Where did you get your wind screen and the brush guard? I was watching your video and kept thinking how familiar the scenery looked. I realized that you are fairly close to me here in N Dallas.
Howdy, Scott! I made a short video detailing all of the upgrades and add-ons that are on my CT125: th-cam.com/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/w-d-xo.html . All of the products are linked in the video description for easy searching. Let me know if i missed something, and I'll find the info for you. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I ran Vee Rubber Knobbies 2.75 front and rear on my Wave. They were really sketchy on tarmac IMHO. I occasionally locked up the fron stopping into parking spaces and really lost confidence when cornering. The front also wore out in just over 4k km from cruising on tarmac. They really need pressure up on sealed roads, else they scrub. Since about 20k km, I've been running IRC NR-1 3.00-17 front and rear. There, the plasticy Wave had even worse front fender clearance issues. I could raise the front part only a little through shims and ended up burning a hole in the rear part of the fender. I covered it by glueing a piece of inner tubing in the outside of the hole. Turns out super glue is really good at glueing nylon tubing to black fender plastic. Apart from the installation hassles, I absolutely love the handling. That extra sidewall is just lovely on softer surfaces! The extra bounce smoothens out pot holes and undulations. Already with a little bit of deflation, on gravel roads, they grip like the 2.75 knobbies. They're also far happier on sand and dust as they have more surface. Surface that gives a buoyancy on these skinny tyres. They really shine on tarmac! In tight twisties lime Northbrook Parkway (Mt Glorious) near Brisbane the little Wave can hang with the big boys.
On the RAM Mounts, Try scuffing up the inside of the arms, where the balls rest, with some 60 grit sandpaper. I'd also heat up the ball mounts a little before you set the 'squeeze' to mate them. Cold balls are just not great for mating. Cheers!
Howdy, Ian! That is the ZETA Adventure windscreen: japan.webike.net/products/24269043.html . You can see all of the other mods and accessories that I've installed in this video: th-cam.com/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/w-d-xo.html (product links are in the video description). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I'm questioning my choice for my next bike between a new Grom vs CT125. If I get a Grom I'll add crashbars, skidplate, Kenda K784 big block tires, rear luggage rack... Lower seat height, still capable for light off road, gear indicator with a better gauge cluster, more power, newer engine. The CT125, no clutch lever so easier for my left hand since I had a work accident but I still can use the clutch without major issues. The CT125 still need better tires, and a few aftermarket parts, windscreen, racks, front fender riser, cutting that heel part of the shifter cause it already looks like a pain in the a$$. It has a bad gauge cluster, no shift position indicator, les power, old engine with oil spinner (prefer a filter) .... Higher price than the Grom. Sure it looks amazing but for the difference in pricing I got a lot of mods added to the Grom. Any difference I've missed? I a perfect world I would have a Grom, a CT125, a Monkey 125, and a Navi but I can't own multiple bikes.
Thanks for the video,any rubbing in the rear with the 3.0s? I’m on the fence between 2.75 and 3.0 bigger “looks”better just wondering how my 240lbs would handle/rubbing
There are no clearance problems for the 3.00" on the rear. However, the 3.00" front tire won't fit without a fender modification, so I recommend staying with a 2.50-2.75" tire instead. The 3.00 on the front also makes the steering feel sloppy, so staying with a narrower tire is probably better overall. Also note that the seat height is raised nearly 1.5" with these tires, so you might have eeach issues if you're short legged lile me (5'7" with 30" inseam). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! My primary camera is a GoPro Hero 7 Black that is mounted on the chin of my helmet. I have a Cardo Scala microphone that plugs into the GoPro's audio adapter, and it has been amazing... I got lucky with that mic early in my vlogging escapades. I edit all of my video in Adobe Premiere Pro, and I apply minor audio corrections (e.g., level normalization, minor noise reduction, etc) to keep everything smooth. Most of the audio quality is due to the Cardo microphone and the quiet helmets that I use (Schuberth C3 Pro and SHOEI NeoTec II). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Howdy, Dean! One word: MESH! All of my riding gear is textile mesh because it's brutally hot and humid here in the Gulf Coast. I typically wear one of my mesh jackets, mesh gloves, and a modular helmet with good airflow (links below): Jacket: Fly Racing Flux Air Mesh amzn.to/3uNfz3t Gloves: Olympia 734 Digital Protector mesh gloves amzn.to/3HtjY0y Boots: TCX Explorer EVO GoreTex amzn.to/3O1RWuE Socks: Darn Tough Micro Crew Ultra-light amzn.to/3P7l2tZ Helmet: SHOEI NeoTec II amzn.to/3P8ixHX , or Schuberth C5 amzn.to/3o405US I carry a rain shell for my jacket and lightweight rain pants for the unexpected downpours. If I'm planning to ride in the rain, then I'll take a dedicated 2-piece rain suit, like the Nelson-Rigg Storm Rider 2-piece rainsuit ( amzn.to/3KBSLJ8 ). For those wet rides or touring duties, I also take my HELD Air-N-Dry gloves ( www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/held-air-n-dry-gloves ). I typically wear TCX Evo Explorer WP boots or other TCX motorcycle shoes for wet or dry rides. The TCX boots breathe well enough to keep my feet comfortable unless I'm just sitting still in the sun. I occasionally ride with 5.11 mid-height tactical boots, but they don't offer much ankle protection, which could be a bad situation in an accident. I usually never ride with "proper" riding pants that have armor or Kevlar reinforcement, but that's also a calculated risk. The whole ATGATT (all the gear all the time) discussion is a contentious topic. My primary concern with riding and commuting in Houston (besides navigating homicidal cagers) is heat management. The problem with the traditional ATGATT approach is that it's not feasible (or safe) in 100°F+ weather without risking heat exposure or heat stroke. Armored riding pants don't breathe well, and your legs are a horizontal surface that takes the greatest amount of heat soak from the sun. So, I skip the riding pants in favor of survivable risks and less chance of heat stroke. So, my approach to the riding gear equation is MOTGATT (most of the gear all the time). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard What excellent information - no really that's some really useful and pertinent insight. I basically do short commuting between home/work or short errands (nothing more than 10-15 miles roundtrip). Like you down in Texas heat mitigation is not a concern but a priority here in Arizona. The other night I went out for an extended ride since daytime riding in the 105+ is dang-well suicidal. When I was taking off my gloves and jacket literally puddles of sweat streamed out of them, no joke. Hence my question about your summer riding gear I've got a great start now for searching for more appropriate and sane riding duds. Hope to be able to repay or just pay it forward one day! Thanks Quasi!
Agreed! I've done dozens of cloud migrations for larger customers over the past few years. That usually means the end of recurring maintenance on legacy infrastructure. Afterwards, it's just software patching and add/move/change orders to keep things running smoothly. The recent market depression has further strangled IT budgets and companies are deploying cloud-only solutions that make local IT presence even smaller. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Tx yopu for your videos .. picking up a Honda Grom tomorrow to no small part to your videos. In Canada it is only Monkey or Grom and I am yet to see a Monkey in a store. Had many bikes over years but most fun memories are around "big" adventures on small bikes.
Yes, I think the windscreen is a good add-on for this bike. The height isn't ideal for good overall wind protection, but it does a good job of breaking up wind pressure across the rider's torso. The second benefit of this Zeta screen is the mounting frame that doubles as a mounting bar for GPS or phone accessories. 😉👍 --QM
No, they would be too wide for both front and rear. However, I have seen other C125's with knobby tires... probably the Shinko 241 or 244 in 2.5-17" size. The real problem with taking the C125 off-road is its limited suspension and minimal ground clearance. The exhaust header is exposed and very close to the ground without a skid plate for protection. The rear brake lever also tends to drag over rocks without warning. It's definitely happier on pavement. You can see some of my poor Cub's off-road torture during the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run here: th-cam.com/video/H_O8tiOfbEo/w-d-xo.htmlm04s . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thx for the info. It would be more for looks than for going offroad. I found the tires a bit slim on the cub and would like to have bigger ones.
That is the ZETA Adventure Windshield: japan.webike.net/products/24269043.html . You can see a full breakdown of my CT125's accessories in this video: th-cam.com/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/w-d-xo.html , and this one: th-cam.com/video/lCY8dh7uSC4/w-d-xo.html . Product links are in the video descriptions for quick reference. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
So, owners shouldn't customize their own bikes to suit their needs? The factory tires on the CT125 definitely aren't suited for riding on sand, mud, or slippery surfaces. That's why I'm experimenting with different tire choices and reporting my experiences back to the community. Maybe my trials and tribulations will save other owners' time, money, or frustration. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thank you again for great videos! Mr. Aaron 🍺🍻
It's always fun to see what you will be riding next lol
Where did you get your wind screen and the brush guard? I was watching your video and kept thinking how familiar the scenery looked. I realized that you are fairly close to me here in N Dallas.
Howdy, Scott! I made a short video detailing all of the upgrades and add-ons that are on my CT125: th-cam.com/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/w-d-xo.html . All of the products are linked in the video description for easy searching. Let me know if i missed something, and I'll find the info for you. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I ran Vee Rubber Knobbies 2.75 front and rear on my Wave.
