2022 Honda CRF125FB | Trail Ripping in the Mtns | 6 Month Review & Full Mods List

[@stephanelachance6195]

I've had many powerfull bikes in my life , xr 650, tt 500, v strom 1000, kdx 250 etc... and now at 53 years old I would be just happy with this little guy. Just proves that we can have a lot of fun with smaller bikes. Thanks for the video and keep on riding !!

[@inthecrosshairs4480]

GREAT BIKE. But if you are over 190 lbs... You may want to move up to a 250. Or do some serious suspension work. I just sit on my sons 125FB, and at 6' 205 (All muscle) I nearly bottom it out.

[@JC-DC]

Same here, 53 and this is I'm my budget and all I should need to have fun.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

true@@inthecrosshairs4480

[@edshmedly1]

There are zero aftermarket plastics available for this bike, I threw a 53 rear sprocket and that made the gears all around more usable. I also upgraded the shift lever and a supporting bracket/cover for the front sprocket which also supports the shifter so you don't brake the crank. Diamond minis makes some great stuff and has quick delivery.

[@markjeepingful]

I’m glad came across your video and see what this little bike can do!!! Thanks!!!

[@TheWhiteOakHomestead]

Looks like a super fun and playful bike!

[@chuckwalla325]

Kickup backstart … was the best part :-)

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Lol, I got a good laugh out of that too.

[@tgamron]

I rode the same trails two weeks ago.

[@YouriCarma]

Love a guy who knows his stuff :)

[@mfmco4395]

Great video!

[@JC-DC]

Great video. I'm glad I found it before I spent $4500 on a Talaria Sting e- moto. I want to trail ride and go camping, no street, and I couldn't imagine having to buy a bunch of extra crap, then wait 3+ hours to charge an ebike on my day off. Less than $10 gas to ride all day, And it's a Honda, I've had 5 Hondas in the 80s and 90s and they were great. 👍👍

[@christophervillarreal8565]

Awesome reviews and riding for this thing also ordered most of the same parts going to try out the vonkat shock for it and let you know how that bad boy works not trying to go through the hassle of the rear shock spring if ultimately going to have to take it to a shop lol

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Thank you! This video took forever to film, lol. I hope that rear shock works out for you, looking forward to hearing about it. It's good to see more and more aftermarket options for these bikes.

[@christophervillarreal8565]

@@ThomperBeThompin Yeah no kidding did you end up changing up the fork oil weight on your set up?

[@ThomperBeThompin]

No I didn't. I actually sold this bike to work on some other projects!

[@loki1066]

A 'kick-up back-start' 🤣

[@PunchingCacti]

I like that you add in third person clips but I think you should only show one not the out to camera back to camera like in this video. Just pick wether you think the clip of riding up to the camera or away from the camera looks better and then pick one IMO

[@synible]

I think another nice touch could be only using the camera audio instead of the on bike audio, helps for creating a sense of scale to the camera and prevents the monotone exaust note from being too droning. thoughts?

[@ModularMuscle]

Any reason why you didn't go with a klx140rl, besides looks? I'm torn between the 140RL and 125FB as a play and buddy bike. Are you able to modulate slow wheelies with that rear drum brake?

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Between those two bikes I would definitely go with the KLX. It's a little bit bigger, more power, as a five-speed gearbox as well. I cannot modulate the rear brake on this Honda to save my life, but there are others who probably can. I'm also pretty terrible at wheelies lol. If I could do it over again I'd get the KLX140 with the bigger tires.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

The only advantage the Honda has is fuel injection.

[@ModularMuscle]

@@ThomperBeThompin thanks again.

[@richthomson6174]

@@ThomperBeThompin sure is a lot easier to reject a carb than spend $500 on a programmer if you’re putting on exhaust..so I’d say win for a Kawasaki on that one too

[@ThomperBeThompin]

@@richthomson6174 that's very true, if you're planning on modding the air, fuel, engine, or exhaust, the carb will be easier to tune.

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

Try going down hill in a gear thats 1 higher then the speed your going. Then if the brakes go our you need to pull the front wheel up youll have options.

[@DreamVicarious]

Does it bottom out a lot with you on it? I'm about the same size as you. 6ft 200lbs. My riding style is similar to yours.... Thanks

[@ThomperBeThompin]

No it doesn't, but I put in the stiffer bbr springs. Every now and then it still does.

[@DreamVicarious]

@@ThomperBeThompin Ok, then sounds like that's a MUST DO if I was to get one for my size (200lbs). I'm a light trail rider, nothing crazy. But don't want to go CRF250 just yet.

