Honda Varadero 1K

[yancurly8]

Just a quick question to the Vara1000 riders, will i have problems with the height of the bike at stops? I'm abt 1.7m. Maybe looking for 1, but no one seems to be selling..

 

Hi, Hariku..

 

Its very heartwarming that you would consider this bike.. As an owner, here are some info that might deepen ur interests..

 

Most of the riders are generally about ur height, myself included, give or take a few centimetres diff.

 

With the adjustable progressive spring, you can alter the height based on your comfort. For myself, I started to use the lower settings. over time, as i grew more confident, I increase the tension to higher. those of the same height like yours end up having 'excellent ballet-like skills'... ...

 

Another concern you need to note is the sheer weight of the ride. It is not known to us as the 'fatgerl' for nothing. it would be best if you can make yourself available to one of the meet-ups for a 'feel'. The brudders is more than willing to share their infinite experience and opinions.. Keep yourself peeled to the thread for next meet-up updates!

 

Atwin >> How's the recovery coming along, ol' capitain? the thread has been roaring with new blood sentiments lately.. Khe Khe..

[Tribalish]

Hi, Hariku..

 

Its very heartwarming that you would consider this bike.. As an owner, here are some info that might deepen ur interests..

 

Most of the riders are generally about ur height, myself included, give or take a few centimetres diff.

 

With the adjustable progressive spring, you can alter the height based on your comfort. For myself, I started to use the lower settings. over time, as i grew more confident, I increase the tension to higher. those of the same height like yours end up having 'excellent ballet-like skills'... ...

 

Another concern you need to note is the sheer weight of the ride. It is not known to us as the 'fatgerl' for nothing. it would be best if you can make yourself available to one of the meet-ups for a 'feel'. The brudders is more than willing to share their infinite experience and opinions.. Keep yourself peeled to the thread for next meet-up updates!

 

Atwin >> How's the recovery coming along, ol' capitain? the thread has been roaring with new blood sentiments lately.. Khe Khe..

 

well said Yan! this fri got some new gadgets to temp u liao

[Tribalish]

Bro Hariku go over to ASP at upper changi there is one black Vara 1000 for sales.

[Tribalish]

So what the normal fc for vara can advise? Thanks

 

My vara getting 16/l normal riding. when hands itchy 14/l sometime

[Hariku]

Hi, Hariku..

 

Its very heartwarming that you would consider this bike.. As an owner, here are some info that might deepen ur interests..

 

Most of the riders are generally about ur height, myself included, give or take a few centimetres diff.

 

With the adjustable progressive spring, you can alter the height based on your comfort. For myself, I started to use the lower settings. over time, as i grew more confident, I increase the tension to higher. those of the same height like yours end up having 'excellent ballet-like skills'... ...

 

Another concern you need to note is the sheer weight of the ride. It is not known to us as the 'fatgerl' for nothing. it would be best if you can make yourself available to one of the meet-ups for a 'feel'. The brudders is more than willing to share their infinite experience and opinions.. Keep yourself peeled to the thread for next meet-up updates!

 

Atwin >> How's the recovery coming along, ol' capitain? the thread has been roaring with new blood sentiments lately.. Khe Khe..

 

Thank you very much for your advice. Would love to meet up, but currently stuck without a ride. You refer as "fatgerl" due to its laden weight or its feel when riding?

 

I would very much like to get an dual purpose bike that will be easy to maintain and has a bullet proof engine when going touring..

[westknight]

Just a quick question to the Vara1000 riders, will i have problems with the height of the bike at stops? I'm abt 1.7m. Maybe looking for 1, but no one seems to be selling..

 

I don't think there is a problem la according to spec the rider seat level is 800mm but I never measure it be4.

Ya noone selling vara. .. not even the boon Siew... I went there n they told me they not bringing the 1000 vara. Then after searching around I found a new 08model at bike production selling 16k but was gone when I return to buy it after a week... sad...

[ATwin]

Hi, Hariku..

 

Its very heartwarming that you would consider this bike.. As an owner, here are some info that might deepen ur interests..

 

Most of the riders are generally about ur height, myself included, give or take a few centimetres diff.

 

With the adjustable progressive spring, you can alter the height based on your comfort. For myself, I started to use the lower settings. over time, as i grew more confident, I increase the tension to higher. those of the same height like yours end up having 'excellent ballet-like skills'... ...

 

Another concern you need to note is the sheer weight of the ride. It is not known to us as the 'fatgerl' for nothing. it would be best if you can make yourself available to one of the meet-ups for a 'feel'. The brudders is more than willing to share their infinite experience and opinions.. Keep yourself peeled to the thread for next meet-up updates!

 

Atwin >> How's the recovery coming along, ol' capitain? the thread has been roaring with new blood sentiments lately.. Khe Khe..

