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Lines at rear of tank
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FI LIGHT
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Varadero 125 sudden noise...
by Lemonwizard
[ 04/01/25 - 09:14:12] -
quick questions
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XLV1000 Problem/s
by baikunewzealand
[ 26/11/24 - 19:14:39] -
Choke staying on only for...
by CraddyMcPatty
[ 11/11/24 - 13:40:08] -
Iregular neutral light and...
by DanTheMan
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Carbs not opening?
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HEED Crash Bars for XL125V...
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#91
125 Open Forum / Re: Coolant pipe / joint colla...
Last post by burgerandchips - 11/07/23 - 22:28:24By way of an update, yes indeed I had to remove the front cylinder head. Not fully but just enough to remove the water pipe completely, then you can replace the front O ring. I liifted it about an inch or so. Total pain tbh just to replace a simple O ring.
#92
General / Re: TPS on '03 SD02 XL1000V
Last post by Magic361 - 07/07/23 - 23:36:05Major update .... This could be a long post.
Went back to basics in trying to diagnose this problem. First things first, as she hadn't been properly serviced for a few years (no smutty remarks!) I wanted to start from a clean slate, so oil, filter, air filter and plugs duly ordered and installed.
I checked spark using old-school pull it and crank whilst holding to engine block. Spark ... Tick. Air seemed to be ok - cranking on the starter motor I could feel plenty of puffs coming from the air feeder hoses. No obvious blockage.
Fuel next. I could hear the fuel pump whine when I put key to start position. But I thought to pull the injectors and give them a clean. A useful tool from eBay for a couple of quid and I could see that they were opening as they should.
I read a lot about fuel pump failures in the 'dero and that they are not user serviceable. YouTube dispelled that myth and I pulled the pump apart for a clean. When I hooked up to a spare battery I could see pump running but what was coming out seemed suspicious - I tried the burn test and couldn't get it to burn on a paper towel. Water in the fuel!! Complete clean out and rebuilt the pump (saving a grand in the process).
Still couldn't get it to start. Water in fuel seemed like an associated problem but not the primary cause.
Went back to the diagnostic FI light flashes - still getting indicator of TPS problem.
Thought I would finally bite the bullet and replace throttle bodies but eBay came to the rescue again. £50 for a second hand complete unit.
Spent this afternoon pulling the tank and air box and was just about to swap the full throttle bodies assembly and then thought to just swap the TPS sensor instead. All of the manuals say this can't be replaced individually but I thought in for a penny ....
Took the TPS off the donor unit and swapped that into my unit.
Put airbox and tank back on and turned her over ..... A couple of coughs and she started and stayed running! Sounds better on tick over too, not as clunky.
YouTube and eBay have possibly saved me a couple of grand and I have learned a huge amount from just taking the fairing off and having a dig around.
Now just got to get all the plastic back on and get a test run under my belt.
I'll post some images of the TPS, just in case any mechanics can identify it. I'm sure it will be a standard unit that can probably be bought for a few quid, rather than the £1200 - £1400 that I was quoted for a brand new throttle body assembly!
Went back to basics in trying to diagnose this problem. First things first, as she hadn't been properly serviced for a few years (no smutty remarks!) I wanted to start from a clean slate, so oil, filter, air filter and plugs duly ordered and installed.
I checked spark using old-school pull it and crank whilst holding to engine block. Spark ... Tick. Air seemed to be ok - cranking on the starter motor I could feel plenty of puffs coming from the air feeder hoses. No obvious blockage.
Fuel next. I could hear the fuel pump whine when I put key to start position. But I thought to pull the injectors and give them a clean. A useful tool from eBay for a couple of quid and I could see that they were opening as they should.
I read a lot about fuel pump failures in the 'dero and that they are not user serviceable. YouTube dispelled that myth and I pulled the pump apart for a clean. When I hooked up to a spare battery I could see pump running but what was coming out seemed suspicious - I tried the burn test and couldn't get it to burn on a paper towel. Water in the fuel!! Complete clean out and rebuilt the pump (saving a grand in the process).
Still couldn't get it to start. Water in fuel seemed like an associated problem but not the primary cause.
Went back to the diagnostic FI light flashes - still getting indicator of TPS problem.
Thought I would finally bite the bullet and replace throttle bodies but eBay came to the rescue again. £50 for a second hand complete unit.
Spent this afternoon pulling the tank and air box and was just about to swap the full throttle bodies assembly and then thought to just swap the TPS sensor instead. All of the manuals say this can't be replaced individually but I thought in for a penny ....
Took the TPS off the donor unit and swapped that into my unit.
