New Bike Tips & Advice - Making The Honda Monkey 125 Even Better

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • In this video, I will show you how to make the Honda Monkey an even better motorcycle to ride and live with.
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    I will cover, tool box removal and information, removal of the seat unit, adjusting the handle bars, adjusting the gear lever, adjusting the brake and clutch levers, and even chain adjustment!
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  • @michaelcornish887
    @michaelcornish887 17 днів тому +2

    While you have the seat off it's a good time to install an SAE charge port for a battery tender.

  • @stevelane5023
    @stevelane5023 4 місяці тому +2

    My Monkey will be picked up at dealership next week. This video gonna help with the initial setup. Hear nothing but good things about this bike. Thanks for the tutorial.

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  4 місяці тому

      Enjoy, good times ahead ! Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @simonchilli2088
    @simonchilli2088 4 місяці тому +9

    I have to say Nick that your maintenance videos are a strong point of the channel. Very calm and precise delivery of what to do and look out for.
    I didn't expect a small dog in the tool kit🐶 @1:16🤗

  • @Shifty-t5w
    @Shifty-t5w 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Nick, where do you have the gearlever from if I may ask. Thnx

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  3 місяці тому

      Buy it here www.ebay.co.uk/itm/405009105618?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_QCxPrBSSWS&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=_QCxPrBSSWS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

    • @Shifty-t5w
      @Shifty-t5w 6 днів тому

      @@nicksepisode Cheers m8.

  • @jas350
    @jas350 3 місяці тому

    What good is the fuse puller if you have no fuses?

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  3 місяці тому

      There are fuses under the lid

    • @jas350
      @jas350 3 місяці тому

      @@nicksepisode ahhh ok. I have a chance to buy a 2021 with 833mi for 4000, do you think it's to much? It is in perfect shape. Thank you. Great video..

  • @Dusk2898
    @Dusk2898 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much!! I just got my first motorcycle, a 2024 Monkey ABS; I took the 2-day motorcycle safety training-“boot camp” and passed!! Yea!! I’m a 59yo, 5’0”-tall woman who wants to learn everything I can about how to care for my Monkey. This video was SO helpful. So, how did you know the correct torque settings? I suppose I’ll have to get a “torque wrench”???? Yep, I’m a newbie!! LOL!! How do I measure the chain slack? Can you show me how to change the oil?❤

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  Місяць тому

      Firstly congratulations!! Lucky for you I have covered the oil change in a recent video. All my settings are from the Honda workshop manual, you can find this online with a google search, a torque wrench is handy because most commonly people over tighten bolts and snap them, a torque wrench will click when you have put enough pressure on a certain bolt ( providing you’ve adjusted the torque wrench) good luck with your motorcycle adventures, the fun has only just begun

  • @Jones-xx2gc
    @Jones-xx2gc 25 днів тому

    Has anyone put a set of folding bars on this bike. I have a motorhome and one of these would be brilliant but are a bit of a tight fit with the standard bars. You can buy them from Thailand, so just wandering. Great video.

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  25 днів тому

      Hi, could you trim down the bars a little bit?

  • @ZoahPorre
    @ZoahPorre 4 місяці тому +2

    1:15 Dog not included? Friggen Honda making us buy extras..lol

  • @dudaskitti7033
    @dudaskitti7033 Місяць тому

    To fasten the chain you have to turn clockwise and not anticlockwise!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  Місяць тому

      Please get some one else to do this for you

  • @willgarrod9907
    @willgarrod9907 4 місяці тому +2

    These are good videos to show us more about the detail, quality and ownership of the Monkey.

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  4 місяці тому

      Yeah not many youtubers do this, i personally like seeing tool kits and under the seat of various motorcycles,

  • @ericpro5968
    @ericpro5968 3 дні тому

    Video 4K wow very nice. I love Monkey 125.

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  2 дні тому

      filmed with my iPhone 15 pro! love it

  • @mariokuppers5686
    @mariokuppers5686 4 місяці тому +1

    If the Battery Screws are loose your Mechanic was drunk in the first place. The Dealer has to install the Battery Cable on a new Bike they are off during Transport for safety. And cuddle the Safety Inspector from us

  • @Answering123
    @Answering123 17 днів тому

    Excellent

  • @archravenineteenseventeen
    @archravenineteenseventeen 5 днів тому

    Magkanu ito boss?

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  4 дні тому

      My wife is my boss, and I’m Nick just a peasant

  • @pd8559
    @pd8559 4 місяці тому +1

    Also recommend 6 point socket over just any old socket.

  • @ptilrem
    @ptilrem 4 місяці тому

    Great video Nick. Making the bike fit you is a must for all riders, and everyone can do it.
    Any plans for customisation of the bike in regards of parts, other of those already done?

