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Tom On a Budget
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 7 ต.ค. 2006
Overland travel is my passion and contrary to trends, it doesn't have cost your life savings.
Either by motorcycle, or with a bit more comfort on 4 wheels.
We only have a finite amount of time on this spinning lava rock that we live on.
I'm hoping to inspire you all to go out there and see this beautiful planet that we live on.
By sharing my journeys and tips related to touring, off-road, equipment and the like.
Either by motorcycle, or with a bit more comfort on 4 wheels.
We only have a finite amount of time on this spinning lava rock that we live on.
I'm hoping to inspire you all to go out there and see this beautiful planet that we live on.
By sharing my journeys and tips related to touring, off-road, equipment and the like.
Bike Shipping out of Oz - P2 routes to Asia
Shipping is hard!
Which is why I made a 2 part video about my experience about shipping motorcycles.
In this video we talk about the available routes out of Australia.
What exactly are we going to talk about?
01:05 - Shipping to Indonesia
02:16 - Darwin - Dili: Freight Line Business changes
04:31 - Darwin - Dili: LCL option from Darwin
06:19 - Darwin - Dili: FCL option
06:50 - Consideration for riding to Darwin
07:46 - Dili - Darwin -Trần Đặng khoa's story
08:41 - Darwin - Dili: Airfreight
08:59 - Airfreight out of Australia in general
09:58 - Indonesia: Import & Export
10:49 - Shipping to Malaysia - My choice
11:35 - Malaysian ICP requirement
13:21 - Getting out of South East Asia
13:27 - China: Why I didn't go
14:17 - Continue out of SEA by Sea
01:05 - Shipping to Indonesia
Which is why I made a 2 part video about my experience about shipping motorcycles.
In this video we talk about the available routes out of Australia.
What exactly are we going to talk about?
01:05 - Shipping to Indonesia
02:16 - Darwin - Dili: Freight Line Business changes
04:31 - Darwin - Dili: LCL option from Darwin
06:19 - Darwin - Dili: FCL option
06:50 - Consideration for riding to Darwin
07:46 - Dili - Darwin -Trần Đặng khoa's story
08:41 - Darwin - Dili: Airfreight
08:59 - Airfreight out of Australia in general
09:58 - Indonesia: Import & Export
10:49 - Shipping to Malaysia - My choice
11:35 - Malaysian ICP requirement
13:21 - Getting out of South East Asia
13:27 - China: Why I didn't go
14:17 - Continue out of SEA by Sea
01:05 - Shipping to Indonesia
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Bike Shipping out of Oz - P1 the basics
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Shipping is hard! Which is why I made a 2 part video about my experience about shipping motorcycles. In this video we talk about the fundamentals of shipping your motorcycle or car by either Sea or Air. What exactly are we going to talk about? 00:35 - Disclaimer 00:54 - Sea Freight - Intro 01:17 - Carnet de Passage 02:03 - Carnet: Expensive Vehicles 02:14 - Carnet: For cheap vehicles 02:45 - Ve...
Aveta Ranger Explorer Max - A BRUTALLY HONEST deep-dive
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We have owned this bike for 7000km and 3 months to tour South East Asia on it. It's a bike that is also sold as the Jialing Coco Cross 125x, Rato Monarch Axis 125 and under a few other names. This is my Brutally Honest, deep-dive review of the bike. In this video we will touch on: * A brief history on Aveta * Its design * Reliability * Maintenance * Flaws * Suitability for short riders * What i...
Honda CB500x - A BRUTALLY HONEST deep-dive on mods, long term ownership and RTW suitability.
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I've owned this bike for 60,000km and have done some spectacular adventures on it. This is my Brutally Honest, deep-dive review of the bike. In this video we will touch on: * A brief model history * Its design * Reliability * Maintenance * Flaws * Suitability for short riders * What it's like to own * A better than the 19" front wheel on 2019 versions and from Rally Raid * What it's like for: c...
