2020 Honda Monkey: 1st 80 mile impressions from a new Monkey owner!!
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Warning: This is not a "product review" on the Honda Monkey, there's plenty of those already on CZcams, or a video on fishing, which is what I normally do. I actually had so much fun today riding around on the New Honda Monkey that I felt a first impression of this incredible little machine was needed, just in case there was someone out there who may be beating themselves up over rather or not to buy one. So, don't expect to learn anything other than my personal opinion and feelings toward my purchase. Just a guy, a Monkey, some cruising, some talking....you be the judge if the Monkey is for you.
I bought my 2020 Honda Monkey in June of 2020, since then I have only ridden my Harley a few times. It is so much easier to get the monkey out of the garage and go. It is an amazing little machine, the attention to detail, fit and finish, are top notch and it really is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. The more miles you get on it you will notice it is a little bit smoother, shifts a little better and it will even be a little bit faster. Your videos are great, so much fun to watch.
Hey There!! I agree completely, it’s amazing how much easier it is to get around on, or do “anything on”. I absolutely love getting on it and just “going” with no particular destination. I put another 85 miles on it Sunday. The 600 mile oil change is gonna get here quickly.lol. I’m glad to hear the “shifting issue” clears up, it did it quite a few times on Sunday. It’s a beautiful little machine and I’m definitely glad I did it. Thank you for the info and commenting, thank you too for watching and I’m humbled by your liking of the channel. It truly means a lot!!!🤠
One of the best decisions I have ever made was buy my 2021 red Monkey. I've been on motorcycles for 43 years. My first was a Z50 Monkey. I absolutely love mine. Every time I ride it or even look at it I feel like I'm on a modern classic collector piece. It's easily one of my favorite toys of all time. It's my little buddy for sure. =)
Hey there, I couldn’t agree with you more. I’ve been on two wheels since I was 4 years old, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Harley, Triumph…
There just comes a time when you just wanna “enjoy” the ride and want something that makes you want to ride it.
I walked past my Harley in the garage many times but this Monkey screams “Let’s go for a ride”… and I answer “Hek Yeah!” Every chance I get… 😂
Glad you’re enjoying yours too!!
Let me know how it’s going!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!! 🏍💨
Getting a red 22 plate in two days. Well excited. Great video and comments from all 👌🏽
had mine for a year now "yellow" and I can't imagine my life without her, what it has over bigger bikes she can go anywhere any weird little road you see you just have to explore, shortcuts around town, parking, turn on a dime, lift her over fallen trees, turn her around in a tight ally, and when you bought her she is cheap to run hardly use gas at all, and the seat is better than most bikes I have tried :) but if you are a shy person it might be hard for you since people always want to ask you questions and some smile,point or even laugh :D and since it is easy to forget it is so tiny when you ride it can be a factor for some, but not me :D
Hey I understand completely. I grew up on every kind of mini-bike and go cart made, never thought I’d be buzzing down the road on a Monkey but when they came out in 2019, I knew eventually I’d have to get one.
I’m not a shy person, if someone wants to talk about it, I’ll be more than happy. Hek, I’ve already done it several times.
It’s a great feeling going down the road, it rides nice, handles great, goes anywhere, good gas mileage, and best yet, ITS FUN, just like it should be. It makes you wanna ride it.
So I couldn’t agree with you more. Lol
Thanks for watching!! “Ride on my Monkey Brother!! “ 🏍🐒
Great video. Love my Monkey and it's perfect for UK twisty country roads. Hardly ever ride my bigger bikes now . Best bike in the world !
Never had so much fun going so slow Lol. You see the world in a totally different perspective when you’re not speeding past it and best of all, you have “fun” doing it. Thank you for watching my friend, it means a lot!! 🏍💨🐵
I'm in England UK and enjoyed your video.
I have a 2019 yellow Monkey and already have 6500 miles on it. That's a lot of smiles.
Must go now as England are playing Denmark in the semi finals of the UEFA Euro 2020. (Yes I know we're in 2021).
Hey There!! Glad to hear from you! 6500 miles is some serious riding and smiling. I’m close to my first oil change which could be this weekend but we have another potential Hurricane upon us so you never know.
