Honda Varadero 1K

[TonyVaras]

Car sent for servicing, taking bike to work this morning, start & stall, start & stall, like no fuel but tank is full! Fuel pump is dead! DIY myself 2 hours including ride bicycle to tampines industrial to buy fuel pump. Fuel pump costs $48, 1 day leave cost $$$, Damn, Car & bike down at the same time, is it a sign telling me don go to work? Maybe, after I gave up, back home turn on radio heard there is accident towards changi airport at bedok reservoir flyover by flying dutchmen from class 95!

 

This is my 5th Fuel pump,

1st - 34637km ( Pump Failed ) - Original

2nd - 75000-34637 = 40363km ( not accurate, about 75000 ) - OEM from LAB looks the same $100

3rd - 23228km ( can still work but chg due to GT tour ) - Mitsubishi UC-V4 for Lancer - $48++

4th - 40801km ( Pump Failed ) - Mitsubishi UC-V6B for EVO 9 - $48

5th - ???? - Mitsubishi UC-V6B for EVO 9 - $48

Edited January 5, 2011 by TonyVaras

[Olin-Dujbeg]

Goin for minor servicing soon but gotta hear advises from bros here.

 

Do u change engine oil type for normal s'pore road use n touring?

 

Which is better? 10w40? 15w50? 20w50? how bout brands? Im using Motul semi-syn 15w-50, thought of trying others.

[ATwin]

I'm feeling thirsty... Bt drinking alone is no good.. Fancy a mid week meet-up? I cnt mek it did fri as zac's wish cuz in-laws gt plans..

 

What sy u my brudders?

 

i won't be able to make up on friday meetup....if poor response this friday shall we organise a meetup trip & welcome joemac back home .

[ATwin]

Car sent for servicing, taking bike to work this morning, start & stall, start & stall, like no fuel but tank is full! Fuel pump is dead! DIY myself 2 hours including ride bicycle to tampines industrial to buy fuel pump. Fuel pump costs $48, 1 day leave cost $$$, Damn, Car & bike down at the same time, is it a sign telling me don go to work? Maybe, after I gave up, back home turn on radio heard there is accident towards changi airport at bedok reservoir flyover by flying dutchmen from class 95!

 

This is my 5th Fuel pump,

1st - 34637km ( Pump Failed ) - Original

2nd - 75000-34637 = 40363km ( not accurate, about 75000 ) - OEM from LAB looks the same $100

3rd - 23228km ( can still work but chg due to GT tour ) - Mitsubishi UC-V4 for Lancer - $48++

4th - 40801km ( Pump Failed ) - Mitsubishi UC-V6B for EVO 9 - $48

5th - ???? - Mitsubishi UC-V6B for EVO 9 - $48

 

wow change 5 fuel pump already....mine change the oem fuel pump when it fail at 24,000km. Replace the mitsui from moto world and still working fine after 73,00om of ride. Preventative measure i just replace a new fuel pump & fuel filter. I hope the 3rd fuel can last me another 50k. Have u change the fuel relay, also have to look out especially reaching 1 cycle....How are u lately? Can still go for long distance touring...hatyai waiting to welcome u back.

[ATwin]

Olin>> if ur bike is old ...maybe can try thicker oil...long distance ride, our bike will eat up the EO fast. Just make sure u bring at least half bottle of EO when u ride up at thailand. U can try bel-ray Vtwin & u will able to c the different..so far be have try motul, maxima...and now i change to bel-ray vtwin EO.

[Varas]

Olin>> give pennzoil a try, I am using it now. Smooth acceleration. Go to Ubi Autobay HL Cycle look for Chua. Tell him Jason recommend you and he will know what to do. They use KNN oil filters. And get a snow wash for your bike with every servicing... haha

[stantheman]

Hi guys the time has come again,,,,,,after quite sometime, the guys that turned up for Yans wedding were asking for a meet up.... shall i propose a meet up....

 

VENUE : SIMPANG BEDOK, Enak eating house, beside 7-11

DATE : 7TH JANUARY 2011

TIME: FROM 2130 ONWARDS

Since this coming friday will be New Years eve, and many bros will have plans with family and frens,,,, we shall meet the following Friday, next week. Hope to see all come together and share the first meet up of 2011.

 

Guys... tmr night still on???

[TonyVaras]

I will go with Wonderwoman attire, nid to buy all, but first must review & remove implants coming march MAYBE. Fuel relay not chg yet, can get spare? about $?

 

wow change 5 fuel pump already....mine change the oem fuel pump when it fail at 24,000km. Replace the mitsui from moto world and still working fine after 73,00om of ride. Preventative measure i just replace a new fuel pump & fuel filter. I hope the 3rd fuel can last me another 50k. Have u change the fuel relay, also have to look out especially reaching 1 cycle....How are u lately? Can still go for long distance touring...hatyai waiting to welcome u back.

[TonyVaras]

Thks, I will go look out! bicycle can do.

 

SCorpion >> currently using now.. good with cornering and wet roads.. Compound good for spore roads.. mid-high hardness..