Skip having Lunch
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When I was working in a Port in Australia we had a semi wild Kangaroo that would regularly come and visit us. He used to come and go as he liked (a couple days a week). I managed to spot him in the wi
I just bought a used 2016 CB500X for city travel. Seeing these positive reviews is super encouraging. Thank you!
Nice. I hope you get to use the bike in country as well. It really shines at touring IMHO.
Amazing detailed review. Thanks so much for putting it all together. I’ve had my 2nd hand 2020 CB500x for a couple of years now. Have taken "Hogan" on a 3,000 Km Road Trip, and it’s also my daily commute. It's a fantastic MC for adventures and explorers. I have ZERO complaints about my CB500X. The "Swiss Army Knife" of Motorcycles with the reliability and durability, of a Honda built MC! ✅
Aveta should take note.
Yup. I also missed at that time the rear suspension leakage issues.
change the carb, is you have issues, put a 24mm flatslide or roundslide
Or better for Aveta to just make the bike with EFI. At the cost of a Honda Wave, they should be able maybe increase the price by less than 100usd to have fueling that just works. On my Wave we recently rode 2up over 3300m in altitude and the bike ran just fine even though I technically should have changed the ECUs mode setting (done by shorting 2 pins on the diagnostic plug and playing with the throttle). Similarly a friend of mine rode a stock CB125F to over 4400m in Tajikistan without needing to service anything.
SKYGO MADE CHANGES ON THIS SO THAT IT CANT BE THAT WIDE IN PUTTING SADDLE BAG.
in phils. it is under Monarch axis 125
Welcome to Azerbaijan❤🇦🇿
I got good news. Yesterday AVETA launch themselves a new 250 Dual sport with a supermoto version included. Man you got to take a look at it.
Welcome to Azerbaijan 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤝🏻🇦🇿❤️🏡
I'd rather have the Honda. Now, the Yamaha PG-1 looks like a real contender to the Honda CT125.
It does. I've seen a couple PG1's in Thailand. What i found disappointing are the small wheels on the bike. They do look like cracking little machines though and knowing Yamaha, I can imagine the power plant to be quite peppy despite the small capacity.
@@tomonabudget Got to love Thailand. All the cool little bikes are made there so they are much cheaper and easier to mod.
I got a '13 CB500X and the first couple tanks of gas I burnt through the existing oil from the dealer I got it from. I was shocked to see it below the low-line in the window so soon! (my last bike I ignorantly burnt dry, so was religiously checking this new one, despite being "new" and doing so being against common sense of "these dont burn oil", as to not repeat my mistake). Filled it up twice with a total of 1 extra quart of synthetic and it hasn't run low since, though is lower than the maxline I filled it to, right in the middle, so maybe it has further to burn. I keep a quart on me at all times just in case. I'm just so confused as to why it was burning oil (no apparent leaks) despite everyone, this video included, saying it doesn't burn oil. Maybe the dealer just used real shit oil that can't handle high operating temps (the day it was low was a long hotly ridden day), or maybe hotburns are just a thing in general regardless of oiltype. I'm curious to hear if any other CB500Xs have experienced something like this. Oil color has stayed nice the whole time.
I'm sorry to hear that. I think I've seen your post on Facebook. Did you buy the bike used? Being a 13, I assume it's used. Was the bike modified? I'd guess the previous owner may have messed with the air box? If it's in need of repairs, i hope you can get it sorted affordably. Sadly it's a pretty labour intensive engine to get to. Hopefully you've got better luck once you address that oil issue.
Assalamualaikum all friends. Sincerely, AVeta Ranger Max Explorer 130, Proven to be not only off road but nimble when going down Coner Cameron Highlands, Test driven by me, Passed.. The best motorcycle of the current era.. Durable Worth it, Alhamdulillah.. avetaranger130, aveta , cameronhighlands ❤❤❤
17:00 one can engage after market seat cover to overcome the issue.
This is literally best 500x review i have ever seen. God i have triumph tiger 660, i dont plan on taking it to world tours. maybe i would if i had passive income to sustain myself on foreign trips, fuel, food etc.. But damn, i dont even own 500x but watched it with pure interest. Amazing job on so many topics, perhaps you spent tens of hours making video and compiling this
Eto po ba ung Monarch Axis 125 dto stin?
