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• Vara 125 standard cylinder... by A.slatevara
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• Tried sintered brake pads?... by S Barker
  [ 15/05/25 - 11:49:23]
• XL1000V only runs on one cylinder... by Jackiie
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• XL125V 170cc kit from Unlimited... by CraddyMcPatty
  [ 12/05/25 - 09:02:36]
• Bike won't rev past 2000 rpm!... by Littleyellowenterprise
  [ 05/05/25 - 10:40:04]
• What is this hole in airbox... by S Barker
  [ 25/04/25 - 11:19:18]
• Lines at rear of tank by baikunewzealand
  [ 25/04/25 - 01:26:22]
• XL125V2 Speedometer bouncing... by CraddyMcPatty
  [ 07/04/25 - 11:43:26]
• Varadero 125 Headlights by SpiderSpit
  [ 26/03/25 - 09:14:22]
• can a varadero 125 run komy... by SpiderSpit
  [ 26/03/25 - 09:08:32]

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#21

Electrical / Re: can a varadero 125 run kom...

Last post by SpiderSpit - 26/03/25 - 09:08:32

The stock hallogens pull a total of 70W so anything under is fine, i got a good set of aliexpress i can send you the link, the arw projectors so its a bright straight line which lays low so not bliding and they barely get warm and pull 30W total, i live outside the city so i can say from experience thet light up the woods pretty well
Also to add to my post, the max capacity is at 250W for the bike with 90W going for the stock halogens all around i did a complete LED swap and now i have the capacity for GPS system which i ordered, grip and seat warmers and fog lights late on.

#22

Electrical / Re: XL125 v6 dials

Last post by SpiderSpit - 26/03/25 - 09:01:57

Get a universal LCD and replace according to manual diagram, or go to aliexpress and get a replacement for the 2 dials just make sure they are the same size, dont search for varadero 125 dials, just search for motorcycle dials or something like that

#23

Electrical / Re: Vara 125 Injection no spar...

Last post by SpiderSpit - 26/03/25 - 08:59:36

Check the coils

#24

Electrical / Re: Honda 125 Varadero - has a...

Last post by SpiderSpit - 26/03/25 - 08:58:08

I have the manual posted with the whole stock diagram, get a universal aftermarket dash that has the functions the stock one does, and replace it, get a connector set too so you dont fiddle with tape and wire per manual.

#25

Electrical / Re: Varadero 125 killed engine...

Last post by SpiderSpit - 26/03/25 - 08:55:50

12.7V is low, charge the battery, manual says it should be in the 13V range, if you can rev the engine but dont get power it could be your clutch is worn, i have uploaded the full service manual if you want to troubleshoot anything.

#26

Electrical / Re: Iregular neutral light and...

Last post by SpiderSpit - 26/03/25 - 08:49:16

Take a multimeter put the bike on center stand and rev it, the voltage should be stable if it goes into the 14V range its propably a stabilizer issue. If you have halogens in the dash i suggest switching to LEDs they are T10 bulbs just make sure they are non-canbus LEDs, also check if the lights wont flash id you apply pressure on the bulbs fiddle with them, if nothing works its either the bulbs are dying, or faulty voltage stabilizer. Got the manual posted if you want to troubleshoot, even has the diagram.

I should also note that you should connect the multimeter to a place like the front bulb connectors for example as the battery will read stable voltage anyways.

#27

Electrical / Re: XL125V2 Speedometer bounci...

Last post by SpiderSpit - 26/03/25 - 08:41:39

I posted the full service manual in my post  electrical problems suck on this bike, if i remember right there is ways to troubleshoot some on the last pages of the bike, electrical diagram too.

My issue is the dash light will constantly burn out over 2months time even tho the bike outputs a stable voltage, i ordered some Lower output LEDs to the previous High power LEDs i had installed, halogen are a no no. If you need any help with lights, i would be happy to share my knowledge. Got LED replacements for every part of the bike thats fits amazingly, as for the speedo bouncing, could either be the motors inside the dash or the cable, OEM is expensive yes, but what i learned from honda bikes its the best to do so. Check ali express for replacement, i believe the cable is similar to what they have on other models like the cbr and f, it could be something else and not the cable, i havent looked into the mechanism.

#28

Electrical / Re: XL125V2 Speedometer bounci...

Last post by S Barker - 18/03/25 - 19:24:40

I think the fault finding section for the sensor would still be applicable.

#29

Electrical / Re: XL125V2 Speedometer bounci...

Last post by CraddyMcPatty - 18/03/25 - 15:47:06

I only have a manual or a 2012 XL125. and I'm not sure what year a "V2" model would be but I dont think the speedo system will be much different.

I've attached the fault finding section for the speedo from the 2012 manual.

Spending time to try and identify the problem before paying for replacement parts is always a good idea.

If the fault is intermittent faulty or corroded connectors and earth points would be prime suspects.

Thank you very much but it's a 2002 
I have the Haynes manual for it, but it doesn't tell me too much about troubleshooting exactly what I'm having.. could be bad connectors, could be the sensor, but thank you very much 

#30

Electrical / Re: XL125V2 Speedometer bounci...

Last post by S Barker - 17/03/25 - 19:09:48

I only have a manual or a 2012 XL125. and I'm not sure what year a "V2" model would be but I dont think the speedo system will be much different.

I've attached the fault finding section for the speedo from the 2012 manual.

Spending time to try and identify the problem before paying for replacement parts is always a good idea.

If the fault is intermittent faulty or corroded connectors and earth points would be prime suspects.