My CB's new little buddy

[Doc1961_imp]

Well, the Monkey finally arrived the first week of April. Don't know why it took so long for the dealer to get a yellow one but its finally here. Just the cutest thing. Does bring a smile to my face. I'm hoping it doesn't turn into a sickness. There just something about this style of Honda that gets me. Could be because my first bike was a CT70K4. Might add a red '19 and that blue '20 model is looking good also.:excited:

 

[the Ferret]

Cool. Long Ranger has one as well. Ole opted for the Super Cub variety.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Doc, congrats! My red '19 ABS arrived in Dec '18. I don't think the dealers had much influence on which bikes they received. Cute little buggars!

 

[peterbaron]

Doc, congrats! My red '19 ABS arrived in Dec '18. I don't think the dealers had much influence on which bikes they received. Cute little buggars!

LR, these two look like father & son =

 

[Frulk_imp]

The blinkers on the Monkey look like they came directly off a 2013 CB1100

 

[clearviewx]

Doc, congrats! My red '19 ABS arrived in Dec '18. I don't think the dealers had much influence on which bikes they received. Cute little buggars!

How fast will those things go?

 

[Stichill]

Congrats, Doc! Cool pic, LR!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Cute thumper LR. Congrats '61!

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Mine can achieve maybe 50 mph on flat roads. I did see an indicated 58 mph once on a downhill stretch and that was plenty fast on those little wheels. I don't need to repeat that.

 

[Cormanus]

Mine can achieve maybe 50 mph on flat roads. I did see an indicated 58 mph once on a downhill stretch and that was plenty fast on those little wheels. I don't need to repeat that.

And the Monkey will do 112 mph before the speed limiter kicks in.

 

[HondaJon_imp]

What is inside that giant plastic box beneath the fuel tank?

The air cleaner? Fuel injection system?

Still waiting to see one at my local dealer.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Air filter.

 

[2017EX_imp]

I have been considering adding a Monkey to the family for some time now. It would be nice to have a short hop bike to just get out and take a short ride on a moments notice. Then too, something small like the Monkey might just extend my being able to enjoy riding for several more years, when I get to the point that a full size bike would not be a good idea anymore.

With all that in mind, I also discovered a custom parts supplier, Kitaco, that has some things that I personally would want to add, if I were to pull the trigger and buy a Monkey. Kitaco is in Thailand. I reached out to Mr. T. about Kitaco, and he said he could get their parts. Meanwhile I also discovered that a search on Ebay, "Honda Monkey" will pull up a plethora of Kitaco parts. Among others, I like Kitacos front fender lowering ( to normal position ) kit, and the rubber rear fender extension elimination kit. Moriwaki is also making some custom parts in addition to exhausts.

I have posted a link to a Youtube video walk around of a Monkey with all kinds of Kitaco parts installed, and a link to an EBay listing for a Kitaco front fender lowering kit as examples.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Z125...302974?hash=item2605659e3e:g:GY8AAOSwT-BbuMzx

 

[alprider]

What is inside that giant plastic box beneath the fuel tank?

The air cleaner? Fuel injection system?

Still waiting to see one at my local dealer.

and airfilter

Mine can achieve maybe 50 mph on flat roads. I did see an indicated 58 mph once on a downhill stretch and that was plenty fast on those little wheels. I don't need to repeat that.

And the Monkey will do 112 mph before the speed limiter kicks in.

And the Monkey will do 112 mph before the speed limiter kicks in.
with lot homesickness and backwind (or cute littel light girlie on it)

 

[Doc1961_imp]

I think everybody should have one. Just looking at it will put you in a good mood. Its amazing the size it is also. And comfortable to sit on. For 2020 they have a blue and white version. Saw it on HondaProKevin. Really like it.

 

[alprider]

the blue you get already since last year in thailand....

 

[LongRanger_imp]

There's also a black model, but not yet in the U.S.

 

[dbarkdoll_imp]

I think everybody should have one. Just looking at it will put you in a good mood. Its amazing the size it is also. And comfortable to sit on. For 2020 they have a blue and white version. Saw it on HondaProKevin. Really like it.

This one..?

 

[Cormanus]

:rofl:

 

[Guth_imp]

Something is off on that last one. Wait, got it - it's missing enough seat space for Jack Nicholson to ride on the back.