You must also own a DeLorean with a Flux-Capacitor to get to watch that Game. Lol. If you would be so kind, would you go back to 2019, maybe visit Virginia and look me up, tell me to “Buy a Honda Monkey”?? Lol
Thanks for watching and commenting! It means a lot my friend!!
haha, the horn in the tunnel made me chuckle. Those look like some amazing riding roads and wonderful scenery. Pros and cons my man, Pros and cons XD
Yes, the horn…🤔…usually I rev the engine on Booger when we go through there but the horn on the Monkey is louder.😂
It is a beautiful place to ride, I’m lucky to have grown up there, for a lot of reasons but the scenery in the Colonial areas is definitely worth seeing.
And…. Yes, Pros and Cons was where my mind was headed, unfortunately my mouth didn’t follow. 😄
I love the music of your video. I got mine Pearl Nebula Red Monkey in February 2022. Since than I didn't have enough time for knitting, crocheting or knippling any more. 😉😇It's so much fun to ride. Once I learned on a BMW R 75/5 ...
Hey there!! Thanks for the compliment (the music). It’s something I worked out because I didn’t care for the pre-recorded editing music..(😉yes, it’s me playing all of it)
I was veeeerry close to getting the red/white but my children and I had an inside joke about “The Blue Monkey” so I had to get the Blue/white.
Sounds like you are a well trained cycling machine!!
Keep on Biking!!!
Have fun and be careful out there!!
Thanks you so much for watching and commenting, it means a lot!!
Let me know how it’s going from time to time!!
@@TheGraytOutdoors Your music is really wonderful. Reminds me on my younger days. After the BMW of my brother I ride a red Honda Dax, later an orange Honda Enduro SL 125 in West-Berlin, Germany.
Now I am living on the countryside and my adult son and I decided to have a red Monkey, because I cannot accept really I have to sit in an electric wheel chair the rest of the time. It's because of my lung and I never smoke. But my adult daughter fears for an accident, but has not to feel so. As you see I am well trained and routined.
Another biker gave me the perfect tip for white chain fat, so it is smoother to ride.
I am only afraid of deers, running in cars or motorcycles at dawn.
So please put on your leather jacket and gloves and boots at every time to ride, even for a short ride!
Stay safe.
Me at 59 soon to be 60 in Jan. of next year and want to get a bike for the first time am torn between getting this Honda Monkey 125 or the Honda CT125 !!! Oh I want them both but my wallet and piggy bank won't allow it and don't have to worry about no significant other !!!! I do wish Honda would have put the semi-automatic clutch on this Monkey for I hear it came with it on the original Monkey back when they first came out in the late 60's I think for that would have made it a true retro bike flashback but I still might bight the bullet and get the 2022 model in the Banana Yellow color scheme just will have to learn how to ride it around in the small trailer park where I live b4 getting a license for the road here in south Virginia !!
Hey there Neighbor!! My older brother had a red/white Monkey when I was a kid so it just stuck in my head. I knew I wanted one from the first second I realized they were making them.
I had a couple of the CT70s also but since the Monkey wasn’t legal for the road back then and the CT70 was I just HAD to go with the Monkey. Plus there’s so many aftermarket parts and accessories for the Monkey…..long story short, the Monkey was definitely the better choice for me personally.
But you have to do what’s right for you. Which one is gonna suit “your” needs. I was watching tons of CZcams videos on the monkey every chance I got.
Have you watched the two guys do the “BAJA 1000” on two Monkeys? That was my favorite, it sold me 😂.
At least they’ve added a 5 gear for 2022. Back in the day, they were only 3 speeds.
They’re easy to ride, just take your time, shift smoothly and always be paying attention to your surroundings. On a motorcycle you have to see things before they happen and always assume no one is looking at you because just when you get to comfortable, that’s when something can happen. You always have to be on your toes.
Well my friend from South Va. thank you for watching and commenting and good luck on your decision. Let me know what you go with and I truly hope you have fun with which ever one you pick! 🏍💨🐵
I love your adventures through Virginia. I enjoy your love for your Monkey. I would love a blue one, i have a red one and it is a lot of fun. You seem like a lovely person. Have a blessed day.
