You don't need to suffer through the whole, boring vlog... this is just a brain dump ride. I ended up taking my CT125 out for a proper flogging in the mud later that day... check out that video here: ua-cam.com/video/Q1mBCVxZXzg/v-deo.html . Cheers, and greetings from the USA! 😉👍 --QM
Another enjoyable, and not at all boring, video. As a new rider of 3 months I would request videos (live or not) on how you ride and stay safe whilst on two wheels. I recall on another video, within your comments, you have amassed a large number of miles on motorbikes. Sharing you knowledge would be appreciated. Have a great Christmas, and all the best from Bristol, UK.
Thanks again, Paul! Yes, I have been riding street bikes for over 35 years and nearly 2M miles. There was a span of about 7 years when I commuted very long distances for work on a regular basis. I averaged ~140-150K miles/year during that span, and most of it was covered on 2 wheels. I burned through a lot of tires, gas, and oil during that time... lots of bikes, too! I've been very fortunate and careful during my riding career... never been down on the street or had any motorcycle-related accident during all of those miles & time. Most of my riding habits and precautions are just instinct (motor memory) now after so many decades on the road, so I'm not even consciously aware of many of my actions. However, since I've been recording more of my rides and then reviewing the footage during editing, I have been able to pick out particular habits that might benefit others... along with a few minor mistakes here and there. I've considered creating a "riding safety" vlog series a few times, but I don't have any delusions of being a safety expert or motorcycle trainer. That's a slippery slope where UA-cam and today's modern PC culture is concerned. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I'm also from the u/k Swindon ,enjoy watching your videos. I have just brought a yamaha nmax 125 .Being this is the u/k going to have to wait a bit for some semi decent weather .enjoy your ride. Mike
I really enjoy your reports, opinions and comments on the Honda Cub - and now your new Trail. Learning a lot about the bikes, through your impressively detailed studies. This long video is almost like a mindfullness session, appriciating the "slow TV" with an occasional digressions outside the bike and the ride. Conveying glimpses into the puzzle of who this Quasimotor guy is. Great pictures and good sound, too. The variants of the probably most important motorcycle in history, is an interesting topic. Thanks to the pandemic I got myself an Innova this spring, to take part of this history and take daytrips on the many small, winding roads through the hills, woods and mountains near my home here in Norway. My first ever 125cc, after 40 years of riding! Had no idea that small displacement bikes could give so much joy. And this machine has a strong character. Very likeable. Thank you so far - look forward to more videos!
Thanks for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! It's amazing how much fun small bikes can be when you have the correct expectations for them. Just slow down and enjoy the scenery! I will be touring and moto-camping again soon, so stay tuned for more ride videos! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard "Correct expectations" is perhaps the key word to many things in life. Don't know if I have just missed it before, but it seems to be a growing appreciation for smaller bikes these days. More bikes in this category coming from the major brands, and several new brands also presenting their models. Often of chinese origin and uncertain quality, though. A pity that the many interesting underbone models have been unavailable here in Europe. I had'nt even heard about this undergroup of motorcycles before the Cub-family got me interested. Then I found out that all the japanese manufacturers offer underbone bikes, and lots of others too. For other markets. Hope to see more of them around here in the future.
@@bentellingsen7421 Agreed! I'm pleased to see more of the small-bore bikes seeing a resurgence and being reintroduced into the USA market. Most riders here in the States have the "bigger, faster, better" mentality, so they never consider anything under 600cc's as a "real bike". I currently own over 20 motorcycles of all sizes and styles, but I tend to ride the small-displacement bikes whenever the opportunity presents itself. If I can make the excuse to take my Super Cub instead of the larger bikes, then the Cub wins the coin toss every time. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Fix for traffic lights. Put a couple of rare earth magnets on the frame. Glue or tape them so they don't get scrapped off. I stick them on the inside of my skid plate one on each side. Works every time.
Wow one of my favourite Motorcycle UA-camrs and now I find you are a Network Engineer! I am just about to take my CCNA next month and after having a baby and giving my wife the family car I am wanting to get a bike like this to commute! Thank you for all the content :)
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! Network technologies and cyber security are hot fields right now that definitely won't slow down for the foreseeable future. Any training or certifications you obtain in those fields will certainly increase your earning potential. The CT125 has been a rare bike in the USA since its launch. I think Honda has limited the distribution so they can retrofit the CT125 with the new Euro-5 engine from the 2022 Grom and Super Cub. That will allow Honda to sell the CT125 in the EU and UK markets, where they previously couldn't with the original motor & catalyst. Good luck with your shopping, and I hope you find a good miniMoto fit soon! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Che spazi immensi! Mi viene da cantare: " Down the street the dogs barking, and the day is getting dark". " You allright from your side, I'm right from mine, one too many mornings and tenthoisend mile behaind"🙂
I'm missing my 1966 Honda S90 from long ago. What a friggin non-stop machine, even compared to my bigger/way faster bikes later. Got over 200 miles per tank (I think the tank was 1.8 gal) which was really nice. Maybe this is close, but seems 55 years later a real sweet spot of speed/size/range/utility could be crushed, and sell 100 million units.
Agreed! I owned the 1984 CT110 back in the mid-80s, and I really miss that bike. I've owned well over 150 total bikes of all flavors and sizes in my riding career (currently on #90 for street bikes), and I've always enjoyed the small-displacement bikes the most. I'm getting older (wiser) now, so I prefer to slow down and enjoy the scenery on my little 125's instead of blasting through the countryside at 100+ mph on my sport bikes. Besides, it's more fun to ride slow bikes fast than it is to ride fast bikes slow. Cheers! 👍 --QM
You are so blessed with your roads as to where you are in this video. 90% of the time you have the road to your self. However you are not blessed in the fact that they are truly soul destroy-ingly boring but on the up side it has built your forbearance far beyond that you would find in many north eastern English bikers where I live. That’s because we have hills and valleys and small twisty roads that would fit this bike so well, unfortunately our main roads are generally fairly well packed with slowwwww moving traffic even for a 125cc bike.
Nice video Sir, great break in trip............combined on board detail ! The CT125 look a great little machine, such a similarity to the old step through 90 trail as of course it was supposed to be, thank you for your time and effort, subscribed and thumbs up from NZ
Greetings from the USA! Thanks for the feedback and the sub! I will have more CT125 content coming soon... most of my accessories and upgrades have arrived, so it's time to begin the wrenching and riding. 👍 --QM
I've noticed the cub bikes in Japan shift differently then the ones they sell oversea. In order to upshift, they press the toe shifter down to 1, then down again to 2, 3, 4, then neutral.
Yes, that's correct! It seems thst the Asian and European markets have the reversed shift drum (toe down is higher gear), and they also get a wrap-around shift feature that lets then return to neutral and 1st from 4th gear while stopped (toe-down, N-1-2-3-4-N-1). The rest of the world gets the standard drum and shift pattern (N at the bottom, toe-up 1-2-3-4). 👍 --QM
These really are superb viewing very very enjoyable to watch and some fantastic ideas that I have also taken on board from your videos. An example is the magnetic gold plug which I must admit I had never heard of until I saw your video of fitting one to your super cub and needless to say I have now done the same thing with my honda monkeybike. So thank you very much for these fantastic tips ideas etc. Really grateful to you. BRILLIANT !! 👍👍
Thanks for the feedback, Martin, and congrats on your Honda Monkey! I have considered adding one of those to my stable so I can have more of the Minimoto lineup... we'll see. Maybe after the new 2021 Grom is released, I'll give it more thought. I don't NEED more bikes, but that usually doesn't stop me from having fun! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I watched the video in its entirety. Very informative impressions of the CT125 as well as the super cub. I think I am just about sold on this bike. Btw, thanks for the tour of the west Houston area. I was down in Pearland a few weeks ago.
This is great!! Your voice was built for this type of vlog!! Not all '86 ct110, had heel/toe. I am buying extra shifter, and modify to mid, 80s spec, (toe only), with cut off wheel/grinder, sand it up, have it replated. Plating things now days, is like a fricking mortgage payment!! Ha! Front bumper on '73 Cougar XR7, actually changed my dining habits for a couple weeks!! Ha!
Thanks for the feedback and the compliment! Neither my CT90 or the CT110 had the heel-toe shifter, but my CT110 did have the dual-range transmission. That low range was great for crawling along in nasty mud and tight single-track forest trails. It would have been great if Honda would have included that on the new CT125... oh, well. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I will probably upgrade the front sprocket to a 15T or 16T, but I'm concerned that the motor won't have enough power to pull that ratio at higher speeds. The CT125's motor is definitely tuned for midrange and it's down on HP compared to the Super Cub. I'll probably install a Yuminashi 143cc big-bore kit on it to bump up the HP and torque a bit... that should make it more usable under all conditions. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Did the swapping out counter sprockets with my 74 Suzuki TS125 when I was in high school. Stock was a 14. Got a 15 for highway and 13 for trails. Made 1st gear a real granny woods crawler.
Thank you for your videos. Sam’s Club has some collapsible crates that you can use for the back. Also in Europe I had a lot of friends who would modify a Super Cub 90 to 120 cc . I am sure you can modify the 125 cc to 150 cc or more.
