Honda Trail 125 CT125 Roto-Pax follow up

Demonstration of how I mounted a 1 gal RotoPax gas canister on the Trail 125, and some other comments about some accessories and how I've beaten up this bike so far at 300 miles
I promise to make more interesting videos in the future, this is a response to a comment question on my prior video regarding mounting the canister
L Bracket:
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1 Gal Can:
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[@shockcomadeath3525]

Great vid, thanks, that Rotopax bracket setup with extra fuel is the exact setup I've been looking for. Have liked and subscribed

[@evergeendata]

Thanks but please Subscribe here to my "new" motorcycle specific channel. I started sharing bike stuff here: www.youtube.com/@JohnnyPowRides

[@1972mercurycougar]

Man, is that cool!! Had a few small bore Honda's, loved them!! CT110, 80s, CT/minitrail70, 1970s. Built well. I want a.New trail125 so bad!!😀

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

Dude, you're not boring! This was really informative.

[@Inchonseoul]

I appreciate your earnest assessment of the bike. Not glorifying. 👌

[@gsxr419]

I bought a 1.3 liter unbranded can that style and am mounting it on the milk crate.

[@weigelji1]

Hex head bolts work nicely as a more secure replacement for the finger/thumb bolts on the RAM mount.

[@evergeendata]

good idea!

[@STAR-RADIANCE]

This is quite simply an awesome little bike! When I get one I’m going all out with the bells and whistles, I would like to haul as much camping gear as possible.

[@wileecoyote5749]

There aren't any.

[@STAR-RADIANCE]

@@wileecoyote5749 aren’t any what?

[@stephengreen2898]

no one in the USA has any in stock

[@chacmool2581]

Having ridden these types of Honda 125cc thumpers for two decades including what is my current daily driver, the biggest con is the vibration. Those rubber things on the foot mounts are there to ease some of that vibration.

[@abyields7831]

I’ve been following and enjoying your adventure with Futere Ang… well done Sir!

[@evergeendata]

Thank you, friend! I'm starting my own Moto You Tube channel "Johnny Pow Rides" which will be mostly motorcycle content. When it warms up hope to get some content going, just a couple starter videos so far. And yes - the Roto Pax was used a couple times on the TAT. But we got incredible gas economy out there. Probably because of the low speeds and sometimes long downhill descents.

[@vyr01]

I didnt know about these until last night, and now I want one - with the stuff you added

[@williammccaslin8527]

Great job on the spare gas can, thought it was wonky on the outside, but I need the room on the outside for a bag for traveling. You definitely need knobby tires if you go off road at all. This bike is my next play toy when I get home shortly. Thx for the vid

[@evergeendata]

thanks. Here's a (rather long, sorry) 3 video playlist from our ride on the stock tires in NC/TN/GA on a adventure ride a couple weekends ago. The stock tires di surprisingly well! as far as the gas can - I used it the first day but on the second two I had the range to make it to gas stations to refuel. After I do the TAT I'll probably get rid of the Roto-pax setup

[@evergeendata]

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[@findingneutral]

Excellent extra fuel mounting set up. Just watched your guys video on Hurricane Creek Trail. Absolutely awesome riding on both your parts 👏. You guys seriously gave those bikes a serious thrashing. Very impressive. One of the best Honda Trail125 torture tests I've seen. Looking forward to your next episode.

[@evergeendata]

thanks. stay tuned ... we have a special trip planned end of April

[@findingneutral]

@@evergeendata Awesome 👍

[@iliveinthewoods]

Ram makes a lock down bolt that requires a keyed-knob to tighten/release your X-mount. 👍🏻 They also have bar mounts that are a lot more compact that one.

[@rustychannel4567]

Try using Flitz Metal Polish Compound on your speedo that is scratched up. It should help take out those marks.

[@geomeza1001]

Very nice outfitted bike!! I love Honda bikes currently own some. Great job looking forward to see more modifications!

[@ludercofarms7611]

John What's up dood! Its josh from palpro days! I've been getting into trail riding and i found angelos channel (didn't know it was him) and suddenly hes talking about blightobody???? i was like wait ... what?.?.?. any way I'm getting a Honda 300l at the end of this month (july2022) and was looking at vids and came across this video. Super cool the trips yall have done! Im it the ozarks now, trails out my back door lol if you are ever coming this way let me know, im about 40 minutes south of Rolla MO. So cool to see you bro!