Hey there!
It’s true, I do love to ride that little machine.
You know, I came very close to buying a red Monkey myself.
If you watch the video where I went to buy my Monkey, there’s a red one sitting next to mine, and you’ll notice a young lady standing on the left when they push mine away, we’ll, she had come to buy the blue one. I just got there 20 minutes before she did. Otherwise, I would’ve had a red/white one.
I had a red/white one in the 70s.. wish I had it back😞.
I think you very much for the compliment and comment!!
Be careful out there!!
Thanks for watching!
Willie
Thank you for sharing your your own Honda Monkey experience, I wish you all the best and allot of fun. : )
I sincerely Thank you, I also truly appreciate you watching and commenting.
I haven’t been this happy or looked forward to anything this much in a long time.
Maybe once I’ve gained a few more miles and knowledge of the bike I’ll do an “actual” review but for now it’s just me and a little Honda Monkey (Jim Ed…I named it after my Dad) making plans and having adventures. Thanks again!! 🐒 🏍 💨
Hello! Just watched your video ! I’m from Canada and we couldn’t get the Monkey up here until now. I just ordered a 2022 Monkey. I’m so jacked !! Sat on on in Buffalo NY in January 2019 and wanted one ever since !! Thanks for the video and hope to joining you on a Monkey ride myself !! Cheers
Hello there from Virginia!! I believe you may be the 2nd gentleman I’ve heard tell of the Monkey finally making it in to Canada!! Congratulations!!
It’s a wonderful little machine with tons of “add ons”. It screams FUN!! You’re gonna have a great time running around Canada. You’ll see things in a whole new light.
I put 122miles on mine last Sunday (video comes out Friday😉) and can’t wait t’ll this weekend to get out and do it again.
That’s one of the great things about it, it makes you “want” to ride it. I’ve owned a lot of vehicles but nothing I had ever had such a draw to it like the Monkey.
The only way I can explain it is, the same feeling you got as a child on a mini-bike but this is legal. Lol. 😂
Please keep me informed, let me know when it arrives, how you’re doing and maybe one day, you can come to Virginia for a tour and I can come to Canada at some point. That would be a couple awesome adventures. Thank you so much for watching and commenting and again “Congratulations”!! I truly hope you love yours as much as I do mine. 🏍💨🐵
Sold my Sportster and finally got my Monkey. I’ve wanted one for two years. I was very lucky to find a red 2021 back in April. Love it so much .
Hey there!! Congratulations!! Riding is about fun and adventure and if a Harley does that for you great but if it doesn’t you have to do what’s right for you, obviously for people like us, it’s the Monkey. I had quite a few Harleys and an 03 Triumph Bonneville that I really enjoyed but even it didn’t say “let’s go for a ride” the way the Monkey does.
Hard to explain to people that don’t get it but it comes naturally to those of us who do…. Congratulations again and that’s for watching and commenting, it means a lot. 🏍💨🐵
Totally agree with the Disney analogy you go have some fun a lot of frustration dealing with people and rules and so on. I can get on my bike anytime have a great time and it is there and paid for and ready for the next adventure
😂Well, I’ve never been a theme park fan simply because of those issues, they’re not for everyone that’s for sure. I usually tell my family “if you truly want to enjoy yourself at a theme park, don’t take me”.
Getting on the Monkey and going for a short ride (usually turns into a long one) is definitely a great way to unwind and an even better way to see some things/places you’ve driven past for years and wondered “ where does that go?”
But you’re right, Payed for, full tank, and ready to go. 😉🏍💨
Thanks for watching and commenting, it means a lot!!
I'm puttin a deposit down on a incomin 2022 today, can't wait to blast on these se ky back roads. late sept/early oct can't get here soon enough. I also have a short bus turned camper that with a wheelchair lift, so i plan to load/unload and keep the monkey on the bus when I travel and boondock camp in it. It will be a dual sport monkey for sure. I saw they make a 2 pole rod holder for it too ........................... and I subbed, fishin is life!!!
