If you're in a colder/wet part of the world, heated grips are almost essential for adventure riding. There is nothing worse than frozen fingers with wet gloves while trying to constantly clear your visor of water/mud and then using the clutch and brake. You can get away with not having them, but having them is like +10 moral and comfort boost that you never knew you needed.
Even just for street riding in the colder months they’re amazing! I got the oxfords on my mt09sp and damnn didn’t think they could make such a difference in comfortability
I can't ever express just how important your videos are to me, I'm going through chemotherapy and it is literally the only thing that has brought a smile to my face and actually made me laugh in a very long time. It may sound crazy but I really didn't care whether I woke up the next day or not I was in such a dark place and your videos have brought some light back into my life. Thank you very very much for sharing all your builds and adventures I can't tell you just how much it's appreciated. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😊
This is brilliant…I love the confidence you give to your viewers…explains to them you don’t need to have full bank account to have fun. MCM…is the best ADV channel on TH-cam, as you inspire everyone to “Get outside” and learn and grow…love this channel, and so glad I found them all of 10 years ago . Marty & Moog deserve TH-cam Oscars…believe in being Indie..they are the pillars of D.I.Y!!!!
Something a bit different today while we wait for Suzuki and Peugeot Parts to arrive... Also we'd love it if you wanted to support the show with some excellent merch! Check out our store here mightycarmods.com/collections/
If you want to talk about motorcycles, why not mention the return of the 250cc screamer, in the form of the mad 17,000rpm Kawasaki ZX25R. I know it's not a 20,000rpm CBR250RR, but it's the closest thing in years, and it comes with modern shit like ABS and adjustable traction control, a QUICK SHIFTER, and a telemetry app for track days. They're seriously silly.
"It´s not about the bike, it`s about the experience" is what my riding instructor told me. I´m on a 600cc Honda Hornet and i love that thing. The freedom, the fun, the scary bits. Yes to more Motorbike stuff on MCM!!!
@@rickerd83 A 1000 for commuting? i have to say that would be way to much for me. I do use my bike a lot (rode around 18kkm on it in a year) so i feel the carby fuel economy but on a liter bike it has to be thirsty af. But very good choice. Can´t go wrong with honda.
i did an offroad day while travelling in Laos, i was on a hired XR250, full knobbly tires etc. it was amazing, by far the best way to see all those places you cant get to any other way (at least all in one day) but one of the most memorable thing was after decending a particuarly tricky mud and gravel track (im not that experienced off road) i was taking a break and getting my breath back, and coming up the track was a 125, two up with a chicken on with almost bald/slick tires just getting the job done, and i never felt more 'all the gear and no idea' in my life... you dont need kit to go places, you just need to go 👍loved this episode
I'm just in the process of setting up a DRZ400 into a little adventure nugget! I think you hit the nail on the head there, so many people think you need a big expense bike to adventure on but all you need are a capable two wheels and a backpack and you can be off! You learn what else you need as you go!
Rediscovered my passion & love for motorcycles a couple years ago after one of my best friends passed away that I use to ride with a lot as a kid. My love for them definitely saved me from and pulled me back out of really bad depression. I'd worked on cars over half my life at that point and almost exclusively transitioned to repairing & restoring motorcycles & has been one of the best things I've done for myself in a long time. I still love cars, whether it's just simple repairs or modifying them but despite the circumstances that brought me back to them I'm so happy I fell back in love with motorcycles. Not to mention they're one of the cheapest forms of fun within power/motorsports for the money.
After watching you guys recover a motorbike that got dumped in a mountainside I've always wondered if you guys would cover more motorcycle stuff. This is awesome thank you!
The new CT125 is a great little mule, and I love mine heaps. However, I think Honda missed the mark on this machine by NOT including the dual-range gearbox like the older CT110 models had. I've kitted mine with a few touring accessories, crash guards, and even a single-wheel "bob" trailer. It's under-powered, but it tractors along just fine for most chores. Thanks for the great motorcycle content, and enjoy that CT! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yep and not to mention it's hard to find without being marked up and it's still more than a Grom or Monkey but the Monkey has been shown to be better off road.
I bought my postie about 13 years ago from a bloke in Wollongong. It was unregistered, so I got a police permit to ride it home. I didn't tell them that home was in Broome, but that's where I rode it to, via Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Esperance and Perth. Many further adventures were had on that bike, mostly with my dog Cowboy in the back. Gibb river road, Dampier peninsula, heaps of unnamed Kimberley back tracks. Now I live in country Victoria, and still have my postie. I should really get around to registering it one day too...
i've been watching MCM videos over a decade. I love the wisdom you're offering to the world (especially just getting out and enjoying before worrying about what you 'need' to buy), and i'm thrilled you have found such success with your passions.