Merry Christmas! Enjoyed the video. I just got my ct ad and have 21 miles on it. I did turn my lower handle bar mounts around. It feels more comfortable and roomy. Just loosen top clamp socket head bolts. Then loosen two lower mount nuts. Remove top bridge. Turn lower mounts 180deg reinstall top bridge. Tighten front bolts first then rear. Tighten lower mount bolts. You can also remove the bolts that hold the rubber pads on the pegs and you have cleeted pegs and a lower foot height. About half inch lower. I really like my new ct125. Been riding and racing for years. Gotten older now and just enjoy a relaxing ride. Keep up the videos.
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your new CT125! I thought about rearranging the bars as well... I'll probably get some ROX bar risers or maybe some high-rise MX bars to replace the OEM bars. Eventually, I'll probably install a 143cc BBK on it to give the motor a bit more oomph for highways and steep trails in the woods. I'm planning to do the TransAmerica Trail on the little CT sometime in 2021-2022, so the ability to ride standing up for long distances and having a touch more power will probably make all the difference. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for your reply. There is a shift arm mod done by DaBinChe on you tube..I've done this in the past on some of my dirt bikes and works out quite well. I'm going to incorporate it on my ct. My foot hits my shifter front and back. Have to rest my foot on outward portion of peg when riding. Also I'm putting left front hydraulic hand brake for my rear brake. I have right prosthetic leg and using foot brake is difficult. I've already installed master cylinder and waiting on brake line and double banjo bolt to connect it to the rear master cylinder. I'll let you know how that comes out. I'm not good and haven't really tried making videos but could post some pics . Maybe it will be helpful for someone wanting to do the same.
I used milk crate on my atv front rack. Had army surplus web gear cable tied to the outside of it to carry stuff. Canteen cover came in handy too. Used bungy net to hold crate on, that way I just unhooked net and carried crate inside house to unload stuff. You needed to hook pack to crate just in case. A big pot hole could bounce it out. Someone could grab it out as you were stopped.
Thanks for the feedback! That's how I usually approach my "VLOG" videos... just a rambling brain dump like I'm talking on the phone with a friend. I originally tried to keep the videos short, but it's very difficult to connect lots of disconnected thoughts in a short format. Trying to edit that mess into a 10-minute video is even harder! 🤣 Cheers! 👍 --QM
It is good to know how the Super Cub compares to the Trail in terms of the ride (the wind, the suspension, the accelaration). That was useful information, thanks!
Thanks for the feedback! Both of these are great bikes, but they are tailored for different purposes. The Super Cub is the superior road bike, and the Trail is better suited for light off-road chores. The Trail does well as a city bike for running errands and shopping, but it's out of its comfort zone on the faster backroads and highways. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I have about 1400 on my '22 CT 125. ADV 160 is next for me. Little more top speed would have been perfect. These trans are just like old CT70. Use the shifter slowly.
noodle crate - cubs were used for that in japan due to no clutch so the chap could hold food in left hand :D for trail maybe asahi plastic crates with the cool japanese writing on them
That thing is way to slow lol maybe for inside the city or a small trial, but definitely not for highway or even a crowded long road. Thanks for the video it was great
I guess that depends on the rider's comfort level and gluteal fortitude. I've done several long road trips on the CT125, including this 1500-mile trip to Birmingham, Alabama while pulling a trailer: ua-cam.com/video/xItNMZ--qSc/v-deo.html . 😉👍 --QM
Yes indeed Sir, the comments are an important resource, they are often the 'flesh' around the bones of the video subject. I sometimes spend as long reading the comments as on the footage cycle itself if the subject is worthy. Re gears; I often wish all trail oriented bikes had a low box for trail/farm gearing. Another way to do this would perhaps be to have 6 or 7 gears say, whereby upon un locking the lower ratios (with a mechanical sneck, or by switch), a lower spread would become available, whilst retaining a higher gearset for road and highway. I wonder if the dash speedo digits would brighten if the lights were switched off, for then the bike would know it is wholly in daytime mode? I am always querrulous anyway about riders and cars having full beam to give extra glare and dazzle to oncoming vehicles, yes even in daytime. Yes, as a rider and driver, I often have my eyes drilled out by oncoming with fanshy smanshy super Led retina burners, and whilst the glare is not as harsh as at night, it is a focal distraction just at the point where two vehicles are at their closest, yet whilst heading in diametrically opposite and head-on directions. I ride all year round by the way, and I know that you know, QM, that the main trick is to see them, and then conduct yourself defensively and pre-emptively, for even with full bore high beam on, if you are in their A pillar blind spot, then they will still pull out and go. This not a rant Sir, just comment-discourse-resource material. I hope I don't end up in the 'a' hole docket. Can't wait to see the future trailer set-up, and future vlogs. Kind regards.
Agreed on all points, sir, and thanks for the feedback! The CT125's gauge doesn't get much more legible even at night. Here in the States, all motorcycle headlamps are always-ON... no switch to turn them off because of our DOT safety requirements. As for the modern LED retina-burners and glare, I tend to agree. Many recent cars and trucks are just too damn bright at night to avoid blinding oncoming motorists. However, on a motorcycle... that's a different story in my opinion. Maybe I'm just an insensitive prick, but I really don't care if my little headlamp bothers oncoming motorists during the daytime... at least they SEE ME! 😉👍 I learned to ride on public streets as a bicyclist in my youth, so that taught me very early to ride as if I'm invisible, because I usually was... at least to most oblivious cagers. I was forced off the road, run over (literally), and bullied at every opportunity by cagers and other motorcyclists alike. The USA isn't friendly territory for 2-wheelers. I learned well during those formative years, and that has kept me safe and upright for all of my motorcycle riding career. Cagers here have too many distractions from loud media systems and those damned little handheld screens that everyone is always so fixated upon while operating their 2-ton killing machines. Smart phones are the modern day rat-on-crack for most people, and they just CAN'T.PUT.IT.DOWN for 10 minutes! That means that they'll lose that dopamine fix from every little tweet, ding, text, Facebook like, Instagram update, and other social media spike that comes their way! AAAAHHHHHhhhrrrrrghh! Ok, now that's a rant... 🤣 Cheers! 👍 --QM
There's a guy who's channel is A Retired Okie Living in Thailand that did the 143cc big bore kit and he said it made a world of difference. Just thought I'd pass the info along.
Thanks for the info! I found his channel several weeks ago when I was waiting for my CT125 to arrive. He has me sold on the BBK to increase the power. That would alleviate the need for a smaller front sprocket... maybe even allow a 15T front to work off-road and give better highway capabilities. I need to shop around for a high-quality BBK... maybe Kitaco or SP Takegawa... we'll see! Cheers! 👍 --QM
I asked Okie and he mentioned that the big bore kit is local source and the guy doesn't want to ship out of country...I've found a $240 180cc version on Ebay...waiting for someone to try it out first =)
Super cool shots from three cameras🤟..I love to see every mechanism how it works, cameras with wheels are very good :) ... good job🙂 ... happy holidays QuasiMotard..👌👍👋
You should use something better than Jeans, your legs need protection from the wind! Something that goes with your jacket perhaps. I truly like your new Honda : )
Thanks! The CT125 is a fun little machine. I don't normally wear proper riding pants because the heat & humidity here in Houston is unbearable with that extra coverage on the legs. If I'm touring or riding longer distances on the highway, then I have matching riding pants for most of my jackets. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I am in se Louisiana, last year I tried to get The CT 125. Could not find one. I ended up getting a KLX 230. As of now I have less than 400 miles on it. Going to trade it tomorrow For Ct125. I can't get my leg over 230 Very ez. am 66 and having more trouble as get older. Mostly Looking to haul on plug in rack and take with camper. As I have full size 4x4 I can use for short runs to store and save on gas.
A UA-cam guy Spydie just installed the Opmid speedo on his trail 125 and it does display everything from the trail. Cylinder head temp, oil temp, gear selected, rpm and more. And it is plug and play.
I saw that... he beat me to the punch! 🤣 I received my Opmid gauge from Hard Racing two weeks ago, but I've been swamped with work. I'll try to do that install video soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM
LOL! I noticed that after the fact. I always leave my inboard signal flashing when I stop on the road to help cars see me better. I forgot to turn it off while I was blabbering... just more "behind the scenes" stuff that is usually edited out. 😉 --QM
As per your discussion about backing up youtube, it really does seem absurd that the platform does not have a back-end that can hold onto deleted content for X number of days so that it can be recovered in the event of an unintentional deletion or hack. This is clearly a common enough occurrence that you'd expect some sort of mitigating tactic.
I'm pretty sure it's cool to run a light once you've been ignored for a cycle and it's otherwise safe to go. I still usually do what you did if it's a camera'd one though. However it could vary by state.. I'm in Colorado. Happy new year! Ride safe.
Not legal to run the light anywhere in US. In the old days we could see where the sensor loop was in the road. So you stop over it. And sometimes it still didn't work. Having to make right turn and looping back around is just part of riding a motorcycle.
