Honda Varadero 1K

[Vara,me myself]

A pleasant meet-up despite slight showers during the kopi-session. Here's some highlights....

 

- Happi B'dy to L.O.V.E (Ladies of VARA Enthusiasts) sista Stephanie! Wonderful cake !!

 

- Generous contribution from brudders who came down with their big hearts!

total amount will be stipulated in a breakdown list to be sent to those who submitted email address upon contribution.

* based on brudder's feedback, $$$ best to be fwd to the couple via their personal bank account..

>> David, cn you help me liase with them how to go about tis issue. Pls update me soon!

 

- thanx to brudders AJ & Nineh, who despite cnt be present, sms me to still pledge their support.. reply given for details of $$$ transfer..

* to brudders who still wish to donate; dateline tentatively by 24/08/2009.

details of $$$ transfer to be given when u liase with me at HP: 90225606 only

 

- design work for logo design by brudder Zac as our pledge of support.

 

- shirt sale to new VARA brudder Yusry; $$$ added to existing VARA fund.

amount to be listed via email.

 

Many Thanks to all the brudders for making it a wonderful one..

 

The pics from that night.. Enjoy:thumb:

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=101393&id=658205204&l=f393ccdb17

[kaychan]

I am missing my fatty a lot....Will just wait a while more to see if can sell,, if cant, then i will just renew what requires to be and enjoy it....I cant wait to ride her again...Maybe will wait for next month, will have extra discounts for insurance once i turm 31. Cant believe i am actually looking forward to my bday. hahhahah.

 

since it is been laid up and you are not goining touring till next yr, why not keep it first? till you wanna go tour then send for inspection and pay road tax and insurance.. dun forget we got a date to hatyai...keke

[ATwin]

since it is been laid up and you are not goining touring till next yr, why not keep it first? till you wanna go tour then send for inspection and pay road tax and insurance.. dun forget we got a date to hatyai...keke

 

KC>>When ??? sure we go for a short trip again...eg. go on thur & back of sunday...how abt betong trip..When can u take ur long leave:angel:

 

 

varadero8212>> Have u take her a ride at ur MSCP since it cannot on the road....don't neglect her too long...she need a spin on the road ...kekee

[kaychan]

KC>>When ??? sure we go for a short trip again...eg. go on thur & back of sunday...how abt betong trip..When can u take ur long leave:angel:

 

 

varadero8212>> Have u take her a ride at ur MSCP since it cannot on the road....don't neglect her too long...she need a spin on the road ...kekee

 

hahaha weekend is out lah... only week days next year only

[chrislayer]

guys, tks for the help and company...you know who you are

guess I owe someone a pack of "Energizer" ...

[varadero8212]

KC>>When ??? sure we go for a short trip again...eg. go on thur & back of sunday...how abt betong trip..When can u take ur long leave:angel:

 

 

varadero8212>> Have u take her a ride at ur MSCP since it cannot on the road....don't neglect her too long...she need a spin on the road ...kekee

 

I had taken her on a few rounds bro....felt really good...X9ing ard for too long, suddenly kena power dunno how to handle sia...hahhah

 

KC>>>>> You got time go hatyai with me meh??? Next year onz bo?

[nineh]

guys,

 

just want some input..

 

Wats the price of a new Vara1K at the moment ? and..

 

Wats the main diff between the Vara1K and the AT ?? Im considering these 2 bikes.. and cant decide man!!

 

cheers

[yancurly8]

guys,

 

just want some input..

 

Wats the price of a new Vara1K at the moment ? and..

 

Wats the main diff between the Vara1K and the AT ?? Im considering these 2 bikes.. and cant decide man!!

 

cheers

 

price range differs for model-version..

 

carbs generally ard $6-$9k.... efi maybe $10-$15k...

 

Vara1k is 1000cc.... AT is 750cc ...

Vara1k is heavier.... AT is lighter...

 

there are other tourers ard; v-stroms(suzuki), tdm(yamaha), transalp(honda),adventure(KTM), GS(BMW).... choose amongst these if tourers are your bike range in mind...

 

 

[yancurly8]

since it is been laid up and you are not goining touring till next yr, why not keep it first? till you wanna go tour then send for inspection and pay road tax and insurance.. dun forget we got a date to hatyai...keke

 

KC, wat avatar u using lar?... how come like 'lady-boyz' parade.. or u cannot tahan the line-up at P**k-lady ar?

[kaychan]

guys,

 

just want some input..

 

Wats the price of a new Vara1K at the moment ? and..

 

Wats the main diff between the Vara1K and the AT ?? Im considering these 2 bikes.. and cant decide man!!

 

cheers

 

In 2005 brand new w/o ABS FI Varadero, machine price was 22k....Coe was 600+

[kaychan]

hey guys...finally got my Vara.

 

did Oil change and replace handguards and topcase...

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/khamizAJ/misctoday087-1.jpg

 

just need to check,how much issit to replace the fork seals?plus labour...and where?

 

you want head light protector???? think freerangestormer still got one more....

[sambora67]

guys, tks for the help and company...you know who you are

guess I owe someone a pack of "Energizer" ...

