Hi - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I have a yellow 2020 4 speed Monkey with 12500 miles up. I had a 25 litre top box fitted and my carrier cracked so I'm intrigued as to what carriers you have that can take that weight. Also, the Monkey payload is 105kg so you must be featherweights! I only use E5 fuel with stabiliser added and have averaged 153mpg to date. I change the oil every 1000 miles and swap over chains that are then cleaned and boiled in grease. I also run a colder plug for long runs when Monkey does get hot buzzing around the West Donegal hills.
Hi pal cheers for the comment. Glad you’re a fellow monkey rider too! I made the rack on the bikes, happy to share all the info on it if you message us on are Facebook page teamcarbonair. There was a recall for the racks on the 4 speeds. We both weigh about 85 to 90kg. E5 stay alive haha. Nice to hear your on the servicing it is a must!
Brilliant. I had a Grom for a few years, did more miles on it than the MT09 I had at the time. I thought Lancaster to the lakes and around Wrynose and Hardknott pass was a trip.
Fantastic mate love it , I've got 2 groms both modified , ive just returned from Portugal back home in brum should have gone on my aprilla tuono factory but got worried about reliability so I went on my Honda adv 350 absolutely brilliant scooter to tour on , in the picos mountains there was a yellow Honda grom probably 2015 fully loaded with kit and he travelled from Italy , it just goes to show you don't need a big bike to travel big distances, but I did miss my aprillas power ❤ subscribed after this 😉
The Honda groms are awesome, there’s so much you can do on the smaller bikes. We like the big bikes to but do like a challenge! Portugal is on the todo list. The next trip will be Italy and Switzerland next month. Cheers for the support 👍 would love to see your groms!
Always found with the tiny lower powered bikes that aerodynamics were paramount, especially at the higher speeds. A front screen makes a world of difference. No mirrors at all isnt cool. Good luck with the trip.
This is awesome guys 😎😎 watched both vids I actually live in Aberdeen and planning a trip around the coast on my zontes zt125-u1 as I've had it 2 and half yrs now and it's proving the test of time so far touch wood, so I think it needs to prove it's worthiness on a long run after seeing a few of monkeys doing it 👌👌 gave me a confidence boost for sure, take care guys and can't wait for the other vids 😎😎
I work in the motor trade and e10 has been a common problem in customers cars so we try to use E5 but at times there’s only e10 so got to go with the flow sometimes. Cheers for the support pal!
Stunning little bikes. I live in Thailand. They are so much cheaper here. I just wish they were 150cc and had 14'' wheels. Do they feel stable enough? Your bikes sound so good. I like the bars. Can you see the speedo? Looks dull. Good video. Nick
Hi nick, thanks for the comment! New in uk they range from £3300 -£4k. There all 125cc but the 4 speed have a big bore option of 149cc 164cc 181cc. The 5 speed have a big bore option of 145cc. The wheels for a monkey bikes 12” wheels are big! Old monkeys range from 6” 8” 10” wheels so 12” look big to me. The bikes feel great to ride once the suspension is up graded and some good grippy tyres are done. I also changed the bars just didn’t like the stock ones at all. Yes the Speedo is easy to read think it’s just the camera that struggled to see it in the walk round video we done. Glad you like the video. Cheers CA
The big blocks are cool till the wet. But good if your riding roads and trails. Look cool too. The stock tyres are on but now on the city grips the handling responce is better and good in the wet.
@@allieandmaria there is on the 4 speeds but nothing on the 5 speeds yet. Tho Honda recalled my crf110 for a loose left handle grip! It’s the first thing you change when buying one!
Loving this. I’ve just got my monkey and tragically hasn’t left the garage yet. Though I wouldn’t have thought it would be up for such a grand tour. This has changed my thinking. Question being what mods have you done to the performance if any? Would a stocker survive such an adventure?
@@InTheLockerRoom these monkeys are so capable! We have changed intake induction to let them breath and have changed the exhausts to match the flow in and out. Sprockets are something to change top end or acceleration. A stock monkey will always be the most reliable, just nice to unlock a bit of power and good to be heard with the bigger pipes being on such small bikes. Get yours out and find your adventure!!
@@carbonairpitbikeslove the monkeys. Have you modified them to get up to 70mph on motorway. I’m thinking about buying one but can’t get a solid figure on top speed and good cruise speed of a factory model. What’s your opinion? Wales great btw. I’ve a narrow boat in Brecon hence need for a small light bike. Cheers for the great videos.
@@soundmachinesingingcrew5814 - Big Rodders in Ireland here. I've done 14,500 Mike's on my 4 speed Monkey. Realistic touring speed is a GPS 50mph but preferably 45 to 50 - its geared for exactly 60mph in top gear at max power. I've had it up to an indicated 67mph but no way can you maintain anywhere near that. If you want to go faster you'd better buy a bigger bike. The 5 speed model is also geared exactly the same in top as the 4 speed, despite comments to the contrary on TH-cam.