Thanks for the feedback, Tim! I've been swamped with work and road trips over the past few weeks, but I'm hoping to edit and post more videos soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thank you for your videos. I got my Trail about a month ago and I love it so far. I use it to get to town 7 miles away via a 55 MPH two and three lane HWY. 3 miles of the HWY is up a pretty steep mountain that I am able to make it up close to 40 MPH in 3rd gear for a bit. I have a lot of truck trails I have yet to try her out on. I am hoping I made the right choice getting the Trail instead of the Super Cub? Thanks again for all of your information, Guy
Howdy, Guy! You can't go wrong by owning either the Super Cub or the CT125... both of them are fantastic machines. I live in Houston where the traffic is fast and furious, so the Super Cub is a better fit for all of the pavement chores in my area. The CT125 definitely has better suspension, and it's larger fuel tank is also a nice bonus over the SC. The CT125's lower top speed is the only drawback for my use, so I usually pick the SC over the CT for many of my trips. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the reply. Bro, Iv'e been having a blast with this little bike! I ordered it almost a year ago honestly because I learned to ride on my Grandfather's Honda Trail 70. I didn't know anything about the bike nor did I put much thought about its use. The Harley I rode for years I traded for a roadster convertible after I retired from San Diego and moved to the wilderness here in Arkansas (north of Lake Nimrod) so, Iv'e really missed being on 2 wheels and I find myself riding the CT 125 on the pavement almost everyday! We have a small town 7 miles down the mountain and a larger town with a Walmart that is 25 miles away. Needless to say, I'm LOVING the 100 MPG+ but every once in a while I'm wishing it would go 55 and 60 because I don't want to be "that guy" holding up traffic. I have been bit by the 2 wheel bug again and I'll probably get another small bike that will keep up on these local 55 MPH roads. I can't thank you enough for the content of your channel, you are a pleasure to listen to. Any advise from you is welcomed. Later, Guy
I've heard that from a few other viewers... maybe I'll give that a try next time I do an extended recording. I got really annoyed with the GoPro's last year at MotoGP and Formula 1 because the cameras kept shutting down... AAAHHHhhhh! 👍 --QM
I have a bunch of Super Cub and CT125 videos still in the editing queue, so I'll try to get some of those out soon! My 9200+ mile trip around the country for the Scooter Cannonball Run will be starting at the end of June, so I'll have a lot of Super Cub content when that ride is done. I plan to post lots of quick videos and a few live streams along the trip as well. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Great content on this Trail 125! Question.. for city riding, would you prefer the Cub or the Trail? Sorry if you already covered this in prior episodes. Thanks Quaz!
Thanks for the feedback! That's a tough question/choice between the Super Cub and the CT125 for city riding. If I'm doing grocery runs or just sticking to lower-speed surface streets, then the CT125 wins the coin toss because its suspension is slightly better and the rear rack is HUGE! However, if I need to travel slightly faster or farther, then the Super Cub wins because it can travel a little bit faster and it has better wind protection from the leg shield and the small fairing on the front. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank! Makes sense. I also saw the guy from New Zealand testing out the CT125.. I was very impressed the bike was able to get thru all that water and didn't stall.. also the suspension was good enough to go thru all the rocks..and dips on the road. Cheers!
Hi mate quick question when I'm watching the ct 125 vids. Do you ride with the headlight on full main beam all the time as I noticed the blue light lit up on the dash and I believe that's the main beam indicator and was just wondering why during day light if that is the case you run on main beam ?
Yes, that's a common and recommended practice here in the States for motorcyclists to ride with their high beams on during the daytime. Motorcycle training courses even teach it as a preventative measure to help inattentive cagers see us on the road better. Of course, we dip the beam at dusk and nighttime to avoid blinding oncoming vehicles. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I usually play around with different fuel suppliers and grades to see which flavor works best in my machines. The CT125 has a very low-compression motor, so I don't know if the mid- or high-grade fuels will make any difference. I have noticed that my other Honda motorcycles tend to run a bit better on "plus", but about even (or slightly worse) on "super". The unseen advantage of running the "super" is the higher detergency and slightly more stable fuel formulation that resists breaking down as quickly as the lower grades. The ethanol content in all of the grades still contributes to degradation, so a fuel stabilizer is needed for any long-term storage. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I would consider the CT125. But, I would like a motorcycle for camping. Just concerned about the speed of it on the road. Don't know if it is the automatic clutch and the gearing or what. Before I was able to drive a car. I had a 1972 Honda CL 100 and it would do 70mph.
Not sure if it's true but, a couple UA-camrs claimed to have appealed to Google one claimed Google had a video put back up and the other I think had there channel put back up. Cheers
Yeah, I've heard the same stories, but it seems that it only applies to larger (more famous) channels. Chase managed to reach a human in Google's support to restore his account, but many people aren't so lucky. I'm not big enough to receive specialized support, so I just try to walk on egg shells and avoid the digital censors out there. 😉👍 --QM
Howdy! The heat is barely noticeable unless you put your leg down across the heat shield for an extended time. The heat shield does a great job of insulating the rider from the pipe. I've had one problem when I forgot to tie up one of my pannier straps, and the extra length melted onto the side of the muffler... oops! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yes, the Zeta screen has a mounting frame that also doubles as a navigation bar. I used the cross bar behind the Zeta windscren to mount my Garmin Zumo GPS. You can see my full list of upgrades in this video: ua-cam.com/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/v-deo.html . You can also find product links for all of the upgrades in that video description. 😉👍 --QM
I just purchased the 2022 125 trail. Having a lot of fun but the display dial is very dark Any way to make the display brighter? Thanks for your videos
Congrats on your new CT125! Unfortunately, the original speedometer is very hard to read, so I upgraded to the Opmid M1204 gauge instead. It's much more useful and legible in daylight and at night. The tachometer and engine temperature are nice features to have. You can see more about the Opmid gauge and other upgrades in this video: ua-cam.com/video/lCY8dh7uSC4/v-deo.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I am really concerned about the power. I mean it would be nice to be able to get on the freeway if you had to go maybe two exits. I don't think you can with this one. Plus the long hills like maybe the ship channel bridge.
I just took the CT125 on a 350-mile road trip to Paige, TX to watch the World of Outlaws sprint car races. We traveled mostly back roads with limited fast highways. The CT125 was really struggling to maintain 50 MPH most of the time. It lived its life at wide-open throttle for most of the trip, and the highway runs were tough... low fuel economy (~81 MPG vs the Super Cubs' 110+ MPG at the same speeds), and I frequently dropped below 45 MPH wide-open. It definitely needs a 143cc big-bore kit and a sprocket change to be able to maintain 55-60 MPH comfortably. 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Here's a thought...just buy a larger displacement motorcycle in the first place instead of buying one of these way under suspended under powered toys then have to spend a lot more money to make it road worthy! I'll bet you'd be money ahead. Ever think that maybe the tin frames on those motorized bicycles might not take much more power than the stock engine puts out? Big bore kit...yeah right can't believe anyone would even bother making one for that bike but actually now that i think about it I bet the Big bore kits out there weren't even designed for this scooter more likely the way stronger CRF models. Oh well you have surely heard the cliche' "some people have more money than brains"........................
@@bultacowally You obviously don't like these bikes because you have only left negative feedback here on my channel. Why watch the videos and leave nasty comments about something that you don't like anyway? Isn't that a bit egotistical? Wouldn't it be easier to just change the channel instead of spewing negativity and discontent? I buy and ride what pleases ME, with MY hard-earned money, so that's my prerogative. I ride everything that I have in all modes, whether it's commuting, camping, or cross-country road trips... and I have a great time making those memories. I try to share both the pros and the cons of my experiences with other like-minded riders, so they can determine if something that I do or equipment that I purchased might or might not work for them. I have 22 other motorcycles and scooters of all styles and displacements, and the Trail 125 is unique in its own right. Variety is the spice of life. As the old saying goes... "Different strokes for different folks". --QM
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your upcoming CT125! I currently have the milk crate secured with 6 heavy-duty nylon zip-ties... one on each corner, and two more at the front and rear of the crate. I have replaced the one seen in this video with a larger 6-gallon crate that is rectangular... it takes up the entire rack, so it's a bit more useful: amzn.to/38TY86K . I will eventually secure the crate using the two threaded bosses in the rear rack (not sure what their purpose is... maybe a passenger seat?). My plan is to use an aluminum bar or plate that fits the inner width of the crate and has holes drilled to accept the two 8mm (?) bolts. I will probably use knobbed thumb-screws so I can quickly detach the crate for carrying other items (roll bags, camping gear, etc). Cheers! 👍 --QM
If you could only have one, would you choose the Trail 125 or the Super Cub? Personally I’m drawn to the ‘Trail’, because I have had a lot of fun on, and loved the old Trail 110, years ago. I live in a very rural area of Kentucky, and will not be riding on long strait roads, at high speed. For example, my driveway is a quarter mile of gravel.
The CT125 is probably a better all-purpose bike because of the built-in rear rack and the slightly better suspension than the Super Cub. The CT125's real shortcoming is its top speed... only ~55 mph, so it falls short of the Super Cub's 65-ish mph top speed. If you don't plan to ride on faster roads and have any intentions of riding off-road, then the CT is a superb little bike. The CT's price isn't "cheap" compared to other entry-level bikes in the segment, so it's just a matter of preference and nostalgia for me. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Please share your assessment of the best choice standard shifter. Question: As the owner of large feet, I've been thinking I could remove the kick starter lever and stowing it in case of emergency, and protect from corrosion the shaft with say, shrink wrap - see downsides?