These bikes are the most reliable way to get somebody into riding who might not feel confident getting started. I've got a 60s CM91 (the granddaddy of this bike) that's original down to the tires and its still always ready for a buzz around the neighborhood
I processed pays for Australia Post for 11 years in the 90's every Xmas I got to help out delivering mail. As a bike owner for years I can see why you love these little postie bikes. Enjoy.
Yeah, ANY THING IS POSSIBLE with bikes!... I years a go, I mounted a Kawasaki ZZR600 full front fairing onto a Suzuki Bandit 600, sprayed it black, and man! it looked GOOD! Did the same to a Kawasaki ZR7 by mounting a Suzuki RF900R top fairing to it, and in both of these mods, it helped with top speed, but also, it helped with more relaxed cruising, I've mounted racks, changed handlebars, all sorts. As long as you don't go silly, the only limit is how much imagination you have! One thing I will say, it's CRAZY that Australia have banned the CT125, they're cheap, reliable, economical, and better for the environment than some cars. PLUS, we here in the UK have allowed people to have passengers on 125cc bikes (AS LONG AS they have passed the full motorcycle licence FIRST) FOR YEARS! Auzzie Govt...? Bonkers! Hahaha 😉 😎🇬🇧
I had a CT90 when I was like 10. My mate and I spent a while selling macadamia nuts we'd pinched from an old macadamia farm that was no longer in operation until we could afford the $50 for it! Absolutely awesome little nugget.
Love to see the bike videos! One thing I would highly recommend is bark busters (knock off versions) not so much on this bike but bigger bikes with clutch levers, it just takes one crappy 2kmph fall for the lever to snap turning it into a nightmare, front brakes you can live without but no clutch in most cases is game over. Also, would be super interested in a disrespected nose type video of your camping trip testing the mods
Any bike that gets you travelling and exploring in my eyes is an adventure bike. Regardless of size and style. Few tips from a cheapskate adventure rider: Trash bags/ bin liners! Keep a couple handy, makeshift ponchos, boot liners and keeping campgrounds clean. Nitrile gloves work great for keeping your hands dry/ warm for that extra bit longer as well as clean when working on the bike. A cheap tarp and some cord to tie it up with is invaluable for both hot sunny camp sites, and rainy cold ones. Army surplus waterproofs are a really affordable and effective clothing layer for those wet days. Most importantly get out and have fun!
This channel was one of the main reasons i bought my own Trail 125 here in the states, and to see the boys doing some work on their own again really cheers me up and makes me even more excited about the warm weather coming up. Great choice in mods and an excellent final look
I haven't rode a motorcycle since i was a kid, but a bike like this is the kind of thing that could really get me back into it! I wish this episode was a lot longer.
Best mod for long distance on these is the seat + fuel tank mod. It's new, so few peeps have it, but i've seen them already in some forums. Essentially: a gas tank that goes over the existing one, kinda making it into a more classic moto style bike with a modified seat that hugs the base of it. Dunno the stats, but for such a small bike, you'd probably fill it on Monday and park it on Sunday.
Picked up a tired XJ900s late last year and spent the past few months tidying it up and getting it back on the road and registered. Very enjoyable process, good medicine for the soul only bettered by the time spent riding it!
I have done just this to my ct125 but i have gone a lot further and am setting up for the long haul . I have fitted the following. Front crash bars. 5 ltr jerry (same as yours) Left the factory tool kit where it was located factory (There should have been a rectangle bit of steel in the jerry holder to do this) Custom enlarged milk crate on the rear. . Mounts for 2 spare tyres. Mount on rh side for back pack ( like a pannier). Exhaust drop guard. Central rack same as yours . I have fitted a tool kit there. Extra tool kit up front beside head light. Head light guard and rack. Throttle body guard. Front fender extender to protect engine. Alloy engine bash plate. Power port same as yours. Driving lights (call then conspicuancy lights , but more legal) mounted to engine guard . Handle bar cross brace. Engine temp guage. Squeaky clown horn (every bike needs a Squeaky clown horn). Mirror extension's so i can see past manly shoulders. Replaced rear shocks with adjustable units. Increased tention on fork springs to lift and stop nose dive under brakes. Front guard lift kit to clear knobby / wider tyres. Still need to reduce gearing through the sprockets to give it a bit more go and help up the hills. Going 15 / 45 and 112 link chain. Leaving the engine stock to keep reliability. I am sure i have done more but you get the idea.
every year i ride my street bike from Michigan to Tampa FL for the Forgotten Angels charity camp out.....and last year a gentleman rode from NewYork to Tampa on a trail 125......only back roads and 1500 miles......hats off to him !!!