[@evergeendata]

Holy shitballs. What is up man. I have more moto videos on my channel @JohnnyPowRides check em out and let's keep in touch

[@ludercofarms7611]

@@evergeendata heck yeah, i found your other vids and subbed. So good seeing yall! Hit me up if you ever pass through we have a guest room, showers, and a few acres for camping.

[@RoadTrekker866]

Nice package, though I would of used carriage bolts mounting the gas tank mount. Provides a flatter service for your luggage rack…

[@MrMike47274]

I thought the same thing. Rather than the socket cap Allen bolt head. I think a Button head Allen bolt would be a better option as not to stick up so high and rub holes in whatever baggage or container might possibly be strapped over top of these current bolts.

[@josephbrandtner7713]

Use jeweler's glass polish on the scratches on your speedo lenz. Buff with a buffing pad on a dremel tool.

[@NitwitMN]

I'm tall too. I lost the heel-toe lever and replaced with a toe shifter only. Much better for me. I'm going to remove the kick starter lever, cap the shaft and figure out an on board stoage solution for the lever itself. My height and big feet have made me modify the geometry. Love this thing. If you have photos of the orange coated motorbike, they'd be fun to peek at.

[@evergeendata]

make sure you check this channel for Moto madness kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGjQn42Mf9J8j5I

[@kosta16auto]

For all of the people that have removed the heel shifter is because they couldn't learn how to use it. It is pretty practical.

[@evergeendata]

@@kosta16auto yeah I like that Heel-Toe shifter, the only thing which trips me up is all the way down is neutral instead of first

[@NitwitMN]

@@kosta16auto Tell me about you height and shoe size.

[@kosta16auto]

@@NitwitMN no pun intended. The heel shifter is practical especially for large size shoes as you stay ove the controls this way and just press either with the toe or with the heel.. The lever needs to be straighten a bit so it doesn't have that much curvature. Then your foot will have place to miss the heell shilf and slide back. Straight from the factory is for size 6 US and my lever is modified but kept the concept as it makes a lot of sense for this bike.

[@hoofington7866]

😅 bro you had me rolling on the intro!!!!

[@raymondj8768]

buy a product called safe t cut its for polishing plastic n glass windshields it will clean the spedo rite up bro .

[@larskessel3949]

Hi John, try to buff the scratches on the odometer out. It will be like new.

[@hyperdrivee7922]

Not boring. Good mods. Could maybe use carriage bolt to keep a flat surface. You can bring back that cluster.the same way guys restore headlights (probably?)

[@charlesdudek7713]

Honda could we have about 50 more cc for this puppy?

[@LA_Commander]

The old ones used to be 90cc, so be happy with 125cc LOL

[@charlesdudek7713]

@@LA_Commander And we rode them uphill in knee deep snow both ways because that's the way we liked it. People today, they want everything. LOL

[@LA_Commander]

@@charlesdudek7713 I know right?

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

No replacement for displacement !

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Listen bro I've been throwing around the idea of Honda throwing the rebel 300 motor in the mini motos.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I like your jerry can setup better than mine. But I'd miss the lame toolbox where I keep the insurance and registration...

[@brucegroom1929]

Great video. Genuine question though...here in UK fuel can would never be necessary as you are rarely 10 miles from a petrol station, let alone the 100+ Mile's of a full tank. Is this an issue over there?

[@evergeendata]

This was setup specifically for my ride on the TransAmerica Trail back in 2021. I ended up using the can once on my shakedown trip on the Smokey Mountains 500 and a couple times on the TAT where we were really remote. But once I was done with the trip, I removed it.

[@thadiuspennington6574]

When will more of these Honda 125 Trail bikes be made for Purchase for God Sake ?!! And CN I get 1 in Black ?!!

[@anthonybastarache6314]

You should buy a headlight restoration kit (used to polish and buff out plastic lens on car) to take the scratches out of the display.

[@cpF01]

Hi John. I had that Ram mount phone holder. You should look at the better options from quadlock. You can still use your Ram ball mount with the quadlock. Check them out. 👍 Cool bike🤘

[@killerninjamonkey]

+1 I just damaged my iphone 12 camera with a Ram mount on my ct125 due to vibration.