I will definitely have more of an opinion and maybe some guidance on shift lever replacements in the near future. After I can take the bike off-road and do some proper stand-up riding, then I'll know if the heel portion is a show stopper. As for the kickstart lever, you should be good if you put a thin coat of oil or bearing grease on the metal (focus on the inner radius of the splines) and then wrap it in some water-repellent paper (parchment paper or similar... I wouldn't do plastic wrap because of condensation build-up unless you vacuum-seal it). You might want to find a plumbing plug that fits over the kickstart shaft and seal that open end with a bit of bearing grease as well. Those parts are likely to rust or get spline damage, which could make it hard to put back on in a pinch. Of course, you can always bump start the CT125 just like any other bike... just roll and hold the lever down (disengage the clutch), then pop it in 2nd gear. 👍 --QM
Yes, that's a common and recommended practice here in the States for motorcyclists to ride with their high beams on during the daytime. Motorcycle training courses even teach it as a preventative measure to help inattentive cagers see us on the road better. Of course, we dip the beam at dusk and nighttime to avoid blinding oncoming vehicles. Cheers! 👍 --QM
watching the second half of this (finally) you mention motogp - it starts this weekend - shame that theres no argentina or texas this year - meet us in phillip island in october :D wouldnt be a hard flight from george bush :D
Well done , thank you. I would love your thoughts on changing the shift lever to a toe shifter only. I find the heel , toe , OEM shifter awkward at best. What are our options???
The CT125 is a great little trail bike, but it's not suited for highway trips in its stock form. I recently took it on a 350-mile road trip and it really struggled to maintain 50 MPH most of the trip. I will be installing a mild big-bore kit (probably a Yuminashi 143cc kit) on it soon, and that should liven-up the motor to make it more usable in all conditions. I'll put a 15T front sprocket on it so it can pull 55-60 on the highways, and it should still have enough low-end grunt to pull in the soft off-road stuff. Your WR250R is a great, lightweight dual-sport! I have a Yamaha XT250 that is more of a trail bike (lighter and less powerful), but I've pressed it into light ADV and touring duties. If the XT250 had about 10 more HP, then it would be nearly perfect... or maybe a Honda CRF300L that had a lower seat height. Hmm... 😉👍 --QM
I really got lucky with my audio setup. I used an old microphone from a Cardo Scala G9 bluetooth headset and connected that to the GoPro Hero7 Black with the GoPro audio adapter. The results are very good before corrections, but I do some minor audio cleanup in Adobe Premiere Pro to highlight voice and minimize background noise. That audio processing makes a significant difference when I'm talking at freeway speeds and nearly eliminates the wind noise while leaving the engine sounds mostly intact. You can see a quick video here of my helmet setup for reference: ua-cam.com/video/D_lbmLdenHU/v-deo.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
The CT125 and Super Cub C125 are great starter bikes for anyone that wants to get into motorcycling. The semi-automatic transmission is easier for new riders to manage because there is no need to master a clutch lever while also managing the other riding tasks... that takes one difficult motor task out of the equation. These bikes are not powerful, so they are very approachable and docile to learn on, but that doesn't mean that they are solely "beginner bikes". I take my small-displacement bikes on long road trips for touring and moto-camping every time I can find the excuse to do so. If you can plan your routes over back roads and rural highways, then these bikes' meager 55-65 mph top speeds aren't a problem... just slow down and enjoy the scenery. Cheers! 👍 --QM
The distribution has been very limited so far. The latest delivery update that I heard was that the next shipments will be sometime in July 2021. I recommend finding a Honda Powerhouse dealer near you and placing a deposit on one if you're serious about purchasing the CT125. It seems that many dealers have waiting lists, so it might take a while to receive one. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I have a ct 125 ordered hopefully get next year Feb. Can you tell me how you attached the milk crate to the bike. Good idea on Japanese milk crate. I'm going to try get one too. Thanks.
I am just using heavy-duty nylon zip-ties (40 lb) right now, but I will be mounting it more securely with flat washers and bolts soon. There are two threaded mounting bungs in the middle of the rack (presumably for the passenger seat in the Asian markets), so I will probably use a flat bar of aluminum as a spreader and a pair of knobbed-bolts to screw down thru the bar and the crate (sandwich mount). That will let me quickly remove the crate for carrying other stuff on the rear rack. 😉👍 --QM
Could you tell me what's a comfortable cruising speed (engine wise), with some wind? GPS wise. I am thinking if it's possible to keep 55mph - 60mph perhaps with some big bore kit.
The CT125 is a great machine, but its on-road performance is limited by the engine's low power output and its relatively "short" gearing. The CT125 struggles to maintain 55 MPH on most roads and wind conditions, so its comfortable cruising speed is around 45 MPH. Your weight is above the official maximum capacity stated by Honda of 265 pounds (120 kg), but we all know that these little mules can easily carry 350+ pounds of rider and equipment without any problems. So, the answer if its suitable for you really depends on your riding chores, road conditions, and patience. The CT125 can certainly get you anywhere you want to go, but it won't get anywhere quickly. That is an important consideration with the fast, frantic pace of traffic in most places these days. Good luck shopping, and I hope you find a good fit! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thank you for your wealth of knowledge! I plan on ripping this around the city streets in Los Angeles and Orange County, I reckon I'll throw it in the back of my car if I want to take it on the dirt. If you ever find yourself in Conroe stop by Cycle Shack North, my pops been working there since '85
The magic nunber 20hp and 20nm. At least south africa. You can get your self out of trouble. I have 16hp and 16nm setup. But its happy ridding spot 90kmh. Up any hill 2up. I play with local 125cc and 150cc delivery bikes. Even 2 up 🤣. 1up really makes them angry. How is a 40 year old vespa doing this.😂😂. Oh i must tell you this one. Me and wife at robots. So its me and her, larger pizza, dove in box and rat. Road surface bit rubish from trucks. Honda cb125 with 4 gears pulled up. Boy was atleast 20. He pulled off like rocket. I couldn't gun it at first as of every thing on scooter. Could you imagine news of scooter crash. Dove flue away as they sie in crash and rat ran off with large pizza. Eventually i realed him in and enjoyed watching his face as i rode past. 😂
Thanks for the feedback, Mike! I have lots of different bikes, so feel free to email me at quasimotard@gmail.com for a list... maybe we can arrange a deal. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Awesome! Thanks so much for the shout out. Skipping back to the beginning now to watch the whole video. Love a good vlog.
You don't need to suffer through the whole, boring vlog... this is just a brain dump ride. I ended up taking my CT125 out for a proper flogging in the mud later that day... check out that video here: ua-cam.com/video/Q1mBCVxZXzg/v-deo.html . Cheers, and greetings from the USA! 😉👍 --QM
Good commentary on the small displacement Hondas the trail 90 was insanely popular for many years & there's many still in use today ❤ 😊
Another enjoyable, and not at all boring, video. As a new rider of 3 months I would request videos (live or not) on how you ride and stay safe whilst on two wheels. I recall on another video, within your comments, you have amassed a large number of miles on motorbikes. Sharing you knowledge would be appreciated. Have a great Christmas, and all the best from Bristol, UK.
Thanks again, Paul! Yes, I have been riding street bikes for over 35 years and nearly 2M miles. There was a span of about 7 years when I commuted very long distances for work on a regular basis. I averaged ~140-150K miles/year during that span, and most of it was covered on 2 wheels. I burned through a lot of tires, gas, and oil during that time... lots of bikes, too! I've been very fortunate and careful during my riding career... never been down on the street or had any motorcycle-related accident during all of those miles & time.
Most of my riding habits and precautions are just instinct (motor memory) now after so many decades on the road, so I'm not even consciously aware of many of my actions. However, since I've been recording more of my rides and then reviewing the footage during editing, I have been able to pick out particular habits that might benefit others... along with a few minor mistakes here and there. I've considered creating a "riding safety" vlog series a few times, but I don't have any delusions of being a safety expert or motorcycle trainer. That's a slippery slope where UA-cam and today's modern PC culture is concerned. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I'm also from the u/k Swindon ,enjoy watching your videos. I have just brought a yamaha nmax 125 .Being this is the u/k going to have to wait a bit for some semi decent weather .enjoy your ride. Mike
I really enjoy your reports, opinions and comments on the Honda Cub - and now your new Trail. Learning a lot about the bikes, through your impressively detailed studies. This long video is almost like a mindfullness session, appriciating the "slow TV" with an occasional digressions outside the bike and the ride. Conveying glimpses into the puzzle of who this Quasimotor guy is. Great pictures and good sound, too. The variants of the probably most important motorcycle in history, is an interesting topic. Thanks to the pandemic I got myself an Innova this spring, to take part of this history and take daytrips on the many small, winding roads through the hills, woods and mountains near my home here in Norway. My first ever 125cc, after 40 years of riding! Had no idea that small displacement bikes could give so much joy. And this machine has a strong character. Very likeable. Thank you so far - look forward to more videos!
