Honda Monkey Owner Tips - A Few Things To Improve Your Experience!

[@rogercrier]

Nicely done video✅ Heads up on the steering cap bolts. You are meant to tighten the front pair first (20 ft lbs) then the back pair. This clamps the front faces of the clamps tight shut, and leaves a slight gap on the trailing edge. Other tips:- Put a tiny bit of wire insulation tube over the clutch cable return spring where it rubs on the right engine case, before it cuts through the engine paint and starts corrosion. On the frame, in front of the swing arm, there is an 1/8” hole inside a cutout in the frame, dead centre. That hole goes straight into the swing arm pivot bolt cavity, so water gets in and takes the plating off your swing arm bolt, so block the hole and grease the bolt. If you want the electrics to survive for decades, squirt ACF50 into all connectors, into the handlebar switches, ignition switch, and every place you can get it, except the tyres, brakes, footrest rubbers and handlebar grips. Especially do the folded Mudguard/ edges unless you want them to rust out in a few years.... On the ABS model, messing about with tyre and sprocket sizes could cause ABS faults.

[@GasWorksISO]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing! Maybe you should make a video, too!

[@nikos-giorgos]

Yup, no cross tightening for Honda's handlebar clamps. Honda says do the upper first, then tighten the lower ones (closer to the body).

[@jimg2885]

Good advise. Thanks..

[@jefferyspaniol600]

Who put this on

[@NickStaib]

Thank you for making this video. As a potential monkey nut, I am enjoying learning about them. Thanks too for taking the effort to film, edit and narrate. Good job!

[@gregfallin5001]

Thanks my Man for making this video!! I have two monkeys, yellow 2019 & blue 2020. I love them dearly!!!

[@tedsantiago4505]

Just wondering why do you need two?

[@gregfallin5001]

@@tedsantiago4505 I have three now, bought a red one last week!! I collect things for passing down to younger relatives.

[@johncena1227]

@@gregfallin5001 you should sell me one man, I’ve been looking everywhere they want 4000+ otd

[@paulbunyun3663]

@@johncena1227 after tax/license 2022 ABS model $4,818.46 out the door! it's only money

[@JQUICK21]

LOL and you have two of them why? Can you ride them both at the same time?😂

[@lugnut6981]

Thanks for your videos! I just bought a 20 blue Honda Monkey.

[@steveharris2944]

You know what... I had no clue how to get the toolkit off the back of the panel and it was making me go mad - thanks!!

[@TeamTheYoungandTheRestofUs]

Love the commentary! Nothing better than a real person not pretending to be PC. I've got the 2019 yellow Monkey.

[@timschutte6924]

I'm definitely getting some type of small motorcycle in 2022. Gas is only gonna go up and up. I need something to go back and forth to work. Point A to B. Honda in my opinion is the best at small engines.!!!

[@moose5790]

Thanks for the tips, I have ordered a yellow one the dealership had other colours in stock but no yellow left. I said it had to be yellow LOL and I'm more than happy to wait, Regards from New Zealand :)

[@baldilocks1914]

One of my best purchases to date

[@dougglass6541]

Hey well ,it helped me out, I'll go adjust my handlebars now, and thanks for the tip on how to open the side cover, just got my monkey 3 days ago. Already falling in love. Thanks for the tips 😀

[@robwood1150]

I really like your Monkey and I like mine too. I will adjust the handle bars like you demonstrated! I have a 2019 in Nebula Red with ABS. Last but not least I Love your Don’t Tread On Me Flag !!

[@CarlosPerdomo]

VERY informative. Waiting for mine to be delivered.

[@mikeholbrook5084]

I picked up a 530ml fuel bottle off Amazon that fits into the under seat compartment nicely. Less than $10. Should get me another 10-20 miles to get some more fuel. Change fuel in bottle every oil change so the fuel doesn't have a chance to go bad. I only run no ethanol gas in my Monkey so I always have fresh fuel around.

[@grominwithrob1339]

Or just use recreational fuel to eliminate ethanol from wrecking your gas.

