Hi TM - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. My 2 year old yellow Monkey has done 6000 miles. I cleaned the oil filter out at 600 miles and was amazed at the debris removed - at 4000 miles there was very little. I change the oil every 1000 miles and also swap over the chain, which is cleaned and boiled in grease in readiness for the next swap. First gear in too high for slow speed off road use - I would love an ultra low first gear. I would prefer a read drum brake for ease of cleaning and maintenance, which would also declutter the rear wheel area. Rear shocks are way too soft and non adjustable - an amazing error for a company that has produced millions of bikes. I also keep a close eye of the mudguards. It will cruise all day at 50mph and give 148mpg. I now potter about at 35/40mph and get 177mpg. The Monkey brings back the essence of motorcycling for me - the freedom to travel anywhere and the enjoyment of the open air.
Well said mate, i just bought mine for the next season. I also dont plan on going any faster then 45mph - i just dont see a reason for it. You can just chug along and enjoy the ride, youll get there eventually :)
@@curtphillipps975 Hi Curt - Big Rodders again. I am fastidious in doing my fuel consumption checks on my vehicles so can stand over my figures. I can only assume you are resident in the US of A where your gallon is approx 82% of imperial gallons used here for calculations.
6000 miles on mine. Ohlin shocks….Yoshimiru full exhaust….new air intakes…..stock Honda rear pegs.….flashed ecu….Tail clean up…..and some ginger bread stuff. Bought the service manual and follow the schedule and the Monkey runs great.
i love that you had put on the Ohlins shocks and the Take exhaust.... best upgrades ! exactly what i wanted to do on mine but i sold it to a friend and now i drive my old beloved honda dax from 1979
Thanks for your informative video. I sprayed lanolin oil inside mudguards, but didn’t know the gap in rear fork, what is potential rust place, until you showed it. Your rear fork is powder coated with yellow, mine 2022 model has a it black, even my bike is yellow, too. Can you legally carry passenger with Monkey in UK? Monkey is rated rider only in Australia.
I bought a couple of small sheets of clear paint protection film off EBay to make some invisible tank pads! I also did a headlamp lens protector, an then cut a bit to cover the troublesome holes you mentioned! Up untill that point I had put black tape, then yellow tape over the holes, but clear PPF is definitely the way to go, and costs nowt. I also cut a tiny bit of yellow plastic off some tiny wire, and slid it over the part of the clutch spring that touches the engine cover, before it cuts through the paint, and starts festering✅
I'm the same I have a few motorcycles all big bikes an everytime I take the little monkey for a ride it always makes me smile an laugh too cheers from Australia
I love your mods that go well with the banana yellow version, does your insurance cover pillion, as I thought you wouldn't be able to add pillion pegs and use it as a two's up vehicle without a certified inspection and approval? ...as doesn't the log book state solo person? I just asked same question to someone that's done same thing to a Honda Zoomer 50 which is what I have, but they previously used it as a paddock bike so I guess it's not strict on regs? I'd be interested to know if there are any hoops you have to jump through to add pillion possibilities, thanks
I have a Skyteam monkey 125 for my motorhome I just about took it apart to rust proof it, specially the mudguards, would like one of these though because of their inherent reliability. Sadly just a bit to big, if only they had folding handlebars like the original the Skyteam is based on. Great video and review as these like the MSX125 I had a few years ago was so moch fun.
I had this exact model year & color. Put 6k absolutely trouble free miles on it... then stupidly traded it in on a larger bike. Talk about regrets😢. Now I'm looking to get another, but I'm hearing a bit of gripes about the new 5 speed transmission. 2nd gear burning up the bits in there and making a horrid noise. So the early year models like yours seem much safer. Plus the color you have is the best in my opinion.
I couldn't agree more - fortunately, I've got my GSX S750 to use as well but the Monkey still puts a bigger smile on my face. I understand that the 4 speeds can be tuned more due to bigger piston and barrel? 👍
@@TerrysezE36 I'm pretty positive I read that about the piston & barrel... good point. Only thing I do to my bikes it just swap out the header and exhaust. I never fiddled with the engine because I can break things. I also have a Honda CB500X, Yamaha XT250 (converted to SM), and a Honda Trail125. Really like them all... but love(d) the Monkey. The Monkey is literally the most comfortable bike off the showroom floor I've ever ridden. But I'm short and weigh a buck fifty so that helps. I'll have another one day soon 🤞
@@findingneutral Same as me lol, I can change an exhaust, air filter and bolt on mods, beyond that I'd probably be screwed. I'm only 5' 7" myself and can get my feet flat on the ground with the Monkey - another reason I like it so much - not forgetting the big Marshmallow seat of course. 😄
@@TerrysezE36 Haha awesome. I'm not alone. Yeah, that seat is absolutely amazing. I have spent serious bank on a Corbin for my 2 big bikes and then had my Trail125 seat professionally reupholstered (to mimic a Monkey seat). None of them beat the oem Monkey seat in comfort nor looks. Ugh, I've got to get me another Monkey bike soon 😥.