Thanks for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! It's amazing how much fun small bikes can be when you have the correct expectations for them. Just slow down and enjoy the scenery! I will be touring and moto-camping again soon, so stay tuned for more ride videos! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard "Correct expectations" is perhaps the key word to many things in life. Don't know if I have just missed it before, but it seems to be a growing appreciation for smaller bikes these days. More bikes in this category coming from the major brands, and several new brands also presenting their models. Often of chinese origin and uncertain quality, though. A pity that the many interesting underbone models have been unavailable here in Europe. I had'nt even heard about this undergroup of motorcycles before the Cub-family got me interested. Then I found out that all the japanese manufacturers offer underbone bikes, and lots of others too. For other markets. Hope to see more of them around here in the future.
@@bentellingsen7421 Agreed! I'm pleased to see more of the small-bore bikes seeing a resurgence and being reintroduced into the USA market. Most riders here in the States have the "bigger, faster, better" mentality, so they never consider anything under 600cc's as a "real bike". I currently own over 20 motorcycles of all sizes and styles, but I tend to ride the small-displacement bikes whenever the opportunity presents itself. If I can make the excuse to take my Super Cub instead of the larger bikes, then the Cub wins the coin toss every time. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Fix for traffic lights. Put a couple of rare earth magnets on the frame. Glue or tape them so they don't get scrapped off. I stick them on the inside of my skid plate one on each side. Works every time.
I've been riding motorcycles for decades, but I've never tried that hack. I might give that a try for my smaller bikes. 👍 --QM
Wow one of my favourite Motorcycle UA-camrs and now I find you are a Network Engineer! I am just about to take my CCNA next month and after having a baby and giving my wife the family car I am wanting to get a bike like this to commute! Thank you for all the content :)
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! Network technologies and cyber security are hot fields right now that definitely won't slow down for the foreseeable future. Any training or certifications you obtain in those fields will certainly increase your earning potential.
The CT125 has been a rare bike in the USA since its launch. I think Honda has limited the distribution so they can retrofit the CT125 with the new Euro-5 engine from the 2022 Grom and Super Cub. That will allow Honda to sell the CT125 in the EU and UK markets, where they previously couldn't with the original motor & catalyst. Good luck with your shopping, and I hope you find a good miniMoto fit soon! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Interesting, years ago I was a CNE.
Watching this in 2024, $1.75 gas, those were a good few years
Che spazi immensi! Mi viene da cantare: " Down the street the dogs barking, and the day is getting dark". " You allright from your side, I'm right from mine, one too many mornings and tenthoisend mile behaind"🙂
I'm missing my 1966 Honda S90 from long ago. What a friggin non-stop machine, even compared to my bigger/way faster bikes later. Got over 200 miles per tank (I think the tank was 1.8 gal) which was really nice. Maybe this is close, but seems 55 years later a real sweet spot of speed/size/range/utility could be crushed, and sell 100 million units.
Agreed! I owned the 1984 CT110 back in the mid-80s, and I really miss that bike. I've owned well over 150 total bikes of all flavors and sizes in my riding career (currently on #90 for street bikes), and I've always enjoyed the small-displacement bikes the most. I'm getting older (wiser) now, so I prefer to slow down and enjoy the scenery on my little 125's instead of blasting through the countryside at 100+ mph on my sport bikes. Besides, it's more fun to ride slow bikes fast than it is to ride fast bikes slow. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Hi Quasi
I knew that saying but Never heard the Last Part!!🤣🤣🤣
I WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY BAFOONERY! GREAT VIDEO
You are so blessed with your roads as to where you are in this video. 90% of the time you have the road to your self.
However you are not blessed in the fact that they are truly soul destroy-ingly boring but on the up side it has built your forbearance far beyond that you would find in many north eastern English bikers where I live. That’s because we have hills and valleys and small twisty roads that would fit this bike so well, unfortunately our main roads are generally fairly well packed with slowwwww moving traffic even for a 125cc bike.
you sound boring ? must be the 'slow' roads or is it you do not know which side you should be driving on ! ;) take that mate ! muhahahahahaa
First fill up, $2 lol. You've gotta love it.
Nice video Sir, great break in trip............combined on board detail ! The CT125 look a great little machine, such a similarity to the old step through 90 trail as of course it was supposed to be, thank you for your time and effort, subscribed and thumbs up from NZ
Greetings from the USA! Thanks for the feedback and the sub! I will have more CT125 content coming soon... most of my accessories and upgrades have arrived, so it's time to begin the wrenching and riding. 👍 --QM
I've noticed the cub bikes in Japan shift differently then the ones they sell oversea. In order to upshift, they press the toe shifter down to 1, then down again to 2, 3, 4, then neutral.
Yes, that's correct! It seems thst the Asian and European markets have the reversed shift drum (toe down is higher gear), and they also get a wrap-around shift feature that lets then return to neutral and 1st from 4th gear while stopped (toe-down, N-1-2-3-4-N-1). The rest of the world gets the standard drum and shift pattern (N at the bottom, toe-up 1-2-3-4). 👍 --QM
Maybe, it has to do with avg. Person's foot size.
These really are superb viewing very very enjoyable to watch and some fantastic ideas that I have also taken on board from your videos. An example is the magnetic gold plug which I must admit I had never heard of until I saw your video of fitting one to your super cub and needless to say I have now done the same thing with my honda monkeybike. So thank you very much for these fantastic tips ideas etc. Really grateful to you. BRILLIANT !! 👍👍
Thanks for the feedback, Martin, and congrats on your Honda Monkey! I have considered adding one of those to my stable so I can have more of the Minimoto lineup... we'll see. Maybe after the new 2021 Grom is released, I'll give it more thought. I don't NEED more bikes, but that usually doesn't stop me from having fun! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I watched the video in its entirety. Very informative impressions of the CT125 as well as the super cub. I think I am just about sold on this bike. Btw, thanks for the tour of the west Houston area. I was down in Pearland a few weeks ago.
You're right it's the bar height and width. Physics. I enjoy your vids, very informative. You're not boring at all.
Wow my initials and birth year.
This is great!! Your voice was built for this type of vlog!! Not all '86 ct110, had heel/toe. I am buying extra shifter, and modify to mid, 80s spec, (toe only), with cut off wheel/grinder, sand it up, have it replated. Plating things now days, is like a fricking mortgage payment!! Ha! Front bumper on '73 Cougar XR7, actually changed my dining habits for a couple weeks!! Ha!
Thanks for the feedback and the compliment! Neither my CT90 or the CT110 had the heel-toe shifter, but my CT110 did have the dual-range transmission. That low range was great for crawling along in nasty mud and tight single-track forest trails. It would have been great if Honda would have included that on the new CT125... oh, well. Cheers! 👍 --QM
With the 15tooth sprocket up front, that little bike can do in town traffic all day. I like ur TOP-NOTCH luggage! Milk crate by Givi....👍😺
I will probably upgrade the front sprocket to a 15T or 16T, but I'm concerned that the motor won't have enough power to pull that ratio at higher speeds. The CT125's motor is definitely tuned for midrange and it's down on HP compared to the Super Cub. I'll probably install a Yuminashi 143cc big-bore kit on it to bump up the HP and torque a bit... that should make it more usable under all conditions. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Did the swapping out counter sprockets with my 74 Suzuki TS125 when I was in high school. Stock was a 14. Got a 15 for highway and 13 for trails. Made 1st gear a real granny woods crawler.
Just 6 months later and I miss those gas prices.
Beautiful little Honda
They should make this kind of bike but with a large gas tank.
120 + miles tank of gas
why snapperhead
Thank you for your videos.
Sam’s Club has some collapsible crates that you can use for the back.
Also in Europe I had a lot of friends who would modify a Super Cub 90 to 120 cc . I am sure you can modify the 125 cc to 150 cc or more.
Merry Christmas! Enjoyed the video. I just got my ct ad and have 21 miles on it. I did turn my lower handle bar mounts around. It feels more comfortable and roomy. Just loosen top clamp socket head bolts. Then loosen two lower mount nuts. Remove top bridge. Turn lower mounts 180deg reinstall top bridge. Tighten front bolts first then rear. Tighten lower mount bolts. You can also remove the bolts that hold the rubber pads on the pegs and you have cleeted pegs and a lower foot height. About half inch lower. I really like my new ct125. Been riding and racing for years. Gotten older now and just enjoy a relaxing ride. Keep up the videos.
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your new CT125! I thought about rearranging the bars as well... I'll probably get some ROX bar risers or maybe some high-rise MX bars to replace the OEM bars. Eventually, I'll probably install a 143cc BBK on it to give the motor a bit more oomph for highways and steep trails in the woods. I'm planning to do the TransAmerica Trail on the little CT sometime in 2021-2022, so the ability to ride standing up for long distances and having a touch more power will probably make all the difference. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for your reply. There is a shift arm mod done by DaBinChe on you tube..I've done this in the past on some of my dirt bikes and works out quite well. I'm going to incorporate it on my ct. My foot hits my shifter front and back. Have to rest my foot on outward portion of peg when riding. Also I'm putting left front hydraulic hand brake for my rear brake. I have right prosthetic leg and using foot brake is difficult. I've already installed master cylinder and waiting on brake line and double banjo bolt to connect it to the rear master cylinder. I'll let you know how that comes out. I'm not good and haven't really tried making videos but could post some pics . Maybe it will be helpful for someone wanting to do the same.
I used milk crate on my atv front rack. Had army surplus web gear cable tied to the outside of it to carry stuff. Canteen cover came in handy too. Used bungy net to hold crate on, that way I just unhooked net and carried crate inside house to unload stuff. You needed to hook pack to crate just in case. A big pot hole could bounce it out.
