I am the first guy in southern NM to pay a deposit on one, so I'll get the first one in southern NM. Originally scheduled for release in November, but now the Honda Reps say it might not be until after the first of the year.
@@tomg.8418 They are $3899 msrp but with $750 setup and transportation (at the only dealer in southern NM) and tax/title/license It will be pushing $5000. There may never be a chinese knockoff. they've had since 1986 to do it and they haven't yet. Honda's patent ran out on the CT70 and they sold off all their manufacturing tooling for the CT70, so that's why the Chinese are making that one (and I just bought one last week) but I doubt Honda will let them make a Trail 90/110/125 clone. I paid a deposit on the new Trail 125 "Hunter" this week. Should have it by the first of the year, hopefully.
I just ordered one today from cajun mad dog some of the nicest guys I've ever talked to they're really great. I like your upgrades very nice video thanks for the tips😊
Great vid. I have one too and love it. Smiles per mile is insane. As you mentioned Cajun Maddogs treated me great, my experience was very similar to yours.
Thank you for sharing. I’m thinking about getting one. It brings me back to my childhood with all my friends. Now that you’ve had it for awhile would you say they are reliable? Thank you
Well at about 1200km I’m pretty pleased with it so far. No issues that I didn’t cause myself by beating the piss out of it. The only hiccup is everywhere you go someone has to ask me about it! Not necessarily a bad thing unless I’m in a hurry
Great vid, I want one! So now that they are going to bring the Trail 125 to the U.S. do you think you will upgrade or are you happy with the Champ? I’m in CA so I’m unable to register the Champ but I could get a CT70 frame and swap everything over. Do you know if the frames are identical or just look the same?
I’m going to keep using this until the demand on the ct125 dies down and the dealers don’t hold all the power pricing wise. Hopefully I can get my kiddo on this and transition into the ct125. This thing is just so dang fun. And as for the frames I have no clue, sorry man.
Amigo Motorsports started offering the Amigo Rocky 125 which is a CT70 clone made by Skyteam (manual 4-speed vs. semi-auto). The best thing is for you--the Rocky is CARB legal. Funny enough, Amigo Motorsports does not show this bike on their own site, but if you Google 'Amigo Rocky 125' there are several online retailers offering them. I belong to a clone group on Facebook, and coincidentally, an old classmate (class of '87) recognized me, and we had a reunion of sorts, LOL. But, more importantly, he lives in Bakersfield and bought an Amigo and registered it in your state.
@@vagabondroller This is the group on FB. Not a lot of people with the Amigo, however, and plenty of people with the Icebear, not to mention many members in Europe on Skyteam bikes (the founder of the group, Paul, is in UK), but you would probably bump into my old classmate if you inquired about the Amigo. facebook.com/groups/1526951340896237
I have same skid plate my engine plug is jammed in, next to skid plate bracket., on the left side. what did you do with yours? Also on the right side I couldn't line up the hole.
ngk330 I weigh about 200lbs. As for top speed I haven’t really opened it up past mid 40’s yet or even gone on a ride for longer than ten miles. Gonna attempt a highway run next week. But cruising at 35ish is comfy for me
@@GratefulEd907 right now it goes lean after about 50, maybe I'll try to top it out once I get a little bigger jet for the carb. And my tires are only rated for 62mph, but we'll see.
Could you tell me what bolts you got I brought the trail buddy skid plate also for my ice bear champion, I've been searching for this video for the longest You're the only one I think that has skid plate like I got.
No issues that weren’t self inflicted. Got a front fender bracket for like 20 bucks on Facebook vs those spacers. Hold it better. Also I over tightened the handlebar knob and broke the weld on the inside. Jb welded it. I would hands down buy this thing again.
You need sumdem brush guards. I considered one of these and ended up with a 125cc Pagsta after tx powersports tried scamming me. I just replaced everything. Same engine as yours. I'm about to post it.
@@GratefulEd907 I ordered mine 2 weeks ago from CajunMaddogs.com, too simply because I have seen all the reports saying they are great before, during and after the sale. Looking forward to mine coming in soon!
