DR Big

[Bob]

Just testing to see if I have this sussed, maybe more on deep sea anchor 1400 soon

[KiwiCol]

Yes Bob, it's working fine.  Got yourself a new toy then?

[Bob]

Had it for a while, waited for varadero insurance to run out then insured the 14 & DR, the vibes are killing my hands tho

[Blubber]

Looking good Bob.

That DR... Just to be clear 

[T 24]

Had it for a while, waited for varadero insurance to run out then insured the 14 & DR, the vibes are killing my hands tho

About that Varadero, does antbody know what's the problem with Varaderos engine?
Eight years ago I was looking Varadero to myself. On that time typical selling announcement was
"riden 76 000 km, new engine, riden 32 000 km with new engine".
And that was in every third announcement. Why?

[Bob]

I've had 4 deros and not a problem with any but I have heard of cam chain tensioner faults

[Andre]

Honda XL 1000VX Varadero 600.000 km in 15 years, all with the same engine and no major issues.

Honda Africa Twin 200.000 km in 3 years.

Both same rider.

[T 24]

It may have been bad luck or bad service, but every time it was new engine, not repaired one,
so those must have been totally damages. I don't know, but I didn'buy.
Now I think 14 + DR Big or DR 650 would be my combination.
I have owned three of 500 cc two-strokers, but now I feel I'm too old for them.

[froudy]

Looks tidy Bob

[KiwiCol]

Honda XL 1000VX Varadero 600.000 km in 15 years, all with the same engine and no major issues.

Honda Africa Twin 200.000 km in 3 years.

Both same rider.

600,000K on a motorbike engine?  That's staggering if correct.

[Andre]

Currently at 631.189 km.

Oops, I missed that one in his riding recording. At 316.792 km burned exhaust valve. Replaced with used head.

He appears frequently on youtube of motorcycle magazine 1000PS (sorry, only german). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn19ty7r6xw&list=PLLsviWGSZ2frDoxoFyli6e6TeBXpdrfEY

Google translation of his service and repair documentation  (§57a is the Austrian MOT):