Someone could grab it out as you were stopped.
I just feel like I'm riding and talking to myself. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback! That's how I usually approach my "VLOG" videos... just a rambling brain dump like I'm talking on the phone with a friend. I originally tried to keep the videos short, but it's very difficult to connect lots of disconnected thoughts in a short format. Trying to edit that mess into a 10-minute video is even harder! 🤣 Cheers! 👍 --QM
It is good to know how the Super Cub compares to the Trail in terms of the ride (the wind, the suspension, the accelaration). That was useful information, thanks!
Thanks for the feedback! Both of these are great bikes, but they are tailored for different purposes. The Super Cub is the superior road bike, and the Trail is better suited for light off-road chores. The Trail does well as a city bike for running errands and shopping, but it's out of its comfort zone on the faster backroads and highways. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Hey QM, Merry Christmas!! Just love the vlog. Always did, but love your addition, to the family!! Really a gorgeous bike!
Howdy, Chris... thanks for the feedback! Merry Christmas to you and yours! 👍 --QM
I have about 1400 on my '22 CT 125. ADV 160 is next for me. Little more top speed would have been perfect. These trans are just like old CT70. Use the shifter slowly.
noodle crate - cubs were used for that in japan due to no clutch so the chap could hold food in left hand :D for trail maybe asahi plastic crates with the cool japanese writing on them
i remember that video . but they did tell him they didn't care what he did with it. LOL
Wish they would put a 5-speed transmission with a manual clutch in the CT125.
That thing is way to slow lol maybe for inside the city or a small trial, but definitely not for highway or even a crowded long road. Thanks for the video it was great
I guess that depends on the rider's comfort level and gluteal fortitude. I've done several long road trips on the CT125, including this 1500-mile trip to Birmingham, Alabama while pulling a trailer: ua-cam.com/video/xItNMZ--qSc/v-deo.html . 😉👍 --QM
Great video! Love your videos. Have a merry Christmas from North Texas!!
Howdy, neighbor, and thanks for the feedback! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 😉👍
Thanks Q..love your openness in describing your experiences..fair..but to the point..remind me of Captain James T Kirk..keep on the good work..
Thanks for the feedback! I've been swamped with work for the past several weeks, but I'll have more videos coming to the channel soon! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Westheimer parkway!!! no wonder looked so familiar.
Howdy, neighbor! 😉👍
Yes indeed Sir, the comments are an important resource, they are often the 'flesh' around the bones of the video subject. I sometimes spend as long reading the comments as on the footage cycle itself if the subject is worthy.
Re gears; I often wish all trail oriented bikes had a low box for trail/farm gearing. Another way to do this would perhaps be to have 6 or 7 gears say, whereby upon un locking the lower ratios (with a mechanical sneck, or by switch), a lower spread would become available, whilst retaining a higher gearset for road and highway.
I wonder if the dash speedo digits would brighten if the lights were switched off, for then the bike would know it is wholly in daytime mode?
I am always querrulous anyway about riders and cars having full beam to give extra glare and dazzle to oncoming vehicles, yes even in daytime. Yes, as a rider and driver, I often have my eyes drilled out by oncoming with fanshy smanshy super Led retina burners, and whilst the glare is not as harsh as at night, it is a focal distraction just at the point where two vehicles are at their closest, yet whilst heading in diametrically opposite and head-on directions.
I ride all year round by the way, and I know that you know, QM, that the main trick is to see them, and then conduct yourself defensively and pre-emptively, for even with full bore high beam on, if you are in their A pillar blind spot, then they will still pull out and go.
This not a rant Sir, just comment-discourse-resource material. I hope I don't end up in the 'a' hole docket.
Can't wait to see the future trailer set-up, and future vlogs.
Kind regards.
Agreed on all points, sir, and thanks for the feedback! The CT125's gauge doesn't get much more legible even at night. Here in the States, all motorcycle headlamps are always-ON... no switch to turn them off because of our DOT safety requirements.
As for the modern LED retina-burners and glare, I tend to agree. Many recent cars and trucks are just too damn bright at night to avoid blinding oncoming motorists. However, on a motorcycle... that's a different story in my opinion. Maybe I'm just an insensitive prick, but I really don't care if my little headlamp bothers oncoming motorists during the daytime... at least they SEE ME! 😉👍
I learned to ride on public streets as a bicyclist in my youth, so that taught me very early to ride as if I'm invisible, because I usually was... at least to most oblivious cagers. I was forced off the road, run over (literally), and bullied at every opportunity by cagers and other motorcyclists alike. The USA isn't friendly territory for 2-wheelers. I learned well during those formative years, and that has kept me safe and upright for all of my motorcycle riding career.
Cagers here have too many distractions from loud media systems and those damned little handheld screens that everyone is always so fixated upon while operating their 2-ton killing machines. Smart phones are the modern day rat-on-crack for most people, and they just CAN'T.PUT.IT.DOWN for 10 minutes! That means that they'll lose that dopamine fix from every little tweet, ding, text, Facebook like, Instagram update, and other social media spike that comes their way! AAAAHHHHHhhhrrrrrghh! Ok, now that's a rant... 🤣 Cheers! 👍 --QM
There's a guy who's channel is A Retired Okie Living in Thailand that did the 143cc big bore kit and he said it made a world of difference. Just thought I'd pass the info along.
Thanks for the info! I found his channel several weeks ago when I was waiting for my CT125 to arrive. He has me sold on the BBK to increase the power. That would alleviate the need for a smaller front sprocket... maybe even allow a 15T front to work off-road and give better highway capabilities. I need to shop around for a high-quality BBK... maybe Kitaco or SP Takegawa... we'll see! Cheers! 👍 --QM
I asked Okie and he mentioned that the big bore kit is local source and the guy doesn't want to ship out of country...I've found a $240 180cc version on Ebay...waiting for someone to try it out first =)
Why we cant have it in Europe!! For real!! Please Honda Bring it!
A 200cc on this bike without price hike would be epic!
You make a 200 cc and make it dual range . It be better than the tw200 yammer
Super cool shots from three cameras🤟..I love to see every mechanism how it works, cameras with wheels are very good :) ... good job🙂 ... happy holidays QuasiMotard..👌👍👋
You should use something better than Jeans, your legs need protection from the wind! Something that goes with your jacket perhaps. I truly like your new Honda : )
Thanks! The CT125 is a fun little machine. I don't normally wear proper riding pants because the heat & humidity here in Houston is unbearable with that extra coverage on the legs. If I'm touring or riding longer distances on the highway, then I have matching riding pants for most of my jackets. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I am in se Louisiana, last year I tried to get The CT 125. Could not find one. I ended up getting a KLX 230. As of now I have less than 400 miles on it. Going to trade it tomorrow For Ct125. I can't get my leg over 230 Very ez. am 66 and having more trouble as get older. Mostly Looking to haul on plug in rack and take with camper. As I have full size 4x4 I can use for short runs to store and save on gas.
A UA-cam guy Spydie just installed the Opmid speedo on his trail 125 and it does display everything from the trail. Cylinder head temp, oil temp, gear selected, rpm and more. And it is plug and play.
I saw that... he beat me to the punch! 🤣 I received my Opmid gauge from Hard Racing two weeks ago, but I've been swamped with work. I'll try to do that install video soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Cinematic blinker shot
LOL! I noticed that after the fact. I always leave my inboard signal flashing when I stop on the road to help cars see me better. I forgot to turn it off while I was blabbering... just more "behind the scenes" stuff that is usually edited out. 😉 --QM
@@QuasiMotard 😂
“Green Light Trigger” helps to zap red lights to change!
As per your discussion about backing up youtube, it really does seem absurd that the platform does not have a back-end that can hold onto deleted content for X number of days so that it can be recovered in the event of an unintentional deletion or hack. This is clearly a common enough occurrence that you'd expect some sort of mitigating tactic.
I'm pretty sure it's cool to run a light once you've been ignored for a cycle and it's otherwise safe to go. I still usually do what you did if it's a camera'd one though. However it could vary by state.. I'm in Colorado.
Happy new year! Ride safe.
Happy New Year! 😉👍🎉
Not legal to run the light anywhere in US. In the old days we could see where the sensor loop was in the road. So you stop over it. And sometimes it still didn't work. Having to make right turn and looping back around is just part of riding a motorcycle.
100mpg is good especially as your American gallons are smaller than U.K. gallons maybe we can expect at least 120mpg or even more.
I like your videos!
Thanks for the feedback, Tim! I've been swamped with work and road trips over the past few weeks, but I'm hoping to edit and post more videos soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Aaron hmmmm reble 1100 ahhh? I have just checked in to the Honda launch video.
Can't wait for your first ride look on that machine.
Colin
New Tyres can give that feeling of handling strange remember you have to get use to another bike.
