Varadero 125

[haslansalam]

I tink it's time for me to change my chain as it is so noisy. Just need few advice from you guys:

 

1) change chain only or sprocket all?

2) whats the best size to get?

3) best of the best for vara and how much?

4) should i change the slider?

 

thanks in advance

[haslansalam]

I'm selling my aluminum crashbar from my varadero 125 @ $80. Interested can sms me at 91826646

 

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[nineh]

I tink it's time for me to change my chain as it is so noisy. Just need few advice from you guys:

 

1) change chain only or sprocket all?

2) whats the best size to get?

3) best of the best for vara and how much?

4) should i change the slider?

 

thanks in advance

 

depends bro...

change the chain.. x or o ring... sprocket if need to change then change, if no need then ok la.

 

i prefer 14/41 set up... less vibration and less stress on the engine.. but now i using stock set up. 14/44. cos cannot find good 41T sprocket.

individual pref really.

 

price depends on where u buy and whcih shop fix for u. bike shop will normally charge more. i prefer to buy from FJT and go small mah at dunlop st to fix.

 

I'm selling my aluminum crashbar from my varadero 125 @ $80. Interested can sms me at 91826646

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3599264831_862c728cb8_b.jpg

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3599261443_9062e942a6_b.jpg

 

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why u selling ur crash bar???? gonna buy new one or wat?

 

ur is SK custom made izzit? seems to protrude put quite a bit. good in a way i guess...

[nineh]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/bunny_punia/xre300mato.jpg

 

Honda is plannin to replace the XR250 with this new XRE300 in many world markets. The bike is powered by the same 292cc engine that will duty on the new CB300R.

 

More info : http://bunnypunia.blogspot.com/

 

Quoted from ADVRider.com.

[toobez]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/bunny_punia/xre300mato.jpg

 

Honda is plannin to replace the XR250 with this new XRE300 in many world markets. The bike is powered by the same 292cc engine that will duty on the new CB300R.

 

More info : http://bunnypunia.blogspot.com/

 

Quoted from ADVRider.com.

 

why?!?!?! why couldn't this have come 3 weeks ago!?!?!

[Andy_Eross]

why?!?!?! why couldn't this have come 3 weeks ago!?!?!

 

ure 1 step ahead

[nineh]

why?!?!?! why couldn't this have come 3 weeks ago!?!?!

cos its using a cb300 engine.. sport engine for dual sport??

 

cos its a terra 125 wannabe ?

 

cos the front end actually looks pretty.... ?

 

cos its prob gonna cost more then the ever reliable slow but durable super duper comfortable all time mighty.. erhem...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__acYnNayZSA/SiZLPlGN0wI/AAAAAAAADf4/s6jQC6U52uI/s512/IMG_3780.JPG

 

 

that's why bro..!

 

 

PS: this is a totally unbiased review by the editor.

 

Tooobezzz>>> when we gonna see ur new ride... ??

[nineh]

hey any one interested in the LeMarko Ride to Endau Rompin on the 27th and 28th of june ? lest weekend of june. 2day one night camping session...

 

come on guys... for now looks like only Demon and myslef gonna represent the OutRiders again...

 

would realli appreciate it if more Vara guys join the ride... atleast ppl will stop saying we only spend time and $$$ at bike shop ...den meet for top up session...

 

frankly..even that is dying off...

 

we may have to disban this riding group soon...

[Demon]

why?!?!?! why couldn't this have come 3 weeks ago!?!?!

 

If the bike you got is the same as the one we spoke about, then yours is definitely a better bike.

 

The XRE300 has scrawny forks, air-cool, even the swing arm is old school. I am sure it is also mildly tuned, nothing like the good old wild rugged indestructible XR250. Overall it is just a dressed up bike but still a low tech machine of yesteryear.

 

Knowing the premium pricing of Honda machines, it wouldn't surprise me if the XRE300 costs about the same as your new bike. Maybe Boon Siew may not even bring it in at all.

 

[nineh]

i thik alot of wives will appreciate this ... :mrgreen:

 

http://bikehacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/shoppingcart.jpg

[Finrod]

hey any one interested in the LeMarko Ride to Endau Rompin on the 27th and 28th of june ? lest weekend of june. 2day one night camping session...

