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.
@GasWorksISO5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing! Maybe you should make a video, too!
@nikos-giorgos4 жыл бұрын
Yup, no cross tightening for Honda's handlebar clamps. Honda says do the upper first, then tighten the lower ones (closer to the body).
@jimg28852 жыл бұрын
Good advise. Thanks..
@jefferyspaniol600Ай бұрын
Who put this on
@NickStaib5 жыл бұрын
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!
@gregfallin50014 жыл бұрын
Thanks my Man for making this video!! I have two monkeys, yellow 2019 & blue 2020. I love them dearly!!!
@tedsantiago45053 жыл бұрын
Just wondering why do you need two?
@gregfallin50013 жыл бұрын
@@tedsantiago4505 I have three now, bought a red one last week!! I collect things for passing down to younger relatives.
@johncena12273 жыл бұрын
@@gregfallin5001 you should sell me one man, I’ve been looking everywhere they want 4000+ otd
@paulbunyun36632 жыл бұрын
@@johncena1227 after tax/license 2022 ABS model $4,818.46 out the door! it's only money
@JQUICK215 ай бұрын
LOL and you have two of them why? Can you ride them both at the same time?😂
@lugnut69814 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos! I just bought a 20 blue Honda Monkey.
@steveharris29443 жыл бұрын
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!!
@TeamTheYoungandTheRestofUs3 жыл бұрын
Love the commentary! Nothing better than a real person not pretending to be PC. I've got the 2019 yellow Monkey.
@timschutte69242 жыл бұрын
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.!!!
@moose57904 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@baldilocks19145 жыл бұрын
One of my best purchases to date
@dougglass65412 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
VERY informative. Waiting for mine to be delivered.
@mikeholbrook50844 жыл бұрын
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.
@grominwithrob13394 жыл бұрын
Or just use recreational fuel to eliminate ethanol from wrecking your gas.
@RideOnTwo5 жыл бұрын
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.
@keystonedaytrip2384 жыл бұрын
All good stuff. You’re an important part of my Monkey research to further my knowledge before buying ! Thank You :)
@jimclements3190 Жыл бұрын
Have just purchased a abs version of the Monkey and it's brilliant ❤
@mushmouth45194 жыл бұрын
Just bought a monkey! Good video!
@oceanscience22402 жыл бұрын
Just got my 2021 non ABS Monkey, love it. Not an experienced biker so your video was extremely helpful to me. Thanks!
@haroldanderson27814 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I'm picking up my 19 yellow monkey tomorrow! Can't believe I found a new one.
@neilpeel80482 жыл бұрын
Great video, great tips. I've already pushed the bars forward a ways, that helped out tremendously. Thank you
@johntheaccountant55944 жыл бұрын
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.
@jefferyspaniol600Ай бұрын
I answered the question and it wanted me to fill out a form
@tomhomma94112 жыл бұрын
The gloves crack me up. No grease in sight. Lol
@paullasmith49754 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I'll be buying one soon. All the info is helpful.
@brianmccann6664 жыл бұрын
FLEX TAPE will cover that storage hole perfectly.
@garylsmalley4 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@bmartin79615 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@bmartin79615 жыл бұрын
to add, works both ways, need more fuel to cook ;)
@brianmccann6664 жыл бұрын
Extra 1/2 gallon of fuel is a savor. Remember to add Seafoam for long storage in the bottle though.
@monkeykhaya2 жыл бұрын
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
@Agislife19605 жыл бұрын
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.
@GasWorksISO5 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@odysseusking1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make this, very good.
@toivotorvinen Жыл бұрын
Yery good. Thanks. Hope to have one soon.
@roosterinmarari3 жыл бұрын
This video was extremely helpful Man! You’re a legend for helping me out 👏👏🙏
@spydie2 жыл бұрын
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.
@manopla12503 ай бұрын
thanks bro im collecting my monkey in 3 weeks in spain
@nolarocks4 жыл бұрын
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.)
@carlito2b16911 ай бұрын
Merci pour tt ces infos precieuses!!! Elles me seront bien utiles
@marshallohio55122 жыл бұрын
Love this guy Stern sense of humor when he lost the centerpiece of that retainer clip !!!
@schlumberger112 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Greetings from Dubai
@warrenweisfus7094 жыл бұрын
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 !
@MotoTvWoodsFarm11 ай бұрын
Got the 2019 happy with it as it is. Interesting video ✅
@1999zrx11005 ай бұрын
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. 🙏
@tagenovese3 жыл бұрын
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-yc1wp2 жыл бұрын
Good video, very informative. Just got a Monkey and this’ll help a great deal! Cheers
@georgelambert88503 жыл бұрын
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
@TheOraclenut3 жыл бұрын
Great thank you. Just got my monkey and oh boy. The plastic screws broke. But oh well, cheap plastic bolts. Love the bike.
@slick414 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
@donvaughan83353 жыл бұрын
Bought one two days ago and did not get this info. Thanks,
@johntheaccountant55944 жыл бұрын
Excellent information for Honda Monkey riders. Still think should I buy the Honda Monkey in red or yellow.
@tomcat69333 жыл бұрын
Both
@bflagstad4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your video! Well done!
@pauljohnson87942 жыл бұрын
Thanks now I'll have to wait till Honda dealership go back to msrp.
@123edwardzpad Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@stevelane50232 ай бұрын
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.
@samualray2 жыл бұрын
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.....