Marc In Bletchley Towers G6XEG
ive just bought a ct110 :) im upset i cant go see it - i hate lockdown :D still wanting to buy one of these but that will come later now :D
Thank you for your videos. I got my Trail about a month ago and I love it so far. I use it to get to town 7 miles away via a 55 MPH two and three lane HWY. 3 miles of the HWY is up a pretty steep mountain that I am able to make it up close to 40 MPH in 3rd gear for a bit. I have a lot of truck trails I have yet to try her out on. I am hoping I made the right choice getting the Trail instead of the Super Cub? Thanks again for all of your information, Guy
Howdy, Guy! You can't go wrong by owning either the Super Cub or the CT125... both of them are fantastic machines. I live in Houston where the traffic is fast and furious, so the Super Cub is a better fit for all of the pavement chores in my area. The CT125 definitely has better suspension, and it's larger fuel tank is also a nice bonus over the SC. The CT125's lower top speed is the only drawback for my use, so I usually pick the SC over the CT for many of my trips. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the reply. Bro, Iv'e been having a blast with this little bike! I ordered it almost a year ago honestly because I learned to ride on my Grandfather's Honda Trail 70. I didn't know anything about the bike nor did I put much thought about its use. The Harley I rode for years I traded for a roadster convertible after I retired from San Diego and moved to the wilderness here in Arkansas (north of Lake Nimrod) so, Iv'e really missed being on 2 wheels and I find myself riding the CT 125 on the pavement almost everyday! We have a small town 7 miles down the mountain and a larger town with a Walmart that is 25 miles away. Needless to say, I'm LOVING the 100 MPG+ but every once in a while I'm wishing it would go 55 and 60 because I don't want to be "that guy" holding up traffic. I have been bit by the 2 wheel bug again and I'll probably get another small bike that will keep up on these local 55 MPH roads. I can't thank you enough for the content of your channel, you are a pleasure to listen to. Any advise from you is welcomed. Later, Guy
Looks like Fry Road at 1:17.
You need to remove the gopro battery if you're running with external battery pack and they won't over heat fyi...
I've heard that from a few other viewers... maybe I'll give that a try next time I do an extended recording. I got really annoyed with the GoPro's last year at MotoGP and Formula 1 because the cameras kept shutting down... AAAHHHhhhh! 👍 --QM
Miss your Cub videos!
I have a bunch of Super Cub and CT125 videos still in the editing queue, so I'll try to get some of those out soon! My 9200+ mile trip around the country for the Scooter Cannonball Run will be starting at the end of June, so I'll have a lot of Super Cub content when that ride is done. I plan to post lots of quick videos and a few live streams along the trip as well. Cheers! 👍 --QM
In uk learners can only ride up to 125cc on l plates that's why they make this 125cc and the more cc you have the less fuel economy you get
Great content on this Trail 125! Question.. for city riding, would you prefer the Cub or the Trail? Sorry if you already covered this in prior episodes. Thanks Quaz!
Thanks for the feedback! That's a tough question/choice between the Super Cub and the CT125 for city riding. If I'm doing grocery runs or just sticking to lower-speed surface streets, then the CT125 wins the coin toss because its suspension is slightly better and the rear rack is HUGE! However, if I need to travel slightly faster or farther, then the Super Cub wins because it can travel a little bit faster and it has better wind protection from the leg shield and the small fairing on the front. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank! Makes sense. I also saw the guy from New Zealand testing out the CT125.. I was very impressed the bike was able to get thru all that water and didn't stall.. also the suspension was good enough to go thru all the rocks..and dips on the road. Cheers!
Tw 200 fits if don't mind a manual clutch.
Can’t buy one in Canada. Yamaha pulled the Zuma from the Canadian lineup as well.
I'll see you at 2021 SCBR!
Howdy! I just figured out how to add "shout-outs" in the video descriptions, so I'll be sure to link your channel in my videos. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Hi mate quick question when I'm watching the ct 125 vids. Do you ride with the headlight on full main beam all the time as I noticed the blue light lit up on the dash and I believe that's the main beam indicator and was just wondering why during day light if that is the case you run on main beam ?
Yes, that's a common and recommended practice here in the States for motorcyclists to ride with their high beams on during the daytime. Motorcycle training courses even teach it as a preventative measure to help inattentive cagers see us on the road better. Of course, we dip the beam at dusk and nighttime to avoid blinding oncoming vehicles. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I have a 2017 honda metropolitan and I use shell gas also. You should try using plus. That makes my honda a lot more peppy
I usually play around with different fuel suppliers and grades to see which flavor works best in my machines. The CT125 has a very low-compression motor, so I don't know if the mid- or high-grade fuels will make any difference. I have noticed that my other Honda motorcycles tend to run a bit better on "plus", but about even (or slightly worse) on "super". The unseen advantage of running the "super" is the higher detergency and slightly more stable fuel formulation that resists breaking down as quickly as the lower grades. The ethanol content in all of the grades still contributes to degradation, so a fuel stabilizer is needed for any long-term storage. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I would consider the CT125. But, I would like a motorcycle for camping. Just concerned about the speed of it on the road. Don't know if it is the automatic clutch and the gearing or what. Before I was able to drive a car. I had a 1972 Honda CL 100 and it would do 70mph.
Love this video
If fuel prices keep increasing at the rate they are these days, I think it wont be long before everyone goes from a car to a bike like this.
I use to race rc locally 1/10 sc,1/8 truggy.it does get expensive
Not sure if it's true but, a couple UA-camrs claimed to have appealed to Google one claimed Google had a video put back up and the other I think had there channel put back up. Cheers
Yeah, I've heard the same stories, but it seems that it only applies to larger (more famous) channels. Chase managed to reach a human in Google's support to restore his account, but many people aren't so lucky. I'm not big enough to receive specialized support, so I just try to walk on egg shells and avoid the digital censors out there. 😉👍 --QM
Not sure if I will get a response, but how's the heat off the exhaust pipe with it routed the way it is?
Howdy! The heat is barely noticeable unless you put your leg down across the heat shield for an extended time. The heat shield does a great job of insulating the rider from the pipe. I've had one problem when I forgot to tie up one of my pannier straps, and the extra length melted onto the side of the muffler... oops! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I see you're riding through George Bush park.
I live in Cinco Ranch.
I wanna `ve a honda hunter cub here at germany !!!! a green coloured one :-))
Zeta wind screen from Japan looks like there is extra parts. That the screen is attached to correct?
Yes, the Zeta screen has a mounting frame that also doubles as a navigation bar. I used the cross bar behind the Zeta windscren to mount my Garmin Zumo GPS. You can see my full list of upgrades in this video: ua-cam.com/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/v-deo.html . You can also find product links for all of the upgrades in that video description. 😉👍 --QM
I just purchased the 2022 125 trail. Having a lot of fun but the display dial is very dark
Any way to make the display brighter? Thanks for your videos
Congrats on your new CT125! Unfortunately, the original speedometer is very hard to read, so I upgraded to the Opmid M1204 gauge instead. It's much more useful and legible in daylight and at night. The tachometer and engine temperature are nice features to have. You can see more about the Opmid gauge and other upgrades in this video: ua-cam.com/video/lCY8dh7uSC4/v-deo.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I am really concerned about the power. I mean it would be nice to be able to get on the freeway if you had to go maybe two exits. I don't think you can with this one. Plus the long hills like maybe the ship channel bridge.
I just took the CT125 on a 350-mile road trip to Paige, TX to watch the World of Outlaws sprint car races. We traveled mostly back roads with limited fast highways. The CT125 was really struggling to maintain 50 MPH most of the time. It lived its life at wide-open throttle for most of the trip, and the highway runs were tough... low fuel economy (~81 MPG vs the Super Cubs' 110+ MPG at the same speeds), and I frequently dropped below 45 MPH wide-open. It definitely needs a 143cc big-bore kit and a sprocket change to be able to maintain 55-60 MPH comfortably. 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Here's a thought...just buy a larger displacement motorcycle in the first place instead of buying one of these way under suspended under powered toys then have to spend a lot more money to make it road worthy! I'll bet you'd be money ahead. Ever think that maybe the tin frames on those motorized bicycles might not take much more power than the stock engine puts out? Big bore kit...yeah right can't believe anyone would even bother making one for that bike but actually now that i think about it I bet the Big bore kits out there weren't even designed for this scooter more likely the way stronger CRF models. Oh well you have surely heard the cliche' "some people have more money than brains"........................
@@bultacowally You obviously don't like these bikes because you have only left negative feedback here on my channel. Why watch the videos and leave nasty comments about something that you don't like anyway? Isn't that a bit egotistical? Wouldn't it be easier to just change the channel instead of spewing negativity and discontent?
I buy and ride what pleases ME, with MY hard-earned money, so that's my prerogative. I ride everything that I have in all modes, whether it's commuting, camping, or cross-country road trips... and I have a great time making those memories. I try to share both the pros and the cons of my experiences with other like-minded riders, so they can determine if something that I do or equipment that I purchased might or might not work for them.
I have 22 other motorcycles and scooters of all styles and displacements, and the Trail 125 is unique in its own right. Variety is the spice of life. As the old saying goes... "Different strokes for different folks". --QM
Nice video .. I have one on order. How did you install the milk basket ??
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your upcoming CT125! I currently have the milk crate secured with 6 heavy-duty nylon zip-ties... one on each corner, and two more at the front and rear of the crate. I have replaced the one seen in this video with a larger 6-gallon crate that is rectangular... it takes up the entire rack, so it's a bit more useful: amzn.to/38TY86K .
