.jpg

http://www.accwhse.com/photos/pirelli_sprt_demon_tire_rr.gif

 

did the bike shop recommend u this tyre?

cos the bike shop i went too.. told me to use road tyres.. advised me againts.. tourance... saying no grip..etc..

i think commonsense will will anyone that.. road/sports tyres are has better grip and good for cornering...

 

but i cant comment much on how the tyres will look on a vara125 till i see it..

cos i personally am using tourance.. (for rear) so far its been Good, infact [6ofitall] is also using it, and is using it for his TA400, no complaints form him too.. on the net, reviews for the tyres tourance is also good.. but with the occasional,, complain on the tyres..

 

to me personally, i love its 'look', for grip.. so far.. on rainy weather.. ive yet to 'skid' as compared to my 'trailwing'

 

anyways.. anyone is currently using [sports demon] ? any comments?

[daystar_70]

Originally posted by Pro Dero@Oct 25 2004, 09:07 PM

To all varas....

 

 

1. chessa 9000 fully synthetic turbo catalytic engine oil 1 litre $16

 

2. Denso Iridium spark plug $22 or split fire v iridium spark plug $48, better pick up n burning power

 

3. air filter cleaning and carb wash n tuning $75 inclusive of 2 denso normal spark plugs $9 each, abt half day service.

 

4. rock oil chain lubricant n protector $10 a tin, prevents ya chain from being slacky n drying up.

 

5. STP engine oil additive a tin can last 5 engine oil change $7, STP fuel octane booster $6 a botlle up to5 petrol top up, juz pour 10% into tank.

 

6 superione fuel injector $50, booster engine power n saves petrol.

 

7. Pirelli sports demon 140/80/17 kpa290 $120, better mileage, wet grip, deeper cornering compared to bridgestones trail wing 130/70/17 kpa 250.

 

juz givin ya guys tips to keep ya dero at the peak performance...btw all at ghc yishun fyi.sms me at 90223375.....cheers mates

Pro Dero,

 

 

wah like that you also can, very tempting you know, before KL trip I think I broke already lah.....

 

Cheers

[daystar_70]

RIDE to KL Trip (3 Days)

::Allright guys we need to confirm the lists of people that are interested in going the KL trip.

 

::Select the date that you prefer::

(1) ** 3 DECEMBER -------- 5 DECEMBER

(2) ** 10 DECEMBER------- 12 DECEMBER

(3) ** 17 DECEMBER -------19 DECEMBER

(4) ** 24 DECEMBER -------26 DECEMBER (CHRISTMAS)

(5) ** 31DECEMBER---------02 JAN 2005

 

 

1) SIMON -- (1)

2) DaNiYaL & partner -- (1)

3) DaKaR & partner---(1)

4) Visual -- (1)

5) Daystar & partner -- (1)

[Pro Dero]

1. niti the fuel thingy saves ya petrol not drain it, check out all my previous posting, all based on my own trial dudes..

 

2. visual, i am maybe the only dero using pirelli sports demon size 140 other than blue dero my buddy....wats more how often we use road den trail? as a matter of fact everyday unless we live in ulu kampong ah.....hehe....!

 

3. pros n cons,

 

dual sports tires, harden faster, dats when u start to lose girp especially on wet surfaces, den the inner wall cracks u get, so safety gone there for the so called looks, unless u can afford to change ya tires every 5 months?? moreover u cant really follow the suit of class 2 bikes which use abs brakes to prevent form lockin aka skiding....or dual front piston braking where else ours only has single infront....

 

road tires r really meant for every day usage but buy the more expensive one cuz $$$ cant buy ya life n hospital bills is even more expensive...if u get watta i mean dude..i dun expect u to get into an accident like i did b4....to really change my life man den u will start tinking...btw its melting grip effects on surface play a great deal in bike control, not 4geting water drainage at the tire design is important.

 

4. daystars not really broke if going to kl, u should check out the web for ppl who live their dream riding around the world by enduros bikes man....btw they very smart got sponsor wat....heheheh!

 

our dreams is to one day ride a bigger cc, better handling bike, so lets head for that destination varas......enjoys n ride safely bros!

[Pro Dero]

1. niti the fuel thingy saves ya petrol not drain it, check out all my previous posting, all based on my own trial dudes..