@@rodneysweetnam8653 Many, many thanks. That makes all clear. It was difficult to tell from all the different sources because many have been modified for more speed and as per your response, I don’t want to thrash a machine at full throttle all the time. I know what I’m working with now. Many thanks again.
@@soundmachinesingingcrew5814 - Big Rodders again. The Monkey is a very serious motorcycle if you accept it's an 9.6hp engine. It's the most comfortable bike I've owned in 55 years of riding. I frequently do 150 mile trips and arrive exhilerated with little discomfort. I cruise at 2/3 to 3/4 throttle at speeds ranging between GPS 40 & 50 mph depending on winds and inclines. I've averaged 153 mpg over 14k mile and change oil/swap chain every 1000 miles. Its definitely a keeper.
@@carbonairpitbikes Keep it up mate this is very inspiring, I know on the last one you said you'd never do it again on a monkey, But you have collected some amazing memories on this one.. Remember the slower the bike the more you see....... 😉👍🏻
Honestly I would do it again on the monkey, the next tour is Italy and Switzerland so getting the monkey ready for that now! As they say good things come in small sizes! The memories, the views, monkeys! Couldn’t agree more pal👌
*10:25** Don't be hogging the centre line on right hand bends, get to the left to give a longer view. There's always a bellend coming the other way. You've got restricted view to start with on a bike so low to the ground.*
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you're doing an orbit of the UK on Monkeys?! Mate this is the video I didn't know I needed. Absolute. Legends.
Cheers for the love pal. Will keep them coming!
Brilliant fun! I did John O'Groats to Land's End on my Monkey a few years ago. Happy days
I toured Wales a couple of weeks ago on my KTM1290, but while I was there I actually thought I’d have had more fun on my Grom!
Great video!!!
Right on! All bikes are good fun but I agree the grom would be a lot of fun round there!
Those views of Wales are beautiful! What a fun adventure you two are on. Subscribed.
Cheers for the support 💪🏻
Hi - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I have a yellow 2020 4 speed Monkey with 12500 miles up. I had a 25 litre top box fitted and my carrier cracked so I'm intrigued as to what carriers you have that can take that weight. Also, the Monkey payload is 105kg so you must be featherweights! I only use E5 fuel with stabiliser added and have averaged 153mpg to date. I change the oil every 1000 miles and swap over chains that are then cleaned and boiled in grease. I also run a colder plug for long runs when Monkey does get hot buzzing around the West Donegal hills.
Hi pal cheers for the comment. Glad you’re a fellow monkey rider too! I made the rack on the bikes, happy to share all the info on it if you message us on are Facebook page teamcarbonair. There was a recall for the racks on the 4 speeds. We both weigh about 85 to 90kg. E5 stay alive haha. Nice to hear your on the servicing it is a must!
The essentials lol,enjoyed watching the video.
Just stumbled across this video .. hooked before I go to work . Have a blast gents . Great video . Safe travels 🐒
Cheers for the kind comments pal! More on the way!!
Really enjoyed watching this nice to see something different than a bloody BMW for a change
Fantastic lads, can’t wait for the rest of the trip, subbed👍🏻
Cheers for the kind comment and sub!
Brilliant. I had a Grom for a few years, did more miles on it than the MT09 I had at the time. I thought Lancaster to the lakes and around Wrynose and Hardknott pass was a trip.
Total respect to you both. Looks a lot of fun. Very entertaining. Bang on 😂
Living life!
Just found your channel. This is going to be epic. Subscribed.
Great them bikes for just Monkeying around 👍
Well done lads .
Love the monkeys! Great little bikes. Cheers pal
Bloody mega mate…..this will Definately encourage others to get out and tour😁😁
Got to share the monkey love!
Awesome video guys, great days riding - looking forward to seeing day 2!!!
Thanks for the kind words! Day 3 dropping soon!
What an epic day One, great filming, well done! 👍 👏
Many thanks! 🙏🏻
Those loud cans are going to get really annoying after a while. Trust me.
WHAT? Haha.
you don’t want to be the one at the back 😂
@@carbonairpitbikes as a 21 Y.O rider I agree, loud exhausts on low cc screams "I am 🏳️🌈" to me lmao
Be loud be heard be seen.
Especially on a monkey.
@McRcFly Amen 🙏🏻
Amen 🙏🏻
Great video lads 👍. I already have four bikes (I'm old), but for some reason I keep watching "monkey vids". I think I need one.
I think you must be a little bit insane...lol....BUT, you proved the old adage, "the best touring bike is the one in your garage".....Inspirational !!
A men to that! Cheers for the support!