Thanks for detailed review....in Turkey it is sold under the name of "Altai Tank 125 X" by the way....
Thanks, a really useful review, covering the actually important parts of such a bike.
This is a well presented and very practical, useful review. Great video.
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Nc review seeing those pros and cons of that aveta 125 in my country (phil) its skygo monarch axis 125.. I guess i gonna choose on honda xrm 125 or the suzuki raider J crossover
I'd do the same today. I just don't know how good the quality assurance of a Chinese designed bike ks going to be in other countries. Honda tend to have more consistent quality regardless of country of manufacture. The XRM is an awesome little machine. I'd have to look up the Suzuki Raider J Crossover.
Hey brother. Just want to ask about its performance in uphill or steep roads.
It's like a Wave 110i. The low gearing helps it. My partner who weighs less than me and carried less luggage, managed to keep up with my wave125i. However it does lose power relatively quickly once yoy start exceeding 1300m or so in Altitude.
"Allgemeiner deutscher Automobil Club", come on, no Australian can say that without an accent, you're originally from Germany/Austria?
Caught me there. I did migrate from Germany many moons ago.
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RCR fan? Subbed. RCR "not a car" video mentioned. Notification on
Haya-Bro'sa! Great to see someone who also warches RCR and some of the niche automotive channels. I hope he gets to do more bike stuff again.
Wow finally someone who actually goes over the entire bike properly and not just circlejerk bootlicking.
now aveta ranger max have its own rival in Malaysia..yamaha pg-1..
Yeah, I hope this guy gets hold of one for a review, as this is exactly the kind of review I like :)
Hi from Russia .I also use this moped👍👍👍
Are you from Small bike stuff NZ?
Nice seeing people who have seen the vids. I contributed my Wave video to the "around the world" series that Calum / Small Bike Stuff did and contributed a bit on his channel. I sent some parts before I set off and he did an interview with me about my trip and how I got into riding. th-cam.com/video/mvYcqBdZp54/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jFo7jhsvuidednl4
Do we have a solution for the exhaust heat?
If we had kept it, we would have probably figured something out. Maybe a DIY heat shield. Maybe even re-routinf the exhaust using one off a Honda Wave?
This is such an underrated video. What a well produced video shedding light on a much needed motorcycle. Thanks!
We were quoted $7000 AUD for 20ft container, Darwin to Dili, March 2025. Its crazy!!!
Jeez that's mental how much it's gone up again. I'm all for getting there by your own means, but these prices make the whole thing ridiculous. More so, considering that the ship already went to Singapore. This is in f##k off price territory where they just don't want overlanders on their route.
Do you have the address for the seat upholstery company please ?
Look on Google Maps for "Has Cushion" in the South of Kuala Lumpur.
maps.app.goo.gl/9jE7xAiwbCQNi1hr5
Thanks, Thomas, very handy info. I think for my US trip I will buy a bike there and sell via a US Friend.
Great to see you on here. Glad to hear the info is useful. It was a pain to learn it all and was hoping a condensed version (with a bit of humour) helps others. Wishing you the best of luck on your trip to the USA. I'm curious how you get there. I'll message you on who I used to ship from Brisbane.
A job well done. Besides very informative I enjoyed the wildlife footage.
It is very satisfying to see a person who rides real routes on a small motorcycle, instead of the usual bloggers who talk about what big and powerful motorcycles they need to travel 10-20 kilometers on city streets and roads with a speed limit 😂
My motorcycle camping 🏕️❤😊
A small point that may help people with a Carnet. The value is based on the original purchase price of the vehicle - not its value as it stands. Not to important with a bike but if you're building a expedition type vehicle its a significant saving to just value the base chassis.
Interesting. In my Australian carnet and that of a friend we have the value of the vehicle in its current state. That friend used the value for the Bond when he entered India. I scrambled any identification, but left the value in my photographed carnet page as is. You can see it at the 4:07 mark.