[@cameronschneider4314]

How was the powder coating on your bracket? I’m gonna have Rental pack send me another L bracket because it’s starting to show rust after only about two months, but how was your powder coating held up?

[@congerscott6064]

I really like your bike, really want to get one, i was told you can put a ton of miles on them with frequent oil changes and air filter changes 👍🏆.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I don't doubt it. I just wish they had a bigger engine

[@dachu134]

A quirky little 125 here - never really thought about them as an off-road touring platform, but you might be on to something. John, do you still have your TL125 and do you still do vintage trials events? We met about 20 years ago, riding TL's in STRA events, with David Reynolds (who recent passed away).

[@evergeendata]

I am very saddened to hear that David passed away. I have thought about him from time to time as I've now gotten back into motorcycles. I remember you were his riding buddy. I no longer have my TL125 - I traded it for a Triumph Cub which is what I rode vintage trial on for the last few years I was doing it. I stopped in 2009. I still have the Cub and plan to make it a winter project to get it running again and maybe get back into trials next year. Follow me on my "new" youtube channel "JohnnyPowRides" which is where I've been posting all my motorcycle stuff for the past year. Also the TAT trip and the SM500 before that we did back in 2021 are on my buddy's channel called "SomeGuyRides" check those out also. Thanks for saying hi

[@JohnnyPowRides]

This ^ is the link to my new channel. I have a few rides documented on my RE Himalayan and some other videos about my other bikes

[@dachu134]

@@evergeendata Good to hear back from you. Sounds like your cycle odyssey has continued in various, unique forms. That Cub was no joke to compete with, I'm guessing. What a cool bike! I'm now getting myself back into it - just went to the Barber vintage trials event in October, and now hunting for an good, early-'80's BMW R100 for sport touring purposes. Yeah, the cancer hit Dave kind of fast. We thought he might pull out of it with the experimental therapies he was taking, but then he unexpectedly nosedived about a month ago. I ended up getting his extensive cycle book library bequeathed to me. I will certainly subscribe to your other channels! Keep the adventures rolling - quite inspiring!!

[@JohnnyPowRides]

@@dachu134 That's so sad to hear. I hope to see you again next year! And that's funny my old road bike which I loved so much and rode so much was a R100 airhead. Mine was kind of a mixed up built bike - was I guess closest to a R100T - the frame was 77 but motor '81. Excellent workhorse. I had the plastic panniers I think they were Krauser or Hence Becker (I forget). My first big mountain rides and camping on that bike. Did you ride at Barber or just spectate? Also - I ran into Peggy this past summer who I expect you might remember. She is apparently still riding. Hope to catch up again later. - JF

[@dachu134]

@@JohnnyPowRides Wow, Peggy, yes - good to recall her - I appreciated her tenacity as a racer, and always envied her Elsinore. Hope she is doing good, and still racing! Sounds like your airhead was a one-of-a-kind game-changer for your life adventure trajectories. And totally, we ought to intersect next year at Barber. It was my son actually who rode the event this year since we only had one trials bike (I wanted to ask if I could borrow Dave's TL, but...felt too close to his last days). You'd enjoy meeting/hanging out with some of the other fellows in our age bracket who compete there. You'd enjoy meeting Eric and his crew from Nashville (from the Ton-Up Club). He's a music scene photographer. It's a very complete On-Any-Sunday-like scenario there in the pits; timeless. Also I have a great old snap-shot photo of you, me and Dave that Danielle Howle took and passed along from like 20 years ago up at an STRA event, on our TL's. Do you have a digital copy of that one?

[@bradleyalbright1340]

wish they make a 250

[@simonwilson1211]

Hey John.. Love the bike! Still waiting for the launch here in the UK. I don't know if it was your intention to be so funny? Did the dirt dusting make the bike more ruggedized? Have ever fancied a European tour for 3-months? France, Italy, Croatia etc. A perfect relaxed ride for that!

[@tomrox8921]

Hi. Has it launched in the UK?

[@cubtestdummy]

@@tomrox8921 Sadly not. Contacted Honda UK and they say it's not going to be...

[@vinvannara9054]

so cool

[@thangmexe5130]

beautiful car

[@dylanwillyams]

you can get some polywatch to buff out those scratches on the speedo.

