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Mechanical / Re: Lines at rear of tank
Last post by baikunewzealand - Today at 01:26:22
Quote from: NewfieVaradero on  26/06/23 - 12:27:57Hi All, Hoping someone can answer my questions about my 2008 Varadero? I've attached a couple pictures I found here from an old post. The previous owner must have removed the fuel hose clip so am I hooking these lines up right? The one marked fuel goes on the hose which routes to the top of the fuel pump and the one marked breather vents down under the bike am I correct? Thanks







Do you know what this hole does?



#2
Mechanical / What is this hole in airbox fo...
Last post by baikunewzealand - Today at 01:22:51
Honda Varadero XLV1000 2008 FI

at the rear underside of the airbox there is a mystery hole which i cannot figure out.

It goes to a chamber inside the airbox and has foam covered holes which again lead outside.

What hose is supposed to be here? does anyone know?











#3
General / Re: XL125V 170cc kit from Unli...
Last post by S Barker - 24/04/25 - 12:59:22
Are you limited to a 125cc bike due to your driving license ?
#4
General / XL125V 170cc kit from Unlimite...
Last post by CraddyMcPatty - 24/04/25 - 12:15:33
Hello, I've had my baby vara for around 6 months now and have many plans for the future on how I want it to look, but then a little while ago I came across the 170cc kit from Unlimited Power. It costs a hefty penny, and I came to the conclusion that if I'll be getting it, I might as well grab the stage 3 kit (air filter, camshaft, cylinder, head) since I'll have to basically take the head(s) off of it anyway.

The reason why I'm considering it is simply because I live in Norway, and especially a very hilly area, and I'm getting tired of pushing it to 60km/h in a 80km/h in tunnels, main roads, etc.

Basically, was just wondering if it's worth it? Does anybody have any experience with it? Just wanted to get some of your thoughts on it.

In addition to it I'm considering getting a 40 tooth rear sprocket so I'm not sitting at 8000RPM in 5th gear, just to keep up with traffic. Worth it?
#5
Electrical / Re: XL125V2 Speedometer bounci...
Last post by CraddyMcPatty - 07/04/25 - 11:43:26
Hello again, long story short: The speed sensor has super thin wires inside that managed to break at some point, probably after a crash or when someone tried dragging out the sensor without unscrewing it or something.

All in all, bought a used speed sensor from an xl125v1 (with the magnets n stuff attached) for around 75 euro (890 NOK) and swapped out the whole "speed-reading-system". Now my odometer and speedometer works like a dream  ;D
#6
Electrical / Re: XL125V2 Speedometer bounci...
Last post by CraddyMcPatty - 31/03/25 - 12:39:57
Quote from: SpiderSpit on  26/03/25 - 08:41:39I 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.

Thanks for the feedback, I think after some thorough checking, it is in fact the speed sensor that has been broken by previous owner(s). Do you have the specific model & year of the bikes that use the same sensor? Would be largely appreciated as I am looking around for used ones in the country from parted out bikes  :)
#7
Electrical / Re: Varadero 125 Headlights
Last post by SpiderSpit - 26/03/25 - 09:14:22
I have the manual posted if you need it, also if you need LED replacements i replaced mine and they are 1000x better than halogens, messsage me for the link as i havent made a post yet about this but will later on
#8
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.
#9
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
#10
Electrical / Re: Vara 125 Injection no spar...
Last post by SpiderSpit - 26/03/25 - 08:59:36
Check the coils
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