What a crackin vlog. Loads of useful info for people, like me, looking to get on 2 wheels. Im a massive fan on the Mondial, it really is a stunning piece of kit. Looking forward to seeing more vlogs in the future. Good work pal.
I have a full bike licence but still love little bikes. They do have some advantages. Cheap to buy and run, light weight so less tiring too. Planning to add one to my garage this year. Bonus for me will be no extra insurance cost as I have a multi bike policy. My daughter did the Barnyard Party last year in her 50 c.f. Moped and we had a great time
great vid...ive a 2021 euro 5 mondial hps125 and it does a true 76mph and sits at 70 mph on the duel carriageway no problem...i ride 150 miles no problem from hampshire to weymouth and back quite often..i can ride this bike the same distance as my 900cc can am ryker..you dont need huge powerful bikes
Hey Luke, Great set of videos! Ive been toying with the idea of buying a HPS. Im not overly familiar with maintenance of a bike. Your advice for the longer rides is good but would be really good if you made a video of how to check over the HPS like adjusting the chain? oil top up and any other maintenance
I was planning on getting a 2nd hand 600cc bike until I actually sat on one. Being 5ft 5 and 9 stone and not having ridden a bike for over 25 years I have knocked that idea on the head now. I am planning on buying a valiant now as I think they are great bikes actually. As you have said in your video the legal speeds you can do is 70 mph and I have no interest in speeding nowadays anyhoo. The bike will do all that I want from it from long distance to pootling round d country lanes where I live. Nice video :-)
racefaceec90 I had a valiant. To get it to do 70 they do need work. I.e. Gearing needs changing to 16x43. K&N jet to 102.5. Gs exhaust of eBay for £50. Remove egr blank off etc. And a ferring helps :) I loved my little valiant
Decades ago, in Birmingham, my brother got on his 50cc moped to go out for a spin. My Dad said, "Don't go far in case anything goes wrong." Early evening, we get a phone call from my brother, "The bikes died on me, just outside Aberystwyth; I was on my way home."
Great looking bike.....I'm with you lad,only small minds need a bigger bike!! you should keep doing vlogs......Great personality for it....ALRIGHT lol ;0
Hey Luke great channel and wow what a bike I've just passed my CBT and have falled in love with this bike going to book a test ride asap can you give me any Advice or maybe questions to ask the dealer thanks in advance Chris.
There’s some wussies out there;I’ve ridden from Manchester to Scarborough and back in a day with open face helmet on a Kawasaki is 125 trail back in the day.Biking is all about the adventure.Size doesn’t matter but obviously it’s a challenge on a tiddler;great fun
Hi Luke awesome video and love the new bike. I want to change my grips on my valiant for some biltwell thrusters, do you know what size I need and is it a simple case of cutting the old ones off and sliding new ones on or do I have to remove the throttle tube and all that Cheers dude
DeadHead 1989 7/8ths is what you need mate. Pull the old ones off and slip the new ones on if there gel/rubber grips it's better to use a air compressor to fit them. Loads of vids on TH-cam. If there lether use some soap etc
Luke's Ride Outs thanks for the reply mate. What I'm concerned about is that the throttle tube is molded to the lexmoto grip...do I simply cut it off the grips with like a Stanley knife and leave the throttle tube where it is then slide the new ones over
Luke's Ride Outs also I've noticed on the throttle there's like a slightly raised edge...do I need to get 1 inch grips to fit over that or do I stick with 7/8
Hi, I think this channel is brilliant as I'm thinking about getting one of these bikes soon but I want to learn more about them first. I've seen that they have a massive silencer under the engine to comply with Euro 4 regulations, do you think that there is a way you could remove this to make the bike sound a lot nicer?
Motors for the Masses no mate not at all. The only time I felt it was after riding the bike all day but it was just warm not hot. The heat shields do a great job
Motors for the Masses no worrys. Only thing I've had with mine is when the bike gets to temp it's idols higher. But mondial have sorted with a update for the efi. Just a computer glitch :) mins of in for it sorting tomorow
Liam McLoughlin I rung loads I've had a policy put together for it cost £250 for the year with a £100 exsess. With highway I think I'll check when I'm home and let you know
Hi Luke, thanks for the videos, they are great and this bike looks so dam good ! !! I am thinking about getting one but if you don't mind I have a few questions, did you ever tried it with a passenger in the bike ? How fast do you think you can go with a passenger ? Do you think there are some tricks to improve the bike top speed ? I am dreaming to reach 80mph to be able to go on the french highways .... Thanks !