I grew up thrashing 125 4strokes as a kid, I will never forget the day my old man called my bike shit and went and got me a late 90s KX100. 12 year old me thought it was going to be gutless because I was going down in CC's. First ride on the kx and I was at 12 o'clock looking at the sun. had to sit on the fuel tank so it wouldn't throw me off, a week later it was too slow haha
I've not even watched all the video yet but I have to agree with you on the CT110. We had one on my grandparents farm for such a long time, they're a great bike and are so fun to ride. We had other dirt bikes but this is the one that I loved the most. I have memories of somehow burning my leg on the exhaust when I was riding back up to our shed, great times were had with that bike
Love the bike Moog. Some nice additions, a few of which we use pn ours as well. Got my start at 5, 81 yz 50, and still love off road rides. Wife and I picked up a used Ural Ural Sportsman a few years back, so the dog can also come with. Sadly, I don't get much riding in currently. Right leg was amputated in 21, due to an infection, above the knee. Havs the prosthetic, getting better with it, and yes, have gotten out on 3, and on 2, mainly the 90 YZ 125. Using it to try out rear brake mods, that work with the T 800 leg, as my ex calls it. Plenty of falls, anx just as many stand ne and the bike back up, ride, and repeat. That's the number that matters, not the falls, but rising back up, and trying again. Did sell some of my big bikes, Goldwing, and the VTX 1800, but kept the small and middle weight ones. Already planning Sturgis in 25, as it's also the anniversary of a friend's wedding, where I was best man. Lost her dad a few years ago, and my daughter's biological father walked her down the aisle. She asked me to walk her down the aisle for their 25th. I accepted. Enjoy the car content, and love the bike stuff as well. Would love to see more of it. Keep the rubber side down brother. Stay safe, and have a great adventure.
So sad that these are not coming to the EU and UK. Literally no idea why as the c125 is here and that is basically the same bike for all the important legal bits. Rural England would be a perfect place for this bike.
Reminds me of ari and zack riding this bike (and the older model) to the northmost of canada. Also yeah, here in Indonesia low cc bikes and scoots are the go to transportation because it is dirt cheap to own and maintain (can get new for 1000usd), and dirt cheap taxes (newer 125-150cc models usually goes 30-40usd annual tax). Also we have steep tax for 250cc bikes too (1000cc bikes can have 2-3x MSRP)
This is so weird, never biked a day in my life but bought a postie bike (CT110) 2 days ago! Little bit rough, but runs fine. Keen to learn to ride and fox up the bike a bit. Nice video.
funny to see you chose that usb charger, i got 2 identical ones but mine are red backlit, and installed them in my van about 6 months ago. that touch sensitive on off is a beaut 👌👌👌
Never compromise on sleeping arrangements, you might think "oh yeah, i'll just kip on this thin sleeping mat and save weight" but after you've woken up for the 20th time that night because your arm/leg has gone numb or your hip hurts where it's digging into the floor or it's simply dropped cold at about 4am you'll soon wish you carried the extra weight of a more comfortable mattress. Same thing with hammocks, take a yoga mat or something to line the inside because the cold, damp air will get to you in the early hours.
I found a postie bike in a river near my house when I was younger, pushed it home an hour, undid the sump bolt and 2L of water came out before any oil, the kickstart cog was destroyed, went down to the local wreckers and got one for $20, new gaskets, oil and cleaned the carby up, She started 2nd kick, this was in 2007 it's still going today 🇦🇺🇦🇺 We cut the exhaust and welded a shorty pipe from a rm80 and also put a bigger carby from a 125 on it, top speed was 115 after the mods 😂😅
I have an '88 supra and '72 mini and love my cars but last year I decided to explore bikes and have an '88 CBR250R and '85 GPZ900R and absolutely love the motorbike experience. It is very different to cars and they really do go hand in hand for the mechanically minded combustion engine addict such as myself :) All my mates have dirt bikes so I guess that will be my next adventure!
Perfect timing for this video. I've just picked up a cheap Yamaha Scorpio nugget to convert into a scrambler adventure bike, plus a modified write off that has most of the parts that I need. I'll be taking a few pointers from this video while I'm modifying mine. More bike content please. 😍
Good to game an update on this bike. I have the Honda Super Cub C125, which I love and ride to work every day. I havent done as many mods as this, but I did put on a similar box on the back and a power socket to the battery.
I love seeing people modify their bikes. I love playing with mine and making parts. Don't get me wrong, buying second hand isn't always fun. With that said though I'm at just over 100,000 on my Zx636 and I still love it. Love seeing pit bikes and groms around too. Always a great community!
Wise words! Sometimes you just need a break from all the ongoing stuff. If I hop on my bike and cruise around I can forget everything and feel like free
Would love to see some more bike content! Recently purchased a cruiser myself and been fixing it up from the sorry state it was in with the help of a good friend. Its finally ready for rego and will be done this week but have to wait till I can do the learner rider course at the end of May until I can legally ride it.
RevZilla took both of these bikes (new and old) on a trip from Anchorage to the northernmost point of Alaska (720 miles if you could drive a straight line). Definitely proves you could have a lot of fun with either the new or old version of the bike no problem.
Such an important motorcycle. Soichiro Honda really killed it with the Cubs. Had several CT70’s and 90’s on and off since childhood. Still need to find a ruined one to bring back to life and turn into a low rider.
