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V4 vara not playing
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Choke seat
by atimofejev
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Location location location...
by Riggers
[ 29/09/25 - 22:00:50] -
Rattle when accelerating on...
by PF75
[ 25/09/25 - 07:33:59] -
Brass Exhaust Seals
by S Barker
[ 16/09/25 - 08:25:33] -
04 vara bogs and won't go...
by Riggers
[ 04/09/25 - 21:26:56] -
XL125 AND A LEAN 7000RPM BOG...
by Riggers
[ 01/09/25 - 19:28:20] -
Recently bought Varadero 125cc...
by atimofejev
[ 06/08/25 - 12:57:07] -
potentially selling maybe??...
by Quickbrownfox
[ 14/07/25 - 11:47:30]
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#21
Mechanical / Rattle when accelerating on an...
Last post by PF75 - 22/08/25 - 13:40:42When accelerating I have a tapping noise coming from the front sprocket.
I have checked the sprocket, the bolts holding it on. The chain is tensioned and aligned correctly.
Are there any bearings attached to the spline that might have gone?
I've had this bike for about 13 years and it'd had zero engine maintenance while I've had, aside from two oil and filter changes a year, air filter every two years, chain and sprockets twice since I've had it and I overhaul the brakes and fluid before MOT. Never had any issue with the engine so far.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
I have checked the sprocket, the bolts holding it on. The chain is tensioned and aligned correctly.
Are there any bearings attached to the spline that might have gone?
I've had this bike for about 13 years and it'd had zero engine maintenance while I've had, aside from two oil and filter changes a year, air filter every two years, chain and sprockets twice since I've had it and I overhaul the brakes and fluid before MOT. Never had any issue with the engine so far.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
#22
125 Open Forum / Re: Recently bought Varadero 1...
Last post by atimofejev - 06/08/25 - 12:57:07Did the bike start and run well before add-on components were connected?
What is the state of the battery? Did you test it before reinstalling?
Where did you connect the heated grips, directly to battery? Do they have their own fuse?
Can you disconnect all newly installed electrical components to test?
Possibly, you have installed a faulty device or wired it wrong.
What is the state of the battery? Did you test it before reinstalling?
Where did you connect the heated grips, directly to battery? Do they have their own fuse?
Can you disconnect all newly installed electrical components to test?
Possibly, you have installed a faulty device or wired it wrong.
#23
125 Open Forum / Recently bought Varadero 125cc...
Last post by Kaiser125cc - 04/08/25 - 09:18:48Hi peeps, I recently bought a Varadero for once I have completed my CBT. I was attaching oxford heated grips, wireless quadlock, and a carplay. When they were attached, I heard a faint buzzing noise from the battery area and now the bike is completely unresponsive. I did take the battery out and charge it for a bit in case it died, plugged it back in and the dashboard lights flicked a bit then straight off. I have checked all the fuses to see if its any of them and they are all good. Any help would be greatly appreciated as this is my first bike and I still have a lot to learn. I will add it still is under warranty.
#24
125 Open Forum / Re: potentially selling maybe?...
Last post by Quickbrownfox - 14/07/25 - 11:47:30Ill bite. If you want to share more details I'm in the market for a 125 vara. Happy to consider yours on receipt of more details thanks qbf
#25
125 Open Forum / Re: potentially selling maybe?...
Last post by n00dlz - 09/07/25 - 21:19:174,000 miles were on the clock last September? On a bike that's at least 19 years old?? Hmmmm...
Pics?
Pics?
#26
General / I REALLY REALLY REALLY need he...
Last post by n00dlz - 06/07/25 - 20:43:59Hi folks, peepz and modz,
I have a Varadero XL125 V2 from 2001, which I've had since about 2008, and she has been misbehaving since I left her outside for about a decade
. I have her running, rust removed, green fuel crystals and staining removed from carb(!) and she's purring like a Cheshire cat BUT... I have a snapped choke cable attachment nut, which has stopped my progress, dead.
YES, IT'S PLASTIC. WHY??
The trouble is, I've been trying for about two months now to find a suitable replacement online. Anything that fits would be grand!! Yet my search has been fruitless. I ordered one from China on eBay and when it arrived I found the thread diameter was too wide (12mm?). I think it was for an Africa Twin. Whenever I get excited and think I finally found one, it always ends badly. I've started messaging sellers now, asking if they have the 8mm version. None have replied as of yet, but it is currently Sunday evening.
I found an OEM choke valve kit on wemoto for the XL1000, but it probably wouldn't fit the 125 and is too expensive anyway. There are others, but none for Valerie!
