BACK FIRING ?

[stew1uk]

hi guys< I have a 1000 vara, 1999, its suddenly started back fire #sos#ing, Ive had it serviced, plugs, oil, air/oil filters, had the valve clearances checked, they ok, it went ok for about 30 miles then its started again, a flame about a foot long from the o/s pipe, has anyone had any similar problems?  any ideas what will sort it? cheers.

[The Speeding Stag]

On my old 99 model, it used to back fire, but not as bad as yours sounds, I ended up living with it.
After being in for a service it was fine for a few lmiles then always started again.

[owen]

Replace your exhaust gaskets,Its been the bain of my Vara.
Owen

[Monsieur]

Gaskets  :good:

Replace them, 3 I think, and your problem should be solved.

[Dee Dub]

Exhaust gasket failure is a common problem (though Honda claims it isn't). Read this:
http://users.bart.nl/~stikfort/new_international_site/warranty_exhaustgasket.html

[S Barker]

Exhaust gasket failure is a common problem (though Honda claims it isn't). Read this:
http://users.bart.nl/~stikfort/new_international_site/warranty_exhaustgasket.html

The VW clamps are Ok but they don't give 100% grip around the pipe.

These ones do   http://www.honda-varadero-uk.org/forum/index.php?topic=4989.0

SB

[Craig67]

B&Q do a good range too, mine have lasted over a year and look like they will last another 2 years. About the same as the OE stuff.

[stew1uk]

Thanks everyone for your advice, got the bike back with the mechanic at the mo, Ill pass on your comments and get him to check the gaskets and clamps, this ones had us scratching our heads     <worship