I got my new low capacity motorbike last week. quoted 1000$ by dealer for OEM accessories, and 136$/hr labour (even though I want to install myself). So instead I ordered all my parts from India and Greece and it cost 1/3 the price and I'm excited to get wrenching. Also picked up a milk crate from the side of the road!
Mate, thank you for POSTing this. These things can take an absolute beating. What a beautiful symphony of both new media, and a tank of a bike! Much love.
Another cheap way to get into wrenching that also might be accessible to younger people is buying an old moped to fix up or modify. They're super simple vehicles and will teach you a lot.
Bit surprised they made them illegal over there but perhaps folks on stations could import new from New Zealand - just checked and they're still sold new, and there's a 'farmers' pack with additional protection, racks, knobblies, and shorter gearing. Almost tempted to pick one up for running around town - the 125 Cub* is also still being sold, but it can't carry as much, and doesn't have front wheel ABS or rear wheel disc brake. A very long time ago I owned a C50 - with a pushrod engine! No, I wasn't the original owner, far from it.
I’m currently slapping together a build on my yfz450r. Love seeing you all venture out onto bikes. Maybe you will do an atv build off in the future? I’m sure there’s great places to ride there on the outback lol
Adventure riding is great. I hope you're going to be filming some of these adventures for the channel. I picked up my CRF300 Rally just before Christmas. It's amazing fun.
Thank you for giving us a project build that's a "solo" able project. Sometimes, we all just need a solo project to enjoy away from all the noise of the world. Thanks!
Looks like a fun thing to do. Could you not loop an led volt metre on the bike so you know about the power loads when charging and know that you're not going to run the battery down? Also, could you put a pad on that box to lean against?
Ok im living in a fuckin simulation, all off my favorite car TH-camr just start making moto content as soon as im old enough to ride, keep up the work!
I solved the adventures issues by modifying a trailer ment for bicycle so it can carry my camping gear behind my moped + is legal to tow. Now I can go as long as 10km from home since I don't trust my Czechoslovakian Jawa moped to work for longer distances.
I just bought my first bike a few months ago, I absolutely can't wait until I can get my license next month and I already have my eye on some weekend adventures.
If you're in a colder/wet part of the world, heated grips are almost essential for adventure riding. There is nothing worse than frozen fingers with wet gloves while trying to constantly clear your visor of water/mud and then using the clutch and brake. You can get away with not having them, but having them is like +10 moral and comfort boost that you never knew you needed.
Even just for street riding in the colder months they’re amazing! I got the oxfords on my mt09sp and damnn didn’t think they could make such a difference in comfortability
also the little plastic shields that sorta look like mirrors, simply keeping the direct wind off your knuckles make a HUGE difference
Dont really need them here in aus rarely gets cold enough
If you want over the top handle bar warmers, get them for a snowmobile. I had a set that at -20 my hand would too hot.
Even during the warmer months heated grips are great
I can't ever express just how important your videos are to me, I'm going through chemotherapy and it is literally the only thing that has brought a smile to my face and actually made me laugh in a very long time. It may sound crazy but I really didn't care whether I woke up the next day or not I was in such a dark place and your videos have brought some light back into my life. Thank you very very much for sharing all your builds and adventures I can't tell you just how much it's appreciated. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😊
Go watch some ct90 adventures videos. Best bike ever made in my opinion. Hope everything works out.
@Adam hill Thank you I will check it out
Keep pushing mate, stay strong, you’ve got this 💪
@@transatlant1c Thank you very much, I wish you the best as well
As a lifelong two wheel enthusiast, I can't express how excited I am to see motorcycle content on your channel.
"The world is a crazy place" is 110% scientifically accurate, a timeless classic
Why are you at the top of soup and mighty car mods comments
@@spanishpickles1642 Because Breaking Bad was popular and it's possible to piggyback off someone else's success.
@@Rattus-Norvegicus I'm sure he also has some kind of botted likes or something, he's way too high in way too many comments sections.
@@YOEL_44 That, or a TH-cam bot.
imagine what justification a government would have to not allow sales of that motorcycle
This is brilliant…I love the confidence you give to your viewers…explains to them you don’t need to have full bank account to have fun. MCM…is the best ADV channel on TH-cam, as you inspire everyone to “Get outside” and learn and grow…love this channel, and so glad I found them all of 10 years ago . Marty & Moog deserve TH-cam Oscars…believe in being Indie..they are the pillars of D.I.Y!!!!
Something a bit different today while we wait for Suzuki and Peugeot Parts to arrive... Also we'd love it if you wanted to support the show with some excellent merch! Check out our store here mightycarmods.com/collections/
Why did they ban them where you are?
What. I like the video alot.
