Honda Varadero 1K

[Guest motofreak]

Hi guys, just wanna ask wats the current market price for 2nd hand and 1st hand Vara 1k out there? Thinking of upgrading to one as A-twin is phased out. Another question, is there a tank upgrade kit out there? For a bigger tank that is and how much would that be? Thankz in advance guys

[Varas]

motofreak>> I might b able to answer u on the big tank.

Its 39L , cost 2k plus excluding freight.

 

as for machine price , not really sure

But fully accessiorised FU plater had changed hands among the VARA Bros for about 13-14k

[elws]

Originally posted by koma@Jul 1 2005, 02:50 PM

got a question here. u guys knoe of any place those does aluminium works?? cause tinkin of makin some boxes like those touratech 1s but cant seem to find any place those does aluminium welding n steel is too heavy liao

HaHa, U also want hah. Wait for our prototype to launch first. We are in the progress of making it. U will not get wat TT produce but it is gd enough. So follow our thread closely.

[SimplyBoChap]

motorfreak >> EFI or Carb model ?

New EFI abt 22K to 24K

New Carb if Mah still got stock abt 17-18K

At high speed EFI model saves abt 30% fuel compared to Carb

IMHO depends on what u intend to do with bike if Mainly road riding get Vara if intend to do moderate trail get AT lor. If not urgent slowly hunt around for 2nd hand AT coz fuel consumption is much better. If u want to go faster and dun mind burning petrol get Vara

Want lobang for 2nd hand AT go to M-Technik to look 4 GURU Chan

Tank upgrade Kit 4 Vara 49L Euro$1049 excluding freight from Africanqueen website(In bloody German) as well as unknown mods required.

Do consider long and hard coz its not easy or cheap to convert the Vara for moderate Trail riding

[Don Didie]

Originally posted by SimplyBoChap@Jul 1 2005, 12:40 PM

Talk is CHEAP!!! What happened to the T-Shirt and video for d previous trip on Good Friday ???

T-shirt wise - Other than U,the others will get theirs in 1 to 1&half week time.Urs I've cancel as I c no reason y I should do it.

 

As for CD- Same as above I've burn in VCD format but Urs I've BURNT them into ashes.GO GET IT! Or y worry,U wan e memory of e trip meh! U can always video them @ ur many many trips wat!

[Guest motofreak]

Thanx guys. Great info.

[Varas]

motorfreak>> sorry for the wrong info, its 49l. I got it all wrong. paisay...

[SimplyBoChap]

Originally posted by Don Didie@Jul 1 2005, 08:43 PM

T-shirt wise - Other than U,the others will get theirs in 1 to 1&half week time.Urs I've cancel as I c no reason y I should do it.

 

As for CD- Same as above I've burn in VCD format but Urs I've BURNT them into ashes.GO GET IT! Or y worry,U wan e memory of e trip meh! U can always video them @ ur many many trips wat!

Wah why the sudden efficiency? Need a than can do ah. What i want i already have No need to depend on others Anyway 3 months of POST-Production wah lao even TCS drama also dun need to take so long As usual TALK IS CHEAP !!! Make sure U can deliver

[SimplyBoChap]

Tyre test : Road Dry Tailwind for 1st half of route Slight wind resistance for 2nd half Day time

 

Bike : Stock Undercowl

------- Tyres Front Tourance (650Km)

-------------- Rear Tourance (1850Km)

-------------- BOX TOP installed and fully loaded

 

Route : GP (Petronas) KL bound to Nusajaya curves to GP (Petronas) SGP bound

Distance abt 25Km

 

Seemed OK on the straight up to 160Km/H b4 sliding but curves at Nusajaya I got no balls to whack in case some bloody car cut in at the bottom or top

 

No of runs : 5

 

Verdict : Tourance much softer compund than Enduro 4 Maybe thats why start sliding at 160Km/H when with Top box. Might be due to wind too. Will try gain with Steel Undercowl next. Got lost again this time exited out from PTP

[SimplyBoChap]

As suggested by Kenny more convenient to get Touch N Go card if frequent traveller to GP. However the computer terminal was down when i went there yesterday. Will update again when its available.

[Pro Dero]

glennlee79

 

 

bro i tink da leovince sound seduce ya hand to throttle harder, da louder da better....hehehe!

 

 

vvvv

 

bro no worry, i understand......

 

 

varas

 

ya mind still at scotland but body here in sg, yo bro how jln kayu we all meet up there aft our bro come to adam den found out we pa toh at jln kayu kay siau....hehehe! mish mish ya.....hahaha! 60km/h dun jealous ah i sound 1st

 

 

trex

 

ya pix rocks man!!!

[Asap]

Originally posted by werxguy@Jul 1 2005, 10:24 AM

To all the bros who are escorting/attending..Thankz a lot....

Well here's some info.....

 

When :3rd July 2005

Move off Time:12.30pm

From Where: Blk 110,Bedok North Rd(Near Bedok Police stn)can park your bikes at the Red Pavement in between the blks

To Where: Blk 347,Woodlands Ave 1(after Esso turn right into carpark)Can park your bikes under Blk 348

 

Route to take:Bedok North ave 3,turn right to Bedok Reservoir Rd,turn left to Tampines Ave 1(infront of Temasek Poly),After Caltex turn right to Tampines Ave 10 straight to TPE then to SLE exit Woodlands Ave 2,turn left to Woodlands Ave 1 after Esso turn right to carpark...