[@RideOnTwo]

Great informative video. Camera work was spot on, nice transitions and cuts. It is amazing how small the toolkits are nowadays, used to get a lot more, they were cheap but worked in emergencies.

[@keystonedaytrip238]

All good stuff. You’re an important part of my Monkey research to further my knowledge before buying ! Thank You :)

[@jimclements3190]

Have just purchased a abs version of the Monkey and it's brilliant ❤

[@mushmouth4519]

Just bought a monkey! Good video!

[@oceanscience2240]

Just got my 2021 non ABS Monkey, love it. Not an experienced biker so your video was extremely helpful to me. Thanks!

[@haroldanderson2781]

Thanks for the tips. I'm picking up my 19 yellow monkey tomorrow! Can't believe I found a new one.

[@neilpeel8048]

Great video, great tips. I've already pushed the bars forward a ways, that helped out tremendously. Thank you

[@johntheaccountant5594]

For the seat bolts. I think it is better to use a socket to open the bolt as opposed to an alan key as those bolts are too tight.

[@jefferyspaniol600]

I answered the question and it wanted me to fill out a form

[@tomhomma9411]

The gloves crack me up. No grease in sight. Lol

[@paullasmith4975]

Thanks for sharing. I'll be buying one soon. All the info is helpful.

[@brianmccann666]

FLEX TAPE will cover that storage hole perfectly.

[@garylsmalley]

My son and I just bought two new non ABS Monkeys. This was a really helpful video for new owners and very well videoed. Thanks. Oh, and rape whistle??? Whatttt ha..ha.

[@MAYNARD927]

I just got this to my feed, and the timing couldn't be better. I pick up my 2023 Monkey tomorrow. I got lucky, I got on the waiting list on April 1st, and got a call on April 27th that he had a red one for me. The couple ahead of me decided that it wasn't the right time to buy.

[@bmartin7961]

The MSR camping stove gas bottle as fuel back up. Love it man, I have one of those and use it for the same damn thing :)

[@bmartin7961]

to add, works both ways, need more fuel to cook ;)

[@brianmccann666]

Extra 1/2 gallon of fuel is a savor. Remember to add Seafoam for long storage in the bottle though.

[@monkeykhaya]

thank you very much, useful tips, I am tall and the handlebar tip is great, will do he lock tight as well, my bike has ABS so no space.have a great day

[@Agislife1960]

They need to design that seat where it comes off with your key, that way you can keep your phone and money in that compartment when you can't have that stuff on your person, like going swimming or playing some type of a sport.

[@GasWorksISO]

Agreed

[@odysseusking1]

Thank you for taking the time to make this, very good.

[@toivotorvinen]

Yery good. Thanks. Hope to have one soon.

[@roosterinmarari]

This video was extremely helpful Man! You’re a legend for helping me out 👏👏🙏

[@spydie]

Thank you for an excellent video with great tips. I hope you hav some more. I hope to get one as soon as I sell my XT250. The new 2022 with the 5-speed and oil filter has me drooling.

[@manopla1250]

thanks bro im collecting my monkey in 3 weeks in spain

[@nolarocks]

You tighten the front bolts on the handlebars FIRST. Then the ones closest to you to snug. (I see others have commented on this below.)

[@carlito2b169]

Merci pour tt ces infos precieuses!!! Elles me seront bien utiles

[@marshallohio5512]

Love this guy Stern sense of humor when he lost the centerpiece of that retainer clip !!!

[@schlumberger112]

Thank you so much. Greetings from Dubai

[@warrenweisfus709]

Me and my brother as big kids (young adults) had CT70’s. We had more fun falling off those bikes (in the dirt) than we did riding them !

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

Got the 2019 happy with it as it is. Interesting video ✅

[@1999zrx1100]

I’m looking to get one as well, a few people mention the chain is poor quality and needs adjusting every 300 miles, not sure if that is still the case on 2024 models. 🙏

[@tagenovese]

I’m looking at this video and noticing the cool Monkey key ring. Can you share where you got it from?? I’d really like to get one! Thanks!!