Well, CONGRATULATIONS my Monkey Brother! Lol sounds like you’ve got it going on for sure!! You’re gonna have a 5 speed! 😃
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking myself about different ways to carry the little Monkey. My father passed away several years ago…. It’s unfortunate that we age☹️. His old truck however, had a lift on the rear for a small scooter that he used when he was able.
I believe I may attempt to make it a “Monkey” lift.
I don’t have a camper at this point (by the way, your bus sounds awesome)but I have a truck bed tent and love fall fishin’.😃
Thanks for watching and letting me know what you’ve got planned, please keep me in the loop, I’d love to know how it’s going. Let me know when it arrives. You’re not that far away. Lots of good camping and Fishin’ where you’re at😉🎣.Thanks again, keep me informed!! 🏍💨🐵🎣
@@TheGraytOutdoors I know what you mean, my fathers health has declined drastically the last few years. The lift on my bus serves 2 purposes, loadin/unloadin the monkey and our mini bikes onto the bus but also pickin my father up at the veterans home in hazard ky to take him fishin and ridin around. so its practical too. yea we have a large creek that borders 2 of our fields, full of 1-3 lb kentucky bass and bream. Cumberland river isn't that far away as well as laurel lake, martins fork lake and the big reservoirs down in tn. The bike should be here late sept or so. I may have to get a cam and start to make some vids but I'm pretty stoked. I'm frugal with my money except when it comes to toys, lifes too short not to have fun lol
@@billwilliamson9842 Life is short, couldn’t agree more. That’s how the Monkey ended up in my life. Not sure if you watched the episodes before this one but they kinda explain how and why I got it. I had to drive 4 hours away to get mine. They’re hard to come by right now.
It’s done nothing but storm here the last few days and every weekend. Terrible thunderstorms and extremely hard down pours. Can’t fish, can’t ride. Mother Nature’s timing stinks sometimes but it looks like a today she “might” let me alone long enough to get as few miles in.
@@TheGraytOutdoors Yep I saw that, you were close to where I used to live in Jefferson Md (close to frederick md). I been all over winchester and that region of va, many other places to like the eastern shore where my dad lived on a island close to the md/va line. I have lived in a bunch of states. moved to se ky from s la and was in s fl before that. we get more dang rain here in se ky then I ever saw there, its insane. I keep about 10 acres mowed on our place and this time of year thats about all I do in between showers. Gonna try and mow a couple fields today.
I agree pretty much, I don't live in a "peaceful" community like yourself, so people in big loud trucks have already messed with me. Even though my community is 55mph, 45 or 30 in town, so I guess I'll see but, my confidence is struggling due to the low power. I'm only on 27 miles so after I can get it up past 40 beyond the 300 mile break in I'll see and keep practicing. This is my first bike. Mine is doing the first gear thing too, I'm wondering if it's the N indicator? I can feel when it is and when it's not but, hopefully this improves. Not knowing what gear your in isn't going to work. So, mine better stop doing it. Thanks for this. I think people should talk about it's limits, it's not for roads above 55, ride safe
Hey there! Yes the Monkey has limitations, that’s for sure. It’s lack of power and speed makes it the kinda bike that you’ve gotta pick your routes with.
Where I live there’s mostly 45mph and under but still doesn’t make it safe by any means. I recently put out another video where about midway through, a woman almost crushes me changing lanes because she didn’t look over her shoulder🙄.
Just like any motorcycle, the rider is going to have to “see the future”. If it “looks like it can happen”, assume it will.
The first gear issue has almost totally gone away on mine but I’m just over 1000 miles. I heard others say the same. Usually, I just let out on the clutch slightly, then pull it back in, push down, and it drops right into gear.
I think for a first bike, you picked the coolest one out there. I waited t’ll it was my 15th bike lol, only because they didn’t make it until 2019 though 😂.
I’m working on putting out my 1000 mile review, probably going to be a short one though simply because of the new 2022’s being out and there already being so many on CZcams (reviews) but I’ll most likely still do it just to complete that chapter.
Good luck my friend, chose your routes wisely, keep your eyes open, be aware of your surroundings, look ahead, always assume they can’t see you, and you’ll ride a lot longer.
Keep me informed of your progress and I mean it!
Thanks for watching and commenting! Be safe out there! 🏍💨
Just the kind of riding I love to do with my monkey. Plus some forest trails etc...
