Just got a 2005 model one month ago, last week my indicators started been intermittent and delayed like you said and today my speedo stopped working. Glad I found this.
Had mine outside under Canary sun over a year. Went offroad allot and hard. Rusty but with new battery, spark plugs, air and oilfilter. Runs fine again. Have to check some small details before passing inspection. Indicators, horn. Can't wait to take it out again, less offroading now i think.
Just bought a 2nd hand 2007 Varadero xl 125 and got a small discount on it due to the speedo not working correctly. When turning the bike on however, the needle of the speedo can be seen flickering about a bit at 0 but does not work. I will try the fuse clean as you've said. Thanks a bunch!
Hi, thanks for the info, I'm currently looking for one of these for my 17 year old son, I see lots for sale with 25000 plus miles. Is this sort of mileage going to be a money pit or is this no problem with a good service history? Thanks in advance.
Not a problem provided it's got service history.. the engine is bulletproof really .. electrical side of things can be an issue but not normally serious. .
I need help, my bike starts and goes well, until it warms up, after it is warm, it dies off, if i want to keep it running, i have to use WOT just to keep it running barely, i need help, im frustrated, oh, and the bike destroys spark plugs, it seems like something is wrong with ignition (coils, or with something else) thank you in advance.
My old Honda NSR125 did 110mph fully derestricted 😂 and it seriously did. One quick bike. I have a Varadero at the moment to plod about on. Also have a xv750. The Varadero is a pleasure to ride its very comfortable on long journeys. And has a big tank for it too. Its on 34k and still sounds smooth.
A very weird Issue i'm having that its just failed the mot on everything else fine. Which is so annoying. Anyway engine off ignition on indicators work fine. Start the engine indicators stop working, (this is what failed) YET switch side lights on or headlight indicators work fine! Any idea's? some how its like its losing earth or voltage when the engines running with the lights off.
you right .. that is very strange ... does the bike charge battery ok ? . you could get a multi meter and check the voltage across the battery for when engine started and when its not . not running .. should be 12-14v and its running normally around 15-17v .. and check that you don't have continuity between the positive lead and the frame / earth ... if you do then you have a major wiring problem ..... Also check that you don't have a any loose earth wires .. that can cause strange problems
@@oldfartuk Well today i changed the indicator relay and its all working again! which is odd as it was working i just had to have the lights on? So the relay was either going dodgy or it was not the right type installed. I now have a full MOT happy days
My Son is having problems with His Varardero XL125 V7,the Chain needs a lot of attention but the current problem is that the Fuses keep blowing ,I have tried to source a Regulator ,rectifier but the Ones I have found are quite expensive and not sure what is causing the problem ,any Answers please.
Id check all wires ..if they keep blowing then could be a short somewhere if reg / rec was faulty then battery wouldn't charge or possibly blow only main fuse ..
@@oldfartuk i looked after my own as i do eveybike. Common sence is all you need. They where the best 125 bike ever made. All the issues mentioned can be avoided with a little maintainance as with every bike..
Just got a 2005 model one month ago, last week my indicators started been intermittent and delayed like you said and today my speedo stopped working. Glad I found this.
Ive just bought my second honda varadero 125 used to have the 2001 now own the 2005 model these bike are bulletproof
thank you for the comment
@@oldfartuk I found the video very helpful with my old varadero with the WD-40 in the indicator switch
@@freakcreep your most welcome
Just today I bought my 2004 Varadeo and have exactly these issues, so thank you mate; Still loving the bike all the same :)
JustBanter your most welcome ..
p.s. and btw your WD40 trick worked - bad earthing/rusty terminals was indeed the issue
Good vid mate, just got to find one at a decent price now ....
