Honda Varadero 1K

[edouard_g]

double post

Edited February 27, 2010 by edouard_g
double post

[edouard_g]

Recently having this problems on my vara. :cry:

 

2) what i encounter today while i rode down to Muar is that my rear break piston will push the break pad onto the breakdisk(as though i am breaking) even though i did not use the rear break. this only happens when the bike temp is high(slow traffic). Upon inspecting the rear breakline which sit on the right side of the swing arm, i realise that a certain part, it is only a few inches away frm the right exhaust 'header'. which i conclude that heat from the 'header' makes the 'oil'/'air' in the breakline to expand thus pushing the piston and the breakpad.

 

i just change my breakpad and rear break pump kit. should i do a caliper service? if so, would this happen again( heat from the 'header' makes the oil/air expand bal bla bal)[/size]

 

 

Beware the rear caliper, I had a problem similar to yours, eventualy the rear brake jam on solid, the first few occassions I was able to pry the pads away from the disc with a screw driver but eventually jam solid. better get it checked out. Its unlikely the brake fluid will expand or vapour lock due to your heat from header unless something else is up with with your brakes.

 

Had the brakes overhauled at M-technik but not too happy with results, first was very spongy, but improved after bleeding, but the bike seems to dive more now and the left front caliper seems to pivot on its carrier a lot more than previously too.

 

Ed.

[phi11ip]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=226384&stc=1&d=1267127129

 

quite like the look with the full accessories. i like the way the fog light mounted.. it is as though the crash bar is purposely customised for the fog light.

 

and the boxes look so nice fitted on the bike.

[Elan7891]

Anyone keen to get this from Regina ???

[papabread79]

Anyone keen to get this from Regina ???

wad brand n hw much?

[Elan7891]

R-Jay Darkar...retailing @ $330....

 

Disclaimer : I am not earning anything from there just that can get a better price.@ $2XX...

[papabread79]

Will look at it first in person.

[kimber]

hi guys, what kinda tyres would you recommend for a vara 1k? both front n back. main use is sg roads and the once in a while to msia kinda rides.

[mafitra]

R-Jay Darkar...retailing @ $330....

 

Disclaimer : I am not earning anything from there just that can get a better price.@ $2XX...

 

Damm...... Regina/ Ah boy must be laughing all the way to the bank account liao. I bought it at $180 on Jan 2010

[mafitra]

That's why. Buying a BMW bike is not worth it!

 

Then why did you buy one bro?

[papabread79]

Damm...... Regina/ Ah boy must be laughing all the way to the bank account liao. I bought it at $180 on Jan 2010

Is it light? Ventilation how? U got a better pic of ur helmet?

[mafitra]

Thought you saw it before during our trip up to Genting??

 

Weight Wise Shoei Hornet is lighter. But the Dakar is ok for me.

[Elan7891]

Damm...... Regina/ Ah boy must be laughing all the way to the bank account liao. I bought it at $180 on Jan 2010

 

wow..good price bro...must go down and bargain for more liao...

[freerangestormer]

Had the brakes overhauled at M-technik but not too happy with results, first was very spongy, but improved after bleeding, but the bike seems to dive more now and the left front caliper seems to pivot on its carrier a lot more than previously too.

 

Ed.

 

Similar experience, after rebuilding system completely, some valves corroded internally due to brake fluid not being changed often enough, the system operated properly, i.e. the front brake operates with pedal pressure and rear with lever.

[freerangestormer]

quite like the look with the full accessories. i like the way the fog light mounted.. it is as though the crash bar is purposely customised for the fog light.

 

I think they look cr@p, if they think aux lights are a useful accessory then they should have designed the cowling to accomodate them in the first place. Lights look pretty cheap also.

[stantheman]

Is it light? Ventilation how? U got a better pic of ur helmet?

 

Bro, actually i've been eyeing that helmet for quite some time liao. I even posted a thread on it. U got it at 180 plain one right??

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275610

 

 

Please give feedBACK on the helmet thanks

Edited March 1, 2010 by stantheman

[chrislayer]

Weekly meetup:

 

Simpang Bedok

10pm

05 Mar 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any other ad-hoc/midweek/late nite meetups call me!

[ATwin]

Weekly meetup:

 

Simpang Bedok

10pm

05 Mar 2010

 

 

 

 

 

Any other ad-hoc/midweek/late nite meetups call me!

 

 

Chris>> finally u organise a meetup....everyone to tired to touch the keyboards nowadays....only pop up n cc what happening here..

[kaychan]

 

Any other ad-hoc/midweek/late nite meetups call me!

 

later KOed again.....keke

[Elan7891]

Anyone can help me....need to check what should i prepare for vara 1k for my long trip??

Below are the things/parts I can think of / been adviced :

 

01) Fuel pump

02) Worm

03) Foot pump

04) Spare clutch cable

05) Spare spark plug

06) Spare Fuse

07)

08)

 

Please help me to add onto the list. (Compact also) thanks

[rajeh_bp]

Anyone can help me....need to check what should i prepare for vara 1k for my long trip??

Please help me to add onto the list. (Compact also) thanks

 

bro how about spare rider....

[chrislayer]

banana leaves...just in case no toilets along your long trip, so just Saaaaaaapppp and throw...

[chrislayer]

later KOed again.....keke

 

how? add my name already on your XR?

[chrislayer]

Chris>> finally u organise a meetup....everyone to tired to touch the keyboards nowadays....only pop up n cc what happening here..

 

bro, most of them are busy on the phone with Yamaha agent or PI to book the Tenere

[stantheman]

Anyone can help me....need to check what should i prepare for vara 1k for my long trip??

Below are the things/parts I can think of / been adviced :

 

01) Fuel pump

02) Worm

03) Foot pump

04) Spare clutch cable

05) Spare spark plug

06) Spare Fuse

07) Cash.... the more the better

08) credit cards

 

Please help me to add onto the list. (Compact also) thanks

 

:cheeky: