Honda Varadero 1K

[kmax]

http://www.boonsiewhonda.com.sg/

 

http://www.vibrantwave.com.sg/boonsiew/model.asp?p_id=23&category=1

 

it states 10,600 SGD for 07 model... so exxxxxxpensive....

[khaitronic]

rich sia cisco buy this bike...love this bike man...but too ex lah...

[stantheman]

Hi all,

 

Im tinking of getting a old vara 1k, what are the things i need to look out for? any problems need to look out for? Is it very high in mantainance? parts hard to get or ex? Any common problems for vara

[chrislayer]

let me try to answer...guess its mating season...all the seniors MIA:cheeky:

 

usual problem is need to change fuel pump afer certain mileage...

*just like Africa Twin*

 

very low maintenance...parts easy to find since it's a HONDA...

[323Protege]

what's the mileage that the fuelpump normally kaput? I've not changed mine.

[ATwin]

Finally back home after a tiring ride .....1 week at koh lanta & phuket again.. good nite. Will update my photo soon...

[ATwin]

Anyone has spare headlight protector for sale...

[323Protege]

Anyone interested in Givi rack and 2 X 36lt side case? As seen in pic

[Trex]

Bro interested on the box only....u wanna sell?

[Trex]

Yesterday nite went JB to top up via second link......hit 200km/hr n still handles well, after the accident....ATwin welcome home...heard u r getiing urself a GPS.....care to share...thinking of getting one..

[Trex]

stantheman> once u got it u gonna luv it.....manitanance wise juz like normal 400cc bike....wear n tear parts are easily available....the only problem i face is the torque......LOVE IT!!!!!

[ATwin]

Trex>> Welcome back again for the ride...finally u bike is out & ready to spin. Going to get the side box...time to upgrade for bigger & better box. Givi 36litres find it too small, my last trip even the 41 litres box also not enough space for me. Maybe bcos of bigger storage space, we tend to buy more. GPS yup...still serching for it. Maybe next year will buy one for next long trip. Any new face lift of your bike...

 

stantheman>> 1stly don't scare abt the size when going to ride it. Once got it, everyone will stare at your big bike especially riding in thailand with such bike. No regrets getting it. As for spare part, shld not be a problem, as long we a have list of honda part suppliers. U would surprise our carb model rectifier cost much more cheaper than african twin bike.

 

323Protege>> my 1st OEM fuel pump break down ard 22k at mersing trip. Lucky someone brought it. So lesson learn, always bring spare fuel pump when going for long trip. Now usiing Mutsui Pump still work fine after abt 46k

 

chrislayer>> so u confirm going for phuket this Dec trip.

[Trex]

Previosly fairing was black now its bronze....

[chrislayer]

http://www.motociclismo.it/edisport/moto/gallery.nsf/0/C0EF4FBE022FB6F7C125738700621EE8/$file/19.jpg

[chrislayer]

http://www.motociclismo.it/edisport/moto/gallery.nsf/0/00295F84595EC952C125738700621150/$file/05.jpg

[chrislayer]

hi,

 

is it true that thai's petrol price is the same as in S'pore?

on very tight budget ah...

[Kenny]

it's slightly cheaper...but the thais are like us...go into malaysia to pump petrol one..

 

chris - the GS colour is sweet man..

 

anyway, im gg to MHS next week. David, how's the weather near chumphon?

[bslong76]

I have got a Vara 1k for sale......interested pls pm me.

[chrislayer]

Kenny

 

yeah its the new 2008 F800 gs..a change from the norm Boxer-powered GS to standard Parallel Twin...supposedly makes it way lighter:thumb:

[yancurly8]

Hi Guys!

 

I have been riding Vara1K for almost a year but first time on the thread. Hope you guys can impart some of your wisdom to me... On maintenance... On any good tips about Vara bikes... Thanks in advance...

[ATwin]

Chrislayer>> just set aside rm 300 for petrol & break at NS highway will do. In Thailand (Phuket trip) i spend 1830 baht for petrol . So u should know how much to set aside just for petrol. Malaysia price still remain as rm 1.92, much cheaper than thailand. Remember to pump before enter Thailand.

 

bslong76>> goodluck for your sale, and remembe to intro new members here.

 

yancurly8>> welcome to our vara community...i sure our bros here could input as much info if you need help & trip ride. Just pm your contact number, and will inform u our next meetup or ride.

 

Kenny>>gg to MHS next week. Weather in chumphon...i think every part of thailand still very hot, except Doi Inthon. Our last Dec trip, reach CM & MHS also feel very hot. The best timing is end Dec to Feb. Heard that most part of CM covered with thick fog as i got the news when Phuket. Enjoy ur ride & keep us updated. Take care.

 

323Protege>> interested in joining them for the ride

 

Seems like this year, alot of ride for all vara bros....finally my trip blog to Lanta & Phuket is out. Hope u guys enjoy it.

 

http://lyeheng97.multiply.com/journal/item/27/Short_Trip_to_Ko_Lanta_Phuket_27_Oct_2007_Singapore_---_Hatyai

[Kenny]

David - seems like the flash floods besieging chuphon southwards has subsided..and winter came early to northern thai!

 

http://www.bangkokpost.com/topstories/topstories.php?id=123464

 

http://www.bangkokpost.com/041107_News/04Nov2007_news06.php

[ATwin]

Kenny>> i think if u r not stoping at chumphon should be ok....surat thani to chumphon quite straight highway. Maybe Chumphon town near to the coastline so can easily get flood. Krabi got floods, lucky the weather was fine during my trip.

 

Weather forecast in thailand

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=chumphon

 

seems like u have to ride with a wet weather over there. Be careful & take care.

[Vara,me myself]

Hi everyone ... i got my Vara about a month ago.. Wanna make more vara friends..

[chrislayer]

Welcome...!