Honda Monkey Walkaround REVISITED! The Mods, The Likes, The Dislikes. INFO OVERLOAD!!

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  • @robertyoung8289
    @robertyoung8289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kind of funny. My last motorcycle was a 30k Harley. My new 2021 Blue Monkey makes me happier! I just cant stop looking at it.

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s a lot to be happy about with small and simple! When it’s as easy as it is to go jump around the neighborhood and get a riding fix, I can’t think of a better bike

  • @bobmartin8684
    @bobmartin8684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi John, I appreciate your honest reviews on these products. Keep it up.

  • @311ranger4
    @311ranger4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! I'm getting my full yoshi tomorrow. Spark arrestor is a must if you're not trying to upset the neighbors or burn down the forest. ;-)

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like how the spark arrestor smoothed out the sound of the exhaust. It’s still plenty loud to let everyone know you’re there though!

  • @CrustyBiker
    @CrustyBiker ปีที่แล้ว

    The seat gap preserves the tank paint and the seat fabric wear and tear, plus you could put Christmas cards in there when you go around delivering them to local friends or to the mail box maybe? 🤷‍♂️😅

  • @robedmunds7163
    @robedmunds7163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have enjoyed the way you progressed the bike. It looks great now.

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!!

  • @adambaker1740
    @adambaker1740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi John, thank you for another great video 🙂.

  • @brandonhinkley1106
    @brandonhinkley1106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video, been watching for the better part of a year. just a tip, in your description you can use time stamps by just typing the time in the video where that chapter starts, ie if you want to skip to 5 minutes and 30 seconds in, type 5:30 and it creates a link that takes you to that time stamp without reloading a whole new youtube page starting at that time. just a bit quicker, and easier to skip around. not huge, but it helps. again, thanks for your content, keep it coming!

    • @brandonhinkley1106
      @brandonhinkley1106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      also, for some reason for me all the links start at the beginning, essentially they are the same link, which is weird. may be an issue on my end

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a great tip, I’ll try to adjust it. Thanks for that and for watching since nearly the beginning!

  • @teristroud2223
    @teristroud2223 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to know about the rear fender!!

  • @johntheaccountant5594
    @johntheaccountant5594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting walk around of your modified Monkey bike. I prefer the looks of my standard Monkey, especially the looks of the exhaust.
    I am only a plodder, not aggressive rider like you, so mine has no deficiencies for me with regard to performance.
    The only modification I have is footrests for a pillion. I and my pillion weigh 120 Kgs ( 260 lbs ) so the standard rear suspension doesn't bottom out. Similarly Honda say the Monkey is good for 160 Kgs (350 lbs) of weight.
    In Thailand we have no ABS option on the Honda Monkey but the bike on the road new is only US$3,100 here in Thailand where it is manufactured for the world market.

  • @robertyoung8289
    @robertyoung8289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The gap is traditional. It's got to stay.

  • @TandemAdventures
    @TandemAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks John, great walk thru on your mods. I've done most of them. Just ordered the MNNBX MTake and seat bolts. Do you think there is anyway of "painting" the silicone pipe on the MTake? Or maybe wrapping it in electrical tape?? I find the Battleship gray grossly unappealing, although a vast improvement to the "lunchbox"! And many folks replace the ECU to tune everything properly. Which one would you use?
    Thanks again John and cheers from the PNW!

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! I’d try a flexible paint, maybe even Plasti-Dip to change the color of the intake. Either DHM or CJR for reflashing the stock ecu. They’re the only ones in the game to my knowledge

  • @humblegeorge
    @humblegeorge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13:34 mount it on top of the front fender facing up .It will be as loud and unseen. :>)

  • @baldilocks1914
    @baldilocks1914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your channel, you really seem like a good dude.

  • @robertyoung8289
    @robertyoung8289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I installed clear lenses on my 21. Looks great now.

  • @brownboy6844
    @brownboy6844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you helped me decide on putting a deposit on a 21 monkey supposed to ship on the 9th they say its gonna be blue..cant wait to get it ...i like your channel

  • @jasonmoto
    @jasonmoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Serious question...all those mods and customizations but keep those warning stickers on the tank...why?

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haven’t gotten to them yet, plus... I read them every ride to ensure I remember to be safe 😜

  • @michaeljkasnter
    @michaeljkasnter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Miami, no need for an oil cooler!! Gimmick to get your money!! My best mod were Ohlins rear shocks and your same Yoshimura pipe

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree it’s not totally needed, but I was offered to give it a try, so I threw it on to test it out

  • @richardvillar340
    @richardvillar340 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid. I'm going to buy two pit bikes for my boy and I to goof around on pavement, gravel roads and some dirt-mud. Which is your fave? Monkey, Grom, Trail 125 or maybe a crf110 ? Thanks.

