Honda Varadero 1K

60kmh · January 21, 2005

Varadero's brothers>>>What I'm most worry now is the jam at Tuas. If everyone thinks the same way - "moving off early" There will be a terrible jam. Hopefully not.

Caesar77>>>Thanks. Enjoy your ride and ride safely too.

elws>>>Thanks for your time to plan the schedule. Well done.

Varas>>>Your last roger out.

Varas · January 21, 2005

60mp/h >> what last roger out? don't ...don't ... i need you....

60kmh · January 22, 2005

Originally posted by Varas@Jan 22 2005, 12:16 AM
60mp/h >> what last roger out? don't ...don't ... i need you....

Varas>>> You need me do what? Hahaha..... Your last roger out means that we acknowledge you for wearing the polo tee. Miss you again...

60kmh · January 22, 2005

Varadero's Brothers>>>If we arrived early, we can visit the zoo or crocodile farm.

Varas · January 22, 2005

60Mp/h >> i tot u gonna leave me ... for good...

(we r getting more and more.... better stop joking abt this liao , or else might caused misunderstanding liao LOL)

Btw , to all bros who is looking for a decent pair of touring suit ... this is certainly good catch ...

DAInESE G.MANTIS

its euro size 50 for the top and bottom... shd fit a guy abt 40" chest , 33" waist abt 1.75m - 1.8+ m....

another good deal, however top only..

DaiNESE G.Baker

Its euro size 46 , shd fit 36" chest , mayb 37" .... sadly only the top... but still ... its a good catch IMHO...

still got 9 days more for the bidding..

Pro Dero · January 22, 2005

B]60km/h & varas [/b]ya lovey msg always cause sbf to hv breakdown...power invasion crap....too mushy ah...hehehe!

elws thanks for waiting for me at pml for da leds, sori if dunno den i no confident even how fast i can ride, but ya said even use sintered plus braided steel brake dosent really gimme power braking den wat eh? use over sized disc?

ya guys enjoy ya trip on 29 eh, ride safely but tell me who will smell who`s exhaust too...hehehe!

smicerboy next tue or wed we make last meet up b4 da big trip, so fun but i gotta work so hope to see u all there, how?

usual place, usual time

date: 26 wed

time: 7pm (late comers drinks on u)

place: adam corner

preparation for 29th trip or juz come n tok kok n eat liao...hehehe!

SimplyBoChap · January 22, 2005

"usual place, usual time

date: 26 wed

time: 7pm (late comers drinks on u)

place: adam corner "

Wed cannot lah gpt classes Tues can ?

"ya guys enjoy ya trip on 29 eh, ride safely but tell me who will smell who`s exhaust too...hehehe!"

me confirm cannot even smell Da Beast's exhuast siah Just now go GP nowhere near enough to even smell.

Tyres(Enduro4) suck big time 170-180km/h start to slide left and right again

Pro Dero · January 22, 2005

bochap abt metzeler tires on da international vardero website bad comments:

My Varadero is on the road again, with the third front tyre, now a T66 from Michelin and it seems if al problems are solved now.

As you know, my Varadero was fitted with a Metzeler Enduro 4, with an "A" marquee added to the type specification. As it seems, it was specifically this tyre which was made for the Honda Varadero. But, after several kilometres on this tyre, a strong shiffering effect occurred in the steering bar. After complaining about it at my Honda dealer's shop, the Enduro 4 was replaced by a Metzeler Tourance; a tyre with which I have excellent experiences under my previous Honda Africa Twin.

But after only riding it for just a short distance, the Tourance made the shiffering even worse as the Metzeler enduro 4!

At the end I returned the bike back to the dealer's shop. After balancing both front and rear tyre, it showed no strange things to the rim, but the tyre showed a slight vibration. The Metzeler is replaced for a Michelin T66 and all problems seem to be solved.

But how is it possible, that the Dutch Honda Importer delivers the bike with Metzeler Tourance; tyres which seemingly are no good for the Varadero? After making some inquiries, I noticed, that the Dutch Honda Importer is well aware of this issue, but the dealer organisation has to take all responsibilities.