[@JP-yc1wp]

Good video, very informative. Just got a Monkey and this’ll help a great deal! Cheers

[@georgelambert8850]

OK, on the handlebar bolts the recommended way to tighten them is to tighten the front 2 first then tighten the back 2. There is also a small dent or dot on each clamp that should face forward in case they were removed entirely. YW

[@TheOraclenut]

Great thank you. Just got my monkey and oh boy. The plastic screws broke. But oh well, cheap plastic bolts. Love the bike.

[@slick41]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@donvaughan8335]

Bought one two days ago and did not get this info. Thanks,

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Excellent information for Honda Monkey riders. Still think should I buy the Honda Monkey in red or yellow.

[@tomcat6933]

Both

[@bflagstad]

Appreciate your video! Well done!

[@pauljohnson8794]

Thanks now I'll have to wait till Honda dealership go back to msrp.

[@123edwardzpad]

Thank you.

[@stevelane5023]

Are you aware of any rear brake pedal height adjustment? Just picked up my ‘24 Monkey and going through the initial setup after bringing home from dealer. The pedal feels lower than I’m accustomed to. I can’t find any guidance other than to bend the pedal arm which I’d rather not compromise the strength. Thank you in advance.

[@samualray]

Just got my 2022 yellow monkey from a dealer 750 miles away and spent over 500 bucks in $diesel to get it home. Only disappointment is I just found out that your not supposed to ride in the rain. Living 40 mile south of Seattle, really not an option. Head lamp and instrument gage fogs up. Hopefully a after market can fix it.....

[@Drjfever]

Good advice. Your humour reminds me of Bruce Brown’s movies. A compliment.

[@UncleVoodoo]

Did you ever find out if the fuel bottle fits under the seat?

[@XwhiteHat]

thumbs up for the beautiful flag! @6:30

[@davidburgenmeyer1336]

Your video was very informative and Awesome!

[@madrush24]

Best channel for a Monkey owner!!

[@jsprite123]

I miss the old days when if trying to reach stuff under the seat all you had to do was just insert the key on a lower side of the seat and just open it up on one side. The seat was on hinges, so you could literally do things with one hand.

[@GasWorksISO]

Right? I hope someone makes a conversion kit for the Monkey!

[@charleswright86]

Probably find some stainless wing nuts or similar at a local hard ware store.

[@davidburgenmeyer1336]

Loved your video! Very informative!

[@NjoyMoney]

Its funny that in america you still hold a piece of paper in the vehicle (registration) in europe its long gone and everything is on computers and databases. Thanks for the tips tho, i love my monkey its so awesome, and i love the amazing MPG i get, i can travel where i want when i want, without worrying about fuel price 😁

[@fauveride]

That’s informative

[@donc7664]

Thumbs up and sub for the rape whistle awareness. The struggle out here is real for minibike riders.

[@paulowens857]

Good vid.

[@petecarvo9284]

Nice canyon shot

[@ControlRider]

I store gloves and three wrenches under my seat

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

In the ABS hole you can put a Boom Blasters Godzilla horn. That is what i did. Oh the looks i get when i blow it. Thanks for the video.

[@joelschroer9793]

THAT would be a riot!!!! "Itty bitty little bike... LOUD AS HECK HORN!"

[@raylyndaschilke8686]

Excellent video. Duh! Move the handle bars! I have been B^tching about their position for a year LOLOL

[@kwameg.114]

Would I be comfortable on this bike? I’m 6’4 225lbs

[@athanasiospapadimitriou5216]

Excellent video.

[@trippontwowheels]

Nice video GW and congrats on 400 subs!

[@GasWorksISO]

Thanks, Tripp!

[@robertyoung8289]

I find the horn unsightly as well. Need to relocate it.

[@ClintPoulter]

Cheers mate. Very helpful vid

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

did you move your controls after moving the bars? thanks for the video

[@GasWorksISO]

No. Just left them in the factory position.

[@themaestro5946]

Just wondering if it's harmful to the Monkey to ride extended periods of time @ full throttle 50-60 mph?

