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@barnabusthomas1010 2 күн бұрын
this bike is an excellent commuter bike!
@terrylmonterastelli3395 4 күн бұрын
I think just a small amount of port work would’ve done really good along with the addition of that piston
@IsaacMorris-h7g 5 күн бұрын
Lol just put the bolt in till it goes the other side and tighten it haha
@ultimatejoe71617 7 күн бұрын
Did yours leak coolant within the first 100 mile break in?? I just got a 25 and had this happen. Not sure if it’s overfilled or what.
@John5XR 3 күн бұрын
No leaking found for the time that I had the bike, sounds like some bad luck
@kirby7983 8 күн бұрын
Put the big bore kit on it.
@davidpatrick1813 8 күн бұрын
Tnx
@davidpatrick1813 8 күн бұрын
Heal shifter. I am new to motorcycles and looking for my first on, at 71 years old. Too bad top speed is only 50 Ish but that is obviously meant to be, this is a trail bike. That said, the heel shifter … when you were explaining it, I though that maybe sometimes I’d be standing,… shifting while standing might be another reason for the heel… I don’t know but it’s just a thought.
@CharlesR.SteinruckIII 9 күн бұрын
You should have had a .25 inch drive torque wrench that Harbor or any other supplier sell for the lower torque values. 3/8th drive torque wrench are not designed for the lower values. In short it is not a Harbor torque wrench issue.
@BM-ms1tu 10 күн бұрын
Hello John, You have to check out Greater Boston Motoorsports. They. have listed . Honda Dax125AS Honda Dax You will like the Honda Dax over Dax125AS.
@BobSmith-vs5jp 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for great , honest vids. I just started dual sporting last year. Went 10k around the USA on my CRF300 Rally. I intended to ride the TAT, but I camped out on BLM & hit local trails instead. I got honest with my skill level & wanted to be close to civilization, in case I got in a pickle (solo). I met a fella on 450 L & been thinking about adding that to my collection. The 300 doesn’t have “snap” for clearing obstacles. Are you still in Florida? Would love to do some moto camping weekends! I don’t have any riding comrades & I could use some experience. I looked into off-road school before my trip. I decided not to- it’s stupid expensive! No regrets! I just rode within my limits & improved a little along the way. I only went over the bars like 5times……that’s only once, every 2k miles😅
@John5XR 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment and tell your story! The TaT sounds like a lot of fun and is something I’d like to tackle later in life when the kids are out of the house. This rally helped me realize that the 450RL was the wrong tool for the jobs I like to do, which is tight technical riding when in NY, and sand riding here in Florida. I’ve since switched to a GasGas 300ex two stroke and it is a game changer! I wholeheartedly feel I could’ve finished this rally with the 300ex, as the 450RL was just too much “gotta go fast”, lending to it being a handful in tight and technical woods riding. Also, it is extremely heavy for sand riding here in Florida. It may be the ultimate weapon for the TaT though, as it is great on roads and trails where you can keep momentum or a higher rate of speed. That’s just not what I was doing with my bikes, however I do feel this bike is an amazing dual sport bike if used as a true dual sport (not a woods racing bike). If in Florida, you may wanna check out some of the Dixie Dual Sport events. The hold dual sport rally’s that cross Florida, and more. These are actual dual sport events and not hard enduros (like the Quarry Run), and the 300 or 450rl would be amazing in them. Some people even use the larger bmw and KTM touring bikes in these, so the 450RL would be a weapon! The family and I like to ride at Croom motorcycle area in Brooksville (all sand), and Bone Valley ATV park in Mulberry. Bone Valley is very user friendly and beginner level, so that would likely be a good place to target for you. Maybe we’ll cross paths there one day!
@ScottR-ly2ro 12 күн бұрын
Do you even ride bro.
@John5XR 12 күн бұрын
Nah, just like to narrate people’s riding videos
@pomaikalama2421 15 күн бұрын
When I turn it on, there is a steady red light. Any idea on what the problem may be? Thankyou in advance
@RodneyPowell-g6m 16 күн бұрын
Honda dealer say engine is tuned to the exhaust
@WalkinOSF 16 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the series. Happy you’re uploading again 👍
@John5XR 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Me too, it’s been a busy year with a new job and furthering education for it, as well as coaching my kids travel hockey team. I wanna get back into the swing of things with the new bikes I have
@Spartan375X 17 күн бұрын
Got through this mini series. I was thinking that most of this run looks easy, partly because of the camera angle and the pacing. I have done most of my trail riding on dry loose dirt/gravel at Rampart Range here in Colorado, where most of it is dry, loose gravel. A good single day ride usually puts in about 30 miles and I'll be somewhat exhausted. My downfall from this would be dealing with the wet rocks and steep hills. XR250 currently, still debating on the 450RL almost 5 years later.