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Keep it coming guys!
nice Video. Im going forward to consider, to do some mods on my bike i have now for 2 jears. And can you mabe name the song between 7:12-9:20 pls
If you want to talk about motorcycles, why not mention the return of the 250cc screamer, in the form of the mad 17,000rpm Kawasaki ZX25R. I know it's not a 20,000rpm CBR250RR, but it's the closest thing in years, and it comes with modern shit like ABS and adjustable traction control, a QUICK SHIFTER, and a telemetry app for track days. They're seriously silly.
I'd love to know a parts list of the stuff you added, I'd love to add some to my own
Getting Rick Rolled always puts a smile on my face. Nice one MCM
"It´s not about the bike, it`s about the experience" is what my riding instructor told me. I´m on a 600cc Honda Hornet and i love that thing. The freedom, the fun, the scary bits. Yes to more Motorbike stuff on MCM!!!
I've got the cb1000r excellent for commuting and still more than enough power for some spirited riding
A CBR650r rider here perfect for the UK roads
@@rickerd83 A 1000 for commuting? i have to say that would be way to much for me. I do use my bike a lot (rode around 18kkm on it in a year) so i feel the carby fuel economy but on a liter bike it has to be thirsty af. But very good choice. Can´t go wrong with honda.
i did an offroad day while travelling in Laos, i was on a hired XR250, full knobbly tires etc. it was amazing, by far the best way to see all those places you cant get to any other way (at least all in one day) but one of the most memorable thing was after decending a particuarly tricky mud and gravel track (im not that experienced off road) i was taking a break and getting my breath back, and coming up the track was a 125, two up with a chicken on with almost bald/slick tires just getting the job done, and i never felt more 'all the gear and no idea' in my life... you dont need kit to go places, you just need to go 👍loved this episode
The best one wheel drive channel on the planet!
I'm just in the process of setting up a DRZ400 into a little adventure nugget! I think you hit the nail on the head there, so many people think you need a big expense bike to adventure on but all you need are a capable two wheels and a backpack and you can be off! You learn what else you need as you go!
I've only just got back into motorbikes and i'm so glad your putting the spotlight to these 1WD beauties
I love how genuine this video is.
It feels so much like the old days where you boys would reinforce that you don't need a $100000 car to have fun.
Rediscovered my passion & love for motorcycles a couple years ago after one of my best friends passed away that I use to ride with a lot as a kid. My love for them definitely saved me from and pulled me back out of really bad depression. I'd worked on cars over half my life at that point and almost exclusively transitioned to repairing & restoring motorcycles & has been one of the best things I've done for myself in a long time. I still love cars, whether it's just simple repairs or modifying them but despite the circumstances that brought me back to them I'm so happy I fell back in love with motorcycles. Not to mention they're one of the cheapest forms of fun within power/motorsports for the money.
After watching you guys recover a motorbike that got dumped in a mountainside I've always wondered if you guys would cover more motorcycle stuff. This is awesome thank you!
The new CT125 is a great little mule, and I love mine heaps. However, I think Honda missed the mark on this machine by NOT including the dual-range gearbox like the older CT110 models had.
I've kitted mine with a few touring accessories, crash guards, and even a single-wheel "bob" trailer. It's under-powered, but it tractors along just fine for most chores.
Thanks for the great motorcycle content, and enjoy that CT! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yep and not to mention it's hard to find without being marked up and it's still more than a Grom or Monkey but the Monkey has been shown to be better off road.
What a refreshing change of pace. Never been a bike fan per se, but this makes me wanna get a little twist and go for some fun
Best video ever for this small category of cc bike. The best solution to travel cheap and safe. Thanks mate.
Mighty Bike Mods... C'mon that's got to become a thing! Love it 😂😎
I just bought one from Japan!!! AWESOME to see you guys bought one to!! Will be making videos of mine getting pimped next week 😄😍
C90Adventures has an amazing series taking the c90 from Alaska down to Argentina which introduced me to these bikes.
Anyways another great video!
I bought my postie about 13 years ago from a bloke in Wollongong.
It was unregistered, so I got a police permit to ride it home. I didn't tell them that home was in Broome, but that's where I rode it to, via Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Esperance and Perth.
Many further adventures were had on that bike, mostly with my dog Cowboy in the back. Gibb river road, Dampier peninsula, heaps of unnamed Kimberley back tracks.
Now I live in country Victoria, and still have my postie.
I should really get around to registering it one day too...
Yes more motorbike stuff.....thank you MCM
i've been watching MCM videos over a decade. I love the wisdom you're offering to the world (especially just getting out and enjoying before worrying about what you 'need' to buy), and i'm thrilled you have found such success with your passions.
Yes more bikes!!!!
These bikes are the most reliable way to get somebody into riding who might not feel confident getting started.
I've got a 60s CM91 (the granddaddy of this bike) that's original down to the tires and its still always ready for a buzz around the neighborhood
I processed pays for Australia Post for 11 years in the 90's every Xmas I got to help out delivering mail. As a bike owner for years I can see why you love these little postie bikes. Enjoy.
