2022 Honda Supercub C125 Oil and Filter Change - Tools Parts and Method JA58 Engine

[@davericketts9101]

Hi Fred. I watch many motorcycle maintenance videos on KZbin and some of them make me cringe at the lack of explanation, poor use of unsuitable tools and general lack of knowledge. Imagine how happy I am then, to have just watched this excellent video, which explains every detail of a job well done, with great camera work and no annoying background music. I have only found your channel in the last couple of days and will look forward to `digging out` your other videos. Great stuff. Dave.

[@EpohDerf]

Dave, that's very kind of you to let me know the video has hit its mark. Hard line to tread between condescending and not enough information; I am pleased 8t helped you out. I think the reason I included all I have is that I am a rank amateur and like all the help I can get to see me through a task. Have a good 2023. F

[@davericketts9101]

@@EpohDerf Yes, I understand that to some people, there may be too much detail but to others, every scrap of information is useful. You are never too old to learn something new and although I restore old cubs, now that I have retired, I still come across little details that sometimes help. My main point was that you are doing things correctly, as opposed to some other `mechanics`. Happy 2023

[@EpohDerf]

@@davericketts9101 I had a lovely (unfilmed) day in the garage with a mate the other day. We changed headstock bearings and also replaced all the front end bushings. We had a wondrous time and I learned a great deal. Also scoffed down a few mince pies and chatted nonsense. Best of all, I think he is likely to succumb to C90 ownership...

[@davericketts9101]

@@EpohDerf Well Fred, that sounds like a perfect way to spend the day in the garage, chatting nonsense and eating mince pies. Another convert to the C90. I am currently preserving a Honda C100, restoring a Honda C70 and my rides are a Honda CB 500X and a Royal Enfield Classic 350 red/chrome. Happy 2023.

[@EpohDerf]

@@davericketts9101 sounds like the old Honda bug has bitten hard. I am almost a bit embarrassed I didn't have a cub (or cubs) much younger.

[@nigelbaldwin752]

I have a magnetic drain plug, which doubled as a 'tool' to remove the oil filter. Using same oil, which I changed at 300 miles, 1,ooo miles then every thousand. I also checked valve clearances at 2,500 miles and they were slightly tight. Bike runs much smoother with more miles I found. Occasional drive chain oil with gear oil and one clutch adjustment. For information I believe the recommended torque for filter bolts is 9 Nm but some people with groms stripped the threads at that so I went to 6 Nm which I felt was more than adequate. The 22 cub only has a strainer, the filter replaces the centrifugal spinner. Thanks for the video.

[@EpohDerf]

What an excellent comment. Thanks very much indeed. Better overserviced than underserviced. Keen to see how it relaxes with a few more miles.

[@nigelbaldwin752]

@@EpohDerf It got noticeably better with 2 - 3 thousand miles I found, both in smoothness, pull up hills and gear changing has become really smooth, maybe helped by becoming in tune with the bike I guess.. Anyone finding life difficult I would encourage to consider having a Honda Supercub in their life if possible, it has helped me (lots). Oh and follow your biscuit reviews to help make an informed choice of what to take on a ride out with the flask of tea.

[@stuleyland9490]

This is an informative video thanks. Anyone seen a service manual for the 2022 version yet? I enquired at Fowlers and a dealer but they only had last years book unfortunately. It appears to be available in the USA but with fairly high costs involved.

[@EpohDerf]

@@stuleyland9490 that you found the video informative is excellent; means it was worthwhile making the video. I've not looked for a workshop manual yet...or a Haynes but it would be nice for sure.

[@cubtestdummy]

Finding comments like this added to the video priceless. Planning to do my own maintenance for a number of reasons, you guys are making that a real possibility. Finding it hard to locate a workshop manual for the 22 Cub, dealer I bought the Cub from told me they only have them as a digital item.

[@BrickTiePreservation]

I have wondered about this bike, the Dax and the monkey. You made my mind up - SuperCub on the way :).. Great videos and very entertaining and natural delivery.

[@SandStormPower]

I went for the dax after seeing it alongside the Cub. The fatter tyres won me over

[@louiseburnett5795]

excellent, more of the same on this Scooter, cheers

[@timo23]

The sump plug washer has a ridge because it has been 'crushed' on installation to form an effective gasket. That's why they are soft metal such as aluminium or copper. If you don't have a replacement you can re-use by annealing the metal, softening it up again ready to be re crushed 👍🏻

[@EpohDerf]

I've 'cheated' this way before with a peugeot 205 sump plug washer. Great tip I should have included. Cheers.

[@edwardsp1916]

Thanks Fred, very useful. I'm enjoying your videos. In fact, I've just bought a pack of Malted Milk biscuits!

[@EpohDerf]

Top man. Just make sure you use them responsibly...

[@edwardsp1916]

Just used this video as reference for my first oil change on my Cub. Very helpful, it was a piece of Jaffa cake. Thanks.

[@rodautechre]

Best days of your life

[@WeeShooey]

Great video, thanks

[@paulhorton5594]

Well explained many thanks

[@EpohDerf]

I made this video for people inside the Internet to use. Glad it has found you, or rather, you it.

[@nicholaskemp2246]

I think the blanked out "window" is actually the hole where the kick starter lives on the ct125 trail. Same engine, I believe?

[@EpohDerf]

Sounds right. Cheers

[@TheKimsung1970]

Thank you so much.

[@sjcafiero]

Is it OK to use standard oil instead of synthetic oil? And the second question is when you purchase the scooter from the factory, do they use standard oil or synthetic oil initially?

[@EpohDerf]

@@sjcafiero 10W 30 JASO T 903 MA2 fully synthetic is the specification of oil the bike needs to be filled with. I don't know for sure how they come from the factory but can only assume they use the same spec of oil they recommend in the user manual. Thanks, F.

[@orho3444]

Good job👍

[@dannyagustin144]

Can you teach me how to reset ecu of honda super cub 125 2024 model check engine appears in the dash bord Thanks mate

[@pastasuab4674]

What about to use motul 7100 oil 10x40? is it big difference betwen 10x30and 10x40??? all vespas worls with 10x40...

[@Coolbiker1000]

Thanks for the video Fred. Just a word of caution, try to avoid using a metal pick, screwdriver etc to prise out the o-ring. Better to use a tie wrap or similar to prevent scratching the sealing surface and thus causing a small but annoying leak. For me it's a case of been there, done that!

[@EpohDerf]

Not heard the tie wrap trick before so will do that next time. Thank you very much indeed for your tip.

[@rockinginafreeworld3256]

Great review on the new cub. If you ever find or do the tappets ( valve ) settings . Will you let me know .

[@EpohDerf]

Thanks! Will do! I suspect it would be a case of ringing Honda and asking. Just looking in the manual now and can't see anything. It just says 'Procedures are provided in an official Honda Shop Manual.'

[@mjedcz1]

12:56 impossible to get them in Czech Republic :( Must import from somewhere

[@AnonymousYoutuber69]

Oh wow the 2022 cub doesn't have an oil viewing window. My 2019 cub has a window but no dipstick.

[@EpohDerf]

One day we will get both a window and a dipstick....

[@charleshunt3806]

Thank you for posting this. It was helpful.

[@bayuputromintowarman2339]

Ok. Now i know i have to go to my dentist to borrow his half moon sonde