The Monkey is classed as a singe seater. Bikesure and Hastings both said insurance invalid if you try to carry a pillion.its the reason I bought a Dax to keep it company 😊maybe right in other countries but in UK, its a no. Probably due to the 105kg max weight limit also.
HI there, Honda recalled this design of rack (For some reason?) so the original link has been deleted? But, go to Ebay.UK and search: Honda Monkey Bike, rear rack and there are some others you may like...
Congratulations, really pleased for you and I hope it puts a big smile on your face when riding it. I just went shopping to the supermarket and it took me 20 minutes to get away because shoppers kept coming up to me talking about it,lol.👍
Hi TM - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. My 2 year old yellow Monkey has done 6000 miles. I cleaned the oil filter out at 600 miles and was amazed at the debris removed - at 4000 miles there was very little. I change the oil every 1000 miles and also swap over the chain, which is cleaned and boiled in grease in readiness for the next swap. First gear in too high for slow speed off road use - I would love an ultra low first gear. I would prefer a read drum brake for ease of cleaning and maintenance, which would also declutter the rear wheel area. Rear shocks are way too soft and non adjustable - an amazing error for a company that has produced millions of bikes. I also keep a close eye of the mudguards. It will cruise all day at 50mph and give 148mpg. I now potter about at 35/40mph and get 177mpg. The Monkey brings back the essence of motorcycling for me - the freedom to travel anywhere and the enjoyment of the open air.
Glad you enjoy your Monkey Bike, stay safe and ride free...
Well said mate, i just bought mine for the next season. I also dont plan on going any faster then 45mph - i just dont see a reason for it. You can just chug along and enjoy the ride, youll get there eventually :)
@@technokitten2038 I totally agree, I just chug along with a big smile on my face - I got mine for the 'grin fact' not how fast it goes,lol...
I have one no way your getting 140 mpg!
@@curtphillipps975 Hi Curt - Big Rodders again. I am fastidious in doing my fuel consumption checks on my vehicles so can stand over my figures. I can only assume you are resident in the US of A where your gallon is approx 82% of imperial gallons used here for calculations.
6000 miles on mine. Ohlin shocks….Yoshimiru full exhaust….new air intakes…..stock Honda rear pegs.….flashed ecu….Tail clean up…..and some ginger bread stuff. Bought the service manual and follow the schedule and the Monkey runs great.
Sounds awesome, did flashing the ECU make much difference?
i love that you had put on the Ohlins shocks and the Take exhaust.... best upgrades ! exactly what i wanted to do on mine but i sold it to a friend and now i drive my old beloved honda dax from 1979
Dax is a great bike too - it's so popular, Honda have now released a 125 Dax for 2023...
@@TerrysezE36 i will take a look at it and test ride it when the spring time is here and a little bit warmer weather 😊
This is a great of finding specific areas to protect ares you might be aware and protect it!!
Thank you very much for your comment .👍
Very nice, looks brand new !! 👌
Thank you very much. 👍
Thanks for your informative video. I sprayed lanolin oil inside mudguards, but didn’t know the gap in rear fork, what is potential rust place, until you showed it. Your rear fork is powder coated with yellow, mine 2022 model has a it black, even my bike is yellow, too. Can you legally carry passenger with Monkey in UK? Monkey is rated rider only in Australia.
I bought a couple of small sheets of clear paint protection film off EBay to make some invisible tank pads! I also did a headlamp lens protector, an then cut a bit to cover the troublesome holes you mentioned! Up untill that point I had put black tape, then yellow tape over the holes, but clear PPF is definitely the way to go, and costs nowt. I also cut a tiny bit of yellow plastic off some tiny wire, and slid it over the part of the clutch spring that touches the engine cover, before it cuts through the paint, and starts festering✅
Some great ideas - I didn't know about clutch spring, I'll check mine ASAP and get it sorted...
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Thankyou, really useful
Thank you very much for your kind comment.👍
I'm the same I have a few motorcycles all big bikes an everytime I take the little monkey for a ride it always makes me smile an laugh too cheers from Australia
Thank you very much for your comment - a big hello from the UK.
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I love your mods that go well with the banana yellow version, does your insurance cover pillion, as I thought you wouldn't be able to add pillion pegs and use it as a two's up vehicle without a certified inspection and approval? ...as doesn't the log book state solo person? I just asked same question to someone that's done same thing to a Honda Zoomer 50 which is what I have, but they previously used it as a paddock bike so I guess it's not strict on regs? I'd be interested to know if there are any hoops you have to jump through to add pillion possibilities, thanks
Hi there, yes I'm insured for pillion rider on both my bikes - they have all the details of both bikes,
no problem...
