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Forum name Topics Posts Last post ~ General XL1000V ~ General Board (XL1000V) General discussion board only. Note: Please post in a different section if you have Mechanical, Electrical issues or wish to discuss Accessories, Tyres, etc. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 765 6258 Re: A Twindero is born 13. Jun 2008 at 21:18 by Leteci Say Hi! (XL1000V Owners) Just joined? Say Hi! Tell us a bit about yourself and where you are from. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 554 3529 Back home and now i have ... 12. Jul 2008 at 22:13 by tank Forum Sponsors Listed in this board are Forum Sponsors. Forum Sponsors are members that have shown their appreciation for the effort put into maintaining this website by helping to support costs. All funds received are only used for website related expenses. Nobody is required to become a sponsor to be able to participate in this Forum. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 4 9 Re: Sponsors-Hall of Fame ... 27. May 2008 at 14:38 by James Mc Interesting Websites (XL1000V) If anyone has stumbled across a website that they think could be useful, or of interest, to other members, please add it here. Add your own website if you think members should visit it. Please keep porn sites out of the equation.... You don't have to hunt for them...... They find you!! Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 88 226 test 12. Jul 2008 at 18:02 by gepol Was it bad? The Forum as a whole is pretty positive but there are times when members should be advised of bad experiences to help benefit all. Sooooo......... Dangerous routes, bad roads, bad hotels, bad petrol, bad food, bad service/repairs or any other bad experience ? Note: Honda Recalls and safety discussions are combined into another board (Below). Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 13 57 WARNING – problem with Gi ... 20. Feb 2008 at 09:04 by James Mc Insurance (XL1000V) Discuss insurance issues here. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 8 79 Re: UK Bike Insurance 02. Jun 2008 at 16:29 by reabers Poll's - General (XL1000V) This is where we keep the XL1000V polls that are of a general nature. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 10 276 Re: Day running lights: D ... 20. Jun 2008 at 18:23 by James Mc Polls & discussions on whether to form an International Varadero Club The idea of an International Varadero Club (IVC) is now open for debate. In this board we have a series of poll questions and threads about the idea. Please vote and have your say.... or just vote. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 10 83 Re: General IVC debate. 04. May 2007 at 09:30 by James Mc ~ Technical XL1000V ~ Technical - Mechanical (XL1000V) Post here if you wish to discuss any Mechanical aspects of the XL1000V. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 317 2763 Re: Why my fork oil quest ... 22. Jun 2008 at 14:09 by Alberto Technical - Electrical/Electronic (XL1000V) Post here if you wish to discuss any Electrical or Electronic aspects of the XL1000V. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 138 1237 Engear Instalation 13. Jun 2008 at 10:19 by Varaderoer71 How To! - Your Servicing & Maintenance Tips (XL1000V) Please add Servicing and maintenance tips only. Do NOT start a thread by asking for help! Here you will only find basic service and maintenance instructions for people that are not 'in the know' but want to start servicing their own bike... things like chain adjustment, brake pad, oil changes etc. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 20 133 Re: How to! - Clean your ... 29. Mar 2008 at 19:23 by snaphappy Tuning (XL1000V) Tuned up your bike? Changed your exhaust cans? Remapped the ignition system? Had the engine tuned? Changed the gearing? Had your bike on a dyno unit? Discuss anything to do with tuning the XL1000V in this board. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 27 366 Re: tuning the varadero 28. May 2008 at 21:36 by Rincewing Accessories and Parts - Honda or other Manufacturers (XL1000V) Discussions on Accessories and Parts designed specifically for the XL1000V by Honda or other manufacturers. Please add Home Brew [DIY] Items to the next Board. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 304 2289 Re: Difference between ce ... 22. Jun 2008 at 16:14 by Ilppis Accessories and Parts - Home Brew (DIY) (XL1000V) Accessories and Parts for the XL1000V - Home Brew [DIY] Section. (aka None Vara Specified items). This is the place to discuss and display details/photo's of anything you have constructed or adapted to fit your Vara. Remember.... the threads are not worth anything without pictures, so the more images the better :) Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 24 247 Re: Power for a mobile ph ... 