Yeah, ANY THING IS POSSIBLE with bikes!... I years a go, I mounted a Kawasaki ZZR600 full front fairing onto a Suzuki Bandit 600, sprayed it black, and man! it looked GOOD! Did the same to a Kawasaki ZR7 by mounting a Suzuki RF900R top fairing to it, and in both of these mods, it helped with top speed, but also, it helped with more relaxed cruising, I've mounted racks, changed handlebars, all sorts. As long as you don't go silly, the only limit is how much imagination you have!
One thing I will say, it's CRAZY that Australia have banned the CT125, they're cheap, reliable, economical, and better for the environment than some cars. PLUS, we here in the UK have allowed people to have passengers on 125cc bikes (AS LONG AS they have passed the full motorcycle licence FIRST) FOR YEARS! Auzzie Govt...? Bonkers! Hahaha 😉 😎🇬🇧
I had a CT90 when I was like 10. My mate and I spent a while selling macadamia nuts we'd pinched from an old macadamia farm that was no longer in operation until we could afford the $50 for it! Absolutely awesome little nugget.
Love to see the bike videos! One thing I would highly recommend is bark busters (knock off versions) not so much on this bike but bigger bikes with clutch levers, it just takes one crappy 2kmph fall for the lever to snap turning it into a nightmare, front brakes you can live without but no clutch in most cases is game over.
Also, would be super interested in a disrespected nose type video of your camping trip testing the mods
Any bike that gets you travelling and exploring in my eyes is an adventure bike. Regardless of size and style.
Few tips from a cheapskate adventure rider:
Trash bags/ bin liners! Keep a couple handy, makeshift ponchos, boot liners and keeping campgrounds clean.
Nitrile gloves work great for keeping your hands dry/ warm for that extra bit longer as well as clean when working on the bike.
A cheap tarp and some cord to tie it up with is invaluable for both hot sunny camp sites, and rainy cold ones.
Army surplus waterproofs are a really affordable and effective clothing layer for those wet days.
Most importantly get out and have fun!
This channel was one of the main reasons i bought my own Trail 125 here in the states, and to see the boys doing some work on their own again really cheers me up and makes me even more excited about the warm weather coming up. Great choice in mods and an excellent final look
I haven't rode a motorcycle since i was a kid, but a bike like this is the kind of thing that could really get me back into it! I wish this episode was a lot longer.
Best mod for long distance on these is the seat + fuel tank mod. It's new, so few peeps have it, but i've seen them already in some forums. Essentially: a gas tank that goes over the existing one, kinda making it into a more classic moto style bike with a modified seat that hugs the base of it. Dunno the stats, but for such a small bike, you'd probably fill it on Monday and park it on Sunday.
Love it. Can't find a Mighty Bike Mods playlist though! Might be something to add...
Picked up a tired XJ900s late last year and spent the past few months tidying it up and getting it back on the road and registered.
Very enjoyable process, good medicine for the soul only bettered by the time spent riding it!
I have done just this to my ct125 but i have gone a lot further and am setting up for the long haul .
I have fitted the following.
Front crash bars.
5 ltr jerry (same as yours)
Left the factory tool kit where it was located factory
(There should have been a rectangle bit of steel in the jerry holder to do this)
Custom enlarged milk crate on the rear. .
Mounts for 2 spare tyres.
Mount on rh side for back pack ( like a pannier).
Exhaust drop guard.
Central rack same as yours . I have fitted a tool kit there.
Extra tool kit up front beside head light.
Head light guard and rack.
Throttle body guard.
Front fender extender to protect engine.
Alloy engine bash plate.
Power port same as yours.
Driving lights (call then conspicuancy lights , but more legal) mounted to engine guard .
Handle bar cross brace.
Engine temp guage.
Squeaky clown horn (every bike needs a Squeaky clown horn).
Mirror extension's so i can see past manly shoulders.
Replaced rear shocks with adjustable units.
Increased tention on fork springs to lift and stop nose dive under brakes.
Front guard lift kit to clear knobby / wider tyres.
Still need to reduce gearing through the sprockets to give it a bit more go and help up the hills. Going 15 / 45 and 112 link chain.
Leaving the engine stock to keep reliability.
I am sure i have done more but you get the idea.
every year i ride my street bike from Michigan to Tampa FL for the Forgotten Angels charity camp out.....and last year a gentleman rode from NewYork to Tampa on a trail 125......only back roads and 1500 miles......hats off to him !!!
I grew up thrashing 125 4strokes as a kid, I will never forget the day my old man called my bike shit and went and got me a late 90s KX100.
12 year old me thought it was going to be gutless because I was going down in CC's.