@John5XR 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Camera angle definitely killed the inclines, which were really tough on the high strung 450RL. The RL is ok for high speed stuff, but for anything slow and technical, it’s a nightmare. I’d say 300 two stroke if you wanna do stuff like I did in this rally, but if you’re hitting more roads and faster stuff, the RL should be good
@Spartan375X 17 күн бұрын
Quarry Run sounds kinda fun. I will binge watch these next videos.
@John5XR 16 күн бұрын
Looking back, it was fun and I’d like to try it again on my GasGas 300, but at the time I felt completely over my head!
@OldFart-mb4ko 17 күн бұрын
First world problems, which of the 8 bikes to choose for the days riding. We are a spoiled bunch of wimps, complaining about having a bike that if taken back in time (any time up to about 1985) would have beaten all comers in scrambles/motocross/dirt track. Take a look at the rest of the world where motorcycles are used as the only means of transport. They ride through what is laughingly called "single track" with a fridge on the back of a big wheeled stepthrough. If you listen to the Sages on youtube you have to have at least 5 bikes just to get by, ranging from an ultralight two stroke for woods running through to a 3 litre tourer with fridge and hifi system to go to the next town for coffee. Getcha self a light dualsport/ trail bike and goen ride, make do with the short comings and enjoy the ride. Stop bitchin about how it was too hard and you need yet another bike, get a stepthrough, put a fridge on the back then tell me how hard that is 😜
@natekerx85 17 күн бұрын
Great riding with you man! Maybe our paths will cross again one of these days
@John5XR 16 күн бұрын
The 300L Legend appears!! Man you were impressive on that bike, but looking back I wonder if my 450 had too much power and just spun the wheel everywhere, where the 300 probably applied the power better and was more controllable. Not to mention I don’t think my ability was where yours was, so let’s not discount that factor too! lol! Are you and/or Arturo gonna try this event again in the future? I’ll do it again on my 300 two stroke, I think I can do it on that bike.
@natekerx85 15 күн бұрын
@ yeah man I think you’re on to something there, the 450 is an amazing bike but an unruly beast on that terrain! We were back this year in 2 strokes. Definitely still a tough day but way more manageable. We’ll be back next year, hit us up!
@agro1942 17 күн бұрын
Man 100% feel you. Smart to call it a day and live to see another day :)
@John5XR 17 күн бұрын
I was so exhausted! I don’t know how I didn’t get hurt through the day
@agro1942 17 күн бұрын
Man I can only imagine the exhaustion. One of my biggest stacks recently was over the handlebars and superman through the air (thankfully into long grass) was because I was spent and just not thinking right.
@John5XR 17 күн бұрын
Oh wow, yeah that sounds gnarly!
@agro1942 18 күн бұрын
Really enjoying the series mate - similar mindset to me! All the fast guys ripping past and I'm just content to see the sights and come home alive :)
@John5XR 17 күн бұрын
Haha, yeah I just wanted to survive after a while!
@michaeldavison430 18 күн бұрын
I've ridden the fun runs they put on in the spring and fall and even those trails are steep off camber wet rocks and roots. The thought of 100 miles of that is not enticing at all.
@John5XR 16 күн бұрын
Oh really?! I’ve seen those on their calendar and wondered how they were. Are these dudes just built so differently from this area that they can just blast through this stuff so easily? I feel very inadequate!
@agro1942 18 күн бұрын
Great video mate. Can't wait to see event content and more on the CRF450rl content. Subbed from Australia :)
@John5XR 16 күн бұрын
Cheers, mate! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@jwaller1327 18 күн бұрын
Just binge watched the whole series. At first I wondered why the CRF450RL wasn't a good bike for the course. Then when I got to part 5, I thought "Okay. Tough, but doable." Video six and seven definitely looked like stuff I wouldn't want to take the 450 on, and I've got the aftermarket ECU and Rekluse clutch (which makes it all MUCH easier). The later videos looked like Beta XTrainer territory.
@John5XR 18 күн бұрын
I loved reading this! Not only because it was interesting enough to binge watch, but that you wouldn’t wanna take your better equipped RL through this either, which makes me feeling like the bike wasn’t cut out for it. The weapon of choice for this rally was definitely the Austrian 300cc two strokes (which I now have, and it makes technical riding so easy it’s almost not fair!)
@quercus6052 19 күн бұрын
Everything seemed to be downhill.
@mattirvin3121 19 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the videos. Tough course. Have had my 450L since it first came out in late 2018. Been great bike. You are right, it don’t like to lugged. Changing the ECU helped tremendously.
@John5XR 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it! I knew to make the bike better I would have to change the ecu, but wanted to see if it could do it in stock form. If I had kept the bike I would definitely invest in the ecu upgrade.