29. May 2008 at 08:55 by TaffyJez Installation Reports - Parts & Accessories (XL1000V) Some Accessories and Parts are easy to fit.. others need a bit more figuring out. When tackling these tasks it may be helpful if you had a reference to how other people have approached the same job. If you have installed or modified anything on your Vara, taken images of the process, and feel that it might be useful info for other members please post here. Things like…. Screens, Power sockets, Cruise Control, Scottoiler etc. and any of your own mods fall into this category. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 16 138 Re: Installation Report - ... 27. May 2008 at 18:53 by JosepM Tyres - Information & Discussions (XL1000V) Tyres... a subject dear to our heart and minds. All Polls & Posts on tyres including rider experience/discussions on brands and types of tyre that fit the XL1000V. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs, gepol 38 383 Re: Continental Trail Att ... 24. Jun 2008 at 12:12 by Two Plugs Poll's - Technical, Parts & Accessories (XL1000V) This is where we keep the polls that are of a Technical, Parts & Accessories nature (Except tyres). Each Poll shows the results of votes and has a discussion thread attached to it about the topic. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 15 309 Re: Electronic cruise con ... 19. Mar 2008 at 20:06 by Mikeadero Build Quality & Warranty Issues (XL1000V) Anything to do with XL1000V Build Quality, Warranty issues. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 17 100 Front suspension nearly b ... 27. May 2008 at 19:05 by JosepM Honda Recalls & Forum warnings/discussions on safety issues (XL1000V) Honda recall notices, plus threads on safety related issues/experiences.(XL1000V). Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 6 114 Re: dangerous corrosion 07. May 2008 at 23:23 by reabers ~ General XL125V ~ General Board (XL125V) Discuss any topic you wish in this area of the Forum. Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 406 3704 Re: Anyone here wear an o ... 20. Jun 2008 at 11:30 by Muzz Say Hi! (XL125V Owners) Just joined? Say Hi! Tell us a bit about yourself and where you are from. Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 213 1189 Re: Bought an 08 Varadero ... 20. Jun 2008 at 22:22 by Hydonian Interesting Websites (XL125V) If anyone has stumbled across an XL125V website that they think could be useful to other owners, or of interest, to other members, please add it here. Add your own website if you think members should visit it. Please keep porn sites out of the equation.... You don't have to hunt for them...... They find you!! Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 18 76 Re: 2000 miles, 2 weeks, ... 12. Feb 2008 at 19:33 by highland_dave2 Poll's - General (XL125V) This is where we keep the XL125V polls that are of a general nature. Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 16 349 Re: New or old model? 26. May 2008 at 01:19 by g-funk ~ Technical XL125V ~ Technical (XL125V) Post here if you wish to discuss any technical aspect of the Varadero XL125V Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 258 1615 Re: Rear brake squealing 12. Jun 2008 at 13:25 by bloke Accessories & Parts (XL125V) A discussion area for any Technical aspects of Accessories and Parts for the Varadero XL125V Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 105 867 Re: Chains and Sprockets 04. Jun 2008 at 14:59 by g-funk Tyres - Information & Discussions (XL125V) Tyres... a subject dear to our heart and minds. All Polls & Posts on tyres including rider experience/discussions on brands and types of tyre that fit the XL125V. Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 20 174 Re: flat rear wheel... :( 26. Apr 2008 at 23:39 by gazz How To! - Servicing & Maintaining (XL125V) Got any servicing or maintenance tips for DIY owners? Consider adding basic service and maintenance instructions for people that are not 'in the know' but want to start servicing their own bike... things like chain adjustment, brake pad, oil changes etc. With a bit of help from members this should develop into a good reference area. Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 17 82 Re: brake pads 15. May 2008 at 18:34 by Trips Tuning (XL125V) Tuned up your bike? Changed your exhaust cans? Remapped the ignition system? Had the engine tuned? Changed the gearing? Had your bike on a dyno unit? Discuss anything to do with tuning the XL125V in this board. Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 42 317 Re: Improve performance? 08. Jun 2008 at 16:10 by callisx Warranty Issues (XL125V) Anything to do with warranty issues and coverage concerning the Varadero XL125V. Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 11 53 Re: service before warran ... 01. May 2008 at 20:52 by Trips ~ News ~ Honda News Any News that Honda have pumped out concerning the Honda Varadero. Moderators: Ratman, Gina Mc, James Mc, Two Plugs 15 210 Re: Exclusive for this fo ... 29. Apr 2008 at 20:01 by Badger Media News Seen anything in the Motorcycle Media (Magazines/Papers/TV) that mentioned Honda Varadero? Post it in this board. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 28 162 Re: NEW BMW - F800GS - Tr ... 09. Jun 2008 at 15:37 by Herghott Forum News News about this Forum... updates, modifications, improvements, Forum promotional activities. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 49 196 Re: Submit your Forum sti ... 22. Apr 2008 at 22:26 by Faz ~ National Meetings, Riding Out & Touring Reports ~ The Meeting Point If your area has a local cafe, or weekend meeting point, where riders of all types of bikes gather on, say, a Sunday, then mention it here. It could be a chance for you to meet other Varadero riders and talk about nothing but this Forum! ;) Or, better still, if you want to set up a regular meeting point for Vara riders... mention that too! Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 9 22 Pembrokeshire?  Camping, ... 11. May 2008 at 17:27 by danieleur Varadero National Meetings & Other Events Advertise future Varadero events and other meetings or shows. Report on past events, club meetings or shows. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 34 152 Re: Varadero Club de Espa ... 13. Jun 2008 at 13:08 by CorsarioCojo Riding Out This is the area to to discuss personal 'Riding Out' experiences. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 95 528 Re: Greece Tour 2008 31. May 2008 at 07:40 by gepol Touring Reports (Must include images) Long Tours taking weeks, Short Tours taking a day or a weekend. If you have compiled a detailed report with Maps, Routes, Images and brief description of your journey this is the place for it. Note: (Trips with no images or any real input will be shifted into the General Riding Out board). Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 18 120 Re: Dolomites-Croatia-Bos ... 27. May 2008 at 18:20 by CorsarioCojo ~ Varadero International Meetings ~ Future VIM´s An area where we discuss potential Varadero International Meeting locations and events. Moderators: Ratman, Gina Mc, James Mc, Two Plugs 7 116 Re: VIM12: Where to go? N ... 26. Apr 2008 at 10:51 by Varafox VIM-12 (Information following - Announcements, News, Joining other riders, Reports, Photo Links) Varadero International Meeting No. 12 (2010, Information following). Moderators: Ratman, Gina Mc, James Mc, Two Plugs 1 5 Re: VIM 12 27. May 2008 at 09:52 by Billy_the_kid VIM-11 ( Turkey, Istanbul - Announcements, News, Joining other riders, Reports, Photo Links) Varadero International Meeting No. 11 (2009 Istanbul, Turkey). Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 2 89 Re: Future VIM in Turkey? ... 22. May 2008 at 17:12 by BarrieJohn VIM-10 ( Hungary - Announcements, News, Joining other riders, Reports, Photo Links) Varadero International Meeting No. 10 (09-12 May 2008 - Hungary). Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 18 275 Re: Back home! 28. May 2008 at 12:34 by James Mc VIM-9 ( Ballycastle, N.Ireland- Announcements, News, Joining other riders, Reports, Photo Links) Varadero International Meeting No. 9 (01-04 Jun 2007 - Ballycastle Co. Antrim N.Ireland). Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 51 737 Re: VIM 9 - Picture & ... 16. May 2008 at 23:12 by yogi57 VIM-8 ( Sicily, Italy - Announcements, News, Joining other riders, Reports, Photo Links) Varadero International Meeting No. 8 (02-05 Jun 2006 - Sicily, Italy). Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 31 400 Re: VIM 8 - PICTURES AND ... 14. Dec 2007 at 12:45 by jp VIM-7 ( Poland - Announcements, News, Joining other riders, Reports, Photo Links) Varadero International Meeting No. 7 (13-16 May 2005 - Debrzyno, Poland). Moderators: Ratman, Gina Mc, James Mc, Two Plugs 35 263 Re: short video from VIM- ... 13. Nov 2005 at 22:38 by marekxxx VIM-6 (Portugal - Announcements, News, Joining other riders, Reports, Photo Links) Varadero International Meeting No. 6 (28-30 May 2004 - Geres, Portugal). Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Gina Mc, Two Plugs 33 356 Re: vimpics 05. Aug 2006 at 11:40 by jp VIM-5 (Germany - Announcements, News, Joining other riders, Reports, Photo Links) Varadero International Meeting No. 5 (6 - 9 June 2003 - Holtgast, Germany). Moderators: Ratman, Gina Mc, James Mc, Two Plugs 14 91 Re: Greeks doing VIM 5 &q ... 08. Sep 2003 at 19:06 by Tasmanian Devil ~ Rider Protection ~ Helmets Discussions and Polls on various types of helmets. Please add pictures when possible. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 9 146 Re: Caberg Justissimo gt 19. Jun 2008 at 23:18 by nelly Clothing, Jackets, Boots, Gloves, safety gear, etc Discussions and Polls on various types of motorcycle clothing, jackets, boots, gloves etc. Please add pictures when possible. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 8 202 Re: Varadero t shirts 30. Apr 2008 at 23:21 by jimmy ~ Communications ~ Rider - Pillion & Bike - Bike Communications These days there are a good few systems around for bike communications... Rider to Pillion or Bike to Bike. This board contains all the discussions about bike comms. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 21 116 Autocom fitting 30. May 2008 at 16:34 by Geordiesteve ~ Navigation ~ GPS Systems These days there are a lot of GPS systems around... know any good ones? Do you use one that you would recommend? Show us your GPS installation on your Vara. Post info (with pics if possible) and links to websites that give details of, or sell, the products. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 36 422 Re: Calling all Zumo owne ... 22. Jun 2008 at 15:22 by lancsdave Road Maps & other Navigation Aids Maps that don't fall apart when wet are hard to obtain.... so are map books that fit into a tank bag that can be viewed easily. Found any good Road Maps or Road Map books around that work well for Motorcycling? How about Navigation aids (other than GPS)? Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 11 37 Adventure Navigating/GPS/ ... 07. May 2008 at 20:42 by danieleur ~ Places to stay ~ Inside the European Union Been on a trip (inside the European Union) and found a great place to stay at good price? Let the members know and it may help with planning budgets, routes and stopovers. Moderators: Ratman, Gina Mc, James Mc, Two Plugs 40 157 Re: Riding in The Netherl ... 20. Apr 2008 at 17:23 by Two Plugs Outside the European Union Been on a trip (outside the European Union) and found a great place to stay at good price? Let the members know and it may help with planning budgets, routes and stopovers. Moderators: Ratman, Gina Mc, James Mc, Two Plugs 3 4 Guided tours in South Afr ... 28. Dec 2006 at 13:22 by Two Plugs ~ Motorcycle Restoration Projects ~ Motorcycle Restoration Projects Restoring a Motorcycle? Post your project progress here. Show us how you are doing (as many images as possible would be good) and ask for help or advice if you need some. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 5 61 Re: My Varadero 125 Stree ... 31. Mar 2008 at 19:19 by Lukaz2205 ~ Varadero Showcase ~ Varadero XL125V Showcase If you are the proud owner of a Varadero 125 and want others to see the actual results of your hard labour... show the pictures here and add some comments on what they´re all about. Moderators: Lewigie, dave87 17 193 Re: My wee vara respray 16. May 2008 at 10:19 by Raven_UK Varadero XL1000V Showcase If you are the proud owner of a Varadero 1000 and want others to see the actual results of your hard labour... show the pictures here and add some comments on what they´re all about. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 8 104 Re: Show us your ride!  ( ... 26. May 2008 at 10:38 by Monsieur Showcase - Modified Images Only If you have modified Vara 125 or Vara 1000 images in Photoshop (or another image editing package) to produce an interesting/weird concept show us the results here. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 12 155 Honda Varadero 2009 MK3 P ... 05. Jun 2008 at 16:09 by Ratman ~ Biking Related Videos ~ Varadero Videos - Links and Discussions Here you will find links and discussions about interesting Varadero related videos. Please add links to any Varadero videos you come across on the net. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 23 83 Re: Testdrive R1 20. Apr 2008 at 06:22 by vagos_bestman Government Safety Biking Videos - Links and Discussions Here you will find links and discussions about Government sponsored biker safety related videos. Please add links to any government videos your local TV stations run about biker safety/awareness. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 3 16 Re: How Close? (UK TV saf ... 12. Apr 2007 at 22:20 by honda_man Other Interesting Videos - Links and Discussions Here you will find links and discussions about other biking videos. Please add links to any biking videos you feel members might want to see. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 10 24 Does this give a answer? 06. May 2008 at 11:30 by ouzo76 Biker Video Systems & Equipment Links and Discussions on Bike Cams, Helmet Cams, Camcorders etc. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Gina Mc, Two Plugs 1 10 Re: Source for Helmet Cam ... 13. Apr 2007 at 11:31 by tc ~ DeroBay ~ DeroBay - Items For Sale This is DeroBay! Varadero Related equipment and spares for sale? Use this FREE ad section to advertise to potential buyers. ROVworld.com will not accept responsibility for any transactions. Products or items bought through this Forum are entirely at the buyer's risk. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 100 282 Re: For Sale: SW motech c ... 22. Jun 2008 at 15:23 by Monsieur Items Wanted Need a part for your Varadero? Can't see it on offer in DeroBay! Post in here and ask before you order from your dealer... you may get lucky! Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 78 187 Wanted: headlight for SD0 ... 08. Jun 2008 at 18:40 by Alberto eBay - Items For Sale Found something on eBay that one of our members might be interested in? Have you just added a Vardero item for sale in eBay? Post the link and brief details here. Moderators: Ratman, James Mc, Two Plugs 29 84 Touratech Panniers on Eba ... 02. Jun 2008 at 11:16 by darrenlupton ~ Suggestions ~ Suggestions Feel the need for a new Category (~ Main Heading ~) or a new Board under a Category? Any ideas for our website? Suggest anything here. Moderators: Ratman,