More fun and excitement than bigger bikes. Sold a 750 and a 250 enduro and bought this.
I recommend for monkey owners for lowering the front fender, plus adding a mudflap there. Keeps you and the bike a lot cleaner if the road is wet and the rocks wont shower the bike.
I also have some 1/2" thick "bushings" to the rear shocks between the two washers below the rear springs to prevent the tail from bottoming out. Made those by bending some aluminum bar just around those shock low ends, no need of dissassembling the shock.
Also made a luggage rack myself of the same 4x25mm flat aluminum bar I made the front fender lowering kit.
Obviously you can buy these pretty essential upgrades too, but real easy to DIY for peanuts.
I have a Coffee thermos on the rack on all my trips. Nice to park the monkey anywhere, sip some coffee and enjoy the cenery.
Now it is just perfect.
And that’s what it’s all about. The monkey is an extremely modifiable machine that you can personalize to make it what you want or need it to be while still getting out on it and enjoying it.
Not that you can’t do that with any other bike but a Monkey has a personality that a Harley, Indian, Gulwing, even adventure bikes like KTMs, and BMWs just don’t have. The only thing to me that even comes close is the Triumph Scrambler but even they don’t have the amount of upgrades that the Monkey does…. Let’s face it, The Monkey is unique and it asks the same of its rider.
When you ride a Monkey it’s not really to say “Hey look at me” it’s about the bond between a machine and it’s owner. Because honestly the Honda Monkey has something that a lot of people on the planet don’t have, the ability to make you smile and be happy without asking for anything in return.
I think your upgrades are cool. It warms my heart to hear about people such as yourself getting out and enjoying what the Monkey is all about.
Thanks for watching and commenting my friend, it means a lot 🏍💨🐒
Good morning thank you for the vid yep the monkey is just fun fun fun the only thing I will be changing is the rear suspension which is just rubbish
Hey there!!
Yes, The Monkey is probably the most fun I’ve had on two wheels and I’ve owned quite a few.
I’m in the 160 pound range and I don’t have any real problem with the rear shocks (they’re a little bouncy and can bottom out) but I can see that if I carry a load along with me, I will have to change them out to something adjustable.
Shocks can be pricey if you want something really good but it’s well worth it in the long run.
Just gotta do a little homework and figure out what I want.
If you would, Let me know what you decide on and why you went with them.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
Willie
Hi I have just ordered some takegawa shocks £100
@@TheSweetasanut Thanks for the info!! I will definitely look into them!!
Just got one! Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome and Congratulations!! It’s a wonderful little machine, let me know how you like it!! Thanks for watching and commenting, plenty more to come!!
Just got the 2022 in black. It is a real beauty. I can’t compare it to the 4 speed models, but I did have a 2017 Grom and it feels peppier than that. I also got mine from Timbrook Honda, the one in Cumberland MD.
Man, that’s awesome!! The Black is growing on me. I think I’m just old and the classic colors call out to me😂 but I do like the black/gray combination.
I wish they would make a “solid rim” like the originals instead of the weird spoke.
It’s good to know that the 5 speed seems quicker.
If they decide to put out the DAX, maybe they’ll do the same power train with the 5spd and I’ll get one🤔. So there’s another Timbrook Honda, I didn’t know that..😳.. Good to know in case I head out on an adventure that direction and I need a inspection, tire, oil change…etc
Let me know how it’s going from time to time. I love to hear from other owners!!
Congratulations and Thanks for watching and commenting!! 🏍💨
@@TheGraytOutdoors Thanks for the response. I also like fishing and just generally spontaneous adventure so I’ll be sure to check back. Good luck growing the channel.
@@whydoineedahandle269 You’re very welcome..I’m Mr. Spontaneous, it says “Wanna Go Fishin’?” an usually what I do in some way gets around to being involved with fishing…But you just never know!! 😉
@@TheGraytOutdoors That’s awesome. I just had a spontaneous off-road adventure (first time in dirt on a moto) and boy was it interesting. I did not wear the right shoes and had to put my foot down in mud a few times. Did your monkey smell weird at the beginning? This is the first new motorcycle I’ve had and it is quite smelly.