I have a Skyteam monkey 125 for my motorhome I just about took it apart to rust proof it, specially the mudguards, would like one of these though because of their inherent reliability. Sadly just a bit to big, if only they had folding handlebars like the original the Skyteam is based on. Great video and review as these like the MSX125 I had a few years ago was so moch fun.
Thank you, the Skyteam is a great little bike and excellent value for money.
I just bought a 2022 yesterday. Most fun. Cheers from the Smoky Mountains in TN. USA. and thanks for the vid.
Peace Be The Journey
Thanks for the comment and enjoy your Monkey Bike for years to come...
I had this exact model year & color. Put 6k absolutely trouble free miles on it... then stupidly traded it in on a larger bike. Talk about regrets😢. Now I'm looking to get another, but I'm hearing a bit of gripes about the new 5 speed transmission. 2nd gear burning up the bits in there and making a horrid noise. So the early year models like yours seem much safer. Plus the color you have is the best in my opinion.
I couldn't agree more - fortunately, I've got my GSX S750 to use as well but the Monkey still puts a bigger smile on my face. I understand that the 4 speeds can be tuned more due to bigger piston and barrel?
👍
@@TerrysezE36 I'm pretty positive I read that about the piston & barrel... good point. Only thing I do to my bikes it just swap out the header and exhaust. I never fiddled with the engine because I can break things. I also have a Honda CB500X, Yamaha XT250 (converted to SM), and a Honda Trail125. Really like them all... but love(d) the Monkey. The Monkey is literally the most comfortable bike off the showroom floor I've ever ridden. But I'm short and weigh a buck fifty so that helps. I'll have another one day soon 🤞
@@findingneutral Same as me lol, I can change an exhaust, air filter and bolt on mods, beyond that I'd probably be screwed. I'm only 5' 7" myself and can get my feet flat on the ground with the Monkey - another reason I like it so much - not forgetting the big Marshmallow seat of course.
😄
@@TerrysezE36 Haha awesome. I'm not alone. Yeah, that seat is absolutely amazing. I have spent serious bank on a Corbin for my 2 big bikes and then had my Trail125 seat professionally reupholstered (to mimic a Monkey seat). None of them beat the oem Monkey seat in comfort nor looks. Ugh, I've got to get me another Monkey bike soon 😥.
@@findingneutral Wow! Corbin are hand crafted and really expensive too - the Monkey sure has a lot going for it.
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The Monkey is classed as a singe seater. Bikesure and Hastings both said insurance invalid if you try to carry a pillion.its the reason I bought a Dax to keep it company 😊maybe right in other countries but in UK, its a no. Probably due to the 105kg max weight limit also.
That's really not true everywhere. I have stock Honda rear foot pegs on mine. Purchased directly from Honda.
I would love those 125 Monkey stickers? Link? On the air breather
I got them from Ebay.UK over 2 years ago
- I checked on Ebay but sadly they're not listed anymore...
You may put some chrome/aluminium tape over that slit to avoid dirt from the rear wheel !
Would even look factory !
Great idea, I'll check out Ebay for some.👍
where did you buy the steering crossbar? it is universal?
Got it from Ebay.UK just measure between the bars to make sure you get the size you need...
@@TerrysezE36 im gonna buy 1 for my monkey, look awesome 👌
@@TheJosephayal Thank you very much for your comment...
Rear rack information please. I want the same one that you have
HI there, Honda recalled this design of rack (For some reason?) so the original link has been deleted? But, go to Ebay.UK and search: Honda Monkey Bike, rear rack and there are some others you may like...
Hello , never had any problems?
Great news, Honda reliability at its best...
How many miles have you done mate
Only around 2000 as I have 5 vehicles to try and drive, lol 🙂
just got one ! 2020 w 200 miles ... now has 400 and my speed triple has dust on it 😂
Congratulations,
really pleased for you and I hope it puts a big smile on your face when riding it. I just went shopping to the supermarket and it took me 20 minutes to get away because shoppers kept coming up to me talking about it,lol.👍
How many Miles/Kilometer's on your Monkey...
Around 2000 miles so far...It's quite low because I have 4 vehicles to drive, lol...
I've had mine two years now and with 4k miles no problems
@@sailormoon2548 That's good news - they're great little bikes...
Looks like a qa50
Stappny Or lga do to rajdoot Bobby ban jaiye
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I own a HONDA RUCKUS, which is USELESS!!
Mention the MONKEY price & I'm buying!!
Hi there, you can normally get some good deals on Ebay - new or second-hand...
I wish Honda would hide the ugly plastic airbox on the Monkey like they do the Grom. To me, the biggest eyesore of an otherwise lovely small moto.
I totally agree, even the 2022 Monkeys have it, maybe the Honda dudes like ugly, lol...
In kpk honda monkey is available
Any what? 📸
Monkeys and niggles lmao nothing wrong here
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