@SomewhereInside 19 күн бұрын
One thing about getting passed by a bunch of KTMs …is your sure to see at least one or two stopped with mechanical issues further down the trail😊
@John5XR 19 күн бұрын
I 100% saw more than a few broken down along the highway sections. But man, they slay in the trails!
@SomewhereInside 19 күн бұрын
It seems to be getting trendy in Australia also all the cool dudes wearing shorts ,riding bikes …of all sizes. They don’t reciprocate a motorcycle wave on the roads either ….way too cool.😅
@John5XR 19 күн бұрын
I thought it was nuts to take on this rally with shorts and a t-shirt! I saw several young fellows doing it though
@SomewhereInside 18 күн бұрын
@ Yes a cultural trend emerging ..same with no one wearing helmets here in Qld on unregistered quick E bikes and E scooters …might be the drugs they take 🤔
@agro1942 18 күн бұрын
Yeah crazy in shorts and shirt! I'm regional Queensland and thankfully most guys suit up (unless it's a farm casual ride)
@FDG481 20 күн бұрын
Great video, I'd made a mistake and this vid really helped me out!
@John5XR 16 күн бұрын
Glad I could help!
@shellykunihiro1588 21 күн бұрын
Based upon your experience, do you think the Nihilo foot pegs are too aggressive? My kids ride motocross and ride their Stacyc bikes often, but I'm not sure if the foot pegs need to be that aggressive for Stacyc riding. I'm concerned about them tearing up their shoes or their shins. They often ride with short, t-shirts, and sometimes even no shoes. Not smart just a reality. They don't use their moto boots when riding their Stacycs. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
@John5XR 18 күн бұрын
The main reason I went with the Nihilo pegs was because they are representative of what the kids will have on a dirt bike. The foot platforms on the Stacyc are fine, but if your kid rides dirt bikes (like mine), the pegs are more familiar
@muntee33 24 күн бұрын
What brand are those footpegs and where online are they sold?
@John5XR 14 күн бұрын
These are IMS footpegs and I’m sure you can find them at any of the large online retailers
@BM-ms1tu 25 күн бұрын
Reissue ST 70. Original ST 70 never made it to America. Had a low fender. Look up ST 70 and CT 70. Difference is height of fender and colors. I wish they reissued CT 70. I just bought the blue Dax Thank You for the great video😊
@John5XR 25 күн бұрын
Interesting! I never knew that and just thought they threw a weird fender on the new Dax for some reason. Thanks for the comment, enjoy the Dax!
@jtdiffen 26 күн бұрын
I like your downshift throttle action. Very smooth and well matched revs. My speeds are the same as yours riding here in Alabama.
@John5XR 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for noticing! Many years of road racing Mazda Miata’s has taught me how to “heel/toe downshift” as second nature. I do it with everything I drive/ride that has a manual transmission
@Spartan375X 27 күн бұрын
DHM already working with the Dax, from 8 hp to 10 hp with reflash and intake so far.
@John5XR 27 күн бұрын
I saw that in their FB page! I may be swayed into trying just the ecu reflash just to see what it does. Probably stay away from an exhaust on this bike though, I’ve begun to appreciate the low db of the stock exhausts as I ride around the neighborhood with my son and “quiet mode” is good as he rides the trail 125
@ezmoney797 27 күн бұрын
😮😮😮I never seen a 3 year old ride hard like that and the 6 year old can really rip too
@VEEZER1 28 күн бұрын
Compared to a grom, this bike performs worse in every category and is more expensive. This dude is comparing this to Harleys and sport bikes.... This sheit is wild bruh.....
@John5XR 27 күн бұрын
You say “this dude” as if I won’t read it 😂 I’ve had a Grom and love them, I’d buy another one in a heartbeat and will for my son in a few years. And by “comparing” them to Harley’s and sport bikes, do you mean when I said the style and seating position is unlike other bikes?
@WalkinOSF 23 күн бұрын
@VEEZER1 Wdym the Dax best dragster
@WalkinOSF 23 күн бұрын
The Draxter
@tomhesse2015 28 күн бұрын
Torn between the monkey styling and CT 70 styling. Im not a fan of the front fender or seat style. Why didn't they make it the same as the original. I also wish the decal was the same as the original but said trail 125. I rode both monkey and this growing up and so glad to see rhem back.
@John5XR 27 күн бұрын
The Monkey is more playful with the clutch if you like riding aggressive, the Dax is more laid back and cruise-worthy. Both should be kept off fast roads and enjoyed as play bikes. Check out my older videos about the Monkey, I put it through just about everything, but eventually sold it as it was the least used in my fleet
@tomhesse2015 27 күн бұрын
@John5XR i never liked the auto shift. The clutch is my preference
@ubiratannascimento8789 29 күн бұрын
Ela está no Brasil recife Pernambuco
@szrjs6246 29 күн бұрын
Mas logo diacho feio e isso gente os fans bois e que vam comprar esse caixão em rodas kkkk
@ClaudioTorresCoa 29 күн бұрын
Em 2067 mandam esse modelo para o mundo de Hades. O Brasil
@nolideecken 29 күн бұрын
Muito feia!