Why can't I find this simple, easily-breakable part?? The choke cables don't come with them, and while I can find ones for other Keihin carbs (e.g. the PWK looks close and eBay is flooded with them), I can't find a single one for the Varadero 125's Keihin "VP" carb. Why?? I've tried many different search terms, but none seem to catch anything suitable. On eBay, there are mostly China-based duplicate businesses everywhere selling identical choke kits that don't fit my bike.
All the cheap carb choke valve kits I can find seem to be 12mm, like this one on AliExpress.. Mine has a 8mm diameter. Nothing on Amazon either. I feel like I'm missing something.
This is a drawing I made in desperation to send to sellers. It includes measurements for 1: The SE Valve Nut and 2: The Fuel Filter (which I'm also looking for).
(the 88mm fuel filter length should be 188 mm)
So in my last throes of exhausted desperation, I've turned to asking human beings (YOU) for help.
Please help me fix Valerie.
She'd to be very grateful.
Thanks
I have a Varadero XL125 V2 from 2001, which I've had since about 2008, and she has been misbehaving since I left her outside for about a decade
. I have her running, rust removed, green fuel crystals and staining removed from carb(!) and she's purring like a Cheshire cat BUT... I have a snapped choke cable attachment nut, which has stopped my progress, dead. YES, IT'S PLASTIC. WHY??
The trouble is, I've been trying for about two months now to find a suitable replacement online. Anything that fits would be grand!! Yet my search has been fruitless. I ordered one from China on eBay and when it arrived I found the thread diameter was too wide (12mm?). I think it was for an Africa Twin. Whenever I get excited and think I finally found one, it always ends badly. I've started messaging sellers now, asking if they have the 8mm version. None have replied as of yet, but it is currently Sunday evening.
I found an OEM choke valve kit on wemoto for the XL1000, but it probably wouldn't fit the 125 and is too expensive anyway. There are others, but none for Valerie!
Why can't I find this simple, easily-breakable part?? The choke cables don't come with them, and while I can find ones for other Keihin carbs (e.g. the PWK looks close and eBay is flooded with them), I can't find a single one for the Varadero 125's Keihin "VP" carb. Why?? I've tried many different search terms, but none seem to catch anything suitable. On eBay, there are mostly China-based duplicate businesses everywhere selling identical choke kits that don't fit my bike.
All the cheap carb choke valve kits I can find seem to be 12mm, like this one on AliExpress.. Mine has a 8mm diameter. Nothing on Amazon either. I feel like I'm missing something.
This is a drawing I made in desperation to send to sellers. It includes measurements for 1: The SE Valve Nut and 2: The Fuel Filter (which I'm also looking for).
(the 88mm fuel filter length should be 188 mm)
So in my last throes of exhausted desperation, I've turned to asking human beings (YOU) for help.
Please help me fix Valerie.
She'd to be very grateful.
Thanks
#27
125 Open Forum / potentially selling maybe??
Last post by Cspenny2k3 - 26/06/25 - 00:01:48hiya guys ive got and adore my lil varadero 125 carb, ive ran it from 4k miles when i bought it in september, to 14k and i absolutely love my bby, ive sorted and replaced with new everytime ive had a minor issue (appart from the headlight wiring cause she keeps popping bulbs but thats on the list). as much as i dont want to im really considering selling once ive done my A2 soon i realistically need something bigger, im regularly going from cumbria to cheshire to visit my gf so sitting at 60 for 3-4+ hours isnt the best i dunno. i commute on A roads so again 60 mph so im vary aware that its gonna be much more comfy on somehting bigger, im just not too sure cause i love my lil vara but im aware that for my personal usage buying something bigger will be benifitial overall and i cant aford to insure two bikes idk, soz for lil rant have a good day
#28
General / Side rack Honda Varadero 125 2...
Last post by Lolper - 04/06/25 - 22:15:00Hey guys,
So ehm, a few months ago I got a '03 Varadero. I'd like to go on holiday with it, so I need some storage. I would like to get some side boxes, but I can only find a rack for the '07-'15 edition. But the bolts kind of look the same. Does anyone know if I can just buy that and put it on my '03 version? In the image you can see the one I'd like to buy!
Thanks a lot!
So ehm, a few months ago I got a '03 Varadero. I'd like to go on holiday with it, so I need some storage. I would like to get some side boxes, but I can only find a rack for the '07-'15 edition. But the bolts kind of look the same. Does anyone know if I can just buy that and put it on my '03 version? In the image you can see the one I'd like to buy!
Thanks a lot!
#29
Mechanical / Re: Vara 125 standard cylinder...
Last post by A.slatevara - 20/05/25 - 09:42:28Great thanks !
#30
Mechanical / Re: Vara 125 standard cylinder...
Last post by S Barker - 19/05/25 - 22:39:53This is from the 2006 V7 Honda manual.
