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XL125V2 Speedometer bouncing...
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Lowering
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Varadero 125 sudden noise...
by Leo
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Help! Where should these...
by qtour
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Xl1000 Possible source of...
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2009 bike with starting problem...
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VARADERO xl1000 sd02 Help...
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[ 25/01/25 - 12:53:58] -
Honda Varadero Xl125 not starting...
by S Barker
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Lines at rear of tank
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FI LIGHT
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#1
Electrical / Re: XL125V2 Speedometer bounci...
Last post by S Barker - 18/03/25 - 19:24:40I think the fault finding section for the sensor would still be applicable.
#2
Electrical / Re: XL125V2 Speedometer bounci...
Last post by CraddyMcPatty - 18/03/25 - 15:47:06Quote from: S Barker on 17/03/25 - 19:09:48I 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
#3
Electrical / Re: XL125V2 Speedometer bounci...
Last post by S Barker - 17/03/25 - 19:09:48I 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.
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.
#4
Electrical / XL125V2 Speedometer bouncing u...
Last post by CraddyMcPatty - 17/03/25 - 11:59:25I purchased a XL125V2 a few months back, and it has had issues with the speedometer where it completely doesn't work, and sometimes jumps up to top speed, sometimes in the middle, it's really random, usually when it's idling or riding.
The suspicion is the speed sensor, but the OEM original ones are WAAYYY too expensive, so I want to ask if there is anybody who would know any possible solutions? Anybody who has had any similar issues? Maybe know a cheaper alternative for the sensor?
The suspicion is the speed sensor, but the OEM original ones are WAAYYY too expensive, so I want to ask if there is anybody who would know any possible solutions? Anybody who has had any similar issues? Maybe know a cheaper alternative for the sensor?
#5
Hi all.
I have a 2013 Varadero 1000,
The problem i am having is the weight as its all high up.
I am looking into ways of making the bike lower to see if it would help. I do take a pillion 90% of the time and my preload is set to nearly max.
Now one thought is to buy 40mm hyperpro lowing links and a hyperpro rear spring. I understand the spring is 20mm longer than the OEM spring.
So what my thinking is, with both the lowering links and spring the bike will be 20mm lower. But i would not need to have my preload set to nearly max which would lower it a bit more.
So if i can get it to work out at around 30mm lower than it is now and the yokes dropped down the forks the same amount to.
So how does my thinking sound to you guys, do you think is will work and help.
cheers Mart
I have a 2013 Varadero 1000,
The problem i am having is the weight as its all high up.
I am looking into ways of making the bike lower to see if it would help. I do take a pillion 90% of the time and my preload is set to nearly max.
Now one thought is to buy 40mm hyperpro lowing links and a hyperpro rear spring. I understand the spring is 20mm longer than the OEM spring.
So what my thinking is, with both the lowering links and spring the bike will be 20mm lower. But i would not need to have my preload set to nearly max which would lower it a bit more.
So if i can get it to work out at around 30mm lower than it is now and the yokes dropped down the forks the same amount to.
So how does my thinking sound to you guys, do you think is will work and help.
cheers Mart
#6
125 Open Forum / Re: Varadero 125 sudden noise ...
Last post by Leo - 22/02/25 - 23:08:58It was exactly as I thought, the valve adjustment screw had fallen off 
The threads on the screw is a bit damaged so now I'm looking for a new.
The threads on the screw is a bit damaged so now I'm looking for a new.
#7
Electrical / Re: Help! Where should these ...
Last post by qtour - 10/02/25 - 11:08:54Hey folks,
Did some digging.. turns out that these should be connected to the immobiliser.
Spoke to an auto electrician and he reckons that an attempt was made to steal the bike.
The bike is going in to him in a week or so when he has a slot.
I did find a wiring diagram on a Russian site and the labels were in German, so I am translating that now and will make it available when finished.
Still happy to hear any opinions
THanks,
Qtour
Did some digging.. turns out that these should be connected to the immobiliser.
Spoke to an auto electrician and he reckons that an attempt was made to steal the bike.
The bike is going in to him in a week or so when he has a slot.
I did find a wiring diagram on a Russian site and the labels were in German, so I am translating that now and will make it available when finished.
Still happy to hear any opinions
THanks,
Qtour
#8
Electrical / Re: Help! Where should these ...
Last post by S Barker - 04/02/25 - 20:58:37I'm not sure I understand your explanation !
Those wires are from the immobiliser Sensor.
Unless the ECU has been changed the bike won't run without the sensor and the correct key present.
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Those wires are from the immobiliser Sensor.
Unless the ECU has been changed the bike won't run without the sensor and the correct key present.
.
#9
Electrical / Help! Where should these wire...
Last post by qtour - 04/02/25 - 11:15:07Hi everyone.
Having a mare at the moment with my XL1000VA10.
I won't start at the moment.
The fuel pump is not priming.
It has always been a minor problem that would pop it's head up now and again - familiar to a lot of us - turn on the ignition and the fuel pump doesn't prime, toggle the kill switch, up and down with the side stand, ignition off, key out for 10 seconds X repeat and it eventually primes.
So I was having a slightly different problem - the FI light was not coming on.
I took apart the switchgear on the throttle side and sprayed WD40 on it, giving it a bit of a clean.
I was looking around the area in around the bottom yoke at the very front of the tank and I found these wires (see below) - they were vey clumsily bound together and badly taped. This wasn't my work so I am putting it down to a previous owner.
Can someone have a look at these wires please and hopefully tell me where they go. I am presuming they go to some relay and that they are responsible for the fuel pump priming. I did separate them and lost the FI light. I connected two of them together and the FI light came on. Connecting two different wires had the same effect.
I am hoping that someone can advise me, maybe take a piccy of where the wires go on their bike.
Many thanks in advance.
QTOUR
Having a mare at the moment with my XL1000VA10.
I won't start at the moment.
The fuel pump is not priming.
It has always been a minor problem that would pop it's head up now and again - familiar to a lot of us - turn on the ignition and the fuel pump doesn't prime, toggle the kill switch, up and down with the side stand, ignition off, key out for 10 seconds X repeat and it eventually primes.
So I was having a slightly different problem - the FI light was not coming on.
I took apart the switchgear on the throttle side and sprayed WD40 on it, giving it a bit of a clean.
I was looking around the area in around the bottom yoke at the very front of the tank and I found these wires (see below) - they were vey clumsily bound together and badly taped. This wasn't my work so I am putting it down to a previous owner.
Can someone have a look at these wires please and hopefully tell me where they go. I am presuming they go to some relay and that they are responsible for the fuel pump priming. I did separate them and lost the FI light. I connected two of them together and the FI light came on. Connecting two different wires had the same effect.
I am hoping that someone can advise me, maybe take a piccy of where the wires go on their bike.
Many thanks in advance.
QTOUR
#10
Electrical / Re: Xl1000 Possible source of ...
Last post by qtour - 04/02/25 - 10:27:59Lovely to see that you are keeping an older brother alive
It looks great.
Keep us posted
It looks great.
Keep us posted