They were really sketchy on tarmac IMHO. I occasionally locked up the fron stopping into parking spaces and really lost confidence when cornering. The front also wore out in just over 4k km from cruising on tarmac. They really need pressure up on sealed roads, else they scrub.
Since about 20k km, I've been running IRC NR-1 3.00-17 front and rear.
There, the plasticy Wave had even worse front fender clearance issues. I could raise the front part only a little through shims and ended up burning a hole in the rear part of the fender. I covered it by glueing a piece of inner tubing in the outside of the hole. Turns out super glue is really good at glueing nylon tubing to black fender plastic.
Apart from the installation hassles, I absolutely love the handling. That extra sidewall is just lovely on softer surfaces!
The extra bounce smoothens out pot holes and undulations.
Already with a little bit of deflation, on gravel roads, they grip like the 2.75 knobbies.
They're also far happier on sand and dust as they have more surface. Surface that gives a buoyancy on these skinny tyres.
They really shine on tarmac! In tight twisties lime Northbrook Parkway (Mt Glorious) near Brisbane the little Wave can hang with the big boys.
On the RAM Mounts, Try scuffing up the inside of the arms, where the balls rest, with some 60 grit sandpaper. I'd also heat up the ball mounts a little before you set the 'squeeze' to mate them. Cold balls are just not great for mating. Cheers!
What screen do you have on your bike please ?
Howdy, Ian! That is the ZETA Adventure windscreen: japan.webike.net/products/24269043.html . You can see all of the other mods and accessories that I've installed in this video: th-cam.com/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/w-d-xo.html (product links are in the video description). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I'm questioning my choice for my next bike between a new Grom vs CT125.
If I get a Grom I'll add crashbars, skidplate, Kenda K784 big block tires, rear luggage rack...
Lower seat height, still capable for light off road, gear indicator with a better gauge cluster, more power, newer engine.
The CT125, no clutch lever so easier for my left hand since I had a work accident but I still can use the clutch without major issues.
The CT125 still need better tires, and a few aftermarket parts, windscreen, racks, front fender riser, cutting that heel part of the shifter cause it already looks like a pain in the a$$. It has a bad gauge cluster, no shift position indicator, les power, old engine with oil spinner (prefer a filter) .... Higher price than the Grom.
Sure it looks amazing but for the difference in pricing I got a lot of mods added to the Grom.
Any difference I've missed?
I a perfect world I would have a Grom, a CT125, a Monkey 125, and a Navi but I can't own multiple bikes.
I upgrade my tires to Shinuko SR723 P rated then the old tires was SR428 J rate! QM
Thanks for the video,any rubbing in the rear with the 3.0s? I’m on the fence between 2.75 and 3.0 bigger “looks”better just wondering how my 240lbs would handle/rubbing
There are no clearance problems for the 3.00" on the rear. However, the 3.00" front tire won't fit without a fender modification, so I recommend staying with a 2.50-2.75" tire instead. The 3.00 on the front also makes the steering feel sloppy, so staying with a narrower tire is probably better overall.
Also note that the seat height is raised nearly 1.5" with these tires, so you might have eeach issues if you're short legged lile me (5'7" with 30" inseam). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
interesting series mate, what's your camera/mic setup? audio is perfect
Thanks for the feedback! My primary camera is a GoPro Hero 7 Black that is mounted on the chin of my helmet. I have a Cardo Scala microphone that plugs into the GoPro's audio adapter, and it has been amazing... I got lucky with that mic early in my vlogging escapades.
I edit all of my video in Adobe Premiere Pro, and I apply minor audio corrections (e.g., level normalization, minor noise reduction, etc) to keep everything smooth. Most of the audio quality is due to the Cardo microphone and the quiet helmets that I use (Schuberth C3 Pro and SHOEI NeoTec II). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the video Quas. Got a question for you about hot weather gear - what do you roll with? Thanks, stay safe and hydrated!
Howdy, Dean! One word: MESH! All of my riding gear is textile mesh because it's brutally hot and humid here in the Gulf Coast. I typically wear one of my mesh jackets, mesh gloves, and a modular helmet with good airflow (links below):
Jacket: Fly Racing Flux Air Mesh amzn.to/3uNfz3t
Gloves: Olympia 734 Digital Protector mesh gloves amzn.to/3HtjY0y
Boots: TCX Explorer EVO GoreTex amzn.to/3O1RWuE
Socks: Darn Tough Micro Crew Ultra-light amzn.to/3P7l2tZ
Helmet: SHOEI NeoTec II amzn.to/3P8ixHX , or Schuberth C5 amzn.to/3o405US
I carry a rain shell for my jacket and lightweight rain pants for the unexpected downpours. If I'm planning to ride in the rain, then I'll take a dedicated 2-piece rain suit, like the Nelson-Rigg Storm Rider 2-piece rainsuit ( amzn.to/3KBSLJ8 ). For those wet rides or touring duties, I also take my HELD Air-N-Dry gloves ( www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/held-air-n-dry-gloves ).