 

2. visual, i am maybe the only dero using pirelli sports demon size 140 other than blue dero my buddy....wats more how often we use road den trail? as a matter of fact everyday unless we live in ulu kampong ah.....hehe....!

 

3. pros n cons,

 

dual sports tires, harden faster, dats when u start to lose girp especially on wet surfaces, den the inner wall cracks u get, so safety gone there for the so called looks, unless u can afford to change ya tires every 5 months?? moreover u cant really follow the suit of class 2 bikes which use abs brakes to prevent form lockin aka skiding....or dual front piston braking where else ours only has single infront....

 

road tires r really meant for every day usage but buy the more expensive one cuz $$$ cant buy ya life n hospital bills is even more expensive...if u get watta i mean dude..i dun expect u to get into an accident like i did b4....to really change my life man den u will start tinking...btw its melting grip effects on surface play a great deal in bike control, not 4geting water drainage at the tire design is important.

 

4. daystars not really broke if going to kl, u should check out the web for ppl who live their dream riding around the world by enduros bikes man....btw they very smart got sponsor wat....heheheh!

 

our dreams is to one day ride a bigger cc, better handling bike, so lets head for that destination varas......enjoys n ride safely bros!

[smicerboy]

alright guys....after our GS1100 friend louis intro to a better "lobang" at army market jus nw....i have come out with better price....

 

Polo Tee---------------------------------------------------------------

 

$13 x 1= logo in silver colour(new quotation) min 30 pieces n better quality polo

 

the last quotes i have is $13 in dark grey color($14 in silver).. min 50 pieces n not so gd quality polo...

 

so i think thats the best i could get...cheap n gd...

:thumb:

 

New quotes give us 10 days delivery

Old quotes give us 14 days delivery

 

Show u guys the polo quality samples tomorow(size XS n L)

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but as for the decals.....

 

$1.5 x 1 = non reflective

 

$3 x 1 = reflective

 

thats the best i could get....i hav the reflective type printed out oredi...show it to u guys tomorow ....then all decide....

[smicerboy]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@Oct 25 2004, 09:46 AM

I've installed handguards (the full one that goes around the grip) to my bike. Cost $100 and i still can handlelock my bike. Don't know if anyone knows anyplace that can get cheaper. Will post the pics once i got them

$100 for handguard..... a bit ex...

 

i fix mine at MTECHNIK at $65 if im not wrong....

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by smicerboy@Oct 25 2004, 11:35 PM

$100 for handguard..... a bit ex...

 

i fix mine at MTECHNIK at $65 if im not wrong....

maybe it's a different kind.....for my handguard there is this metal strip which wraps around the inside of the handguard all around to the tip of your grip..

 

anyway what brand is yours?

[babybike]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@Oct 25 2004, 09:46 AM

I've installed handguards (the full one that goes around the grip) to my bike. Cost $100 and i still can handlelock my bike. Don't know if anyone knows anyplace that can get cheaper. Will post the pics once i got them.

 

Hi Al Simmons

 

Can you share with us which brand and model of the hand guards did you fix on the Vara 125?

 

Which shop can I get them? Am really interested to buy them. Thanks for sharing.

[babybike]

Originally posted by smicerboy@Oct 25 2004, 11:35 PM

$100 for handguard..... a bit ex...

 

i fix mine at MTECHNIK at $65 if im not wrong....

Hi smicerboy

 

I think the handguards which can be fixed on your Vara 1k cannot fit into the Vara 125 (without compromising on handle lock) Sob sob.

[smicerboy]

mine is polisport...

 

if with metal strip outside handguard around it till the end....thinks it is BMW GS type..if yes...then i think its this price range.....($100):smile:but yrs is metal strip inside handguard... Did u fix it at MTECHNIK??

[smicerboy]

Originally posted by babybike@Oct 26 2004, 12:12 AM

Hi smicerboy

 

I think the handguards which can be fixed on your Vara 1k cannot fit into the Vara 125 (without compromising on handle lock) Sob sob.

i see....ok...then its $ well spent...if not all can fix up to vara 125....

[Kenny]

Originally posted by Pro Dero@Oct 25 2004, 11:25 PM

daystars not really broke if going to kl, u should check out the web for ppl who live their dream riding around the world by enduros bikes man....btw they very smart got sponsor wat....heheheh!

 

our dreams is to one day ride a bigger cc, better handling bike, so lets head for that destination varas......enjoys n ride safely bros!

here's one...hope u guys get inspired to go to many other places after the KL experience...