[@arkansasoutdoorschannel1867]

Are you still using the same L Bracket? Is this the one you used with your Team 125 Ride? Do you still recommend?

[@evergeendata]

Welll… if you need to mount a 1 Gal Roto pax fuel can, then I definitely recommend this method still. It worked well for me. However, what I discovered was I actually didn’t need a whole spare gallon on my TAT trip. A 1L MSR bottle strapped on somewhere would have ended up being enough spare fuel I think. P.S. please head over to @johnnypowrides for future moto videos. Thanks!

[@DareJohn]

Have you had any issues with that L bracket?

[@bryans3287]

just need to make it two-wheel drive ,right around double horsepower . Carbon components as well as titanium or just a aluminum frame . These bikes are way cool

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Nah man it's a trail 125. Needs a strong backbone. Same.exact size but twice the engine. Change things to reduce maintenance and increase longevity ease of maintenance. Throw in some high milage knobby tires and take it round the globe. You could do it at 125 cc but you'll be going 40 a lot of the time once you're loaded. I'd rather go through USA at 5 over the speed limit on all the interstates my man. You only live once, don't let it be at 40 miles per hour the whole way haha. Grom needs the rebel 300 engine. Find unique ways to increase fuel capacity a bit in all of them but have most of the components stay the exact same if possible. 125 is great and super affordable but man a 300 would hold up longer and drive farther more comfortably in traffic. Grom is really not an interstate capable vehicle but it should be. Find a way to get the trail 125 luggage to carry over 40 pounds of possible. Every pound counts when you're at that level. The dax with a 300 would rip bro. They already do but I mean that sucker would rip. The rebel already has it where they have the same frame for multiple engines. I want the mini moto size but not the miniature engine. I gotta be able to go 60 up a hill just to get to the town next to mine man! A trail 125 that could go 80 would be killer. A Grom that could go 85 all day long and up a hill, would be killer

[@masongupta6618]

Wonder when this will be launched in india..

[@michaeloloughlinsr.7809]

Where can I get all the attachments ? Mahalo big island of Hawaii mike I bought the same scooter

[@mahendrapardeshi4528]

I will welcome it in India ....

[@thepickn]

For those runs you need up grade on tires.

[@PRESTIGEANDCLASSIC]

You can use t cut to restore your speedo, take a look at restoring car headlight videos on KZbin for instruction.

[@dajai-6394]

Nice bikes

[@judd_s5643]

Get a headlight restoration kit to clear up the speedometer

[@stephengreen2898]

that Honda CT 125 cannot be found on the east coast as far as I can find…. Where did you buy yours?

[@evergeendata]

Carolina Honda Columbia SC

[@stephengreen2898]

@@evergeendata .. John, I just called them AND THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY IN STOCK…. All are Back Ordered like every other place I have called… Thanks anyway

[@anarwally]

Where did you get the headlight crash guard and other guards you put on the front?

[@evergeendata]

I think from Ebay. Very expensive shipping from Thailand. There's another site called Beez Deals that some people shop from. Also expensive. Look up my friends channel "Some Guy Rides" and look at the TAT Prep playlist for the info about the accessories he got. Not Moto Skill but a lot less expensive. And check out the SM500 and the TAT videos while you are there!

[@jonathanwelsh8851]

John, where are you in South Carolina? I'm in Greenville & we should ride some gravel!

[@evergeendata]

I'm in Columbia but my favorite places to ride are up in the NC - Fines Creek etc areas

[@ericcathcart7364]

Nice ride. What kind of rock did you hit? (Sorry...geologist)

[@cyclingroanoke4837]

"Im aware of the fact that i'm now a dude shooting a youtube video" lol. Isuspect your girl was nearby. Laughing. I liked the video. Getting ready to buy one. Want to get my son into riding. Thanks.

[@richiephillips4245]

Does the plastic where the Honda decals fit on the old 90 s

[@bucketheadothers2384]

I want one! When is it coming to UK?

[@chillipowers447]

Hey there Furr. How ya doin? Nice trail bike. You still have the trials bike?

[@evergeendata]

what's up man! only trials bike I have anymore is my Triumph Cub, which I haven't ridden in many years. I need to get it running again

[@isiakaamarajames4877]

Nice one what is the cost for the new one?

[@LA_Commander]

I think just under $4,000

[@TXH1138]

What do you think of the stock tires on the dirt and mud?