@israelnunes6748 29 күн бұрын
Essas motos ja rodavam aqui nos anos 70 a ct90 ct 70 rodei muito e consertei muito
@ontheway4034 Ай бұрын
Do you still have the Monkey?
@bennythomsen5974 Ай бұрын
I was worried at first about the semi automatic clutch system and I was actually considering the Monkey instead because of this. However I chose the Dax as I have owned a couple of ST 50’s in my younger years and also a couple of Skyteam Dax, which are Chinese replicas. But I am soooooo happy with the semi automatic clutch now, that I would rather ride with that than manual clutch. I know some people find it hard to downshifting smoothly .. but its so easy, once you understand that it actually has 2 clutches .. one is when the revs are below xxx rpms, and the other one can be engaged manually.. when riding in 4.th gear and you wanna downshift to 3.th you of course need to reduce the speed by decreasing the throttle thrust and then when you press the gear lever down with the heal and hold it down without releasing it, you have manually engaged the clutch and it will not engage before you let go of the lever again..so you can use your foot/heal as a clutch easily and smooth, riding with one hand 😊 I guess all the Trail 125 and Super cub 125 owners know all about this already.
@John5XR 29 күн бұрын
Glad you chose the Dax! The Monkey is a blast as well, but I'm spoiled by the semi-auto clutch now with the Trail 125 and Dax as I like to cruise with my kids. The simplicity also makes the bike more approachable for my wife to ride
@marcolebdech Ай бұрын
I used the hex key to take out the battery, there are 2 bolts to hold it. It's pain to put back, but won't fall out that easily. A bit sad thing is the place around the battery shroud. While attempting to put battery shroud back, I lost one of the clips in the abyss of metal frame. Not sure how to get it back :) Place for documents fits the license and owner's manual in a waterproof sack.
@bennythomsen5974 Ай бұрын
😅😅😅😅 i lost a couple of clips in the abyss also, one as i was removing the cover to the battery and yeah I have lost 2 crews in the abyss as I was replacing the air filter to a DNA… now i stuff some paper tissue in the gab of the abyss whenever i work on that part of the bike. There is a way to get those up from the abyss but I guess I need to almost dismantle half the side of the bike to do that.. oh and now I dont even have the cover on the battery, because I like to have easy access to the charging poles.
@John5XR 29 күн бұрын
more than a few times I've had to remove mice nests from the "abyss" on my 1970 Trail 70 after winter storage in New York. Easier on the older bikes, but still awkward!
@michaelcleveland9074 Ай бұрын
thanks for the informative reviews! got my deposit in for one, cant wait! we enjoy watching youre videos especially during the winter. thanks.
@John5XR Ай бұрын
That’s great! You’ll love it, it’s such as easy bike to ride
@michaelcleveland9074 Ай бұрын
@ got the grom,trail,super cub, and monkey, so this is a must!,had the 50 and the 70 when I was a kid so loving these...
@BareBottom 24 күн бұрын
keep your deposit there and have them locate you one at the nearest dealership or you can do it yourself online, I heard they were going to be limited in USA, so you may want to grab one quick
@bobbycampos6576 Ай бұрын
Love my Dax! Started the modding process and it’s getting sexy!!
@John5XR 29 күн бұрын
I think it's a very mod'able bike, I'm going to try hard not to on this one though! My Monkey got out of control and wanna keep this one simple.
@bobbycampos6576 29 күн бұрын
@ good luck!! Haha Exhausted sprocket, bars, tail tidy, and seat are mandatory. LOL The rest isn’t truly needed outside of style long preference on this one.
@machyne82 Ай бұрын
My area in AZ has them at almost every dealer.
@bobbycampos6576 Ай бұрын
My buddy and I here in AZ both have one
@bennythomsen5974 Ай бұрын
The US version of the Dax differs from the rest of the world : US version got a kill switch, rest of the world version does not The turnsignals are different on the US version The taillight is different on the US version The Dax sticker on the US version has “125” underneath the Dax word, the rest of the world version the sticker only says “Dax” And yes on the side box where you open the seat it says “ST 125” on the rest of the world version Other than that they are identical, as far as I can see.
@DetroitMicroSound Ай бұрын
@@bennythomsen5974 A mix of American regulations, and boring design choices.
@bennythomsen5974 Ай бұрын
Welcome to the Honda Dax ST 125 club, my Honda mini bike brother 😊