  • @michaeljkasnter
    @michaeljkasnter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bike sounds amazing!!! With the RS3

  • @MatthewBrigham-1
    @MatthewBrigham-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found your channel looking for a 125cc cam install because I’d like to get the Honda Trail 125. Then I subscribed because your videos are top notch and you seem like a great dude. Question: What was your top speed with that new cam? Thanks

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I appreciate that! The cam will really come into play when you have the intake and exhaust to optimize the increased airflow the cam will allow. On the trail, I think it’s going to be very much a trail bike and totally not something that will go much above 50-55 on the street. Also, changing that snorkel intake would be a shame as it’s a cool design. I too am getting a trail and am looking forward to it!

    • @MatthewBrigham-1
      @MatthewBrigham-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@John5XR I'm excited to hear you're getting one too! I look forward to the videos. Yeah, I won't be changing out the snorkel...probably just a better breathing filter (if that's available) and better flowing exhaust. I'm planning on doing the Trans America Trail next August and would like to be able to reach 60 comfortably on the highway stretches. Maybe with a cam and some sprocket magic I can make it happen.

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah, ok now that makes sense. Well I feel the tires made a huge difference in my speed, the knobbies will slow the bike by a few mph. The cam might be a good option for sustained high speed riding, and while it would suck to lose the amazing looking pipe on the trail, you’d be losing a lot of speed potential by not having a free’r flowing exhaust

  • @andrewscultety149
    @andrewscultety149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've learned so much from you, Thanks. I have a question, my 2019 Monkey's brake light only works when using the brake lever not with the foot pedal, is that normal?

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely not normal! I’d check the switch the brake lever clicks when you squeeze it

    • @andrewscultety149
      @andrewscultety149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@John5XR Thanks! Looking into it a little further, I found an adjustment for the pedal brake light and got it working perfectly. I love the way the Monkey keeps on entertaining. I'm going to have a beer now! Join me?

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh good! That was a tricky issue I haven’t crossed paths with yet. Glad you got it sorted. I have a beer just about every night, cheers 🍻

  • @robertyoung8289
    @robertyoung8289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First thing I did with my 21 is remove the horn!! Will relocate later.

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I plan to do this too, it looks terrible where it is located from the factory

  • @mikeherber8358
    @mikeherber8358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi John another question on my monkey oil cooler as i have instructions that are not in ENGLISH, Hope i can figure out where the oil lines go but will see anyhow do i need to add oil to the cooler before starting the monkey, Sure appreciate your help

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mike, check out the install video on the oil cooler and I'm sure it'll help you with the line locations: th-cam.com/video/n_uCzslFT_8/w-d-xo.html

  • @D08048
    @D08048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👌

  • @gabehodges1088
    @gabehodges1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thoughts on upgrading the front forks?

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      100% going to upgrade the forks. Looking towards the Racing Bro’s setup. I have the Ohlins on my Grom and they’re great, the Racing Bro’s are adjustable though

  • @1972mercurycougar
    @1972mercurycougar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey John! Check out 2021 Honda CT125, (Trail125), for USA, Canada!!! Think 1960s-1980s Trail 90-110. Really great little bike, centrifugal clutch, knobbies, with modern monkey 125 EFI, powertrain!! Cool!😀

    • @CrustyBiker
      @CrustyBiker ปีที่แล้ว

      He's got one, I wonder if your comment was 1st or him getting one!? 🤷‍♂️😅

  • @findingneutral
    @findingneutral 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was wondering if I could ask a long term ownership question. Can you tell me what the shop manual has to says regarding the oil spinner cleaning intervals? I've heard 600 miles then every 4000 miles thereafter. Then I heard 600 miles then 7500 miles. Thanks for any input. And if you've already done a video on this topic please point me in that direction. 🙏...