Service, repairs and wearing parts
04.03.2019 Oil u. Filter change, tires V + H 629.000
15.11.2018 Front brake pads, replacement of brake caliper 619.902
15.05.2018 Headlamp bulb, drive set, brake pads H, tires 613.778
23.04.2018 Oil u. Filter change, timing chain tensioner, spark plugs,
Diaphragm of carburetor, § 57a 608.286
31.01.2018 Renew fuel pump 606.991
13.10.2017 Renewed fuel pump contact set, hose from
Cooling system (between the cylinders) renews 602,750
28.08.2017 Tires V + H, renew battery 600.043
17.07.2017 Oil u. Filter change, radial ball bearing renewed 599,130
08.06.2017 Brake piston in the rear caliper renewed 587.327
17.05.2017 Service Wilbers landing gear 580.547
10.04.2017 Tires V + H, oil u. Filter change, brake piston in
New front brake caliper 580.337
02.03.2017 Drive set 570.506
30.08.2016 Tires V + H, brake pads V, oil u. Filter change,
Lamp Br. U. Taillight, oil seal with gear lever 558.621
03.05.2016 Tire V 551.888
03.03.2016 Oil u. Filter change, renew clutch, brake fluid,
§ 57a, Coolant, Optimate 3+ 549.034
26.01.2016 Tire H, brake pads H, exhaust gasket 542.888
11.12.2015 Drive set, oil u. Filter change 540.027
22.10.2015 Tires V + H, oil u. Filter change 529.638
17.09.2015 Tires V + H, brake pads V + H, oil u. Filter change 519.025
07.09.2015 Coolant 518.783
01.08.2015 Set spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, valves,
Battery, power pack, bulb, alternator,
Crankcase gasket, gasket for generator,
Air filter u. Filter element 510.474
21.07.2015 Tires V + H, oil u. Filter change 507.482
01.06.2015 Tires V + H, oil u. Filter change, brake pads V + H 496.615
23.04.2015 Tires V + H, oil u. Filter change 486,500
24.03.2015 §57a, exhaust gasket 482.013
21.11.2014 Tires V + H, oil u. Filter change, brake pads V + H 473.146
19.09.2014 tire H, oil u. Filter change 462,980
01.09.2014 Drive set 459.685
21.07.2014 tire V + H, oil u. Filter change, brake pads H 451.877
17.06.2014 tire H, oil u. Filter change, lamp 442.006
23.05.2014 tire V + H, oil u. Filter change, brake pads H 433.522
25.04.2014 tire H 424.934
27.03.2014 Oil u. Filter change, air filter, spark plugs, tires V + H
Brake pads V + H, clutch cable, wheel bearing, §57a,
Drive set 416.473
06.03.2014 Electrical system tested, charging system in standstill 412.600
15.11.2013 Tire V + H 400.258
17.10.2013 Oil u. Filter change, brake pads H, pistons for
Brake caliper H 395.136
23.09.2013 Tire V + H 390.410
06.09.2013 Exhaust gasket, lamp 388.413
02.08.2013 Tire H, drive set, oil u. Filter change 380.109
19.07.2013 Brake pads H, brake caliper defective 378.009
20.06.2013 Brake pads V + H, tires V + H 371.000
10.06.2013 Exhaust gasket, lamp 369.000
21.05.2013 Tires V + H, wheel bearing, brake pads V + H, plug 361.304
07.03.2013 §57a, drive set, oil u. Filter change 353.866
11.01.2013 Tires V + H, brake pads H 348.100
06.11.2012 Battery, tires V + H 336.268
13.09.2012 Oil u. Filter change, 328.963
18.08.2012 Oil u. Filter change, tires H 325.102
24.06.2012 Exhaust valve at the rear cylinder leaking, none
Compression more. By Popodi Klaus the cylinder head
to get out of an accident Varadero 316,792
22.06.2012 Drive set, tires V + H, oil u. Filter change 315.474
07.04.2012 §57a, fuel pump, brake pads V + H, tires V + H
Oil and Filter change, spark plugs, air filter 302,997
08.10.2011 Alternator, tires V + H 281.984
30.09.2011 Tires V + H, drive set, oil u. Filter change, wheel bearing
Brake pads V + H, clutch cable, 281.927
30.08.2011 Tire H, 275.571
19.07.2011 Oil u. Filter change, spark plugs, air filter, tires V + H
Timing Chain Tensioner, brake pads V + H, brake fluid 267.248
24.05.2011 Brake pads V + H, tires V + H, oil u. Filter change 256.412
11.03.2011 Exhaust gasket, lights, drive set, tires V + H,
Oil and Filter change, brake pads H, §57a 245.034
28.01.2011 1Clutch cable, controller 235.727
23.11.2010 Oil u. Filter change, tire V + H 230.014
04.10.2010 Oil u. Filter change, tires V + H, wheel bearing 222.781
17.06.2010 Tire V + H 209.537
27.05.2010 Drive set 205.313
27.04.2010 §57a, tires V + H, oil u. Filter replacement, spark plugs,
Air filter, handle heating 200.253
29.10.2009 Tire V + H 190.125
06.07.2009 Fork service, brake pads H, tires V + H 180.120
15.06.2009 Magnetic switch 176.444
08.06.2009 Petrol pump 175.705
04.05.2009 Oil u. Filter change, brake pads H, drive set 172.702
16.04.2009 Brake pads V, tires V + H 170.627
02.03.2009 §57a, tires V + H, wheel bearing 167.005
25.09.2008 Oil u. Filter change, tires V + H, 159.270
01.09.2008 Alternator and Regulator 155.982
01.08.2008 Tire V + H 154.166
10.04.2008 §57a, brake discs V, brake pads, tires V + H
Spark plugs, air filters, gas rope u. throttle
143822
13.09.2007 Oil u. Filter change, tire V + H 133.783
03.08.2007 Drive set, spark plugs, timing chain tensioner 131.155
29.06.2007 Tire V, brake pads V 128.064
21.05.2007 Tire H 124.802
20.04.2007 Oil u. Filter change, clutch replaced 120.987
14.03.2007 §57a, 2 lamps, brake pads H, clutch cable
Gasoline pump 118,000
29.09.2006 Tire V + H, brake pads V 113.857
07.09.2006 Battery, lamp headlights 110.783
19.05.2006 Oil u. Filter change, brake pads V + H 102.598
08.05.2006 Lamp headlights 101.591
22.03.2006 §57a 96.500
01.02.2006 Drive set 93.221
27.01.2006 Air filter, spark plugs, exhaust gasket 92.900
21.12.2005 Oil u. Filter change 91.532
06.12.2005 Tire V + H Battle Wing Test 90.786
18.10.2005 Tire H 89.500
26.09.2005 Wilbers strut 642 AB, Gabelferdern Hyperpro, 87.239
08.08.2005 Tires V + H, 81.280
15.06.2005 Oil u. Filter change, §57a, tire H, brake pads V + H 77.341
15.10.2004 Tire V + H 65.392
29.09.2004 Oil u. Filter change, lamp, air filter, handle heater 63.786
03.06.2004 Drive set, tire H 57.400
31.03.2004 Oil u. Filter change, spark plugs 50.096
15.03.2004 §57a, tires V + H 47.418
07.08.2003 Oil u. Filter change, air filter 40,974
08.05.2003 Oil u. Filter change, tires V + H, brake pads V + H
Brake fluid 33.310
29.08.2002 Oil u. Filter change, tires V + H, air filters, spark plugs,
Drive set 24,000
06.05.2002 Oil u. Filter change, §57a 18.037
09.03.2002 Varadero registered 16.294