Varadero 125

[firestation]

6k sounds about normal. Hold the clutch fully until you reach 6k, then start releasing slowly. Best thing is to come to a meetup and compare with other varas, we are happy to test for you.

 

Hey bro, how's the bag u got from moto world. .? I'm the guy at bike works talking to u.

[m0bIlEnErD]

Here is my evaluation of my bike so far.....

From 0-55km/hr it's jerky and it feels like bike is choking and it pulls back and feels like the air filter or carb is not delivering enough air. Maybe carb dirty.

 

From 70km/hr onwards, the incidence of jerks is reduced but can still feel like something is dirty inside.

 

Will take it to a mech tomorrow and do a full service, carb wash and air filter change.

[brandnew]

Can fellow Vara riders share what kind of engine oil used on their bike and any remarks bout the Eo in general?

Im used SPC gold, Motul 300V and Belray.

Spc is crap, Motul is not really needed for our bike. The best for me is Belray....but i havent try other oils...

Care to share opinions fellow bros???

 

Finrod! ive tried motul and now using maxima. But Belray is by far the best for vara i suppose! No problems changing gear. Very very smooth!

[Sleekstylez]

Finrod! ive tried motul and now using maxima. But Belray is by far the best for vara i suppose! No problems changing gear. Very very smooth!

 

Bro brandnew, which shop sells the belray e.o?

[brandnew]

Unique motorsports sells the belray. But i stop going to them. Their service quite ex and our parts like air filter and such very hard to get. Everytime they say dont have. Haha

[m0bIlEnErD]

where and how much for air filter please?

[brandnew]

you can go to the k&t bike shop to service. they always have stock for the air filter. price i cant remember. cause i did few other things.

[SzL]

hope this helps for those who wanna change their spocket size...

 

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/439700/Tuning%20Sprockets.pdf

 

btw i have an 13T from spocket, those who wanna have i just drop me an sms

 

calvin 98788248

 

 

wah the ratios all reminds me of school days lei.....headache by just looking

btw AFAM got size izit which shop ur guys purchase.

[brandnew]

I change my afam sprocketd at unique motorsports at toh guan. It does cost a bomb! Impulse purchase. I did my chain as well. Total cost abt 300 plus.

[m0bIlEnErD]

you can go to the k&t bike shop to service. they always have stock for the air filter. price i cant remember. cause i did few other things.

 

Didn't have time today so went to the bikeshop near my place. Changed EO, plugs and oil filter.

Bike is notably smoother. The jerks at low end is lessen. Next will go for carb clean and air filter. Once that is sorted I think the jerks will be gone.

 

Checked with my mech to respray the bike to one color and he quoted $280. Takes 7-10 days.

[brandnew]

What colour scheme you making? I think its better to do decal. Can have your own unique design. And if you hate it after one year. Can just peel it off

[m0bIlEnErD]

Thinking of Yellow and Black. Bumblebee look.

 

Or Blue and Yellow. Subaru look.

 

That is in the pipeline. For now, engine first.

[lokb72]

this all depends on the organiser. hahaha i just follow. =)

 

Also im using afam sprockets and its much much lighter than stock. definitely can feel the difference in the pick up and cruising speed.

 

 

Any varas here into fishing btw?

 

fishing sounds good bro...but SG fishing spot all boring already...uve got ure spot?

[brandnew]

My spots are very random and common. No good spots though. My tuas spot is gone now

[m0bIlEnErD]

Anyone know what time k&t open? Need them to have a look at my timing. My mech said the timing is off. Guess the workshop who overhauled the engine didn't know how to set the timing right.

[fatt86]

Abt 830....look for The boss Clifford in glasses. Tell me ur bike prob. Most probably he get Ah Chin(mech) to do ur bike. Juz say law fatt recommend can already

[m0bIlEnErD]

Thanks. Will try to head down.

[m0bIlEnErD]

i just did my carb tunning at sanfu motor, now the power is back....

running on 14/44 spockets

 

 

regards calvin

 

Hey Calvin,

 

How much did Sanfu charge you for carb tuning?

 

My bike's timing is back to normal. No more jerks and pick up is smoother than ever. So happened that the bike shop that last serviced the bike before it was sold to me, did a bad job putting it together. Parts are new but they totally screwed up the timing.

 

I need to do fork seal replacements next and carb balancing. Any recommendations?

[WAI]

Item for sale. Interested let me know.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/334819-Powerlet-(BMW-socket)-Cables-for-iPhone?highlight=

Edited September 25, 2011 by WAI

[Elan7891]

wai..link not available...

[WAI]

Elan7891 > Tks. Amended

[m0bIlEnErD]

Anyone selling accessories for Vara, do contact me.

I am looking for main stand, crash guard, panniers, etc.

[fatt86]

Back from Hatyai with Brandnew (Fadzly)....

 

Its really a great experience for both of us on our virgin trip to the Land of Smiles on our vara125s. Of coz like wad Fadzly said, the pic wont do much justice for the amount of fun and excitement we had!!!!

 

set off from JB Shell at 4am on 23sep with Erwan(my colleague & wife Nora)on CB1300, his bro-in-law Khalek and wife Rashidah(Nora's sis) on FZ6, Suyian on GSXR K9 and Husaini on DRZ400SM. Reach Telok Gading @Endau Rompin @abt 6am++....pump and set off in half an hour.Next Stop @Cherating for breakfast and some photoshoot and cam-whoring at the beach near cherating...Heading to Kuala Terengganu we stop for rest and some shopping. Then Finally reach CrownGarden Hotel in Kota Bharu, Kelantan after getting lost for a while. the longest both of us ever rode in one day....Total mileage from JB Shell: 704Km

 

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Edited September 29, 2011 by fatt86

[lokb72]

Awesome lah bros..

[brandnew]

hahha yeah it was fun ride! im lazy to post the pics here. you want to see my album, add me in facebook alright =)