Eyup Pal, I have a hps 125. I notice your mirrors are hanging down do they work alright like this? I was gonna put mine like that but I thought i wouldn't see anything.
great videos, I've watched a few of them now. I know you say it's great at commuter speeds etc but what is the top seed of it? I'm a 125 fan too. Currently riding a ybr125, the updated model, and tbh I've never needed anything bigger. I just really need that extra 10 mph so I can get out the ways of some of the idiots I've encountered on dual carriageways. mine tops at 60 and won't do much more unless downhill so it can be a bit scary haha
David Barr yes man more than fine. Wait till first service till you take it for long a road runs though. Great bike if you lay on tank you can get another 7mph 2 lol
kevin warner yes mate. I've owned yams and hondas and it's better build than the yam. It's a lot of bike for the money. And that dohc 4valve engine is great so poky and fun mate.
raul moran not sure as running it in matey. But I'm sure it will do 75mph with it been light and 15bhp. Maybe more with wind behind you and a big hill and layed on tank tucked in lol
Just one small observation from your first videos the music that you have playing in the background is extremely annoying otherwise have enjoyed your first videos
What a crackin vlog. Loads of useful info for people, like me, looking to get on 2 wheels. Im a massive fan on the Mondial, it really is a stunning piece of kit. Looking forward to seeing more vlogs in the future. Good work pal.
Steve Hickey thanks man need any help just ask :)
Luke's Ride Outs Cheers, much appreciated
Really like this Guys vids.
Thanks for making this! My Valiant is still getting repairs (mystery electrical gremlins. yay) looking forward to getting out on it.
I have a full bike licence but still love little bikes. They do have some advantages. Cheap to buy and run, light weight so less tiring too. Planning to add one to my garage this year. Bonus for me will be no extra insurance cost as I have a multi bike policy. My daughter did the Barnyard Party last year in her 50 c.f. Moped and we had a great time
great vid...ive a 2021 euro 5 mondial hps125 and it does a true 76mph and sits at 70 mph on the duel carriageway no problem...i ride 150 miles no problem from hampshire to weymouth and back quite often..i can ride this bike the same distance as my 900cc can am ryker..you dont need huge powerful bikes
Well that's a turn up for the books going to look at a Valiant on Saturday, thanks for the tips.
Hey Luke, Great set of videos! Ive been toying with the idea of buying a HPS. Im not overly familiar with maintenance of a bike. Your advice for the longer rides is good but would be really good if you made a video of how to check over the HPS like adjusting the chain? oil top up and any other maintenance
I was planning on getting a 2nd hand 600cc bike until I actually sat on one. Being 5ft 5 and 9 stone and not having ridden a bike for over 25 years I have knocked that idea on the head now. I am planning on buying a valiant now as I think they are great bikes actually. As you have said in your video the legal speeds you can do is 70 mph and I have no interest in speeding nowadays anyhoo. The bike will do all that I want from it from long distance to pootling round d country lanes where I live. Nice video :-)
racefaceec90 I had a valiant. To get it to do 70 they do need work. I.e. Gearing needs changing to 16x43. K&N jet to 102.5. Gs exhaust of eBay for £50. Remove egr blank off etc. And a ferring helps :) I loved my little valiant
Decades ago, in Birmingham, my brother got on his 50cc moped to go out for a spin. My Dad said, "Don't go far in case anything goes wrong." Early evening, we get a phone call from my brother, "The bikes died on me, just outside Aberystwyth; I was on my way home."
Awesome stuff
Great looking bike.....I'm with you lad,only small minds need a bigger bike!!
you should keep doing vlogs......Great personality for it....ALRIGHT lol ;0
I bought this bike a week ago and i am very happy with it❤
Awesome Vlog! Very nice 125's. I ride a yzf r125 but find it uncomfortable for long distance. so tempted to get a valiant what a bargain!
Luminous White I used to ride my valiant for 200/300 mile rides with clipons 2 lol
i love my honda grom as much as my v strom.small bikes are so much fun.
Hey Luke great channel and wow what a bike I've just passed my CBT and have falled in love with this bike going to book a test ride asap can you give me any Advice or maybe questions to ask the dealer thanks in advance Chris.