First ride on the kx and I was at 12 o'clock looking at the sun. had to sit on the fuel tank so it wouldn't throw me off, a week later it was too slow haha
I've not even watched all the video yet but I have to agree with you on the CT110. We had one on my grandparents farm for such a long time, they're a great bike and are so fun to ride. We had other dirt bikes but this is the one that I loved the most. I have memories of somehow burning my leg on the exhaust when I was riding back up to our shed, great times were had with that bike
Mighty bike mods, one of the best 4WD’ing channel in the Inter webs for sure
It's definitely becoming Adventure Time! I've started building a Cargo Rack for my Off-Road E-Scooter so I can haul my gear for solo camping. 🤙
I have been waiting for this episode to happen. I love my ct125, without doubt the most fun I have ever had on 2 wheels.
This is truly the best 4x4 biking channel on youtube!
Love the bike Moog. Some nice additions, a few of which we use pn ours as well. Got my start at 5, 81 yz 50, and still love off road rides. Wife and I picked up a used Ural Ural Sportsman a few years back, so the dog can also come with.
Sadly, I don't get much riding in currently. Right leg was amputated in 21, due to an infection, above the knee. Havs the prosthetic, getting better with it, and yes, have gotten out on 3, and on 2, mainly the 90 YZ 125. Using it to try out rear brake mods, that work with the T 800 leg, as my ex calls it.
Plenty of falls, anx just as many stand ne and the bike back up, ride, and repeat. That's the number that matters, not the falls, but rising back up, and trying again.
Did sell some of my big bikes, Goldwing, and the VTX 1800, but kept the small and middle weight ones. Already planning Sturgis in 25, as it's also the anniversary of a friend's wedding, where I was best man. Lost her dad a few years ago, and my daughter's biological father walked her down the aisle.
She asked me to walk her down the aisle for their 25th. I accepted.
Enjoy the car content, and love the bike stuff as well. Would love to see more of it.
Keep the rubber side down brother. Stay safe, and have a great adventure.
So sad that these are not coming to the EU and UK. Literally no idea why as the c125 is here and that is basically the same bike for all the important legal bits. Rural England would be a perfect place for this bike.
Reminds me of ari and zack riding this bike (and the older model) to the northmost of canada.
Also yeah, here in Indonesia low cc bikes and scoots are the go to transportation because it is dirt cheap to own and maintain (can get new for 1000usd), and dirt cheap taxes (newer 125-150cc models usually goes 30-40usd annual tax). Also we have steep tax for 250cc bikes too (1000cc bikes can have 2-3x MSRP)
1:05 ELECTRIC SPACE WIZAARDDD😂
What a classic
Saw one Posty, in Melbourne when it was raining around Halloween. Your right they are awesome!
this video has more than four 1WD vehicles in it, making it another reason why this is the world's best 4WD channel on TH-cam🤙🤙🤙🤙
moog. I trust you. and have done for a decade. that's about the deepest compliment I can give.
This is so weird, never biked a day in my life but bought a postie bike (CT110) 2 days ago! Little bit rough, but runs fine. Keen to learn to ride and fox up the bike a bit.
Nice video.
THE BEST 4X4 CHANNEL ON TH-cam! Make a offroad film with bikes!
funny to see you chose that usb charger, i got 2 identical ones but mine are red backlit, and installed them in my van about 6 months ago. that touch sensitive on off is a beaut 👌👌👌
I've been riding motorcycles for 27 years. Great to see you doing another one. :)
Never compromise on sleeping arrangements, you might think "oh yeah, i'll just kip on this thin sleeping mat and save weight" but after you've woken up for the 20th time that night because your arm/leg has gone numb or your hip hurts where it's digging into the floor or it's simply dropped cold at about 4am you'll soon wish you carried the extra weight of a more comfortable mattress. Same thing with hammocks, take a yoga mat or something to line the inside because the cold, damp air will get to you in the early hours.
I found a postie bike in a river near my house when I was younger, pushed it home an hour, undid the sump bolt and 2L of water came out before any oil, the kickstart cog was destroyed, went down to the local wreckers and got one for $20, new gaskets, oil and cleaned the carby up, She started 2nd kick, this was in 2007 it's still going today 🇦🇺🇦🇺
We cut the exhaust and welded a shorty pipe from a rm80 and also put a bigger carby from a 125 on it, top speed was 115 after the mods 😂😅
I have an '88 supra and '72 mini and love my cars but last year I decided to explore bikes and have an '88 CBR250R and '85 GPZ900R and absolutely love the motorbike experience. It is very different to cars and they really do go hand in hand for the mechanically minded combustion engine addict such as myself :) All my mates have dirt bikes so I guess that will be my next adventure!
14:00 the best 2-4-1 wheel drive channel on the internet!!!
Perfect timing for this video. I've just picked up a cheap Yamaha Scorpio nugget to convert into a scrambler adventure bike, plus a modified write off that has most of the parts that I need. I'll be taking a few pointers from this video while I'm modifying mine. More bike content please. 😍
glad you got one !!! i LOVE MY TRAIL 125 !!! nice job ! thanks for the video ! ( from Tampa, FL. USA )
MCM is the best 4x4 motorbiking channel!
Good to game an update on this bike.