 

come on guys... for now looks like only Demon and myslef gonna represent the OutRiders again...

 

would realli appreciate it if more Vara guys join the ride... atleast ppl will stop saying we only spend time and $$$ at bike shop ...den meet for top up session...

 

frankly..even that is dying off...

 

we may have to disban this riding group soon...

This is off road right?

[paradigm]

hey any one interested in the LeMarko Ride to Endau Rompin on the 27th and 28th of june ? lest weekend of june. 2day one night camping session...

 

come on guys... for now looks like only Demon and myslef gonna represent the OutRiders again...

 

would realli appreciate it if more Vara guys join the ride... atleast ppl will stop saying we only spend time and $$$ at bike shop ...den meet for top up session...

 

frankly..even that is dying off...

 

we may have to disban this riding group soon...

 

Bro Nash, dun say like that lah...

 

Ppl who buy Vara 125 generally got $$ and the bike IS 'pimp'able... so definitely ppl will spend time and $$ at bike shop what... I was also like that... I'm sure alot of us like dat... rite?

 

Wrt riding trips, I'm sure they will join in if they can.

 

Seems like the pioneer batch of outriders were serving NS (if i got the story rite) when they started the group. Maybe they had more time on their hands then... that's why their spirit of adventure burning strong then. Coupled with an able bike, definitely many2 trips what...

 

With the exception of Huairen and Bay whom I know are frequently going places, i'm sure the rest of vara 125 also will go for trips when they can afford the time.

 

Like Demon said, the top-ups are cyclical. This is true for me too. I cant join in now till maybe late July cos closing financial year etc and I'm damn busy. And whatever ride you have, work and family must come first. If not no $$. No $$, in Singapore, how to survive?

 

Aniway, no need to disban anything lah bro, chill man. If ppl can weekly top-up, join in lah, the more the merrier. If now cannot due to busy or what, nevermind, next time when you are free-er, still can join. If top-up cancelled indefinitely due to low response, next time can always re-start again.

 

post less doesnt mean ride more. Post more also can ride more. Its the interest we all have in this special bike and the friendship forged along the way which keeps us on the same page... or thread.... whatever.

 

Peace!!

[Al-Simmons]

i believe most of the riders here are improving their riding skills at their very own carpark,

 

trying to do this >>>>>>>>>

 

 

 

 

 

something for yem_paul to try out with his RT...

[nineh]

Bro Nash, dun say like that lah...

 

Ppl who buy Vara 125 generally got $$ and the bike IS 'pimp'able... so definitely ppl will spend time and $$ at bike shop what... I was also like that... I'm sure alot of us like dat... rite?

 

Wrt riding trips, I'm sure they will join in if they can.

 

Seems like the pioneer batch of outriders were serving NS (if i got the story rite) when they started the group. Maybe they had more time on their hands then... that's why their spirit of adventure burning strong then. Coupled with an able bike, definitely many2 trips what...

 

With the exception of Huairen and Bay whom I know are frequently going places, i'm sure the rest of vara 125 also will go for trips when they can afford the time.

 

Like Demon said, the top-ups are cyclical. This is true for me too. I cant join in now till maybe late July cos closing financial year etc and I'm damn busy. And whatever ride you have, work and family must come first. If not no $$. No $$, in Singapore, how to survive?

 

Aniway, no need to disban anything lah bro, chill man. If ppl can weekly top-up, join in lah, the more the merrier. If now cannot due to busy or what, nevermind, next time when you are free-er, still can join. If top-up cancelled indefinitely due to low response, next time can always re-start again.

 

post less doesnt mean ride more. Post more also can ride more. Its the interest we all have in this special bike and the friendship forged along the way which keeps us on the same page... or thread.... whatever.

 

Peace!!

 

 

bro don't try and reduce the intensity of my post le..

haha

I know exactly wat you mean and I understand. definitely no chance of disbanning this awesome group la. I'm just tryin to instigate some fiery into the forum hoping ppl will just get fed up wit me nagging and just come riding! get the idea?

 

ps: my post was not aimed at anyone or intended to offend anyone. just trying to rekindle the fire!

 

btw I'm still wondering wat happened to our chief pilot? any news? I hope he was not piloting the recent airbus from air france..