I think it’s state specific what conditions you can ride without the motorcycle endorsement . 8 years ago in Indiana you could drive your bike without the endorsement in daylight With your helmet and never a passenger. But times change
It’s a 125cc so I’d say I’m most states if not all of them yes you would need an motorcycle endorsement on your license. Depending on the state you can usually get a motorcycle license a year or so sooner than a regular drivers license but limited to 125cc and smaller
Hello, The side badges 'Trail 70' (decals) , not the Honda decals... The side bade decals... Could you tell me if they are full size versions, or the slightly smaller versions for the clones. Both are available on ebay. Could you please measure the width and height of your decal? Are they 2.90" wide by 3.00" tall? Or are they bigger? How is that beautiful bike holding up so far? I heard that they are solid. A partner of mine and myself have two coming. Can't wait.
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Just a fun fact...Honda announced the US release of that ct125 hunter cub I mentioned in this video less than 24 hrs after I posted this.
I'll bet it will be over 4k. Maybe there will be a Chinese knockoff down the road.
I am the first guy in southern NM to pay a deposit on one, so I'll get the first one in southern NM. Originally scheduled for release in November, but now the Honda Reps say it might not be until after the first of the year.
@@tomg.8418 They are $3899 msrp but with $750 setup and transportation (at the only dealer in southern NM) and tax/title/license It will be pushing $5000. There may never be a chinese knockoff. they've had since 1986 to do it and they haven't yet. Honda's patent ran out on the CT70 and they sold off all their manufacturing tooling for the CT70, so that's why the Chinese are making that one (and I just bought one last week) but I doubt Honda will let them make a Trail 90/110/125 clone. I paid a deposit on the new Trail 125 "Hunter" this week. Should have it by the first of the year, hopefully.
I just ordered one today from cajun mad dog some of the nicest guys I've ever talked to they're really great.
I like your upgrades very nice video thanks for the tips😊
Looks pretty quick on the street and did ok off road too. Great video. Like the mods, looks almost original!
Great vid. I have one too and love it. Smiles per mile is insane. As you mentioned Cajun Maddogs treated me great, my experience was very similar to yours.
I take mine off road all the time and mainly at night. It's fun as hell and can climb some pretty gnarly hills.
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I beat the piss out of mine a few times
Thank you for sharing. I’m thinking about getting one. It brings me back to my childhood with all my friends. Now that you’ve had it for awhile would you say they are reliable?
Thank you
Well at about 1200km I’m pretty pleased with it so far. No issues that I didn’t cause myself by beating the piss out of it. The only hiccup is everywhere you go someone has to ask me about it! Not necessarily a bad thing unless I’m in a hurry
Great vid, I want one! So now that they are going to bring the Trail 125 to the U.S. do you think you will upgrade or are you happy with the Champ? I’m in CA so I’m unable to register the Champ but I could get a CT70 frame and swap everything over. Do you know if the frames are identical or just look the same?
I’m going to keep using this until the demand on the ct125 dies down and the dealers don’t hold all the power pricing wise. Hopefully I can get my kiddo on this and transition into the ct125. This thing is just so dang fun. And as for the frames I have no clue, sorry man.
Amigo Motorsports started offering the Amigo Rocky 125 which is a CT70 clone made by Skyteam (manual 4-speed vs. semi-auto). The best thing is for you--the Rocky is CARB legal. Funny enough, Amigo Motorsports does not show this bike on their own site, but if you Google 'Amigo Rocky 125' there are several online retailers offering them. I belong to a clone group on Facebook, and coincidentally, an old classmate (class of '87) recognized me, and we had a reunion of sorts, LOL. But, more importantly, he lives in Bakersfield and bought an Amigo and registered it in your state.
@@culcune Awesome, thanks! Gonna have to check that out.
@@vagabondroller This is the group on FB. Not a lot of people with the Amigo, however, and plenty of people with the Icebear, not to mention many members in Europe on Skyteam bikes (the founder of the group, Paul, is in UK), but you would probably bump into my old classmate if you inquired about the Amigo. facebook.com/groups/1526951340896237
Ah, perfect, thanks!
12 inch tubeless wheels do fit. 120/70-12 tires give it more of a tough look. You'll have to dimple the chain guard for clearance.