 

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com

 

btw, a few frens and myself met this New Zealander (Richard and Lisa)in Cherating, on his way from UK to New Zealand..do check out his BLOG in the webbie as well...

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by babybike@Oct 26 2004, 12:09 AM

Hi Al Simmons

 

Can you share with us which brand and model of the hand guards did you fix on the Vara 125?

 

Which shop can I get them? Am really interested to buy them. Thanks for sharing.

I think it's acerbis or acerbid....something like that...

Got different type one...the full one that goes to the grip cost bout $100 then the shorter one like what Niti is using cost lesser...but the one Niti is using cannot handlelock...Maybe if more people buy can get lesser...bought at Chong Aik at Onan Road.

[Pro Dero]

Here's the info I have on air filter performance. Tests were done using SAE J726C Test Method 5-best --> 1-worst

 

Oiled foam (AMSOIL,UNI) Paper Oil Bath Oiled Gauze (K&N)

 

Large particle efficiency 5 5 5 4

 

Small particle efficiency 5 4 1 2

 

Airflow capacity 5 2 3 5

 

Dust holding capacity 4 2 5 2

 

Load up characteristic 4 1 5 1

 

Backfire characteristic 3 2 5 3

 

AIR FILTERCleanability 4 1 4 3

 

 

As you can see, K&Ns are great for airflow, which is what they were designed for. Their original application was on racing engines, where airflow is important and ultimate engine life was of little concern. They are not as good at filtering as paper or oiled foam types.

[visual]

Originally posted by Pro Dero@Oct 25 2004, 11:25 PM

..i dun expect u to get into an accident like i did b4....to really change my life man den u will start tinking...

Bro... so what happen?

was it on the v125?

[pingster]

Originally posted by Pro Dero@Oct 25 2004, 09:07 PM

7. Pirelli sports demon 140/80/17 kpa290 $120, better mileage, wet grip, deeper cornering compared to bridgestones trail wing 130/70/17 kpa 250.

tijan,

 

ur quote is only for rear tyre??

[Guest simone]

yeah how much for front n rear might wanna change

[babybike]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@Oct 26 2004, 09:23 AM

I think it's acerbis or acerbid....something like that...

Got different type one...the full one that goes to the grip cost bout $100 then the shorter one like what Niti is using cost lesser...but the one Niti is using cannot handlelock...Maybe if more people buy can get lesser...bought at Chong Aik at Onan Road.

1) Al-Simmons, can you provide a pic of your hand guards? If not, do you mind telling us how can the hand guard be attached to the handle bar especially when yours has a metal bar - which is really cool.

 

2) The reason is because I noticed that our handle bar is already quite packed with other attachments such as the erp, brake oil container, etc? So still got space ah? Wah I really interested to fix one leh.

 

3) Where did you fix your hand guards?

 

Thanks.

[Guest simone]

hey guys i discovered that my back wheel doesnt spin as freely as azman's vara125. its quite diff to spin the back wheel when m lubing my chain. the slower spin in the backwheel will translate to overall speed degredation.

 

any of u guys experiencing the same problem. what could have caused the problem?

[visual]

[back wheel dont spin so freely] issue... the mech that replaced my tyres said its bec.. the rear tyre (brakes) hydrolics.. is some how rubbing againts the discbrakes.. bec its alignment or something is out *etc etc etc* the rest.. of the thing he told me is to *confuse me and make me panic lah actually* in short he said... *let me 'fix' for you lah.. $30*

so i think maybe it true.. *but so far.. my bike performance is ok*

so basicly i dont really want to.. for now...[ he also mention that i need to change my engine oil to rock oil... as the oil im using 'castrol' not so good... *now.. how the heck can he know its not good or good... wiht out looking at the engine oil.. or engine.. is he phsyic? or something...

 

i decided... well if it aint broken... dont fix it...

to me.. when he demo to me.. rear tyre is not as free as front.. my conclusion.. [its not free as rear tyre is attached to sprokes and chain, where else front dont have] Oviously front tyre can spin so much freely lah..

and im pretty sure different sprokets & chain, produce different "freely" rotation to the rear tyres,

as long as it can spin, even though now as freely as fornt, it soudl be ok...

 

that my point of view lah..

 

maybe is a lasy man point of view...