 

tat incident really saddened me..

[nineh]

This is off road right?

 

yes sir. but dun worry.. if you feel uncomfortable or not confident riding off road.. skip this one. I myself dunno how technical its gonna be. just mentally preparing myself for the post ride repair costs! time to take the varadero for a flight test again!

 

anyway I've got inside info tat some of the new vara riders are itching for a newbie ride.. so tat will be in the makes soon.. at least once I finish my exams la..

 

right haslansalam?

[Demon]

KNN, what's all these outpour of emotions ? You guys having menstruation or what ?

 

Don't make the Outriderz like some kind of secret society where all members drip their blood into wine and drink together to swear their allegiance to the gang.

 

Ok, all together now :

 

We, Members of the Outriderz, do solemnly and sincerely pledge that we will always bear true faith and allegiance to ................

 

[nineh]

KNN, what's all these outpour of emotions ? You guys having menstruation or what ?

 

Don't make the Outriderz like some kind of secret society where all members drip their blood into wine and drink together to swear their allegiance to the gang.

 

Ok, all together now :

 

We, Members of the Outriderz, do solemnly and sincerely pledge that we will always bear true faith and allegiance to ................

 

uncle yuan.. only the gangs of YOUR TIME do blood-brother pledges. you must realise your dealing wit metro-sexuals now..

 

we pour out emotions give free hugs and pluck our eyebrows!

you must hang out wit us more.. so we can mentally prepare you for the after events of your son's 18th birthday...

[Saddiq]

yes sir. but dun worry.. if you feel uncomfortable or not confident riding off road.. skip this one. I myself dunno how technical its gonna be. just mentally preparing myself for the post ride repair costs! time to take the varadero for a flight test again!

 

anyway I've got inside info tat some of the new vara riders are itching for a newbie ride.. so tat will be in the makes soon.. at least once I finish my exams la..

 

right haslansalam?

 

hey bro not forgetting me also... hands and feet itching already... still looking for windshield and skid plate tho...

 

bro last fri i sms u, no reply lah... mayb next time, ride day time... i like the sun lah

[nineh]

hey bro not forgetting me also... hands and feet itching already... still looking for windshield and skid plate tho...

 

bro last fri i sms u, no reply lah... mayb next time, ride day time... i like the sun lah

 

you got sms me? I never receive anything le. can you sms me once you see this post.

 

name/living area/Hp

 

nineh/serangoon/82825809

 

would be nice if the new guys can add on to the list as well..

 

I will start planning the intro ride as soon as haslan replies me. sorry if I got your name wrong.. posting from Hp a bit troublesome.

[Wild 1]

Seems like the pioneer batch of outriders were serving NS (if i got the story rite) when they started the group. Maybe they had more time on their hands then... that's why their spirit of adventure burning strong then. Coupled with an able bike, definitely many2 trips what...

 

Actually, the minority of the pioneer batch consisted of those serving NS. The majority were working. We applied for leave or worked around our work schedules to go riding. One thing for sure, we yearned for the open road. Nothing was impossible for our Vara125s (even riding up to Genting and blowing a sparkplug..heh) The motto then was 'if a kup chia could do it, so could we'...heh heh. We just wanted to tour on our bikes.

 

Another point was about the amount of money we lavished on our bikes from the AT handlebars( Me), Acerbis handle guard(Niti started this with his one and only orange theme bike) Al-simmons did the full wrap around ones, tank bras, 1st MO of crash bars from biketech which had some hiccups, Windshields, the mass fabricating of the undercowl from Visual's original(which he cracked later on) at First Motor, testing of different head light bulbs, Scottoiler(that was me only at that time), Modified air filter(Daniyal's bike heh heh), Mainstand MO(Simone), Installing Stebel horns, Creating varadero stickers(Dakar) across the Causeway for damaged fairings or a for a unique look, Experimenting with different tyres from Bridgestone OEMs, Dunlops road ones to Metzler Tourance ones, trying to rectify the faulty speedometer and so many more. We spent many a time talking about places to service the bikes as not many mechanics were familiar with the bike. We had quite a heated debate on this one. The current Outrider logo with the flames is a slightly modified version of Abbatory.