Why this attitude from an official importer? At the end, I came up with new - good - tyres but only after complaining and negotiating over, and over again, and it delivered my dealer a lot of extra work which could have been avoided. At my own expense I had to pay for the (little-) price- difference between Metzeler and Michelin, the dealer took al cost for replacing the tyres.

I strongly regret the attitude of the Importer and I wonder, if there are more people with the same complains. Reading this page, it must be...

Greeting, Martin. My Webpage

abt da meet up we all vote for tue or wed majority wins k?

usual place, usual time, now choose ya date....

25 tue

1. bochap

26 wed

1. pro dero

Don Didie · January 22, 2005

Bros eazy la no need vote! We meet on both days how can or not. No or

SimplyBoChap · January 22, 2005

"We meet on both days how can or not"

SimplyBoChap · January 22, 2005

Pro Dero >> Thanks 4 d link to d tyres review

GodMachine · January 23, 2005

i've got a fren staying in ponggul who recently traded his BMW yellow 650cc bike (donno what model) and bought the Vara 1000cc....i wonder if he can join this group?! been rieeding bike since 17.....he is 31 this year.?!

Pro Dero · January 23, 2005

Bochap & don dodie both days are great.....hehehe!

no need vote oso can so we can get more hug n kisses b4 da trip for those going 60km/h style...heheheh!

don dodie da vara125 wanna organise tree top makan some where in jb, u guys wanna lead da way, since ya said got lunatic who beat up ppl cuz of helmet dat time....

those who wanna change tire try pirelli dragon heards its one of da best tires ard as in top speed n wet surface ah...

elws · January 23, 2005

Originally posted by GodMachine@Jan 23 2005, 10:50 AM
i've got a fren staying in ponggul who recently traded his BMW yellow 650cc bike (donno what model) and bought the Vara 1000cc....i wonder if he can join this group?! been rieeding bike since 17.....he is 31 this year.?!

Bro Y not. U n ur frd can join us even if u r not ridind a VARA......All r welcome.

Varas · January 23, 2005

Andy & god machine>> join the boys for the meet up ... I m sure that its gonna b fun Usual place is at bendeemer , its a 24hrs coffee shop.

The road leading to the big mah motors...

smicerboy · January 23, 2005

IM BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks guys for all yr concern abt me missing in action.....

just fix up a new PC n its working damme gd for me.........

welcome VVVV,andy2003,raj,and all fellows bikers in the forum....

looks like i miss some fun out there....

a warm welcome to Da beast oso.....

bagahera · January 23, 2005

Originally posted by Andy2003@Jan 23 2005, 04:02 PM
Hi guys, how many kilometers is it from here to malacca? been there few times but embarassingly i can't remember. I am really tempted to go in view i may be recalled but think i may need to buy a fuel pump to standby. my mileage is 18K or should i just save the $$$$ until it conks out then i buy.?

Help.

andy - welcome to the group! hope to see you later in the week ya.

Would be great if you can join us this Sat, you shouldn't worry about the fuel-pump yet as your mileage is so low. It should be ok to 30k+ at least, most ppl gets problems ard 40k I think (I changed mine at 45k). Varas, maybe you can confirm - u the fuel pump expert

Anyways, once the fuelpump goes it does not mean you can't ride at all. The power will like drain and engine will shut down. But if you wait for a while, and "knock on it a bit" (was that how you put it Kenny?) you can start it again and ride on. I lived with my problem for a few weeks before I realized what was the problem.

So, in short, no need to spend the money untill you have the problem!

Hope this helps...

bagahera · January 23, 2005

Originally posted by GodMachine@Jan 23 2005, 10:50 AM
i've got a fren staying in ponggul who recently traded his BMW yellow 650cc bike (donno what model) and bought the Vara 1000cc....i wonder if he can join this group?! been rieeding bike since 17.....he is 31 this year.?!

