Honda Varadero 1K

[werxguy]

hi guys.Need ur kind advise and tips from the masters.Im intending to buy a vara 1K but not to sure what to look for.Some of my friends told me that vara problem lies wit the fuel pump?am i right to say that..how to check and tell whether its working well?what other problems does the vara have..plz advise me....and thankz a million for the tips,.....

[60kmh]

Originally posted by werxguy@Dec 18 2004, 01:36 PM

hi guys.Need ur kind advise and tips from the masters.Im intending to buy a vara 1K but not to sure what to look for.Some of my friends told me that vara problem lies wit the fuel pump?am i right to say that..how to check and tell whether its working well?what other problems does the vara have..plz advise me....and thankz a million for the tips,.....

werxguy>>>Dude, you wanna go for second hand or 1st hand?

[Varas]

Hi werxguy, nice to see u here.

If you are going for 2nd hand, if the mileage is more than 40k km, chances the previous owner had already change the oil pump is high as the problem surface around 30-40k. But changing of the pump is cheap, abt $55 and its already loaded with accessories.

Also the front springs and rear shock need to change to gine maximum handling and comfort.

 

Other than wear and tear problem( i.e. oil pump, batt and rectifier after 3 yrs) , there's no problem in this bike. except for earlier models, 1999-2000 ,which got some warranty problem.

 

If u buy 1st hand, carb model is fine exceptfor those I stated as aboved. EFI,I am clueless...

[elws]

Gentlemen, We r back 1 day earlier forgo the KL n come back to SGP straight. Simcerboy got himself a Thai corbin seat damm gd n damm cheap. Think he will post a pic soon. Overall the trip very shack. Work the whole day n straight go riding at night. Not a very good choice. Sleeping while riding, very dangerous. Better dun try it. The weather is damm gd no rain at all and HatYai is very peaceful not as ppl describe as terroist attack area. So how is the SBF ANNI... any cheap n gd stuff to grab maybe go tomorrow. Overall a very fufilled trip. :thumb:

[Varas]

Elws, simcerboy>> welcome back , got picts?

[elws]

Not much photo actually. Focus on more important thing like doing seat and no plate. Some standard ones like West Side Saloon which is a must if one is there..............

[smicerboy]

WE R BACK!!!!!!!!!

 

 

What a good Trip!!! Its a trip to test ur endurance....(Butt Test!!)hahaha

 

but night trip up must really hav a gd night sleep....three of us aint hav any...with me finished work then straight to Hatyai.... :giddy:

 

but normally wont be able to sleep b4 a trip....too excited liao....

 

gd thing is i finally got myself a "Corbin Thai" which cost me 1000 baht...but i gave him 200 baht more due to all the hrs n effort he work on my seat alone...(one whole day till 10pm)

 

heres a small little pic...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/smicerboy/corbinthai.jpg

[Varas]

I WANNA GO arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ...

[60kmh]

Originally posted by elws@Dec 18 2004, 10:30 PM

Gentlemen, We r back 1 day earlier forgo the KL n come back to SGP straight. Simcerboy got himself a Thai corbin seat damm gd n damm cheap. Think he will post a pic soon. Overall the trip very shack. Work the whole day n straight go riding at night. Not a very good choice. Sleeping while riding, very dangerous. Better dun try it. The weather is damm gd no rain at all and HatYai is very peaceful not as ppl describe as terroist attack area. So how is the SBF ANNI... any cheap n gd stuff to grab maybe go tomorrow. Overall a very fufilled trip. :thumb:

elws & smicerboy & the other dude>>>Welcome back! Glad to hear that everything going smoothly for you guys.

 

As for the SBF Anniversary, nothing much...rather bored. HJC full face helmet selling at $100 "approved". Alarm offer at $75 suppose to be $200 and ladies down there let go "2 balls". BoChap, myself, ATwin, Pro Dero and friends stand there looking at the balls...hahaha.....

 

Salute

[60kmh]

Originally posted by smicerboy@Dec 18 2004, 11:13 PM

WE R BACK!!!!!!!!!

 

 

What a good Trip!!! Its a trip to test ur endurance....(Butt Test!!)hahaha

 

but night trip up must really hav a gd night sleep....three of us aint hav any...with me finished work then straight to Hatyai.... :giddy:

 

but normally wont be able to sleep b4 a trip....too excited liao....

 

gd thing is i finally got myself a "Corbin Thai" which cost me 1000 baht...but i gave him 200 baht more due to all the hrs n effort he work on my seat alone...(one whole day till 10pm)

 

heres a small little pic...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/smicerboy/corbinthai.jpg

smicerboy>>> The seat is damn chio leh......How you bring back ar? Or you modified your existing seat?

[Wild 1]

Welcome back fellas...good to hear you guys had a great and safe trip.

 

Smicerboy>> Nice seat dude

[Varas]

Originally posted by 60km/h@Dec 18 2004, 11:17 PM

elws & smicerboy & the other dude>>>Welcome back! Glad to hear that everything going smoothly for you guys.