 

Well riding is not just about going far. It is the friendship that comes along with it and the interest that we share of riding. I can't even imagine to tell you the countless times we met up to just TCSS. I'm still glad to see the Outrider spirit going strong.

[haslansalam]

I met few new Vara riders last week. Almost all, including me, just bought our Vara few months back. I think it will be nice to list down our names and introduce us to this thread. One day, we can arrange for a night's out with the rest of the outriders guys:

 

As what Nineh told me, we are the new batch of the Vara Riders: Cheers!

 

1) nineh/serangoon/82825809

2) haslan/pasir ris/91826646

3) saddiq/hougang/

4) hafiz/jurong/

5)

6)

7)

8)

[Finrod]

1) nineh/serangoon/82825809

2) haslan/pasir ris/91826646

3) saddiq/hougang/

4) hafiz/jurong/

5) Finrod/ Pasir ris...residing with in laws at Sembawang/98627333

6)

7)

8)

[Finrod]

yes sir. but dun worry.. if you feel uncomfortable or not confident riding off road.. skip this one. I myself dunno how technical its gonna be. just mentally preparing myself for the post ride repair costs! time to take the varadero for a flight test again!

 

anyway I've got inside info tat some of the new vara riders are itching for a newbie ride.. so tat will be in the makes soon.. at least once I finish my exams la..

 

right haslansalam?

Actually i wish to follow but my tyres i just changed to Bridgestone Battlax for both front and back....road tyres. Btw it'll be good if u can plan a newbie ride coz i have with me another vara rider not active in forum and an AT rider. All 3 of us are new with our bikes and only ventured out to Johor. This newbie trip u organising, given the right time and financial condition.....im sure we 3 wun hesitate. Oh btw Nineh....we 3 go for topups on Sunday morning.

[Saddiq]

you got sms me? I never receive anything le. can you sms me once you see this post.

 

name/living area/Hp

 

nineh/serangoon/82825809

 

would be nice if the new guys can add on to the list as well..

 

I will start planning the intro ride as soon as haslan replies me. sorry if I got your name wrong.. posting from Hp a bit troublesome.

 

my bad bro, i got your num wrong .. haha...

 

1) nineh/serangoon/82825809

2) haslan/pasir ris/91826646

3) saddiq/hougang/93371047

4) hafiz/jurong/

5) Finrod/ Pasir ris...residing with in laws at Sembawang/98627333

6)

7)

8)

 

btw.. which part of serangoon u stay?.. so far i've spotted 1 grey vara in sengkang and 1 blue in serangoon north... never see the riders tho

[nineh]

Actually, the minority of the pioneer batch consisted of those serving NS. The majority were working. We applied for leave or worked around our work schedules to go riding. One thing for sure, we yearned for the open road. Nothing was impossible for our Vara125s (even riding up to Genting and blowing a sparkplug..heh) The motto then was 'if a kup chia could do it, so could we'...heh heh. We just wanted to tour on our bikes.

 

Another point was about the amount of money we lavished on our bikes from the AT handlebars( Me), Acerbis handle guard(Niti started this with his one and only orange theme bike) Al-simmons did the full wrap around ones, tank bras, 1st MO of crash bars from biketech which had some hiccups, Windshields, the mass fabricating of the undercowl from Visual's original(which he cracked later on) at First Motor, testing of different head light bulbs, Scottoiler(that was me only at that time), Modified air filter(Daniyal's bike heh heh), Mainstand MO(Simone), Installing Stebel horns, Creating varadero stickers(Dakar) across the Causeway for damaged fairings or a for a unique look, Experimenting with different tyres from Bridgestone OEMs, Dunlops road ones to Metzler Tourance ones, trying to rectify the faulty speedometer and so many more. We spent many a time talking about places to service the bikes as not many mechanics were familiar with the bike. We had quite a heated debate on this one. The current Outrider logo with the flames is a slightly modified version of Abbatory.

 

Well riding is not just about going far. It is the friendship that comes along with it and the interest that we share of riding. I can't even imagine to tell you the countless times we met up to just TCSS. I'm still glad to see the Outrider spirit going strong.

 

I dun need to comment on this one...

but i jus did, didnt i ?