I have the Honda Super Cub C125, which I love and ride to work every day. I havent done as many mods as this, but I did put on a similar box on the back and a power socket to the battery.
I love seeing people modify their bikes. I love playing with mine and making parts. Don't get me wrong, buying second hand isn't always fun. With that said though I'm at just over 100,000 on my Zx636 and I still love it. Love seeing pit bikes and groms around too. Always a great community!
Wise words! Sometimes you just need a break from all the ongoing stuff. If I hop on my bike and cruise around I can forget everything and feel like free
Would love to see some more bike content! Recently purchased a cruiser myself and been fixing it up from the sorry state it was in with the help of a good friend. Its finally ready for rego and will be done this week but have to wait till I can do the learner rider course at the end of May until I can legally ride it.
RevZilla took both of these bikes (new and old) on a trip from Anchorage to the northernmost point of Alaska (720 miles if you could drive a straight line). Definitely proves you could have a lot of fun with either the new or old version of the bike no problem.
That video made me buy one!
Such an important motorcycle. Soichiro Honda really killed it with the Cubs. Had several CT70’s and 90’s on and off since childhood. Still need to find a ruined one to bring back to life and turn into a low rider.
I got my new low capacity motorbike last week.
quoted 1000$ by dealer for OEM accessories, and 136$/hr labour (even though I want to install myself).
So instead I ordered all my parts from India and Greece and it cost 1/3 the price and I'm excited to get wrenching.
Also picked up a milk crate from the side of the road!
Mate, thank you for POSTing this. These things can take an absolute beating. What a beautiful symphony of both new media, and a tank of a bike! Much love.
Again with the grungy sounds, i love it!
Great to see motorbike on your channel love it 🎉
Another cheap way to get into wrenching that also might be accessible to younger people is buying an old moped to fix up or modify. They're super simple vehicles and will teach you a lot.
I just got into road legal bikes and bought an FE 501s. Loving every minute!
Love your work boys. I got a 150cc cfmoto v-night and a little mid wheel pitbike with a lifan 140cc dumped in for the more "offgrid" days
Great video, thanks for changing things to vehicle with two wheels! look forward to see the MCM treatment on two wheels!
THE best 1 wheel driving channel on the interballs!
Bit surprised they made them illegal over there but perhaps folks on stations could import new from New Zealand - just checked and they're still sold new, and there's a 'farmers' pack with additional protection, racks, knobblies, and shorter gearing.
Almost tempted to pick one up for running around town - the 125 Cub* is also still being sold, but it can't carry as much, and doesn't have front wheel ABS or rear wheel disc brake.
A very long time ago I owned a C50 - with a pushrod engine!
No, I wasn't the original owner, far from it.
I love this series, can't wait to see the rest. Could use a bigger whirly boy and litre displacement show though.
Best One Wheel Drive channel on the internet!
These guys literally release nothing but unsuspecting bangers
Can't beat small bikes
Hope you do more bike stuff
I’m currently slapping together a build on my yfz450r. Love seeing you all venture out onto bikes. Maybe you will do an atv build off in the future? I’m sure there’s great places to ride there on the outback lol
Adventure riding is great. I hope you're going to be filming some of these adventures for the channel.
I picked up my CRF300 Rally just before Christmas. It's amazing fun.
Bought my first Triumph in the last couple weeks. ‘22 Street Twin. Have a couple of posties too!
Thank you for giving us a project build that's a "solo" able project. Sometimes, we all just need a solo project to enjoy away from all the noise of the world. Thanks!
It looks like it will be called a Trail 125 when Honda starts selling it in Canada. I'm really interested in it as a commuter vehicle.
Great timing for the video! I just rebuilt my nbc110 (postie) so me and a mate can ride them to Cameron's corner at the end of may :)
Love the two wheeled action too! Yes to a sportbike battle, and maybe a Honda camping excursion
The best 4 wheel drive channel on the interballs! 👍
Looks like a fun thing to do. Could you not loop an led volt metre on the bike so you know about the power loads when charging and know that you're not going to run the battery down? Also, could you put a pad on that box to lean against?
Mighty Bike Mods! Hell yeah!! Those little Hondas are so rad
Best adventure bike channel on TH-cam
Ok im living in a fuckin simulation, all off my favorite car TH-camr just start making moto content as soon as im old enough to ride, keep up the work!
I solved the adventures issues by modifying a trailer ment for bicycle so it can carry my camping gear behind my moped + is legal to tow. Now I can go as long as 10km from home since I don't trust my Czechoslovakian Jawa moped to work for longer distances.
Postie to the Mountain? CT and Temples? Love the bike content and cant wait for more!
I have been waiting for the birth of mighty bike mods
I just bought my first bike a few months ago, I absolutely can't wait until I can get my license next month and I already have my eye on some weekend adventures.
The best motorbike channel on TH-cam!
what coincidental timing! I just got back from doing Boarder Track on the SA/VIC boarder on my CT125!