Great video Tom, I got your back when you make it to UK 🇬🇧
Thanks a lot! I'll have to go past there for medical check ups and to meet friends there :)
@@tomonabudgethow much time do you have in mind for the UK leg Tom?
No fixed schedule. Some time in winter. Given my current pace I'd suspect in January. It's gonna suck riding in European winter, but I guess that adds to the adventure.
"... but I guess that adds to the adventure.", yup, it will, @tomonabudget , the winter will welcome you to cold, moist weather and slippery roads ...
Your video is very interesting, but you talk very fast. English is not my mother language, so it so difficult for people like me. Thank for read this comment
Thanks a lot for the feedback. You should be able to slow the speed in the settings (the ⚙️ symbol) and allow subtitles. I hope the subtitles are okay as they are automatically generated by TH-cam. I normally see people get annoyed with presenters speaking too slowly and they set the speed to 1.25x or faster 😁 I hope that works and you find value in the content.
What a sensible review! Of course we don’t get this machine in UK 🇬🇧 but your comments make a lot of sense to me. I have a Honda Innova (ANF125, a carb model) which I’ve much modified. Strangely it looks a lot like this bike, even to the colour. And I’ve even had some issues with my mods which you have with this machine (dip-stick under the exhaust!… I’ve re-modified that one🤔👍). I really like this sort of bike, but can’t afford / justify spending Honda prices on my hobby. Will look at some more of your videos. Thank you! Les in UK 🇬🇧
You must have done a lot of research & plenty of real life experience Your video should help plenty of people of that way of thinking with there motorcycles etc living there dream journey Gud on Yer Tom 😊
Thanks a lot! It certainly is a dream journey I'm on. I'm very grateful to have this opportunity in my life. I see many people who'd love to do a fraction of the trips I've done. The bureaucracy and headaches behind all that are sadly a distraction. But i hope it helps others with their plans. Next week I'll have part 2 come online.
@@tomonabudget enjoy your beautiful & sometimes painful journey Tom Some of these experiences will stay with you for a lifetime Way 2 Go Fella 👊
POZDROWIENIA! from Poland ! :D have the same bike just 2023 model ! :)
It seems also that Honda forgot about Europe to import the CT125, from all the current small Honda's it's the one that I most wish to own. Unfortunately this one won't be available too😢 , I don't see any AbS or combined braking system which is a No no for europe.😢😢
As far as I know the CT125 is compliant with EU braking regulations as far as brakes are concerned. There dual channel ABS is only mandatory on bikes >250cc. Else Honda Germany wouldn't be selling the Dax an Monkey. Australia and New Zealand require Dual Channel ABS or CBS on anything >70cc. Why the CT125 was never imported into Europe? I have no idea. There's clearly demand for the bike and for some reason they refuse to bring it to many markets that really wan tit.
Remove the shields wrap the pipe with exhaust wrap and then put the shields back on it'll make a world of difference
I've done added some wrap onto an exhaust once. It's not something I'd recommend if there are alternatives. The reason is moisture. That wrap can trap water and cause the exhaust to rust, which I've read from a few people that found a lot of corrosion when they took the wrap off again.
I laugh everytime I see an underbone bike with exhaust wrap in our tropical, humid South East Asian country.
@tombombadilofficial you know that exhaust wrap helps scavenge the heat out of the pipe
Best review
In Philippines, its called Axis 125 Monarch Brand or Skygo.
😎👍🇺🇲 That how we do it in the US too. If we smell burning mayonnaise and hotdogs. We know some part of our body is on fire. We usually snuff it out, scrape off the goo and carry on. 🤣
I've also heard it called a Thai or Vietnamese tattoo 😎
maybe try the zontes zt155g. that is a scrambler. with 20litre for petrol. euro 5. There is another one coming by MForce. looks something like the aveta
Same design with Monarch Axis 125
yes because it's from RATO Motorcycle, haha
Oh boy this review is gold.
I’d be interested to see a review on this bike in three years time with 20k on the clock.