 

Anankees 2 >> Reviews from users differs.. Some say ok.. Some say no.. Personally myself prefer the old anakees...

 

The ol' Anankees was Sticky for playing 'corner-baring!!!'(play corner).. but dun last as long compare to other tyres for our fatgerls...

 

Others:

Tourance 2 >> not recommended..unless intend to use for frequent touring up north.. the larger threads unlike the ver 1.. lesser grip esp for slick or wet roads..

 

ContiAttack >> If u planning to conquer rough roads, here's the one.. Off-road or uneven roads up north.. Durability not sure.. but one to consider if plan to visit Endau Rompin or Selai...

 

* There is a shop located at Tampines Industrial.. Good pricing.. unsure wat name.. Contact bro Chrislayer or Fuji-San for better details..

 

Any bros can provide better 'kan-tows'; share here k...

[eewai]

hello, any bros want to sell their vara? please pm me. thank you

[ATwin]

I will go with Wonderwoman attire, nid to buy all, but first must review & remove implants coming march MAYBE. Fuel relay not chg yet, can get spare? about $?

 

45 from fjt

[toofaz]

helo evryone!so long i didnt log in here..i'm rite now in kuala lumpur to further my studies...hows evryting?

[Olin-Dujbeg]

Bro yancurly...I think I saw ur bike behind a coffee shop ard Bt Batok..hehe..

I think so la, cos bike same as ur profile pic.

[ATwin]

helo evryone!so long i didnt log in here..i'm rite now in kuala lumpur to further my studies...hows evryting?

 

So where is ur vara...izzit in kl. Maybe u can arrange to meet our bro nail with his vara there. He station at kl with his vara. Or u can invite us to visit u at kl ...maybe for a lunch

[Olin-Dujbeg]

Olin>> if ur bike is old ...maybe can try thicker oil...long distance ride, our bike will eat up the EO fast. Just make sure u bring at least half bottle of EO when u ride up at thailand. U can try bel-ray Vtwin & u will able to c the different..so far be have try motul, maxima...and now i change to bel-ray vtwin EO.

 

Hi bro, thanx for e input, wer to change dis bel ray oil? Wanna gve

It a try..

[yancurly8]

So where is ur vara...izzit in kl. Maybe u can arrange to meet our bro nail with his vara there. He station at kl with his vara. Or u can invite us to visit u at kl ...maybe for a lunch

 

 

Neil at KL? Hahaha.. this was one of the toking point jokes at yesterday nite's welcome for JoeMac.. just to share, its suppose to be bro Nabil..

[yancurly8]

Hi bro, thanx for e input, wer to change dis bel ray oil? Wanna gve

It a try..

 

try unique motor.. if you stay East, its at Kaki Bukit Autobay... if you stay west, its at Toh Guan Industrial..

 

Check the advertisors thread for further details, etc..

[toofaz]

So where is ur vara...izzit in kl. Maybe u can arrange to meet our bro nail with his vara there. He station at kl with his vara. Or u can invite us to visit u at kl ...maybe for a lunch

 

well..u guys can come over to KL with ur varas if u guys want to...for me i didnt ride here coz i'm not too sure bout the rds here.hehe..maybe soon when i understand the rds here better..

[dok]

hi guys..

need help...where can i find a fork brace for our fatgerl..?

[ATwin]

Friday kopi with Vara

 

Time :2200hr onward

Venue:simpang bedeck next to 7-eleven

 

Let have a kopi with tomorrow nite n he will tell u lots of story during his 5 nation ride. Hope to c the new guys joining us for kopi.

[ATwin]

hi guys..

need help...where can i find a fork brace for our fatgerl..?

 

So far never see it on a vara....vstorm have it.

[TonyVaras]

After a new fuel pump chged, 1st ride is good, but 2nd ride feel no fuel feeding again. Think I got to chg my fuel cut relay, any bro here selling?

[ATwin]

After a new fuel pump chged, 1st ride is good, but 2nd ride feel no fuel feeding again. Think I got to chg my fuel cut relay, any bro here selling?

 

Bro..I have the same feeling with u..but I will monitor for a few more ride. New pump change but in 4th gear, bike seems shortage of fuel...have to throttle hard. Let me know if u have replace the fuel relay n have any changes. Fuel cut relay can get it from fjt

[rstopel]

So far never see it on a vara....vstorm have it.

 

Also looking for 1 but can't find. Even overseas website don't have. Only custom made from superbrace.com, but too lazy to measure

[TonyVaras]

Bro..I have the same feeling with u..but I will monitor for a few more ride. New pump change but in 4th gear, bike seems shortage of fuel...have to throttle hard. Let me know if u have replace the fuel relay n have any changes. Fuel cut relay can get it from fjt

 

Got my fuel cut relay from FJT @$52 instead of $45. Installed & still the same problem, look like not the fuel not feeding, cause I pump till rpm 4.5k, I closed & pump up again, feel the "not feeding", I pump more more, got feeding, but there is a lag. God pls don tell me its the CDI problem!