@@whydoineedahandle269 😁, yes, it has a bit of a weird smell to it at first. It’s burning all the “new” off it.
I haven’t really gone off road with mine Simply because it hasn’t presented itself really.
I’ve never been someone who goes “in search of” or intentionally looks for the off road places. If it comes up durning a ride, I’ll do what I have to do but I really enjoy seeing the sights more than having to pay so much attention to the ground to keep from dumping the bike in a rut or slamming into a tree lol.
I’m gonna do some camping and most likely will find some trails to follow in order to get to some fishing spots. So it’ll see some off roading at some point for sure.
😉And yes, a good pair of waterproof boots would be a must in those situations.
I’m glad you’re out enjoying it, that’s what it’s about!!
Mine was delivered to me three weeks ago and I feel the same as you
😃Congratulations!! Isn’t it funny how an inanimate object can change the way you see things about life? Lol…. I’m on my 3rd minor upgrade and looking at the 4th… Enjoy it and keep me informed!! Thanks for watching and commenting, It means a lot…👍🏻🏍💨
I really want to get one of these. Great review.
Well Thank you!! It wasn’t much of a review, more like, talking about a new toy. Lol
I intend to do an actual “review” in the coming weeks, maybe next week if possible.
I truly can’t blame you for wanting one. I talked myself out of it for two years. Finally, it got the better of me and I’m extremely happy I did.
Hold out for a 2022 and I believe you’ll get some upgrades like a 5th gear. 😂
I would love to tell you that you’d be riding around smiling, laughing, telling people constantly what it is, talking about it, watching others smile, looking forward to the next ride, sitting on the computer planning trips….. I would love to tell you that but that’s just what I do, everyone is different. Lol Thanks agin for watching and commenting, it means a lot, Good luck with your decision. 🏍💨🐵
I'm bitin' the biscuit or whatever!? I've decided, out with the 900 Ninja and in with 125 Monkey, I'm feeling age creeping up, bike feeling heavier, joints getting stiffer biking enthusiasm waning, need an injection of fun, and I think the monkey is where it's at, been thinking about 2nd hand for some years, with world economy going to pot, if I'm ever going to have a new vehicle experience, do it now before things get worse, and also Honda Monkey is a cool vehicle to say being the only ever new vehicle that you've ever bought in your time, and also owning a Yellow vehicle has always been a bucket list goal for me, yellow was my 1st favourite colour I can remember having and I think the 2023 range is lovely, the red looks best this year but gotta go for yellow, can't wait but need to private sell currant bike before order comes in, I'll rewrite this when I get it...
Hey there!!
I believe the phrase is “Bite the bullet” but in all honesty, bite the biscuit sounds MUCH better😋..
I don’t believe that your decision is a bad one… Thousands of people at this point have made that same type of decision about many of the smaller mini moto bikes and seem to be enjoying them.
Thousands can’t be wrong!!
I drove 5 hours one way, traded in my Harley on the Monkey and haven’t regretted it in the least. I was looking to get more out of the ride as well. The Monkey makes simple trips to the grocery store fun. I drive it to work on occasions and at least for that part of the day, I enjoy it😂 and the ride home of course.
The 2023 Yellow/silver combination on the Monkey is extremely nice… you get the 5spd, easy oil change, can’t go wrong in my opinion.
Please let me know how it goes, I’m always interested in hearing how the process goes!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!! I truly appreciate it!
Willie
@@TheGraytOutdoors Ha yeah so biscuit it is, lol! Yeah I love to hear stories like this, Honda really know their market, they've always been my favourite vehicle manufacturer but they've really stepped up a notch for making such quirky little things as the Motocompo, the Gyro, Ruckus, Monkey, CT125, and now the Dax 125 not to mention the earlier counterparts which I'm not too familiar with but can imagine what a hit they were in the day!