[@jackjohnson291]

@@DreamVicarious I have both (125FB & 250f), and they both will bottom out with factory suspension. The 125 is a fun bike, but it’s not very comfortable to ride for any extended period of time. I’m 6ft 185lbs and just have to hunch over too much when standing. The 125 is fun around the farm, and it’s a real glutton for punishment, but you’ll be wishing you went with the 250 pretty quickly. I’ve only been riding 3 or so months, and I mostly use the 125 to get the mail, run the dogs, or to play around doing wheelies with. Don’t get me wrong though, it’s a good bike, it will just need a lot of modifications to make it work as a dedicated bike for larger adults. But that’s just my opinion.

[@DreamVicarious]

@@jackjohnson291 Yes I agree with everything you said. Good points, thanks for the details and experience, this helps.

[@thecitiots]

With all the updates you did on this bike would you have been better off looking at the crf150r?

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Possibly. It really depends on what you're after. For me, yeah it probably made more sense, but they are still MUCH more expensive than the 125fs. What makes the 125F special is that basically anyone can ride it and have fun, beginners - experts. the 150R might be a bit too much bike for some beginners. I also like that the 125F is very quiet. For some that might be a big factor. I'm glad Honda offers both!

[@thecitiots]

@@ThomperBeThompin I get it I'm currently debating in my head the same to ride the trails with the kids. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@PunkDawg]

@@thecitiotsthe crf125r is more of a motocross and race bike but the crf125f/fb is more of a trail bike

[@okiedoesthings1649]

Really good video! Question: would this be good for me that is 5,1ish? Wanting to downgrade from my yz85 because I don’t ride as mush as I used too, and just wanna Cruze sometimes. Thanks.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

I think this would be perfect for just cruising and being 5'1''. It might not have the snappy power of the 85, but it still hauls my 190lb butt around pretty good.

[@okiedoesthings1649]

@@ThomperBeThompin ok. Thank you very much!

[@motobiker12345]

cool

[@RestedArk]

I’m 5’10 240 lbs. is the 2017 crf125 big wheel big enough for me ?

[@ThomperBeThompin]

I don't think so. I would instead check out their larger trail bike, the 250 f. It is still an air cooled bike that is easy to maintain but will have a little bit more power that you will likely appreciate.

[@JJSmith7709]

Wow

[@mcscotty325]

Did you eventually get bored of this bike?

[@ThomperBeThompin]

I never got bored of it but I didn't have as much time to ride it as I really wanted. It is a fun little play bike but it can only do so much. If I were to get another toy bike like this, I would get the KLX 140.

[@BingoCAAMS]

Hello, how tall are you? Thanks

[@ThomperBeThompin]

6' even

[@kevinbushey1879]

Why buy that bike if it not heavy duty enough just up grade to the next size I think it’s a 230 4 stroke I could be wrong because I have a110 and 125 4stroke

[@ThomperBeThompin]

I say in the beginning it's a play bike. I have a KTM 300 XCW that I race on.

[@ka4172]

Next to you the Honda looks like a pit bike ha ha! The 230 fits better for you.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

This IS my play bike!

[@kevinbushey1879]

Your kick stand is to short that what she said 😂😂😂

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Lol

[@richthomson6174]

Damn, I hate rock riding.

[@charlesreed6404]

This is a China bike not Honda...3rd tanks of gas, gas cap failed. Couldn't get it open. Honda did not replace it. I was forced to pay $110 for a new one. Gear ratio is horrible. Guttless power. Kick stand too short on the FB version. Rear break adjust weak. Stock chain guard useless. Cheaply designed and built bike. Very cheap levers. Shame on you Honda!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ceocapartisrecordlabel8250]

Why you mad I seen your post on another channel

[@jackjohnson291]

@@ceocapartisrecordlabel8250 Good question. If what he’s saying is true, I’d be mad too. That said, I own one and have enjoyed it for what it is. No complaints thus far, though it does need more aggressive tires, better suspension, and the drum brakes are definitely not ideal.

[@christophervillarreal8565]

Stop crying its a 4k bike that last forever if you arent a fuckin tool... lol if you want I high quality high performance bike go buy a super mini for 6k clown. The entire reason these exist is as an entry level trail bike not a race machine lol

[@christophervillarreal8565]

@@jackjohnson291 Ideal for whom? its a childs entry level bike made to last long and handle abuse while being easy to ride and cheap to fix cheap parts not a 10k motocross race machine lol

[@addsomosdda]

I going to get one of these. Its my first ever cross bike. I am 5'5" tall and weigh 150lbs and i am a 52 year old lady. 🩷🤩 Will it suit me and what modifications would you recommend. 😊

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Yeah, but get the big wheel version. The Kawasaki KLX 140 would be another great option

[@addsomosdda]

@@ThomperBeThompin thank you for the advice. I am now looking at the Kawasaki klx 140r f. I live in Finland and they are only now coming to the market here in scandinavia. 😃😁

[@ThomperBeThompin]

@@addsomosdda that's great! I've seen many riding videos from Finland and wow, what a beautiful country!