Put airbox and tank back on and turned her over ..... A couple of coughs and she started and stayed running! Sounds better on tick over too, not as clunky.
YouTube and eBay have possibly saved me a couple of grand and I have learned a huge amount from just taking the fairing off and having a dig around.
Now just got to get all the plastic back on and get a test run under my belt.
I'll post some images of the TPS, just in case any mechanics can identify it. I'm sure it will be a standard unit that can probably be bought for a few quid, rather than the £1200 - £1400 that I was quoted for a brand new throttle body assembly!
#93
Electrical / Re: Ignition switch
Last post by Rafa - 03/07/23 - 13:48:43I've tried both of those and others also. Like David Silver. They all say no longer available.
#94
Electrical / Re: Ignition switch
Last post by S Barker - 03/07/23 - 09:32:30If you do a google or Yahoo search for 35101mbtd11 you will see a few people offering new ones for sale for around £100
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/view/35101MBTD11
https://partsrepublik.com/en/honda-35101mbtd11-base-comp-contact-p-148304
It would be worth making a few phone calls for more info.
#95
Electrical / Ignition switch
Last post by Rafa - 02/07/23 - 19:44:59Hello. I have a 2002 XL1000 v2 Varadero. The ignition switch is damaged and I am trying to buy a new one. To be more precise it is the base that has the wires attached to it which is damaged. When I look at genuine Honda sites they say it is discontinued. I don't want to buy a used one if I can help it. I have noticed some aftermarket pre HISS "1999-2000" complete switches with Keys on Ebay for around £50. They have 3 wires the same colour and configuration as mine. Does anybody know if this switch will fit in the top yoke of my bike and more importantly work? I was thinking of attaching the key transponder to the HISS receiver ring .
#96
125 Open Forum / Re: How many Varadero 125 left...
Last post by Bikerbill - 29/06/23 - 21:29:19Well found, that would have saved me a few hours 
#97
125 Open Forum / Re: How many Varadero 125 left...
Last post by S Barker - 29/06/23 - 19:05:50 #98
125 Open Forum / How many Varadero 125 left?
Last post by Bikerbill - 29/06/23 - 15:02:07I was wondering just how many Varadero 125 are still on the road. You don't see many around these days, so i did some research to find out.
The data was retrieved from the DVLA web site.
It seems there are more Varadero's languishing in sheds than are on the road. If you have a 2001 it's a rare beast indeed.
Bike Bill
The data was retrieved from the DVLA web site.
It seems there are more Varadero's languishing in sheds than are on the road. If you have a 2001 it's a rare beast indeed.
Bike Bill
#99
125 Open Forum / Re: Rear suspension ride heigh...
Last post by Lyme - 28/06/23 - 11:15:44Cheers Dave.
Thanks for the feedback. Good luck with the fitting and setup.
Protecting the thing after fitting is the key, even though I've got the hugger on now I still spritz mine with ACF 50 as an added precaution.
Thanks for the feedback. Good luck with the fitting and setup.
Protecting the thing after fitting is the key, even though I've got the hugger on now I still spritz mine with ACF 50 as an added precaution.
#100
125 Open Forum / Re: Rear suspension ride heigh...
Last post by Grasshopper - 27/06/23 - 23:21:42Hi Lyme
Thank you so very much for the excellent detailed description and great photos.
This is exactly the information I was looking for, any uncertainty to a purchase decision has been removed. Your help so highlights the benefits of a forum like this one, I am lucky enough to have collected a few vehicles over the years and as such a member of the appropriate forums, however I have never had such a detailed account.
One of the reasons for getting a baby Varadero was ease of handling and a comfortable ride, at 6' - 3" my Honda NTV is such an uncomfortable beast which I have lived with for a long time but now the arthritis is winning its fight !
I will now proceed down the YSS route. No doubt our postings will make others have a look at what is going on under their seat if you know what I mean.
Thank you again.
Dave
Thank you so very much for the excellent detailed description and great photos.
This is exactly the information I was looking for, any uncertainty to a purchase decision has been removed. Your help so highlights the benefits of a forum like this one, I am lucky enough to have collected a few vehicles over the years and as such a member of the appropriate forums, however I have never had such a detailed account.
One of the reasons for getting a baby Varadero was ease of handling and a comfortable ride, at 6' - 3" my Honda NTV is such an uncomfortable beast which I have lived with for a long time but now the arthritis is winning its fight !
I will now proceed down the YSS route. No doubt our postings will make others have a look at what is going on under their seat if you know what I mean.
Thank you again.
Dave