I will eventually secure the crate using the two threaded bosses in the rear rack (not sure what their purpose is... maybe a passenger seat?). My plan is to use an aluminum bar or plate that fits the inner width of the crate and has holes drilled to accept the two 8mm (?) bolts. I will probably use knobbed thumb-screws so I can quickly detach the crate for carrying other items (roll bags, camping gear, etc). Cheers! 👍 --QM
If you could only have one, would you choose the Trail 125 or the Super Cub? Personally I’m drawn to the ‘Trail’, because I have had a lot of fun on, and loved the old Trail 110, years ago. I live in a very rural area of Kentucky, and will not be riding on long strait roads, at high speed. For example, my driveway is a quarter mile of gravel.
The CT125 is probably a better all-purpose bike because of the built-in rear rack and the slightly better suspension than the Super Cub. The CT125's real shortcoming is its top speed... only ~55 mph, so it falls short of the Super Cub's 65-ish mph top speed. If you don't plan to ride on faster roads and have any intentions of riding off-road, then the CT is a superb little bike. The CT's price isn't "cheap" compared to other entry-level bikes in the segment, so it's just a matter of preference and nostalgia for me. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Please share your assessment of the best choice standard shifter.
Question: As the owner of large feet, I've been thinking I could remove the kick starter lever and stowing it in case of emergency, and protect from corrosion the shaft with say, shrink wrap - see downsides?
I will definitely have more of an opinion and maybe some guidance on shift lever replacements in the near future. After I can take the bike off-road and do some proper stand-up riding, then I'll know if the heel portion is a show stopper. As for the kickstart lever, you should be good if you put a thin coat of oil or bearing grease on the metal (focus on the inner radius of the splines) and then wrap it in some water-repellent paper (parchment paper or similar... I wouldn't do plastic wrap because of condensation build-up unless you vacuum-seal it). You might want to find a plumbing plug that fits over the kickstart shaft and seal that open end with a bit of bearing grease as well. Those parts are likely to rust or get spline damage, which could make it hard to put back on in a pinch. Of course, you can always bump start the CT125 just like any other bike... just roll and hold the lever down (disengage the clutch), then pop it in 2nd gear. 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Genius counsel.
Please accept my sincerest thanks!
@@NitwitMN Glad to help! 👍 --QM
Hi from Denmark. Love your videos. Are you allways driving with High beam on? The blue light on your dash
Yes, that's a common and recommended practice here in the States for motorcyclists to ride with their high beams on during the daytime. Motorcycle training courses even teach it as a preventative measure to help inattentive cagers see us on the road better. Of course, we dip the beam at dusk and nighttime to avoid blinding oncoming vehicles. Cheers! 👍 --QM
watching the second half of this (finally) you mention motogp - it starts this weekend - shame that theres no argentina or texas this year - meet us in phillip island in october :D wouldnt be a hard flight from george bush :D
Well done , thank you. I would love your thoughts on changing the shift lever to a toe shifter only. I find the heel , toe , OEM shifter awkward at best. What are our options???
A lot of us are kicking that idea around.
I was looking at OEM Monkey shifter.
Our host is likely to offer up a recommendation.
If you ever want to sell your trail, let me know! I’d most definitely be interested
i wanted a new bike i got the vtx1300 and a WR250R. they are awesome. but want something more light and manageable.
The CT125 is a great little trail bike, but it's not suited for highway trips in its stock form. I recently took it on a 350-mile road trip and it really struggled to maintain 50 MPH most of the trip. I will be installing a mild big-bore kit (probably a Yuminashi 143cc kit) on it soon, and that should liven-up the motor to make it more usable in all conditions. I'll put a 15T front sprocket on it so it can pull 55-60 on the highways, and it should still have enough low-end grunt to pull in the soft off-road stuff.
Your WR250R is a great, lightweight dual-sport! I have a Yamaha XT250 that is more of a trail bike (lighter and less powerful), but I've pressed it into light ADV and touring duties. If the XT250 had about 10 more HP, then it would be nearly perfect... or maybe a Honda CRF300L that had a lower seat height. Hmm... 😉👍 --QM
How did you end up getting such good audio? Please explain. Thank you in advance.
I really got lucky with my audio setup. I used an old microphone from a Cardo Scala G9 bluetooth headset and connected that to the GoPro Hero7 Black with the GoPro audio adapter. The results are very good before corrections, but I do some minor audio cleanup in Adobe Premiere Pro to highlight voice and minimize background noise. That audio processing makes a significant difference when I'm talking at freeway speeds and nearly eliminates the wind noise while leaving the engine sounds mostly intact.
You can see a quick video here of my helmet setup for reference: ua-cam.com/video/D_lbmLdenHU/v-deo.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
Do you think this bike would be a good starter bike?
The CT125 and Super Cub C125 are great starter bikes for anyone that wants to get into motorcycling. The semi-automatic transmission is easier for new riders to manage because there is no need to master a clutch lever while also managing the other riding tasks... that takes one difficult motor task out of the equation. These bikes are not powerful, so they are very approachable and docile to learn on, but that doesn't mean that they are solely "beginner bikes". I take my small-displacement bikes on long road trips for touring and moto-camping every time I can find the excuse to do so. If you can plan your routes over back roads and rural highways, then these bikes' meager 55-65 mph top speeds aren't a problem... just slow down and enjoy the scenery. Cheers! 👍 --QM
So where in the usa can this be purchased? I can’t find it for sale.
The distribution has been very limited so far. The latest delivery update that I heard was that the next shipments will be sometime in July 2021. I recommend finding a Honda Powerhouse dealer near you and placing a deposit on one if you're serious about purchasing the CT125. It seems that many dealers have waiting lists, so it might take a while to receive one. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I have a ct 125 ordered hopefully get next year Feb. Can you tell me how you attached the milk crate to the bike. Good idea on Japanese milk crate. I'm going to try get one too. Thanks.
I am just using heavy-duty nylon zip-ties (40 lb) right now, but I will be mounting it more securely with flat washers and bolts soon. There are two threaded mounting bungs in the middle of the rack (presumably for the passenger seat in the Asian markets), so I will probably use a flat bar of aluminum as a spreader and a pair of knobbed-bolts to screw down thru the bar and the crate (sandwich mount). That will let me quickly remove the crate for carrying other stuff on the rear rack. 😉👍 --QM
That makes sense. Thanks for sharing 👍.
Good review.
Thanks for the feedback, Doug! I will have more CT125 content coming soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM
When the second cage driver passes you IN your lane, you might learn to ride in the left car track to OWN your lane!
Could you tell me what's a comfortable cruising speed (engine wise), with some wind? GPS wise. I am thinking if it's possible to keep 55mph - 60mph perhaps with some big bore kit.
I'm a first-time Rider and I clock in at about 285 pounds, do you think this will be enough bike to learn on for my first year or so?
The CT125 is a great machine, but its on-road performance is limited by the engine's low power output and its relatively "short" gearing. The CT125 struggles to maintain 55 MPH on most roads and wind conditions, so its comfortable cruising speed is around 45 MPH.
Your weight is above the official maximum capacity stated by Honda of 265 pounds (120 kg), but we all know that these little mules can easily carry 350+ pounds of rider and equipment without any problems.
So, the answer if its suitable for you really depends on your riding chores, road conditions, and patience. The CT125 can certainly get you anywhere you want to go, but it won't get anywhere quickly. That is an important consideration with the fast, frantic pace of traffic in most places these days. Good luck shopping, and I hope you find a good fit! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thank you for your wealth of knowledge!
I plan on ripping this around the city streets in Los Angeles and Orange County, I reckon I'll throw it in the back of my car if I want to take it on the dirt.
If you ever find yourself in Conroe stop by Cycle Shack North, my pops been working there since '85
what pressure on the chest at 80-90kh?
The wind pressure on the chest is very noticeable above 45 mph (70 kph). I plan to install a small windscreen for more comfortable cruising. 👍 --QM
The magic nunber 20hp and 20nm. At least south africa. You can get your self out of trouble. I have 16hp and 16nm setup. But its happy ridding spot 90kmh. Up any hill 2up. I play with local 125cc and 150cc delivery bikes. Even 2 up 🤣. 1up really makes them angry. How is a 40 year old vespa doing this.😂😂. Oh i must tell you this one. Me and wife at robots. So its me and her, larger pizza, dove in box and rat. Road surface bit rubish from trucks. Honda cb125 with 4 gears pulled up. Boy was atleast 20. He pulled off like rocket. I couldn't gun it at first as of every thing on scooter. Could you imagine news of scooter crash. Dove flue away as they sie in crash and rat ran off with large pizza. Eventually i realed him in and enjoyed watching his face as i rode past. 😂
street racing on 8hp errrrrrrrrr :)
Now that you have been on both. If you had to choose one only. Would it be the super cub or the trail?
a James Cagney 'White Heat' reference...
I drop movie and comedy quotes all the time, but most people don't catch it (or don't get the reference). 😉👍 --QM
?how is that street legal without front turn signals?
It has front signals on the handlebars, just beneath the hand grip area. 😉 --QM
Hello, we enjoy your videos, what motorcycles do you have for sale. Thanks. Mike
Thanks for the feedback, Mike! I have lots of different bikes, so feel free to email me at quasimotard@gmail.com for a list... maybe we can arrange a deal. Cheers! 👍 --QM