 

Thks.. recovering well but still on cast and will be remove till next friday.

[wheeze]

Hi Fellow Vara Riders. I am currently finding my Fatger a new owner. Please take a look.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/304067-Black-Beauty-For-Sale.-Honda-Varadero-XL1000?p=6732435#post6732435

[westknight]

Hi Fellow Vara Riders. I am currently finding my Fatger a new owner. Please take a look.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/304067-Black-Beauty-For-Sale.-Honda-Varadero-XL1000?p=6732435#post6732435

 

If only u had posted earlier...zzz..

[TonyVaras]

What happen to our Captain?

Edited October 15, 2010 by TonyVaras

[sambora67]

What happen to our Captain?

 

think had a little fall at betong

[ATwin]

What happen to our Captain?

 

Haha....still can manage to ride her back home soundly despite my swollen ankle. Reach sin & found that my ankle has fracture. Kekee....Thks Dato n the rest who assist me & the innovation to modify my footrest n brake pedal inorder for me to ride back home.

[Asap]

Glad nothing worse than that. Get well soon David, u & ur fatger!

[stantheman]

Get well David.... hope to meet up soon...

[Tribalish]

[yancurly8]

 

Update of VARA funds for year 2010

(First Quarter): January - March

Balance from 2009 : $114/-

Sale of VARA polo-Tee to Brudder Vincent : $20/-

Current amount in fund : $134/-

 

 

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Update of VARA funds for year 2010

(Second Quarter): April - June

Miscellaneous balance from Meetups: $3*/-

Current amount in fund: $137/-

 

 

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Update of VARA funds for year 2010.

(Third Quarter): July - September

Balance from previous quarter: $137/-

Miscellaneous balance from Meetups: $3*/-

Current amount in fund : $140/-

 

 

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*Remaining change collected from kopi-meet-ups@ Simpang Bedok. Beverage expense only.

Apologies for delay in update

Edited October 17, 2010 by yancurly8

[smicerboy]

Hello David n all VARA riders

 

David, u did really well to maintain VARA. Nice to see u guys so actively riding...

 

Catch up soon!! Any kopi session cn jio me again, time permits i will drop by

 

Cheers n safe riding

[westknight]

******************************************************

 

Update of VARA funds for year 2010

(Second Quarter): April - JuneIi

Miscellaneous balance from Meetups: $3*/-

Current amount in fund: $137/-

 

 

******************************************************************

 

Update of VARA funds for year 2010.

(Third Quarter): July - September

Balance from previous quarter: $137/-

Miscellaneous balance from Meetups: $3*/-

Current amount in fund : $140/-

 

 

******************************************************

 

 

*Remaining change collected from kopi-meet-ups@ Simpang Bedok. Beverage expense only.

Apologies for delay in update

 

What is this vara fund?

[mafitra]

funds collected for stickers and shirt etc.....

[TonyVaras]

David - Captain,

Smicerboy - CEO ( Founder )

yancurly8 - Account Director

 

Hello David n all VARA riders

 

David, u did really well to maintain VARA. Nice to see u guys so actively riding...

 

Catch up soon!! Any kopi session cn jio me again, time permits i will drop by

 

Cheers n safe riding

[yancurly8]

funds collected for stickers and shirt etc.....

 

the fund is actually the balance of money collected during past years BBQ event held annually. extra amount are just balance of pooled $$$ collected during meet-ups@ Simpang.

 

Having said this, I hope we can plan a gathering soon. we had a kopi sessions.. BBQ sessions.. Maybe we can go something else locally.. Bowling perhaps?

 

Share your ideas here.. the possibility are endless if we all agree in the name of fun and camaraderie..

[ATwin]

Hello David n all VARA riders

 

David, u did really well to maintain VARA. Nice to see u guys so actively riding...

 

Catch up soon!! Any kopi session cn jio me again, time permits i will drop by

 

Cheers n safe riding

 

ok...no problem. Will keep u inform and join us for the next kopi meetup. Still riding bike.

[ATwin]

the fund is actually the balance of money collected during past years BBQ event held annually. extra amount are just balance of pooled $$$ collected during meet-ups@ Simpang.

 

Having said this, I hope we can plan a gathering soon. we had a kopi sessions.. BBQ sessions.. Maybe we can go something else locally.. Bowling perhaps?

 

Share your ideas here.. the possibility are endless if we all agree in the name of fun and camaraderie..

 

we will decided in our next meetup for BBQ....should we carryout a 2D/1N trip BBQ ride.

[Hariku]

What are the common faults and problems with the vara? Are the spare parts expensive?

[chrislayer]

Common fault is dat u'll tend to drop the bike when parking it at the car park...

Parts are not expensive, anyone wants a spare rectifier and fuel pump?

 

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