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  4 місяці тому

      I would like to get an exhaust system for it, but waiting for the first service to be done (that im of course going to film lol)

  • @ivanbalashov468
    @ivanbalashov468 2 місяці тому

    The chain doesn't seem too loose, about 3-4 cm, maybe my perception is wrong.

  • @wltrlg
    @wltrlg Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video! Nice side back you have, is it from Tripmachine?

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  Місяць тому

      Cheers, yeah it’s a Trip machine, great products

  • @brianmooney7070
    @brianmooney7070 2 місяці тому +1

    Is it easy to get in the house 😂

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  2 місяці тому

      Yes have a look at one of out previous video where I ride it out the house !

    • @brianmooney7070
      @brianmooney7070 2 місяці тому

      Cheers only asking as insurance is a bugger but said it would be in the house still high though

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  2 місяці тому

      @brianmooney7070 yeah insurance is high, bike sure was the best for us

  • @rodneysweetnam8653
    @rodneysweetnam8653 4 місяці тому +3

    Hi Nick - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I've done 11,000 miles on my 2020 4 speed model. Its a fantastic machine and a real workhorse. Modifications I've done have been carrier, handlebar clock, cush puppy handlebar grips and front mudguard extension. I had a small topbox fitted but it cracked the carrier so I now have an Oxford canvas bag, which is ideal. Negatives are ridiculously soft rear shocks and wooden feeling brakes. I have recently fitted EBC sintered pads and the difference in performance and feedback is extraordinary. Replacement shocks will be ordered when in stock. I bought a second chain and swap them over every 1000 miles, cleaning them then boiling them in appropriate grease. I've found it vital to maintain correct chain tension, which at 35mm slack appeared too loose at first. I also change the oil every 1000 miles and inspect the magnetic sump plug I fitted. I've averaged 153mpg from new although the speedometer is 4mph optimistic at 50 so the odometer is therefore inaccurate also.

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for such a great comment, this help lots of others including me! Cheers !

  • @sandwaves5642
    @sandwaves5642 4 місяці тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @neilpratt
    @neilpratt 3 місяці тому

    Have you any tips for altering the suspension? I’m thinking of adjusting mine to try it a bit more stiffer.

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  3 місяці тому

      Non of the suspension is adjustable

    • @neilpratt
      @neilpratt 3 місяці тому

      @@nicksepisode Ah ok, was unaware of that, thanks

  • @mortaljaguar2701
    @mortaljaguar2701 2 місяці тому

    SUPER helpful!

  • @MrAaronAardvark
    @MrAaronAardvark 3 місяці тому

    Great video! What is the luggage rack that you have fitted?

  • @funkydisciple
    @funkydisciple 4 місяці тому

    great video, thank you. looks very easy to make adjustments. Question for you or to any of your viewers, how much has servicing cost on a yearly basis? any unreliability issues at all with the bike?

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, this model year is the best one to own, with improvements from the older models, so its a lot more reliable (not that the previous version wasn't) service cost is cheap, about £110 main dealer, or do it yourself for a fraction of that, i will be posting a detailed video of the service being done in the near future

    • @funkydisciple
      @funkydisciple 4 місяці тому

      @@nicksepisode thanks nick, i look forward to that video.

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  4 місяці тому

      @StagvanHeuten cheers buddy

  • @anonymousop7512
    @anonymousop7512 4 місяці тому

    This video is a metaphor.

  • @CRFLAus
    @CRFLAus 3 місяці тому

    You forgot to mention the little dog that came in the tool kit!

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  3 місяці тому +1

      My doggies are part of the health and safety team

  • @ExtraCheese666
    @ExtraCheese666 Місяць тому

    “Anti clockwise” lol that’s a new one

  • @theflyingyetti_666
    @theflyingyetti_666 3 місяці тому

    Love a monkey 👌

  • @MrSith79
    @MrSith79 Місяць тому

    Great video, thankyou

  • @panyachunnanonda6274
    @panyachunnanonda6274 4 місяці тому

    I love this Bike and this VDO Clip.

  • @KRAM-zb2vc
    @KRAM-zb2vc 4 місяці тому

    Get a Tutoro chain oiler as the stock chains are not the best 😌👍🏻

    • @nicksepisode
      @nicksepisode  4 місяці тому

      Good shout, thanks

    • @KRAM-zb2vc
      @KRAM-zb2vc 4 місяці тому

      I've put one on my 24 plate Grom and 22 plate Xadv 750 👍🏻

  • @ChaseLancaster
    @ChaseLancaster 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Just got mine