Am i the only 1 shocked at seeing sarsons vinegar bottle. "i don't get out much". Locked in and looking forward to watching more
This takes some stamina…but well done lads…keep ‘em coming👍
Lot of hours on the bikes at full throttle. Cheers for the support!
Enjoy the trip lads, looks like fun
Rok straps one of the best investments
Fantastic mate love it , I've got 2 groms both modified , ive just returned from Portugal back home in brum should have gone on my aprilla tuono factory but got worried about reliability so I went on my Honda adv 350 absolutely brilliant scooter to tour on , in the picos mountains there was a yellow Honda grom probably 2015 fully loaded with kit and he travelled from Italy , it just goes to show you don't need a big bike to travel big distances, but I did miss my aprillas power ❤ subscribed after this 😉
The Honda groms are awesome, there’s so much you can do on the smaller bikes. We like the big bikes to but do like a challenge! Portugal is on the todo list. The next trip will be Italy and Switzerland next month. Cheers for the support 👍 would love to see your groms!
Wicked video Ian, also good choice on the nice n spicy nik naks👀 looking forward to the rest of these vlogs!!
More to come!
Always found with the tiny lower powered bikes that aerodynamics were paramount, especially at the higher speeds. A front screen makes a world of difference. No mirrors at all isnt cool. Good luck with the trip.
Amazing how much the wind holds you back. The wind tuck really helps , just not your back! A screen is a good idea too!
Dude, the monkey is totally fine on E10. No issues at all.
You’re right it’s just a joke we have together. E5 is definitely better in my opinion. All a bit of fun.
@@carbonairpitbikes E5 for the win. E10 can get in the bin
@@donnierobson3215 agreed, 👍
This is awesome guys 😎😎 watched both vids I actually live in Aberdeen and planning a trip around the coast on my zontes zt125-u1 as I've had it 2 and half yrs now and it's proving the test of time so far touch wood, so I think it needs to prove it's worthiness on a long run after seeing a few of monkeys doing it 👌👌 gave me a confidence boost for sure, take care guys and can't wait for the other vids 😎😎
Cheers for the support! Go on, hit the road pal and enjoy. Make some memories. Make sure to check back with us want to know how you get on! 👍
Great vid lads. I had the same issue in Rhayader and visited the same petrol stations as you did! Didn't want to trust the E10 at the Asda/Esso...
I work in the motor trade and e10 has been a common problem in customers cars so we try to use E5 but at times there’s only e10 so got to go with the flow sometimes. Cheers for the support pal!
Im just here following and suporting all the monkey riders out there i also started a channel but i havent make a far trip yet
Brill bikes and attitude. Makes a monkey out of the GS, Coffin sized pannier, Klim brigade!
Cheers pal. All bikes are good fun!
@@carbonairpitbikes well said but fun comes in smaller packages... I should know😂
🤣 it’s how you use it!
New sub! Here for the monkey adventures!!!
Thanks for the sub!! More on the way!
Great adventure!
Absolutely glorious beard
Thanks pal, grew it myself!
Nice ride 👍🏻.... Oil, better to have it and not need it than to need it but not have it 👌🏻
Always a good idea to have some as you say! 👍
Stunning little bikes. I live in Thailand. They are so much cheaper here. I just wish they were 150cc and had 14'' wheels. Do they feel stable enough? Your bikes sound so good. I like the bars. Can you see the speedo? Looks dull.
Good video. Nick
Hi nick, thanks for the comment! New in uk they range from £3300 -£4k. There all 125cc but the 4 speed have a big bore option of 149cc 164cc 181cc. The 5 speed have a big bore option of 145cc. The wheels for a monkey bikes 12” wheels are big! Old monkeys range from 6” 8” 10” wheels so 12” look big to me. The bikes feel great to ride once the suspension is up graded and some good grippy tyres are done. I also changed the bars just didn’t like the stock ones at all. Yes the Speedo is easy to read think it’s just the camera that struggled to see it in the walk round video we done. Glad you like the video. Cheers CA
Great video!
Thanks 🙏🏻 more on the way!
wicked choice of bikes hahaha
Love the monkeys!!
i love honda monkey, best city bike :D
Kiwi adventures used similarly bikes to do thousands of miles across NZ.
凄い積載だ。これは驚いた！ モンキー125にこれだけの荷物を積むことができるなんて素晴らしい。
awesome bike, ride safe bros.
Thanks, you too!
Which of the tyres felt better? Great trip!
The big blocks are cool till the wet. But good if your riding roads and trails. Look cool too. The stock tyres are on but now on the city grips the handling responce is better and good in the wet.
Great series. Which rear racks are you using and where did you get them from please?
The rack is home made. Any questions on it I’m happy to answer. Message us on are face book page teamcarbonair if you want more info cheers
Super Vlog👏👏..What CC are the Monkeys?
