Monkey-man

[LongRanger_imp]

I'm impressed how the little red simian fit perfectly into the back of a Honda Element. Tailgate up, strapped in, and ready to rock. Silly thing is so darn cute. Guess I'm attracted to retro-styled Honda motorcycles!

 

[the Ferret]

Oh how cute. Congrats. How about a pic with you sitting on it ?

 

[redbirds_imp]

Reminds me of the CT70 my brother had many years ago. That little bike was fun to tear around on as I'm sure the Monkey will be also.

 

[peterbaron]

LR, congrats and enjoy your new mini....

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Not sure if I'll be a safety nerd and ride it ATGATT, or just wear jeans, t-shirt, and a 3/4 helmet like the good ol' days and not know any better. The load capacity is only 220 lbs. and I imagine all my riding gear would put me way over. Come on summer!

There's a statement in the owners manual which says something like, "see your dealer if you intend to ride this motorcycle at elevations over 8000 feet." Uh, yeah, that's me. Something to do with the timing or fuel injection, I suppose.

 

[dbarkdoll_imp]

That looks mighty complementary next to the CB. Better post some whoolie pics soon lol

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Always had a thing for the Element.

Honda in the blood?

 

[LongRanger_imp]

theres a fuel injection setting for higher altitude, same as the grom. id cruise over to Honda Grom and do a search, ive read it over there at one point. your ecu is going to be the same as an 'sf' grom, or second gen. congrats and enjoy!

Thanks m. I had no idea. The adjustment looks DIY. I'll see how the bike runs up here at the stock setting and go from there.

Always had a thing for the Element.

Honda in the blood?

Not really, but I suppose it appears that way. Let's see, I've had a '76 Civic, '77 Accord, '91 Accord, this '04 Element; a '70 Z50K1, '70 CB750K0, '73 CB350G, '76 CB400F, '78 CB750F2, '04 CB50R, '14 CB1100 DLX, this '19 Monkey; and an '06 Harmony snowblower. I've had a bunch of BMW bikes too but I don't consider myself a BMW loyalist any more than I'd consider myself a Honda loyalist.

 

[Cormanus]

Do I recall you’re 6’6”, LR? Photo on the Monkey, please.

 

[alprider]

he is 190cm /6.2ft and 100kg

the whole video:

and i dont know his weight .....but you can see very good how "light" is the forc

btw. you get any kind of suspensions if you are some heavy

Honda Monkey 125 Z125MA (JB02 / Euro 4 / Modelljahr 2018 - 2020)

 

[Cormanus]

Looks a heck of a lot of fun. I wish I had a lazy few grand.

 

[Lord Popgun]

I’m with Cormanus. I want one!

Guess I’ll have to be satisfied with my little Hallmark CB750 ornament...

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

he is 190cm /6.2ft and 100kg

the whole video:

and i dont know his weight .....but you can see very good how "light" is the forc

btw. you get any kind of suspensions if you are some heavy

Honda Monkey 125 Z125MA (JB02 / Euro 4 / Modelljahr 2018 - 2020)

Great quality reference video - thanks! Definitely looks like fun.

 

[alprider]

here any more videos

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....310&page=2

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Do I recall you’re 6’6”, LR? Photo on the Monkey, please.

This'll have to do for now...

 

[Cormanus]

:rofl:

 

[the Ferret]

:rofl:

+1

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

The Monkey thumper seems so competent.

 

[gogoAZ_imp]

Congrats! I like the Monkey and Grom a lot! Happy riding.

he is 190cm /6.2ft and 100kg

the whole video:

and i dont know his weight .....but you can see very good how "light" is the forc

btw. you get any kind of suspensions if you are some heavy

Honda Monkey 125 Z125MA (JB02 / Euro 4 / Modelljahr 2018 - 2020)

I read Lemmy's article. He weighs 285 lbs!

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Rode my first 20 miles yesterday, all on local 35 mph roads. It was 38 degrees and I was chilled, but at least the roads were dry. I need to have the ECU adjusted for altitude as the bike was unable to pull more than 38-40 mph on the straights (I weigh about 220 lbs, plus I'm at 8000' and it's very hilly around here). Fourth gear is only for downhills at this point, plus I consumed 1/3 of the fuel tank (about 1/2 gallon) to go 20 miles, so it's obviously running very rich. Fun little bike, though. The short wheelbase makes it a handful at speed. Mine has ABS on the front but the brakes are so weak, I can't imagine ever needing it. The rear brake is non-existent, almost like my BMWs (all in the name of safety, I suppose). Very slick gearbox, nice exhaust rumble, and reasonably comfortable for my tall frame. I think it'll be fun.