I typically wear TCX Evo Explorer WP boots or other TCX motorcycle shoes for wet or dry rides. The TCX boots breathe well enough to keep my feet comfortable unless I'm just sitting still in the sun. I occasionally ride with 5.11 mid-height tactical boots, but they don't offer much ankle protection, which could be a bad situation in an accident. I usually never ride with "proper" riding pants that have armor or Kevlar reinforcement, but that's also a calculated risk. The whole ATGATT (all the gear all the time) discussion is a contentious topic.
My primary concern with riding and commuting in Houston (besides navigating homicidal cagers) is heat management. The problem with the traditional ATGATT approach is that it's not feasible (or safe) in 100°F+ weather without risking heat exposure or heat stroke. Armored riding pants don't breathe well, and your legs are a horizontal surface that takes the greatest amount of heat soak from the sun. So, I skip the riding pants in favor of survivable risks and less chance of heat stroke. So, my approach to the riding gear equation is MOTGATT (most of the gear all the time). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard What excellent information - no really that's some really useful and pertinent insight.
I basically do short commuting between home/work or short errands (nothing more than 10-15 miles roundtrip). Like you down in Texas heat mitigation is not a concern but a priority here in Arizona.
The other night I went out for an extended ride since daytime riding in the 105+ is dang-well suicidal. When I was taking off my gloves and jacket literally puddles of sweat streamed out of them, no joke. Hence my question about your summer riding gear
I've got a great start now for searching for more appropriate and sane riding duds. Hope to be able to repay or just pay it forward one day! Thanks Quasi!
probably a lot IT of self hosting has moved to AWS ( or similar platforms ).
Agreed! I've done dozens of cloud migrations for larger customers over the past few years. That usually means the end of recurring maintenance on legacy infrastructure. Afterwards, it's just software patching and add/move/change orders to keep things running smoothly.
The recent market depression has further strangled IT budgets and companies are deploying cloud-only solutions that make local IT presence even smaller. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Tx yopu for your videos .. picking up a Honda Grom tomorrow to no small part to your videos. In Canada it is only Monkey or Grom and I am yet to see a Monkey in a store. Had many bikes over years but most fun memories are around "big" adventures on small bikes.
Also what are your thoughts on the windscreen. Good to have? Is the height good on this one?
Yes, I think the windscreen is a good add-on for this bike. The height isn't ideal for good overall wind protection, but it does a good job of breaking up wind pressure across the rider's torso. The second benefit of this Zeta screen is the mounting frame that doubles as a mounting bar for GPS or phone accessories. 😉👍 --QM
hello, would these tires fit the super cub c125?
No, they would be too wide for both front and rear. However, I have seen other C125's with knobby tires... probably the Shinko 241 or 244 in 2.5-17" size.
The real problem with taking the C125 off-road is its limited suspension and minimal ground clearance. The exhaust header is exposed and very close to the ground without a skid plate for protection. The rear brake lever also tends to drag over rocks without warning. It's definitely happier on pavement.
You can see some of my poor Cub's off-road torture during the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run here: th-cam.com/video/H_O8tiOfbEo/w-d-xo.htmlm04s . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thx for the info. It would be more for looks than for going offroad. I found the tires a bit slim on the cub and would like to have bigger ones.
Who is the windscreen made by?
That is the ZETA Adventure Windshield: japan.webike.net/products/24269043.html . You can see a full breakdown of my CT125's accessories in this video: th-cam.com/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/w-d-xo.html , and this one: th-cam.com/video/lCY8dh7uSC4/w-d-xo.html . Product links are in the video descriptions for quick reference. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Hi! Whats the width of the front tire Installed?
Just wondering,what's the status on your XT250 right now? its been a while since i saw it in action
HONDA spends millions on research and development. So maybe they put the correct tires on the bike to begin with?
So, owners shouldn't customize their own bikes to suit their needs? The factory tires on the CT125 definitely aren't suited for riding on sand, mud, or slippery surfaces. That's why I'm experimenting with different tire choices and reporting my experiences back to the community. Maybe my trials and tribulations will save other owners' time, money, or frustration. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Haha tell that to Yamaha and their "Deathwing" on the TW200