 

oh noooooooooooo again ehheheheehe

[TonyVaras]

Happy Birthday Sambora67! Still happily as u are!!

[chrislayer]

oh noooooooooooo again ehheheheehe

 

 

....only Vara batt can use on my Strom..weird..*I bought the correct model for Strom

[varadero8212]

....only Vara batt can use on my Strom..weird..*I bought the correct model for Strom

 

Not just any vara battery,,,,its THEEEE VARA,,,hahahha. Maybe lying ard for a bit too long before you bought bro. Thats the things for batteries bro..I have a strong feeling, it was on the shelves for a while oredi. I hope and pray nothing like that happens to any bro. This is pure and downright unfair for a brand new battery to last only a month. Tsk.

 

Hows your charging now....is the "new" battery holding its voltage well?

[varadero8212]

guys,

 

just want some input..

 

Wats the price of a new Vara1K at the moment ? and..

 

Wats the main diff between the Vara1K and the AT ?? Im considering these 2 bikes.. and cant decide man!!

 

cheers

 

I would think in terms of size, the vara is quite a bit fatter compared to the XRV, thats at one look. There are the perks of riding the XRV. Things like its more agile on offroad terrains due to its lighter weight and having lesser horses in the engines. Its slimmer and seems taller too. Downsides being it comes with laced wheels(spoky rims) and over time, it may be frustrating if yu get punctures...Maybe lighter than the vara but surely still no joe to push it ard when a puncture occurs.

 

David aka ATwin has also mentioned before that the XRV is underpowered compared to the V1k.

 

The perks about the VARA is that its surely a lil more stable due to wider tyres, its a bit heavier so on touring, that is surely appreciated, its also got two pipes instead of the XRV's 2-1 configuration. It also runs on enkei alloy wheels compred to the previously mentioned XRV's laced wheels.

 

The vara is very much at home mainly on the roads but with skill, its amazing off road too, not to mention with proper tyres too. Otherwise i think the differences are not too many bro.

 

Both are good bikes but the power and size and beauty of the V1k is surely appreciated by us V1K riders. Its surely a sweet ride.

 

Mah and boon siew still have the 07 model brand new, from the last i enquired last year....It was 24k machine. May have gone up due to the yen's crazy rise lately. Personally, like what i have done,,i will still get the V1K.

[AJ..]

you want head light protector???? think freerangestormer still got one more....

 

 

hmm...any samples?actually i need aftermarket exhaust and maybe aftermarket taller windshield and handlebar riser the most at presant...thanks for the info...

[AJ..]

As for me bout the comparison with the vara to the AT...

 

hmm.....i hate the tank...it's wide...and bike is heavy.dun think i will do any off-roading...

[chrislayer]

Zac

 

so far so gd,been testing with multimeter first thing in the morning - 12.4v, no drop

 

Furukawa or Yuasa battery better? my original batt is FTX14-BS, bought YTX14-BS from Yuasa last month to replace, now got this kinda problem..maybe should stick to FTX...

 

return your battery this weekend if we are meeting ya..

[sambora67]

Happy Birthday Sambora67! Still happily as u are!!

 

 

Thanks n bro n how are u doing ? much better i bet ya

[sambora67]

As for me bout the comparison with the vara to the AT...

 

hmm.....i hate the tank...it's wide...and bike is heavy.dun think i will do any off-roading...

 

Hi AJ, wat are u tots of Vara n TDM? been reading abt TDM lately and its below 200kg stock impressive . Seen ur pics offroading on TDM, cool bro.

[Vara,me myself]

Nineh... Get the Varadero..

[Asap]

Zac

 

so far so gd,been testing with multimeter first thing in the morning - 12.4v, no drop

 

Furukawa or Yuasa battery better? my original batt is FTX14-BS, bought YTX14-BS from Yuasa last month to replace, now got this kinda problem..maybe should stick to FTX...

 

return your battery this weekend if we are meeting ya..

 

That's weird bro... My oem yuasa batt lasted long for me. Best u stick to oem for this kind of things. Do you connect many gadgets to ur batt?

[chrislayer]

cigg socket and horn only

 

fixed a switch to off headlights some more

 

your oem is Yuasa huh? manual shows FTX14-BS leh

[AJ..]

Hi AJ, wat are u tots of Vara n TDM? been reading abt TDM lately and its below 200kg stock impressive . Seen ur pics offroading on TDM, cool bro.

 

well...Thanks....

 

you should know why i am still keeping the TDM...

the power and torque,a little close to the vara...serious...it is way way lighter than my AT,and now the vara is making me feel like i am riding a dinosaur....

the TDM weight is abit similar to the transalp650,dry 193kg.so do your math,weight of transalp,power a little like Vara....

Except,the suspension is more of tourer bike...and the lousy ground clearance....so that could hinder the serious off-roading...

 

The Vara i believe,would be best suited as Tourer...not trailie like the AT.and yes,best comfort seat.

For my Vara,at the moment,i would love to have a pair of aftermarket cans...then i will judge it again from there and see where to move on from there....