Honda Super Cub 125 - EXTREME range extension & luggage options

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Күн бұрын

Today I want to show you my way of extending the rather limited fuel range of our beloved Super Cubs. It's not elegant, it's not very cheap - but it does the job! 250 kms (155 mi) become 1.113 kms (691 mi), no kidding!
Equipment used (this is not an advertisement; I don't get paid):
- Givi Trekker Outback 42 liters + Givi carrier SR1168
- SP TAKEGAWA Side Bag Support left + right
- KITACO Center Carrier
About me: I've just started this channel to share my passion for riding 125cc motorbikes around Germany, France and Switzerland. There's nothing more relaxing than cruisin' secondary roads with low speeds :-D
#honda #supercub #touring #125cc #Germany #France #Alsace

Пікірлер: 21

@Royston1860 Ай бұрын

I was the same. So I bought a FuelFriend 2.0 Litre Jerrycan and kept it in my topbox. I haven't used it since I filled it and it makes everything in box smelly.😀

@hondazoomer7338 Жыл бұрын

On vacation in Spain, I rented a Piaggio Liberty scooter. I rode 770 km with it. The tank holds 6 liters, but the consumption was 3.3 liters, so I also refueled every 190 km.

@yoshi125cc Жыл бұрын

3.3 liters is way too much for that machine. Italian junk :-D. I own a Honda Vision 110 scooter which consumes 2 liters. I always found the tank size of the Honda PCX impressive, with 8.2 liters and 1.9l/100km consumption.

@hondazoomer7338 Жыл бұрын

I have had the same experience with fuel consumption and have run out of gas twice and had to push the bike. The highest fuel consumption I've had so far was 2.2 liters per 100 km (with luggage), and the lowest was 1.65 liters per 100 km. Most of the time, the average consumtion is around 1.8 liters per 100 km. I don't have an explanation for the fluctuating fuel consumption, but I have the impression that routes with a high proportion of long full-throttle rides lead to higher consumption, while city rides, despite traffic light stops, result in lower consumption. I always refuel after about 185 km and then add about 3.4 liters. The tank holds 3.7 liters.

@yoshi125cc Жыл бұрын

Have you had any engine oil burn while full throttling for longer periods? Will be doing the Route des Grandes Alpes next week. Hope the weather won't be too bad..

@hondazoomer7338 Жыл бұрын

@@yoshi125cc Because my Super Cub is new, I take it for regular maintenance and oil change every 6000 km. I do this to avoid any trouble with the warranty. Within the 6000 km, I have never had to top up the oil myself, and I check the oil level only about 3 to 4 times during that period. The oil level is always the same as right after the maintenance, and there is no noticeable oil consumption. The oil looks fresh, like dark honey. However, this can vary for each Super Cub; I also broke in my bike gently for the first 1000 km - never exceeding 80 km/h and avoiding short trips under 20 km. Nonetheless, during long tours, I always carry a spare oil bottle just in case, but it is still new and unopened. I also bring chain spray, which I have only used once during a tour. The chain is protected in a case and doesn't require as frequent maintenance as an unprotected chain.

@heritagehillsecurity8778 10 ай бұрын

I'm guessing you definitely don't have fuel anxiety now. I love your Super Cub.

@yoshi125cc 10 ай бұрын

No range anxiety anymore :-) In fact, I only take the 1,5L jerry can on longish trips nowadays as the 5L can stains the top box smell-wise. I very thoroughly fill up the 5L can, still stinks like hell. Smell takes weeks to disperse. If one doesn't carry anything else in the box, no problem. But with clothes, food etc... no recommendation.

@heritagehillsecurity8778 10 ай бұрын

Any thoughts on whether a front fender rack would be a good or bad location for a small fuel canister? I am really looking forward to more of your journeys around Alsace and the surrounding areas. Thank you.

@yoshi125cc 10 ай бұрын

A front fender rack is not available in my country but I believe it might be slightly detrimental to steering, as you have additional weight on the fork/handlebar. But then again, they put elephants on Cubs in Asia... 😄

@M.Voelkel Жыл бұрын

Was ist die Honda Super Cub für ein praktikables Fahrzeug, wenn ich bedenke, das die Motorleistung über die Kette direkt übertragen wird, ohne durch Variomatik einen gewissen Anteil in Wärme umzuwandeln. Das der Stauraum nicht so vorhanden ist wie jene mit Helmfach, lässt sich doch durch schöne Seitentaschen und anderes kompensieren. Der geringere Kraftstoffverbrauch nebst weniger Verschleißteilen (Vario-Rollem, Vario-Riemen) hat da ganz klare Vorteile. Grüße aus Esslingen , 21.07.´23

@yoshi125cc Жыл бұрын

Einzig steil bergauf wird es mit der Cub manchmal nervig. Da fällt man leicht auf 40-50 kmh ab. Wenn es dann noch eine stark befahrene Straße ist, wie z.B. den Feldberg hoch im Schwarzwald, wirds sehr ungemütlich. Da überholen einen LKWs. Man sollte die Strecken daher immer vorher grob prüfen.

@M.Voelkel Жыл бұрын

@@yoshi125cc Das kann ich nachvollziehen, das mit der Motorleistung am "Feldberg" nicht die Geschwindigkeit zu erreichen ist. Da sollte Honda nachbessern und an die gesetzlichen Möglichkeiten von 15 PS gehen. Ich werde mir das "Moped" kaufen - fürs Wochenende und "für mal eben kurz wohin". Frage: Von der Qualität überzeugt, oder ist etwas zu bemängeln (abgesehen von der o.g. Motorleistung) ?

@yoshi125cc Жыл бұрын

Habe am Moped nichts zu bemängeln. Hat auch bisher keine Faxen gemacht, so dass ich hätte zum Händler gehen müssen. Geplant ist nächste Woche entweder die Route de Grandes Alpes oder, je nach Unterkunftsituation, einfach entspannt nach Südfrankreich. Werde berichten :)

@tdgdbs1 10 ай бұрын

Fuel is heavy, I carry my extra 5L gas on the right side and my tool kit on the left. The top case is reserved for light clothing and my helmet.

@yoshi125cc 10 ай бұрын

How much can you load on your side carriers? The ones I have are only allowed to carry 2kgs unfortunately... But yes, the top case is for fuel and food only.