 

As for the SBF Anniversary, nothing much...rather bored. HJC full face helmet selling at $100 "approved". Alarm offer at $75 suppose to be $200 and ladies down there let go "2 balls". BoChap, myself, ATwin, Pro Dero and friends stand there looking at the balls...hahaha.....

 

Salute

hahahhaa, she muz have treat u boys to some really eye candy feast.

 

The alarm is it the acumen cat 3?

Got see live demo ? heard was good leh ...

[60kmh]

Originally posted by Varas@Dec 18 2004, 11:34 PM

hahahhaa, she muz have treat u boys to some really eye candy feast.

 

The alarm is it the acumen cat 3?

Got see live demo ? heard was good leh ...

Varas>>>You are very smart. Yes, the alarm is acumen cat 3 cost $75 plus installation cost at $15. Very good....seriously. I'm going to fix it next week at their new shop located along Lavender Street.

 

As for the balls.... really entertained us...hehe

[60kmh]

Varas>>>As for the Acumen gear indicator, it cost $155. Very nice but not worth it cause we don't really need it.

[Varas]

no need for gear indicatior , see rpm know which gear u r in liao ..kekkeke

I am interested in the alarm too man ...

U bought it liao?

Is the installation easy? Should come with instructions ..

[60kmh]

Originally posted by Varas@Dec 18 2004, 11:56 PM

no need for gear indicatior , see rpm know which gear u r in liao ..kekkeke

I am interested in the alarm too man ...

U bought it liao?

Is the installation easy? Should come with instructions ..

Varas>>>You want it or not. We can make arrangement. Hahaha....the bike shop will fix for us if u want....

[smicerboy]

Hmm....to think of it....

 

mayb im going to get the alarm....but that guy gonna convince me....(Vector1 stuck up owner)

 

cause my exhaust is coming...got to safe guard it...

 

let me noe when u gona fix it >>60km/hr

[smicerboy]

Originally posted by wild i@Dec 18 2004, 11:23 PM

Welcome back fellas...good to hear you guys had a great and safe trip.

 

Smicerboy>> Nice seat dude

Wildi>>> thanks bro.....the trip is Gd n Tiring....1750km in all...

 

the seats is thicker n wider...better comfort:thumb: :thumb:

[60kmh]

Originally posted by smicerboy@Dec 19 2004, 01:17 PM

Hmm....to think of it....

 

mayb im going to get the alarm....but that guy gonna convince me....(Vector1 stuck up owner)

 

cause my exhaust is coming...got to safe guard it...

 

let me noe when u gona fix it >>60km/hr

smicerboy>>>We must fix it b4 23th Dec 2004 because after 23th Dec, no more discount.

[smicerboy]

Originally posted by 60km/h@Dec 19 2004, 01:47 PM

smicerboy>>>We must fix it b4 23th Dec 2004 because after 23th Dec, no more discount.

60km/hr>>ok...do let me noe by then...

 

Anybody using power bronze high windshield??? care to say how much it cost???

[werxguy]

Originally posted by 60km/h@Dec 18 2004, 06:30 PM

werxguy>>>Dude, you wanna go for second hand or 1st hand?

hi guys thankz for the feedback..im going for 2nd hand...whats the problem wit the earlier models?1999-2000. How much will it cost to change the front springs and rear shocks?Thankz a lot guys...

[Varas]

Originally posted by werxguy@Dec 19 2004, 04:22 PM

hi guys thankz for the feedback..im going for 2nd hand...whats the problem wit the earlier models?1999-2000. How much will it cost to change the front springs and rear shocks?Thankz a lot guys...

Regards to the springs and shock , depends on what brand u would like to change to.

Currently these's 2 brand , Ohlins and Technoflex. Of course there's other brand which offers too, but these 2 brands are quite popular as there's dealer bringing them in.

 

Price of springs ranges from $170-$200, and shocks are from $900-$1400

 

 

As for the problems , u might like to read on Problems

Just click on it.

[smicerboy]

Hi guys....

 

Polo tee might be ready onli on thurday latest...will update u guys again....

 

 

werxguy>> Hope to see u soon on a varadero...

do join us for any Kopi session...check out this tread for any updates....

[Don Didie]

Originally posted by God is Love@Dec 18 2004, 01:42 AM

Why go with a V-strom??? Its too slow to catch up with u...

Yo jus back fr Malacca its was a nice ride up .Well nothin is too slow for me as long as we have a smooth & pleasant ride its jus fine

[werxguy]

Originally posted by Varas@Dec 19 2004, 06:55 PM

Regards to the springs and shock , depends on what brand u would like to change to.

Currently these's 2 brand , Ohlins and Technoflex. Of course there's other brand which offers too, but these 2 brands are quite popular as there's dealer bringing them in.

 

Price of springs ranges from $170-$200, and shocks are from $900-$1400

 

 

As for the problems , u might like to read on Problems

Just click on it.

Thkz again varas and smicerboy..ok now bout the price range how much will it cost me for a feb 1999 vara 1k with some accessories.givi windscreen,crashbar,side panniers,knn filter.And the other thing I heard is that the vara can get overheated and the engine get stall.is it right?thzk aain guys...would love to join u guys for kopi when i get my vara....