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It is with a sad heart that I have to say good bye to my trusty steed  :( Model: Honda Varadero XL1000V Year: 2006 KM : 28800 km Extras : Crash Bars Price: R60 000 Contact: Reg Mobile: 082 807 5252 Email: [email protected] Excellent condition. FSH Never been on any serious "off road" Always...

Here is a question for you technical guru's Sometimes when changing gears the throw is extremely short, other times it seems to be a "Double throw" and then you get the normal throw between gears. I have noticed that I get the short throw when I drive like a granny, and shift between 2500 and...

Hi I have had this document for a few years now.  I learnt a lot from it, hopefully it is of some use to you.

I went for a ride to Eston this weekend to watch the Nissan sugar belt 400 off-road race. There I found an excellent recipe for generating a good cheer. Ingredients 1 x Honda Varadero 2 x 90% road tires 1 x 4x4 1 x rocky gravel road 1 x easy/medium corner 15 x spectators 2 x ounces of...

Hi all Reference to my post (Mini Hijack) regarding "Stealerships" Here is a link to Bike service manuals, if anyone finds a link to the newer Varadero manuals please post. https://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp Enjoy.

Hi guys I need some help with my brake pads. I need rear pads NOW!!!! And the fronts are going soon. (Have stopped riding my bike, until fixed) The dilemma I am in is what pads do I fit? When I look at 'Startline' they list the same set of pads for front and rear, when I go to Honda, there...

Greetings Interesting morning, the adrenaline is flowing quite freely. I took my bike to 'Honda Pinetown' for it's 12K service this morning, hopefully they don't rush me too much. (Cringe) Anyway, the service manager came to me: "Need a lift to the office?" "Yes please, unless you have...

I have been wanting to this for a while, but never got around to it. My wife thinks they look disgusting, but they do work. I still havent tested them in the fog yet. My only question is, is the electrical system stong enough for 2x 55W globes? Took the Position light out and pulled the...

Hi Does anyone know about the company called "Bike Taxi"? I saw their advert in the bark SA and called them for a ride. I am going to JHB for 6 - 8 weeks and need my own transport, they will collect from Durban and deliver in JHB for R950.00 (Not too bad in my opinion) I will be flying back...

Whatever, I am so frustrated. On the way to work this morning :evil: I saw so many bikes on their way to the rally, I spent my time waving to them instead of joining them, all I could think of was how lucky they were, also hoping that they ride carefully as the roads are wet. Unfortunately I...

I created a spreadsheet to track my fuel consumption and costs. I have been using it for a few years now, if anyone is interested in a copy, let me know and I can make a plan to get it to you. Please don't expect the world, but it is fairly cleaver, and easy to use. Type in: Date, ODO, Trip...

Greetings I saw a post regarding a net for the securing things on the back of the bike? Are they any good and if so, where do I get one? On the way to work this morning my Tog bag fell of the bike, unfortunately, I had secured the carry handles, so when it slipped off the side, it hung next to...

Hi everyone It has been a while since I chatted. I have just been busy. (I have not even got my pilots license yet) Well I have done it, I sign the papers this afternoon and hopefully pick up my new baby tomorrow. :D Yes, I am upgrading to a Varadero. Honda has offered me a deal which I...

Hi I don't know where to post for technical questions, so don't flame me. How do I check my front wheel bearings? and what sort of life span should I expect. I have 37000 KM on the clock. Please note, I do not have a paddock stand or access to a fork lift, I do have a trolley jack. The...

Hi I received a phone call this afternoon stating that the computers I had on site need to get to JHB by Monday for training purposes. DUH They could have let me know earlier so that I could have brought my car. :violent1: :withstupid: Well what do I do ? I could come into the office...