[@GasWorksISO]

Nope. Those engines are designed to be reliable. I full throttle mine all the time. Go check out Million Dollar Bogan on KZbin. He rode one across south Australia pinned wide open in the scorching heat and it took it like a champ!

[@mangtiks]

❤❤❤

[@pabloespinosa2025]

Really well done!!

[@kelvinmartinez3409]

Great video sir

[@MrMcbear]

Best mods to do to really wake up these monkeys. 1. Exhaust (yoshi best imo) 2. Intake 3. 14t front sprocket 4. tune

[@CrustyBiker]

Hey do you ever have to have the head bolts tightened after the engine is run in!? Also how much of the chrome is plastic and how much metal plz?

[@shannondoherty4803]

It is all metal except the turn signals

[@jorgeortega1709]

Hi, is your right handlebar throttle grip at a lower height than the left handler bar grip? I have a 2019 Red Monkey and on mine the right handle bar grip is positioned about half an inch lower than the left side. It’s almost as if the handlebar shape is not symmetrical. Is yours like this too?

[@GasWorksISO]

No. Mine is good.

[@StephanoHamez]

Cheers mate 🇦🇺💪🏼🐨

[@civetricamoto]

How tall are you ?

[@Saszex]

Hi , How tall are you? :)

[@GasWorksISO]

6 foot

[@dbx1233]

Store your weed under the seat!

[@grandpa_Bart]

Never mix weed, beer with motorcycle enjoyment

[@clover79]

@@grandpa_Bart can't ride all the time

[@whendoigettosayfuck]

What wire would you splice to connect a 12 volt outlet for lights or dash cam?

[@GasWorksISO]

I would probably tap in to the tail light wire, so it’s only on when the key is on.

[@whendoigettosayfuck]

@@GasWorksISO Yea I was not sure so I connected it directly to the battery for today's ride. I don't want to mess up any wires and wind up. So you think I can remove the red connection and wire to whatever is connected to the tail light?

[@GasWorksISO]

I’m not sure if it’s the red wire, Honda uses some weird color coding on the wires. Your local Honda dealer will be able to pull up a diagram and print it out for you, or you could test the individual wire with a volt meter to find the right one. Another way would be to get a fuse block tap, which any automotive parts store will carry.

[@whendoigettosayfuck]

@@GasWorksISO I have a volt meter but it has short tips and is hard to get a reading on.

[@whendoigettosayfuck]

@@GasWorksISO connecting right to the batter worked good but I have to pull the plug or I am doomed. It will probably drain it

[@robertyoung8289]

Love my new 21 Monkey. Amazing quality. But that side cover and tool compartment is a very bad design.

[@Rydrr613]

Perfection. To be memingful, take your Honda Monkey, hook it into your computer, then press Ctrl+Alt+Del. (Please don't try this, it's a joke) But seriously, my sanity is restored. XDD

[@GasWorksISO]

You’re silly! 🤗

[@peterfordf250]

I love the flag! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@UBERBENZ]

"A rape whistle or some crap" 😂😂😅

[@scottrayhons2537]

You would think a Honda video would have a Honda commercial. Nothing makes sense anymore.

[@xxjennajamesxy]

Actually you shouldn't cross tighten the handlebars. The correct pattern is tighten the top two first then the bottom two.

[@elephantsmemory3142]

I would not leave my paperwork on a bike if it got stolen I would at least still have my registration Nuch better in my pocket and not in the thief's

[@JQUICK21]

It seems the mirrors are useless and so I would trash them right off and go without mirrors....

[@healthnut3165]

There’s really no need for ABS on a 125cc bike. But to each his own. Love this bike. Hope they make it black

[@suomenpresidentti]

Put some puncture repair kit under the seat.

[@IanMoney-nt9lw]

wrong information about handlebar tightening!

[@vitalsound1727]

😆😆😆

[@sammycovelli1399]

The video was entertaining till the trumpie flag came out.

[@GasWorksISO]

It’s a Gadsden flag. The same one that flew when this country fought and won our independence from Britain. But you go right ahead and continue showing your ignorance.