Honda Monkey - Essential Tweaks

[@rogercrier9115]

FYI, the handlebar clamp bolts are NOT done up diagonally !!!!! The caps should go on with the small dots toward the front, and both front bolts need to be done up first. Then both rear bolts need to be tightened equally to clamp the bar. If you look carefully at the clamps, there is no gap at the front, and a small gap at the rear. All Hondas do this! Roll on summer✅✅✅

[@motohound90]

Interesting. Im going to look into this, thanks for the heads up!

[@rogercrier9115]

@@motohound90 👍 it’s detailed in the top picture on page15-8 of the workshop manual. Torque setting is 27 Nm or 20 ft lb You should be able to remove the little plastic caps with a fingernail😮 saves scratching them with a screwdriver

[@motohound90]

@@rogercrier9115 i wonder if thatll help my handlebar vibrations. Changing this tonight!

[@Monkey-biz]

great advice to all the Monkeys out there!! Thanks for the info!!! I wondered what those little indents were for?!

[@90330]

Great, this is a must to do on a Monkey. Which extensions did you instal? I am making my order now . Are M 10 right turn correct?

[@motohound90]

Link is in description but yes standard right hand threaded 10mm! You will love this simple cheap mod!

[@pleun315]

Most important thing for the rear suspension ; Cost are low and the original suspension is much stiffer. You can do it yourself in about 20 minutes, Just take one shock off at a time, push it in, unscrew IT and place hard plastic ring on top of the spring and under the Chrome coverring. Best upgrade for the suspension. Goooood Luck❤️

[@motohound90]

Just boughts the Tb parts rear shocks because they were on sale for 109.99. Made a HUGE difference. Super happy with it.

[@todddavis240]

Exactly the things that bothered me too, the mirrors especially. And thanks for showing how hard the bolts are and which direction they turn. ;) I don't think I'll ever like these handle bars. I think I'll have to change them out to a 6 inch MX style straight bar. Otherwise, I'm at 243 miles and enjoying the better sound and power all the sudden. My break in is noticeable. Thanks agn

[@motohound90]

Yep I am at 335 miles now and the engine just keeps getting better. Like a fine wine!

[@Monkey-biz]

cool vid, great tips!!

[@motohound90]

Loving this bike more and more everyday!

[@ronsteitz4535]

My advise would be to buy a bigger bike. Honda Monkey is not one size fits all.🤔

[@motohound90]

Haha I did. Bout to make a new video finally.