There 125cc pal. 9.6hp. Blue monkey is 5 speed. Red monkey is 4 speed.
Don't know if you are aware, but there is a product recall in the RX69 ZXM bike. 👍🏼
@@allieandmaria there is on the 4 speeds but nothing on the 5 speeds yet. Tho Honda recalled my crf110 for a loose left handle grip! It’s the first thing you change when buying one!
What sort of speed do you get out of them with all the luggage? Much past 50mph?
Depends on the weather ect, but loaded was average 50-55mph.
Loving this. I’ve just got my monkey and tragically hasn’t left the garage yet. Though I wouldn’t have thought it would be up for such a grand tour. This has changed my thinking. Question being what mods have you done to the performance if any? Would a stocker survive such an adventure?
@@InTheLockerRoom these monkeys are so capable! We have changed intake induction to let them breath and have changed the exhausts to match the flow in and out. Sprockets are something to change top end or acceleration. A stock monkey will always be the most reliable, just nice to unlock a bit of power and good to be heard with the bigger pipes being on such small bikes. Get yours out and find your adventure!!
Love a monkey 😄
There great fun! 🤩
Surely e10 won’t hurt when your using it almost straight away??
It’s more a running joke with us. Obviously will use it but E5 has better Ron ect. That far up need to use what you can get!
What kind of speed were you getting on the motorway?
Just over 70mph depending on the weather conditions. Speedos are a little out.
@@carbonairpitbikeslove the monkeys. Have you modified them to get up to 70mph on motorway. I’m thinking about buying one but can’t get a solid figure on top speed and good cruise speed of a factory model. What’s your opinion? Wales great btw. I’ve a narrow boat in Brecon hence need for a small light bike. Cheers for the great videos.
@@soundmachinesingingcrew5814 - Big Rodders in Ireland here. I've done 14,500 Mike's on my 4 speed Monkey. Realistic touring speed is a GPS 50mph but preferably 45 to 50 - its geared for exactly 60mph in top gear at max power. I've had it up to an indicated 67mph but no way can you maintain anywhere near that. If you want to go faster you'd better buy a bigger bike. The 5 speed model is also geared exactly the same in top as the 4 speed, despite comments to the contrary on TH-cam.
@@rodneysweetnam8653 Many, many thanks. That makes all clear. It was difficult to tell from all the different sources because many have been modified for more speed and as per your response, I don’t want to thrash a machine at full throttle all the time. I know what I’m working with now. Many thanks again.
@@soundmachinesingingcrew5814 - Big Rodders again. The Monkey is a very serious motorcycle if you accept it's an 9.6hp engine. It's the most comfortable bike I've owned in 55 years of riding. I frequently do 150 mile trips and arrive exhilerated with little discomfort. I cruise at 2/3 to 3/4 throttle at speeds ranging between GPS 40 & 50 mph depending on winds and inclines. I've averaged 153 mpg over 14k mile and change oil/swap chain every 1000 miles. Its definitely a keeper.
Fantastic vlog lads just on part 2 now. Sub from me. Ride safe chaps
Cheers for the sub! More dropping soon!
WTF Bro...........?!! 😁😆😅🤣😂
what tyres you boys got fitted?
Red monkey is running the kenda big block 120/70/12F 130/70/12R
Blue monkey is on factory tyres 120/80/12F 130/80/12R
What's the mpg on those thingys .
We ran them out of fuel and got 160 miles out of 1 tank!
Where did you start this journey from..?
We started from Portsmouth pal.
@@carbonairpitbikes Keep it up mate this is very inspiring, I know on the last one you said you'd never do it again on a monkey, But you have collected some amazing memories on this one.. Remember the slower the bike the more you see....... 😉👍🏻
Honestly I would do it again on the monkey, the next tour is Italy and Switzerland so getting the monkey ready for that now! As they say good things come in small sizes! The memories, the views, monkeys! Couldn’t agree more pal👌
*10:25** Don't be hogging the centre line on right hand bends, get to the left to give a longer view. There's always a bellend coming the other way. You've got restricted view to start with on a bike so low to the ground.*
Cheers for the tips pal, will take them onboard!
What's your average speed
60mph depending on weather! If it was raining and winds then 50mph. 160 miles to a tank. Top speed is about 70 mph.
@@carbonairpitbikeshow much does it cost to fill the tank
@@Theorangeman. they are 5.6 litre tanks
Averaging £6-£8 to fill the tank. Full tank to flashing light 120 miles. Flashing fuel light to conk out was 60 miles.
What mods have you done if you can hit 70 🙂?@@carbonairpitbikes
Hardly ever say where you are when you stop. Called in bike shop no mention of where it was. Useless where it comes to Information
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Legend!