Oh yeah I see yours is a 1st gen Monkey125, I don't think we had blue as an option for the 1st gen in the UK, I was talking to a 2nd Gen Blue owner who wishes he could get the tank from the earlier one but said he'll stick with his anyway, I'm kinda glad they've put an extra gear but don't think it'll give a higher top speed just bring the revs down a bit when cruising, I did actually weigh up which would be cheaper to do an oil chance on and I think it will be the one with the filter, but have heard you can sometimes reuse the case gasket on the earlier ones which would make that cheaper probs?, I guess the more regular you service, the less particles can build in the spinner, also a magnetic drainplug helps, Oh yeah the thing I like the sound of on your engine is that it's lower compression so it's less strain on the engine internals I guess, so for longevity I reckon your model should be leading up until whenever gasoline stops flowing and we are all slaves to the energy board instead?
Take care, I'll keep you posted, I think wait time for one seems about 4 months, but my paperwork says estimate wait says early next month, so maybe the backlog is getting squashed..
Ps, I'm not really a fisherman but my mate is fishing mad, I used to say to him decades ago, "carrying that massive barrow full of gear looks like such a pain and the reason why I could never do that" he used to say "well it's about being prepared for any eventuality and such and such" (he was overnighting in his bivvy though) ....and I went with him a few years ago to do some photography as we'd both got into learning manual camera settings etc and he was fishing from a small rucksack, and I said "see, that's what I was on about years ago, fishing light seems like much more enjoyable and less hassle, and the ability to go wherever you think you'll get the bite!" he agreed he loves the extra freedom, but still loves overnighting, I like your idea of taking a backpack on your bike and going fishing with just that! :-)
ooh one more thing, how's the stock springs, you still have them?
@@CrustyBiker Man, I recently bought a Royal Enfield Himalayan. I wanted something that could do a little higher speeds. Our speed limits here are more like “suggestions” then laws and a little Honda Monkey that can barely run 55miles per hour can become a lot like a squirrel 🐿️ trying to cross a highway.
So I bought the Royal Enfield for longer, speedier trips. However, when I want to take a ride, I still gravitate towards the Monkey. The Enfield is fun but there’s just something that can’t be explained about the mini moto-bikes.. The only other one I’d consider would be the Dax. Like the Monkey, it’s looks will take you back in time. I “almost” wish I would’ve bought the Dax instead of the Royal Enfield but then I would’ve been in the same position..
The only thing I wish I had done differently was bought my Monkey when they came out in 2019 lol.
I’ll just have to live with an oil change that’s a bit of a pain😞you won’t have that problem 😃.
I not sure but I may actually be the “Only” CZcamsr that’s designed their Monkey for fishing🤔😃. You might enjoy fishing once you have your Monkey because sometimes it’s not about what you catch but how you got there!! 😂
I have the stock rear shocks on my Monkey but that is going to change. The stock suspension is extremely bouncy and will bottom out easily. I’m only 170lbs but with the fishing equipment added on, I definitely need to change them. So it will happen this summer.
It was extremely good talking to you and good luck with the purchase of your Monkey!! Please let me know when it comes in!!
Willie
Getting a Cub today but my next Motorcycle will be a Monkey.
Hey there, congratulations!!
The Cub is a very classy looking machine.
You’re definitely going to enjoy it.
I’m actually looking forward to seeing the Dax. I just wish it had an actual clutch.
Get out there and enjoy that Cub. Wherever you live, I hope it’s warm enough to ride it. Cold and windy here 😞.
Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Willie
Nice bluegill catches! New subscriber here👍🏼🐟
Thanks!! They’re fighters!! I love’um….. Thanks for subscribing, watching, and commenting!! It means a lot!! 😃
So I'm new to your channel and you have made me fall in love with the Monkey! I'm going to pick up a blue '21 next week... Love the music in this video! What is it?
Hello There, first off, Welcome and Thank you for watching!!
The little Monkey machine is very hard not to love. For me, it’s a reminder of my youth and the way it felt when things were new and adventure was on your agenda.
If you do get one, let me know, I’m also on Instagram, shoot me some pictures, I’d love to see it. It’s a special day when you bring it home, believe me.
I’m glad you like the music. I don’t tell too many people but all that music, from the opening to the end, is all me.
I played all the instruments and came up with the music.
Just didn’t like the “prerecorded” stuff from the editing program so my son (who is my editor😉) recorded me playing and we use it when we can.