Had mine outside under Canary sun over a year. Went offroad allot and hard. Rusty but with new battery, spark plugs, air and oilfilter. Runs fine again. Have to check some small details before passing inspection. Indicators, horn. Can't wait to take it out again, less offroading now i think.
yah they not really made for off-roading despite the good ground clearance, but still good bike and reliable
Great
Just bought a 2nd hand 2007 Varadero xl 125 and got a small discount on it due to the speedo not working correctly. When turning the bike on however, the needle of the speedo can be seen flickering about a bit at 0 but does not work. I will try the fuse clean as you've said. Thanks a bunch!
no problem buddy .. they good bikes usually . all best
@@oldfartuk Thanks mate :)
It's my first bike having passed my CBT
Did you paint over your sticker? wd40 and a hot hair dryer and it comes off really easy.
lol yeah i did .. I know now how to get them off but at time i didn't so left them on
Those electrical probs aren't specific to Varaderos, they could happen to any bike. Maybe it's been kept outside over a couple of winters.
yes true ..
Hi,
thanks for the info,
I'm currently looking for one of these for my 17 year old son, I see lots for sale with 25000 plus miles.
Is this sort of mileage going to be a money pit or is this no problem with a good service history?
Thanks in advance.
Not a problem provided it's got service history.. the engine is bulletproof really .. electrical side of things can be an issue but not normally serious. .
@@oldfartuk Cheers for the reply, noted.👍
I need help, my bike starts and goes well, until it warms up, after it is warm, it dies off, if i want to keep it running, i have to use WOT just to keep it running barely, i need help, im frustrated, oh, and the bike destroys spark plugs, it seems like something is wrong with ignition (coils, or with something else) thank you in advance.
Sounds like it's running way rich and gunking plugs up ..
Did you ever find any problems with the cams
Dylan Healion no not at all .. I have read online that it can be a issue .but I never experienced any problems.
My old Honda NSR125 did 110mph fully derestricted 😂 and it seriously did. One quick bike. I have a Varadero at the moment to plod about on. Also have a xv750. The Varadero is a pleasure to ride its very comfortable on long journeys. And has a big tank for it too. Its on 34k and still sounds smooth.
Yeah nsr will do ..they two stroke
Yea the NSR ,TZR , CAGIVA MITO they are all really fast for a 125 how get caught with one on a CBT they will impound it and lose you license
A very weird Issue i'm having that its just failed the mot on everything else fine. Which is so annoying. Anyway engine off ignition on indicators work fine. Start the engine indicators stop working, (this is what failed) YET switch side lights on or headlight indicators work fine! Any idea's? some how its like its losing earth or voltage when the engines running with the lights off.
you right .. that is very strange ... does the bike charge battery ok ? . you could get a multi meter and check the voltage across the battery for when engine started and when its not . not running .. should be 12-14v and its running normally around 15-17v .. and check that you don't have continuity between the positive lead and the frame / earth ... if you do then you have a major wiring problem ..... Also check that you don't have a any loose earth wires .. that can cause strange problems
@@oldfartuk Well today i changed the indicator relay and its all working again! which is odd as it was working i just had to have the lights on? So the relay was either going dodgy or it was not the right type installed. I now have a full MOT happy days
My Son is having problems with His Varardero XL125 V7,the Chain needs a lot of attention but the current problem is that the Fuses keep blowing ,I have tried to source a Regulator ,rectifier but the Ones I have found are quite expensive and not sure what is causing the problem ,any Answers please.
Id check all wires ..if they keep blowing then could be a short somewhere if reg / rec was faulty then battery wouldn't charge or possibly blow only main fuse ..
@@oldfartuk Thank You for Your prompt reply, much appreciated .
@@luisminumerouno ..no problem .. hope you get it sorted ..
@@oldfartuk Thank You so do I He needs His Bike to get to Work ,It has only just had a New Battery and We thought We had cracked It ,so fed up now .
@@luisminumerouno no how you feel , electrical problems can be a nightmare to track down ...it usually turns out to be something simple
Neve had any of these issues on my 2003 vara. And i have owned it 12year and use it daily.. sounds like you just got a poorly maintained bike to me..
Possibly ...but when I was reading online . forums ..etc it's seems quite common issues ..maybe you just looked after yours lol 😅
@@oldfartuk i looked after my own as i do eveybike. Common sence is all you need. They where the best 125 bike ever made. All the issues mentioned can be avoided with a little maintainance as with every bike..