Maybe you share what size bolts you bought for the skid plate, and maybe a video on the install
Curious how the reliability has been or if you still have after the three years. Would you rebuy or do you regret your purchase?
I’ve got one too! Changed the front sprocket to 17 teeth and, changed the carb to a 22 mm kiehin!
Looks like a lot of fun. How is it holding up? Thank you for the nice video and review.
I have same skid plate my engine plug is jammed in, next to skid plate bracket., on the left side. what did you do with yours? Also on the right side I couldn't line up the hole.
If you mentioned this in the video I apologize, but how much do you weigh? And what’s your comfortable cruising speed vs full tuck top speed?
ngk330 I weigh about 200lbs. As for top speed I haven’t really opened it up past mid 40’s yet or even gone on a ride for longer than ten miles. Gonna attempt a highway run next week. But cruising at 35ish is comfy for me
I've had mine up to 50mph for 20mi, I'm 5' 10" and 260lb (I know, I'm working on losing weight)
as far as top end...? I have no idea.
@@jcb0249 are you saying it’s faster than you want to go? I bet 50 feels like you’re speeding on those little wheels. I want one
@@GratefulEd907 right now it goes lean after about 50, maybe I'll try to top it out once I get a little bigger jet for the carb. And my tires are only rated for 62mph, but we'll see.
Could you tell me what bolts you got I brought the trail buddy skid plate also for my ice bear champion, I've been searching for this video for the longest You're the only one I think that has skid plate like I got.
Need to Hall amego in Yukon any suggestions for securing it
Where did you get those brackets for the brake light my man?
It’s just 2 90 degree angle brackets from Lowe’s. Then I wrapped them in electrical tape. 2 bucks worth of material.
So 3 yrs later, any issues you would like to forward to the masses. I am considering getting one.
No issues that weren’t self inflicted. Got a front fender bracket for like 20 bucks on Facebook vs those spacers. Hold it better. Also I over tightened the handlebar knob and broke the weld on the inside. Jb welded it. I would hands down buy this thing again.
You need sumdem brush guards. I considered one of these and ended up with a 125cc Pagsta after tx powersports tried scamming me. I just replaced everything. Same engine as yours. I'm about to post it.
Your mods look sharper!
I see passenger foot pegs. Can you actually carry a passenger, if you're a small person like myself (150lbs)?
where can i find a HONDA emblem
Where are you getting your bike from?
Cajunmaddogs.com
Why them? Did you shop around and price check? I see them from $1,250 to $1,600. I think I want one.
Yep pretty sure I want one.
@@GratefulEd907 I ordered mine 2 weeks ago from CajunMaddogs.com, too simply because I have seen all the reports saying they are great before, during and after the sale. Looking forward to mine coming in soon!
What do you do for insurance?
Hey brother do you mind throwing the link for maddogs I don’t wanna get scammed man
Cajun Maddogs in Louisiana. www.cajunmaddogs.com/ Google them.
do you need a motorcycle license to drive an icebear champion on the road?
I think it’s state specific what conditions you can ride without the motorcycle endorsement . 8 years ago in Indiana you could drive your bike without the endorsement in daylight With your helmet and never a passenger. But times change
It’s a 125cc so I’d say I’m most states if not all of them yes you would need an motorcycle endorsement on your license. Depending on the state you can usually get a motorcycle license a year or so sooner than a regular drivers license but limited to 125cc and smaller
Is it an automatic
Whats max speed on this?
Looks awesome! Nice job.
Maybe treat yourself to 12 inch tires and rims :) great tire selection too
Hello, The side badges 'Trail 70' (decals) , not the Honda decals... The side bade decals... Could you tell me if they are full size versions, or the slightly smaller versions for the clones. Both are available on ebay. Could you please measure the width and height of your decal? Are they 2.90" wide by 3.00" tall? Or are they bigger? How is that beautiful bike holding up so far? I heard that they are solid. A partner of mine and myself have two coming. Can't wait.
How did you get the honda decsls
G force graphics off of eBay. He has lots of years styles available. Pretty simple application.
Next video, make sure you stop at a STOP SIGN..... hehe. Hope your neighborhood policeman doesn't watch this vid!