No worries man, no need to ask, just join us. We very easy going people - the more the merrier!!!

bagahera · January 23, 2005

Originally posted by Pro Dero@Jan 23 2005, 01:47 AM
bochap abt metzeler tires on da international vardero website bad comments:

My Varadero is on the road again, with the third front tyre, now a T66 from Michelin and it seems if al problems are solved now.

As you know, my Varadero was fitted with a Metzeler Enduro 4, with an "A" marquee added to the type specification. As it seems, it was specifically this tyre which was made for the Honda Varadero. But, after several kilometres on this tyre, a strong shiffering effect occurred in the steering bar. After complaining about it at my Honda dealer's shop, the Enduro 4 was replaced by a Metzeler Tourance; a tyre with which I have excellent experiences under my previous Honda Africa Twin.

But after only riding it for just a short distance, the Tourance made the shiffering even worse as the Metzeler enduro 4!

At the end I returned the bike back to the dealer's shop. After balancing both front and rear tyre, it showed no strange things to the rim, but the tyre showed a slight vibration. The Metzeler is replaced for a Michelin T66 and all problems seem to be solved.

But how is it possible, that the Dutch Honda Importer delivers the bike with Metzeler Tourance; tyres which seemingly are no good for the Varadero? After making some inquiries, I noticed, that the Dutch Honda Importer is well aware of this issue, but the dealer organisation has to take all responsibilities.

Why this attitude from an official importer? At the end, I came up with new - good - tyres but only after complaining and negotiating over, and over again, and it delivered my dealer a lot of extra work which could have been avoided. At my own expense I had to pay for the (little-) price- difference between Metzeler and Michelin, the dealer took al cost for replacing the tyres.

I strongly regret the attitude of the Importer and I wonder, if there are more people with the same complains. Reading this page, it must be...

Greeting, Martin. My Webpage

abt da meet up we all vote for tue or wed majority wins k?

usual place, usual time, now choose ya date....

25 tue

1. bochap

26 wed

1. pro dero

Funny, I have the opposite experience...

Da Beast - what you think about the T66? Hehe, pls try to give your comments without any profanities in the forum...

SimplyBoChap · January 23, 2005

5 to 6 pax

Varas · January 23, 2005

Baga>> T66 is crap IMHO , try its newest range from the tire man... think its anaekee or something like that... not really good at spelling next on the list shd be Tourance, if we look away from the tank slapping feeling when decelerating from 70-60km/h, this pair of rubbers would be the true choice of weapon for me I am on my 2nd set after a wonderful 30000+ kms with the 1st... T66 can even last beyond the 3 mark...

Andy>> the fuel pump would show its true colors when u are in the 30K+ range... usually ... becos me and another 2 buddies had the exact problem when our bikes( its a 2002 model V2) reach the magical 30K+ kms....

Fyi , its the same pump as AT and made by mitsubishi... anyway I had mine changed to another after market pump , also mitsubishi...kekkee but its comfirm a different piece... as some work need to be done on the wiring to be able to fix it up... its costs me ab $60 to change it.

But if u wanna get 1 for rainy days, i think Lucifer is selling his spare..

To add on to Baga's symtoms .. when u try to rev up the bike, its dies and when u gas the bike... the rev just would not go up... like no fuel into the bike... when all that happens... time to change fuel pump.

Simcerboy>> I miss miss miss you

60MpH >> I also miss you ...

Kenny · January 23, 2005

hmmm..varas..no mention of the scorpion? im sure elws will beg to differ..kekek...

Varas · January 23, 2005

Kenny>> I am sure elws would kekekek but anyway they are from the same company ... but fact is most of dero owners would stick to mtez's tourance and anakee from mich... these 2 is on the top of the food chain... I haven't tried anakee, but one of my fren tried it and he was full of praises for it... but the price tag abit of a turn off....

Kenny · January 23, 2005

i also read abt it on the international forum...the mileage is also not very good...but i guess this is what u get for good grip...

SimplyBoChap · January 23, 2005

Kenny > U r back Hows was d trip

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