I agree Luke .. Little bikes can do big things and they are a lot more fun
Great videos...do you add the commentary post production? I have a hero session and no way to plug a mic in
There’s some wussies out there;I’ve ridden from Manchester to Scarborough and back in a day with open face helmet on a Kawasaki is 125 trail back in the day.Biking is all about the adventure.Size doesn’t matter but obviously it’s a challenge on a tiddler;great fun
Hi Luke awesome video and love the new bike. I want to change my grips on my valiant for some biltwell thrusters, do you know what size I need and is it a simple case of cutting the old ones off and sliding new ones on or do I have to remove the throttle tube and all that
Cheers dude
DeadHead 1989 7/8ths is what you need mate. Pull the old ones off and slip the new ones on if there gel/rubber grips it's better to use a air compressor to fit them. Loads of vids on TH-cam. If there lether use some soap etc
Luke's Ride Outs thanks for the reply mate. What I'm concerned about is that the throttle tube is molded to the lexmoto grip...do I simply cut it off the grips with like a Stanley knife and leave the throttle tube where it is then slide the new ones over
Luke's Ride Outs also I've noticed on the throttle there's like a slightly raised edge...do I need to get 1 inch grips to fit over that or do I stick with 7/8
DeadHead 1989 7/8 are the right sixe buddy. I put ace bars on mine you can see in the video where you can see my cockpit
Hi, I think this channel is brilliant as I'm thinking about getting one of these bikes soon but I want to learn more about them first. I've seen that they have a massive silencer under the engine to comply with Euro 4 regulations, do you think that there is a way you could remove this to make the bike sound a lot nicer?
How is the exhaust? Any heat issues on your legs?
Motors for the Masses no mate not at all. The only time I felt it was after riding the bike all day but it was just warm not hot.
The heat shields do a great job
That's good to know as that was my ONLY concern and of course the sales peeps would not be as honest as I want probably lol
Motors for the Masses no worrys. Only thing I've had with mine is when the bike gets to temp it's idols higher. But mondial have sorted with a update for the efi. Just a computer glitch :) mins of in for it sorting tomorow
Who have you got insurance with? The bike (HPS 125) hadn't got a ABI code, so Bennetts et al. Won't cover it.
Liam McLoughlin I rung loads I've had a policy put together for it cost £250 for the year with a £100 exsess. With highway I think I'll check when I'm home and let you know
What gear for what speed?
Hi Luke, thanks for the videos, they are great and this bike looks so dam good ! !!
I am thinking about getting one but if you don't mind I have a few questions, did you ever tried it with a passenger in the bike ? How fast do you think you can go with a passenger ? Do you think there are some tricks to improve the bike top speed ? I am dreaming to reach 80mph to be able to go on the french highways .... Thanks !
you still active on the youtube lad?
mabye tilt the camera angle up a little so you can se the horizon
Eyup Pal, I have a hps 125. I notice your mirrors are hanging down do they work alright like this? I was gonna put mine like that but I thought i wouldn't see anything.
what's your windscreen?
great videos, I've watched a few of them now. I know you say it's great at commuter speeds etc but what is the top seed of it?
I'm a 125 fan too. Currently riding a ybr125, the updated model, and tbh I've never needed anything bigger. I just really need that extra 10 mph so I can get out the ways of some of the idiots I've encountered on dual carriageways. mine tops at 60 and won't do much more unless downhill so it can be a bit scary haha
0gami1tto will do 75mph it said 85 on speedo but that must be lies lol. 75 max mate
I'm buying one and would like to know if it will hold up alright on a dual carriageway?
David Barr yes man more than fine. Wait till first service till you take it for long a road runs though. Great bike if you lay on tank you can get another 7mph 2 lol
Luke's Ride Outs Cheers dude nice one
Nice bike mate, I'm thinking of getting one. Would you recommend?
kevin warner yes mate. I've owned yams and hondas and it's better build than the yam. It's a lot of bike for the money. And that dohc 4valve engine is great so poky and fun mate.
How reliable has the mondial been and how many miles have you done in it so far? I'm looking at this Bike or the Duke 125.
I'm looking at exactly same two bikes myself, can't decide
@@Lukaslife1978 Ithink the Duke is better built, better spec and holds it's value
I did think that plus I'm 6'2" and 15 stone and didn't want to look silly mate.....I have heard better reviews for the KTM I must admit
@@michaelyounes29 👍
Thanks Luke
fun times :)
max speed?
raul moran not sure as running it in matey. But I'm sure it will do 75mph with it been light and 15bhp. Maybe more with wind behind you and a big hill and layed on tank tucked in lol
All right
Just one small observation from your first videos the music that you have playing in the background is extremely annoying otherwise have enjoyed your first videos