 

I think thats bout it...come earlier so u can makan more....and enjoy urself..and not forgeting taking pictures... Thankz again guys.....

Sori to all Vara bros & werxguy especially, I'll not be able to make it for the wedding due to time constraints at another wedding & work. U guys have fun & safe convoy trip.

 

Werxguy > Sori once again. CONGRATS to ur wedding & my best wishes to u. May ur marriage lasts till the end of time.

[chrislayer]

Originally posted by motofreak@Jul 1 2005, 05:47 PM

Hi guys, just wanna ask wats the current market price for 2nd hand and 1st hand Vara 1k out there? Thinking of upgrading to one as A-twin is phased out. Another question, is there a tank upgrade kit out there? For a bigger tank that is and how much would that be? Thankz in advance guys

really ah Africa Twin is phased out?...sians...

[Pinkfloyd]

Originally posted by Andy2003@Jun 30 2005, 08:53 AM

Yes and please identify yourself. New owner to a Varadero? Cheers.

Andy: Nope, not a Vara owner.. Just came in to look-see, look-see.. Cheers!

[maddog]

Originally posted by werxguy@Jul 1 2005, 10:24 AM

To all the bros who are escorting/attending..Thankz a lot....

Well here's some info.....

 

When :3rd July 2005

Move off Time:12.30pm

From Where: Blk 110,Bedok North Rd(Near Bedok Police stn)can park your bikes at the Red Pavement in between the blks

To Where: Blk 347,Woodlands Ave 1(after Esso turn right into carpark)Can park your bikes under Blk 348

 

Route to take:Bedok North ave 3,turn right to Bedok Reservoir Rd,turn left to Tampines Ave 1(infront of Temasek Poly),After Caltex turn right to Tampines Ave 10 straight to TPE then to SLE exit Woodlands Ave 2,turn left to Woodlands Ave 1 after Esso turn right to carpark...

 

I think thats bout it...come earlier so u can makan more....and enjoy urself..and not forgeting taking pictures... Thankz again guys.....

just in case i can make it....

 

any dress code ??

[elws]

Originally posted by maddog@Jul 2 2005, 09:28 PM

just in case i can make it....

 

any dress code ??

Bro, just be presentable. No need to wear anything special.

[Asap]

ATTENTION to all Vara Bros, my Vara just CRASHED wif a car in JB yesterday riden by my bro. He's fine but not the Vara. Will be towed back to S'pore this evening. So now I need all the help & advices frm u guys in rebuilding back this bike.

 

1. Is Chan M-Teknik, Jln Wangi, the best person I shld send the bike to rebuild this bike as he's able to get the parts for me? Smicerboy mentioned M-Teknik may have shifted. Can anybody confirm this?

 

2. Or shld I just send the bike to my regular mechanic, Planet Motorcycle at Ubi & order parts frm Chan? Or u guys have other suggestions?

[SimplyBoChap]

Whats damaged ? And what type of insurance cover u bought? M-Technik has shifted to Paya Ubi Industrial Park. Parts get from FJT but be prepared to wait coz they have to order from Spain Best person to ask is our dear technical director ELWS

[Asap]

Have not seen the bike yet. Heard that front tyre rim broke, left fairing broke as it fell to the left, fork affected. Will describe in details once I've seen the bike later. My insurance is TPFT fm NTUC. No chance to claim rite?

[SimplyBoChap]

If ur bro's fault then No Claim, if the car's fault then can claim from driver lah but if driver is Malaysian then GOOD LUCK! Where r u towing the bike to later?

[Asap]

Most likely this is my plan. Tow the bike to Mtech. Get parts frm FJT & get it done @ Mtech. As per some of u guys recommendation, may need Elws help on this matter.

 

It's Malaysian car/driver, Proton Wira. Police report made over there & my bro was fined RM$300 as they said it's my bro fault. My bro said it was a 50-50 accident & they met head-on. Fine has not been paid yet though. He has checked w some reliable source. The car may not be able to claim frm the bike. The policy over there is if a car & a bike involve in an accident, cars can't claim frm bikes. Yet to confim if this is really true. Any of u ppl have any idea abt this?

 

And shld i make a police report in S'pore. Will police report helps in anything?

[SimplyBoChap]

Not sure about the claims. If unsure can always check with TP, its quite near to M-Technik. Wheres d bike now? Head on ??? Our bike so big the bloody driver cannot see Call Chan at 98209401 or Chua at 96803256

[Asap]

Even if can claim, dun thk I can claim frm NTUC. Mine is 2nd party insurance. Bike in Jb moto shop. Shld be towed back this evening. In process of checking wif them now.

 

My bro said the car driver got shocked at the sight of the big bike that she started drifting left & so does my bro whc ended up head-on. If my bro doesn't drift, the car will hit the side of the bike instead of front whc may cause serious injuries to my bro & the pillion, my sis. Thank God they are fine & amazingly no cuts or wounds on them. They suffered sprains & swells on some parts of their body.

 

LATEST NEWS > Bike will be back tomorrow evening.

[SimplyBoChap]

Is d road one lane and/or single way? If so ur bro should have kept left rather than follow the car. If he had done so it will be the driver's fault, by going in the same direction as the car it should be his fault. I should think having a headon collision is more dangerous Thank goodness they were only slightly injured

[elws]

Really Lucky man. Nvr substain serious injuries.

 

Bro no problem abt ur bike. I will c u tomorrow at M-tech to check out the bike for u.