@Drjfever4 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Your humour reminds me of Bruce Brown’s movies. A compliment.
@UncleVoodoo4 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find out if the fuel bottle fits under the seat?
@XwhiteHat3 жыл бұрын
thumbs up for the beautiful flag! @6:30
@davidburgenmeyer133610 ай бұрын
Your video was very informative and Awesome!
@madrush24 Жыл бұрын
Best channel for a Monkey owner!!
@jsprite1235 жыл бұрын
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.
@GasWorksISO5 жыл бұрын
Right? I hope someone makes a conversion kit for the Monkey!
@charleswright865 жыл бұрын
Probably find some stainless wing nuts or similar at a local hard ware store.
@davidburgenmeyer133610 ай бұрын
Loved your video! Very informative!
@NjoyMoney2 жыл бұрын
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 😁
@fauveride2 ай бұрын
That’s informative
@donc76644 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up and sub for the rape whistle awareness. The struggle out here is real for minibike riders.
@paulowens8576 ай бұрын
Good vid.
@petecarvo92845 жыл бұрын
Nice canyon shot
@ControlRider4 жыл бұрын
I store gloves and three wrenches under my seat
@DRAGONRIDER3854 жыл бұрын
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.
@joelschroer97934 жыл бұрын
THAT would be a riot!!!! "Itty bitty little bike... LOUD AS HECK HORN!"
@raylyndaschilke86863 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Duh! Move the handle bars! I have been B^tching about their position for a year LOLOL
@kwameg.1144 жыл бұрын
Would I be comfortable on this bike? I’m 6’4 225lbs
@athanasiospapadimitriou52162 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@trippontwowheels5 жыл бұрын
Nice video GW and congrats on 400 subs!
@GasWorksISO5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tripp!
@robertyoung82894 жыл бұрын
I find the horn unsightly as well. Need to relocate it.
@ClintPoulter4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. Very helpful vid
@DRAGONRIDER3855 жыл бұрын
did you move your controls after moving the bars? thanks for the video
@GasWorksISO5 жыл бұрын
No. Just left them in the factory position.
@themaestro59464 жыл бұрын
Just wondering if it's harmful to the Monkey to ride extended periods of time @ full throttle 50-60 mph?
@GasWorksISO4 жыл бұрын
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!
@mangtiks6 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@pabloespinosa20254 жыл бұрын
Really well done!!
@kelvinmartinez34094 жыл бұрын
Great video sir
@MrMcbear3 жыл бұрын
Best mods to do to really wake up these monkeys. 1. Exhaust (yoshi best imo) 2. Intake 3. 14t front sprocket 4. tune
@CrustyBiker2 жыл бұрын
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?
@shannondoherty48032 жыл бұрын
It is all metal except the turn signals
@jorgeortega17094 жыл бұрын
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?
@GasWorksISO4 жыл бұрын
No. Mine is good.
@StephanoHamez5 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 🇦🇺💪🏼🐨
@civetricamoto3 жыл бұрын
How tall are you ?
@Saszex5 жыл бұрын
Hi , How tall are you? :)
@GasWorksISO5 жыл бұрын
6 foot
@dbx12334 жыл бұрын
Store your weed under the seat!
@grandpa_Bart3 жыл бұрын
Never mix weed, beer with motorcycle enjoyment
@clover792 жыл бұрын
@@grandpa_Bart can't ride all the time
@whendoigettosayfuck5 жыл бұрын
What wire would you splice to connect a 12 volt outlet for lights or dash cam?
@GasWorksISO5 жыл бұрын
I would probably tap in to the tail light wire, so it’s only on when the key is on.
@whendoigettosayfuck5 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@GasWorksISO5 жыл бұрын
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.
@whendoigettosayfuck5 жыл бұрын
@@GasWorksISO I have a volt meter but it has short tips and is hard to get a reading on.
@whendoigettosayfuck5 жыл бұрын
@@GasWorksISO connecting right to the batter worked good but I have to pull the plug or I am doomed. It will probably drain it
@robertyoung82894 жыл бұрын
Love my new 21 Monkey. Amazing quality. But that side cover and tool compartment is a very bad design.
@Rydrr6135 жыл бұрын
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
@GasWorksISO5 жыл бұрын
You’re silly! 🤗
@peterfordf2502 жыл бұрын
I love the flag! 👍🏼👍🏼
@UBERBENZ29 күн бұрын
"A rape whistle or some crap" 😂😂😅
@scottrayhons25373 жыл бұрын
You would think a Honda video would have a Honda commercial. Nothing makes sense anymore.
@xxjennajamesxy3 жыл бұрын
Actually you shouldn't cross tighten the handlebars. The correct pattern is tighten the top two first then the bottom two.
@elephantsmemory31423 жыл бұрын
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
@JQUICK215 ай бұрын
It seems the mirrors are useless and so I would trash them right off and go without mirrors....
@healthnut31654 жыл бұрын
There’s really no need for ABS on a 125cc bike. But to each his own. Love this bike. Hope they make it black
@suomenpresidentti3 жыл бұрын
Put some puncture repair kit under the seat.
@IanMoney-nt9lw23 күн бұрын
wrong information about handlebar tightening!
@vitalsound17272 жыл бұрын
😆😆😆
@sammycovelli139910 ай бұрын
The video was entertaining till the trumpie flag came out.
@GasWorksISO10 ай бұрын
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.