[@evergeendata]

I have not been in loose sand, or sticky mud with them yet, I expect they would not do well. However on gravel roads and dirt they have done surprisingly well. Check my video on Hurricane Creek for a off road test on some slick mud where again it did much better than expected.

[@mojoworking1889]

Nice, maybe I would have tried flat heat or round head bolts though...

[@evergeendata]

yep I should have used something like that. I only plan to use this can for a couple of particular adventure rides then it'll probably come off

[@Sonar37]

The tool is a T handle

[@evergeendata]

ahhh thanks! (Duh!)

[@rattmann5096]

That looks super inconvenient...

[@evergeendata]

Problem Solved: don't try this at home

[@MadsWorld34]

i cant find a trail 125 anywhere. but i have every part i want for one saved so i can order it as soon find and get one.

[@evergeendata]

Wow! dedication! Hopefully they will be more available. Have you sen our videos from our Trans-America Trail adventures?

[@evergeendata]

p.s. don't get that check USB charger I installed at first. It has a low output I discovered

[@jpb1231000]

Trade it for a Tdubb??

[@TheWickedclownz123]

Nice set up. But please don’t rely on cell service for gps. Please get a real gps. Preferably garmin. They are very cost effective and they make water resistant models.

[@prometheussmithksu]

There is a feature in Google Maps that lets you download parts of the map and store it on the device so no cell service is necessary.

[@dasarikrishnarao3641]

Rate ?, In India

[@go5582]

hi handsome. nice setup,dude

[@fernandogonzalez-gl3nq]

Donde la puedo comprar y cuanto vale soy de mexico

[@frankferreira9696]

Plastic polish should help your speedo.

[@tonystoops7802]

A retro styled bike for what was and now isn't 🤨

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

You want retro wait till they sell the dax in USA. Still think it would be even cooler with the rebel 300 engine

[@circlestar8697]

Super glue the nob on your mount. That's what I did so they can't steal it

[@davidmartin1015]

Your off-road conditions must differ from mine,(Oz) for as much as I like the CT125 I just don’t get why they never put more clearance around the front mud-guard and also we would need to have knobby tyres , mud would jam up the front wheel pretty quickly and those tyres would not get traction on wet paddocks. Apart from that they are way over-priced in this country. Davox.

[@evergeendata]

Well I guess this isn't the bike for you, then

[@davidmartin1015]

That is correct; but it so easily could have been. Davox.

[@lzevon]

You can put a riser on the fender, it’s inexpensive .

[@JayTwizzle]

I’m 6’ 3”, u think I’ll fit on it comfortably?

[@evergeendata]

Honestly, no. It's funky and cool but I feel silly on it to be honest. Fun to blast it around but to me it's not a keeper after doing the TAT on it

[@evergeendata]

I am tall as well

[@helenodetroyo7035]

THERE IS A OIL CAP THAT MEASURE THE OIL TEMPERATURE.🤔

[@ericwilliams626]

Bend the brake back. It's done all the time.

[@evergeendata]

Yep - this video is pretty old. I bent and re-bend the rear brake on the SM500 and the TAT both. By the way my new YT video channel for moto stuff is Johnny Pow Rides

[@benoitmontmarquette6789]

🧐 a roto pax handle srew lock . mmm ! yha. mmm.

[@ShieldArc200]

Big wing nut.

[@raymondj8768]

U SHOULD PUT ANOTHER GAS CAN ON THE OTHER SIDE DUDE

[@shmack-dab-in-da-middle3960]

Yeah that would be smart right next to the exhaust pipe so you can have a more power explosion

[@bfarm44]

Get some better knobbies you won’t regret it.

[@dsm811]

heat up that rear brake and straighten it out.

[@evergeendata]

fixed It - the mount post was bent. Good now!

[@abarr6719]

Don't do mud

[@thomastessin1663]

The bike is great, but the rider really sucks!

[@evergeendata]

your mom rides great

[@gblan]

"Motorcycle?" More of a glorified scooter really.

[@evergeendata]

Cool!

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*When your last name becomes 'Honda' then you can call it whatever you like...really* ( *It has a gearbox and clutch-mechanisms that engage/dis-engage with the gearing changes, the same as any motorcycle* ) *'Honda' created modern motorcycles from scratch...they can call their products anything they like*