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#1
125 Open Forum / Re: Tried sintered brake pads?
Last post by Leo - 14/05/25 - 23:26:44
What do you think is the difference between EBC brake pads from ebay and EBC brake pads from any store?

I NEVER use disks and pads from the same manufacturer on my cars, I usually rund MTec rotors and EBC Bluestuff pads, though EBC RP-X was a MASSIVE upgrade on my Fiesta ST180.
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125 Open Forum / Re: Tried sintered brake pads?
Last post by S Barker - 14/05/25 - 18:05:13
My experience (on bikes other than the XL125) is that sintered pads don't make a lot of difference in dry conditions.

It's good practice to always fit disks and pads from the same manufacturer.

Buying brake parts on Ebay is not a good idea.
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125 Open Forum / Tried sintered brake pads?
Last post by Leo - 14/05/25 - 17:31:47
Have anyone here tried EBC (or any other) sintered brake pads on the Varadero 125?

I think the front brake on the Varadero 125 is a bit weak and sluggis so I'm wondering if a set of EBC sintered pads would be a notisable upgrade.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/277101512439
#4
General / Re: XL125V 170cc kit from Unli...
Last post by CraddyMcPatty - 12/05/25 - 09:02:36
Quote from: Steve on  09/05/25 - 13:00:13Hi,
I have just fitted a 170 kit with the stage 3 cams to my 2009 varadero and it has made a huge difference!!
The major difference is the torque at low and mid, it no longer notices the hills and just flies up them in 5th gear.
Top speed has increased by 6 mph but it now rides like a bigger bike up any hill and loves the straights.
I would recommend the kit, it should come with a 15 tooth front sprocket too.
I fitted a Black widow front exhaust and a Delkavic rear, it sounds great now.
Just about to fit a set of Lamber deleting sensors to so I'll let you know if they make any difference.
If you get the full kit don't forget to install the resistor to the sensor in the air box. It comes with instructions.


Absolutely awesome to hear. I have a 2002 model so no sensors for me  :D

I didn't know they come with sprockets, so that's good to know. I don't think you have to get a new chain for it, right?

My engine is going strong at 89k km, but some noises I'm not completely used to are indeed coming from it, but the suspicion is that the timing chain is still original, but if the engine goes I'm definitely getting the cc kit if you recommend it. Thank you very much!

Oh, and what kind of Delkevic rear do you have? From what I'm aware of, there are no special-tailored delkevic rears for the XL125V, so was curious for which model do you have? I know the link pipe is 51.5mm, so most slip-ons fit well, but regarding the size and shape I am curious if it fits :)
#5
General / Re: XL125V 170cc kit from Unli...
Last post by Steve - 09/05/25 - 13:00:13
Hi,
I have just fitted a 170 kit with the stage 3 cams to my 2009 varadero and it has made a huge difference!!
The major difference is the torque at low and mid, it no longer notices the hills and just flies up them in 5th gear.
Top speed has increased by 6 mph but it now rides like a bigger bike up any hill and loves the straights.
I would recommend the kit, it should come with a 15 tooth front sprocket too.
I fitted a Black widow front exhaust and a Delkavic rear, it sounds great now.
Just about to fit a set of Lamber deleting sensors to so I'll let you know if they make any difference.
If you get the full kit don't forget to install the resistor to the sensor in the air box. It comes with instructions.
#6
125 Open Forum / Re: Bike won't rev past 2000 r...
Last post by Littleyellowenterprise - 05/05/25 - 10:40:04
I know this is a really old topic, however, I have exactly the same issue and wondered if @Ravinrabbid123 ever had a resolution?
#7
General / Re: XL125V 170cc kit from Unli...
Last post by CraddyMcPatty - 28/04/25 - 08:09:35
Quote from: S Barker on  24/04/25 - 12:59:22Are you limited to a 125cc bike due to your driving license ?
Yes, for the price of 'tuning' a 125 I could probably get a 300, but that I can't drive.

I'd say getting a cc kit for a 125 is much more reasonable as nobody really suspects a 125 to have some sort of performance tuning, especially not a varadero. In addition the top speed isn't really much higher, and the people who do the M.O.Ts don't do Dyno tests, so it's a win-win from my understanding.
#8
Mechanical / Re: What is this hole in airbo...
Last post by S Barker - 25/04/25 - 11:19:18
There are 3 small "air" pipes that connect to the airbox.

The 2 at the rear connect to the cylinder head covers via a solenoid for the PAIR system.

The one at the front activates the Variable Air intake Flap/valve via a separate solenoid.

#9
Mechanical / Re: Lines at rear of tank
Last post by baikunewzealand - 25/04/25 - 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?



#10
Mechanical / What is this hole in airbox fo...
Last post by baikunewzealand - 25/04/25 - 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?











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