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually show the service intervals from the manual in my oil change video. I’ll link to it for you 👍

    • @findingneutral
      @findingneutral 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@John5XR Great thank you 🙂

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @finding neutral th-cam.com/video/cbAdXxSy_yY/w-d-xo.html

    • @findingneutral
      @findingneutral 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@John5XR Much thanks. Wow I feel like a dumb head. I did my screen/spinner at 600 miles based off internet poppy poppycock. It did have some stuff on the screen like gasket material, but just barely up in one corner. The spinner had not much in it, maybe like if you squeezed a single pea the contents you'd get out. So now seeing I could have waited hmmm.... 7,300 more miles?!? 😐. Plus I use a Gold Plug and it catches lots of crud. So I thank you for putting my mind at ease. I'm about to share this knowledge with a couple pen pals in Australia and Thailand as the one is Australia was pondering doing his spinner at 600 miles. I need to buy one of them fancy shop manuals 🤔. Literally thinking of doing that service on the Trail 125 beings it has a kick starter and semi auto clutch to deal with was swaying me against the purchase. But heck, by the the time I put 8k on that thing I will be retired and bored so why not 😅

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don’t feel dumb! Those intervals are surprisingly long! I would have cleaned it too if I had more time that night just to see what was in there too. The Trail 125 will be an interesting bike. There’s a ton of hype about it and the channels who are doing videos on them are getting a lot of interest, so that certainly plays into my thoughts too

  • @nmuami100
    @nmuami100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like Honda monkey....

  • @jddaox
    @jddaox 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video John. Have you thought about the tank riser to close that seat gap? It's on my todo list.

    • @MG-gj5sp
      @MG-gj5sp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you add the tank riser, keep in mind it requires a little drilling (easy) on the front tank Mount, and some metal cutting on the stock seat (harder) to allow the rear spacer to fit. If you have the Kitaco seat you won't need to cut anything in the seat but will still need to drill the front tank mounts. The look is great overall, just a little tricky to install.

  • @MG-gj5sp
    @MG-gj5sp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    John- how did the cam shaft upgrade go? Worth it?

  • @AugustinesHeart
    @AugustinesHeart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey John, I’ve watched many of your videos, and I find them all pretty helpful. I recently bought a 2020 Monkey and have been loving it, but am disappointed in the performance a bit. I’m trying to keep it as stock as possible, but as I’m trying to increase performance I’m doing one mod after another. Im a student in Tally, and the thing that bothers me the most is the low top speed. I hate the feeling of cars passing me. My goal for performance is really just to keep up with traffic so I can feel safe. So far I’ve got the full system RS-3 exhaust, I have a 14t front sprocket coming in, after all your mods do you have any recommendations I can hone in on to reach my goal but without doing all the mods you have. I was considering doing the intake and a racing cam, and last resort a big bore kit, but if you doing think they’ll help much or there are better options I don’t think I’d want to put the money into them. Also, what would you recommend for gearing? I thought about doing the 36 back sprocket, but then I thought I heard you say that it actually hindered your top speed even though you accelerated faster. What back sprocket would you recommend if I could just pick up a couple more MPH? Also… Sidenote… I heard you say that you had the man out of the box billet black rear suspension but you didn’t like it so you took it off. If that’s true would you happen to sell that to me? I’m also in Florida. Hopefully you can help me, thanks for all the videos!

    • @pathurley354
      @pathurley354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Check out this video, this guy did the full exhaust, a new intake, a cam, and a ecu reflash and hits 78 on hit monkey. th-cam.com/video/_hpTfgHQ744/w-d-xo.html

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Candace! Thanks for this amazing comment and for watching
      my channel! There’s a few questions that I’d need to ask about your speed goals before dialing in some recommended mods. Most importantly, what top-speed would you want to achieve? The 70-mph mark is hard to hit on a bolt-on equipped (Exhaust, Intake) Monkey unless you’re really lightweight (not sure what you weigh, but for me at over 200lbs, the best I could get was around 60 on a flat road, fully aero-tucked, which isn’t practical. Sitting comfortably 55-60. I’d say I can go between 65-70 now fully tucked, and 65 comfortably, but did need the cam and ecu tuned in addition to the rest of the mods to get there. My “recommend 65-70 combo” would be: full exhaust (no cat), intake, TB Parts camshaft, DHM ecu tuned for your specific parts, and a 14/36 or even 14/37 gear combo. I still can’t hit the rpm limiter in 4th gear with my 14/36, so the step up to a 37 would get the bike closer to that limiter and max out the engines capabilities. Without the cam, the 14/36 will yield better acceleration, but won’t help top speed. If you wanna go beyond 70, I’d suggest the new DHM high-compression piston or big-bore kit, as the easy bolt-on’s won’t get you there. Also, I have knobby tires that hinder top-speed, so with stock tires you’ll get a little more top speed than I do with my mods. An interesting note is I have almost the same mods on my 14’ Grom but with a 14/37 gear combo, and I was able to hit 67mph using the Monkey wheels and tires, so I’d assume the Monkey would be able to hit 70 on the stock tires as I always felt it was a touch faster than the Grom. Hope this helps! I am willing to sell the MNNTHBX shocks as well, shoot me an email me and we can discuss the shocks: john.r.adamczyk@gmail.com

    • @spacepodi
      @spacepodi ปีที่แล้ว

      Best way to go faster is get a bigger much heavier less cute bike. Otherwise maybe a sport windscreen and lower bars so you are tucked down a bit would be easier than cog ratios and speedo alterations. You might get 3mph faster if you spend hundreds on air intake, exhaust and remap, but I think a monkey is a short wheelbase lightweight bike that’s meant to be enjoyed riding in a leisurely way. Thus cars will be a lot faster, even if you do squeeze another 1hp out of it.

  • @johnsoncomm
    @johnsoncomm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks John - can you post the PN# for the TB Parts shocks? Thanks

  • @04poppop
    @04poppop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The handlebar are what brand, where is it option to buy? Thank you

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The handlebar is from MNNTHBX.com

  • @grantswiseman2164
    @grantswiseman2164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the name and brand of that powder coat for the wheels?

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry the comment wasn’t answered on Instagram. I have the exact info now though!
      www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PMB-6824/gold-haze

  • @robertyoung8289
    @robertyoung8289 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a shame they couldn't color match the shock springs like stock.

  • @michaeljkasnter
    @michaeljkasnter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Explain how the oil cooler works with no pump?

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This one in particular is meant to push oil through a slotted head bolt up to the cooler, then drains back down through the top of the head valve tappet cover. I don’t feel this setup works at all honestly and if I want it to work, I’ll need to get one of the clutch side covers which has the oil fittings and changeable oil filters.

  • @chuckross804
    @chuckross804 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Basically I want to know do I have to upgrade those studs at the shocks normally Mount onto because now that I have a complete Stripped Away one out of trying to figure out where the best place to get a new one or you think that might be covered under the warranty? Thanks John

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh man, I’ve been hearing about this more and more often. I’d definitely take it in for a warranty claim

    • @chuckross804
      @chuckross804 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@John5XR . Yeah I took it back yesterday to where I bought it for a warranty claim and they ended up telling me that they were going to Honda would want to put a whole new frame on it since that welded directly to the frame! . I don't know man for now though I love the little bike and I'll have to do a bush fix on it

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yikes, wow. I see their point, probably cheaper from a hourly rate to just change the frame

    • @chuckross804
      @chuckross804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@John5XR well here's the deal if you take away those what they called Beauty nuts and you get a regular nut that goes all the way through and you still have a little thread left on that stud you could just get a new nut and put it on there but if you want to keep those Chrome rounded nuts on their you have no hope if you strip it unless you re dye it or tack weld it permanently on

    • @chuckross804
      @chuckross804 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So off the subject of me stripping my stud for my shock I haven't even checked my oil yet I bought it a week ago(about80miles) on it, when do you suggest I change the first break in oil and what is a good oil for that bike I have a Harley-Davidson and run Amsoil and I'm probably going to just go with that if you think that's a good synthetic as well for the Honda...?

  • @04poppop
    @04poppop 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    May I ask how much all modifications cost? Thank you

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would take me all day to calculate that!

    • @04poppop
      @04poppop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@John5XR Thanks for prompt reaction. I am located in England (not English), wonder if that MNNTHBX send to UK? The shop is great, as far as there is not limitation of finance you can buy a lot of fine items to make monkey extra appealing.

  • @endlesssummerfamily1374
    @endlesssummerfamily1374 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    No Kitaco clutch cover? Why not?

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So many mods, never enough time 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @korky7775
    @korky7775 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Head light screws ......Loctite.

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve heard this from a few people. Will most likely have no other choice as I doubt Honda will recall or admit to a weak assembly

  • @inoiamds
    @inoiamds 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    would of liked if you started it up so we can hear what it sounds like ....

    • @John5XR
      @John5XR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll do you one better, as I have a whole bunch of sound videos on my channel already! Check out the “Yoshimura Ultimate Sound Test” video specifically 👌

  • @lybertyman8154
    @lybertyman8154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤟❤🌍🙂🇨🇵👍👋👋

  • @ChristophLichtinger
    @ChristophLichtinger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    🧐