Getting ready to do my 1000+ mile review on the monkey,😉. Keep an eye out for it.
Thanks for watching and commenting, it means a lot!!
@@TheGraytOutdoors that is fantastic! You make some really good content. I plan on doing a video when I go to pick it up! I will give your channel a shout out
For helping me make my mind up on the Monkey... Have a great day
Andy
@@UnityMotorSportsGarage Awesome, looking forward to seeing it and hearing about it!! Thanks again!!
Monkey drivers are the best😉 have fun and save rides. Greetings from Germany😃👍🏽✌🏽🇩🇪
Howdy Partner, from Virginia🤠!! So far, I’m the only person I’ve seen locally on a Monkey but have gotten tons of comments, smiles, and waves from all the other types… Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Indian, Kawasaki, they all smile and wanna ask questions about the little Monkey 🐵🏍💨 and I agree, Monkey Drivers are Awesome!! Thanks for watching and commenting, it means a lot!!
@@TheGraytOutdoors yes i have the same experience here in Germany. Most Motobike drivers are in the same range of age like you and me and they remember when they are teens 15-18 jears old, they have mostly a smiling face and the women are smiling too, because of the „old man“ (the monkey) on a „toy-bike“..so enjoy the questions and the smiling faces😃✌🏽
I take after my father, I’m a fan of the “under-dog”. I’ve always found the under-dog to be more fun, which is exactly what the monkey is…. I’ve wanted to build a “Herbie the Love Bug” for more years than I can remember… Lol😂
@@TheGraytOutdoors 😃👍🏽✌🏽
Nice video. I bought my 2019 Monkey ABS last year and I love it. Seeing your trip today makes me want to put the Monkey in the back of a truck and bring it out there for a little vacation. Seems like a great area to explore on the Monkey! 😀
Hey There!! Congratulations on your purchase! Yes, it was a fun trip and if you’ve never done it, it’s worth doing for sure but in a few hours, you can blow right through it. However, there’s some other areas that our worth seeing that you could add to it and make a long weekend of it.
We’re a couple hours from Nags Head, NC. ABOUT 4 hours from the Blue Ridge mountains/parkway…. Honestly there’s a lot of cool exploring.
I went out today to Old Town Smithfield, Va. but it was so windy that it wasn’t enjoyable. Tomorrow’s not supposed to be as bad😉.
You come this way, shoot me message, check out my Instagram and you can message me anytime.
Thanks for watching and commenting, it means a lot… Congratulations again on your Monkey!!
Really considering getting a monkey! Especially considering I live in a small beach town so driving my truck everywhere can be inconvenient! What's the difference between the 2020 model vs the 2021?
Hey there! Glad to hear about the consideration of a Monkey. Depending on what you use it for, just buzzing around town, going to pick up some dinner, exploring a little, they are pretty convenient for those things. Set up correctly, you can do some camping and fishing. Definitely a great machine on windy roads 45mph and under.
I honestly don’t believe there’s a difference between 20/21. I believe the 22’s might have. I see things on CZcams about the 22’s but at this point I haven’t watched any simply because I’ve been busy adding a few things to my 20 and making it “my Monkey”. I tend to be a focused person and what’s “coming up” or “what behind” I’m oblivious to just because mine is so new to me.
Right now, the major issue is just finding one. My local dealer couldn’t even get one unless I ordered it and then it would have been a month or more before I would’ve seen it and I hadn’t seen one “at all” at that point, I wasn’t even sure I’d like it.
I ended up 4 hours from home to get mine. Timbrook Honda in Winchester, Va. because they had 3. One was already spoken for, one was a new 2021 with ABS ($200 more) and the other a 2020 (mine) without ABS.
So, to answer your question, honestly, I don’t believe there is a difference between the two years but I didn’t ask or look to see, I bought what I wanted, no ABS, because I’ve never owned a bike of any kind with it, I can handle it.
I do know this, there’s maintenance that has to be done and it can get pricey if you can’t do it yourself but if you don’t put a lot of miles on it, those issues won’t come too quickly. If you have a local place that can handle it and moneys not an issue it’s convenient to not have to do it yourself but bike shops are extremely backed up this time of year and it could be a bit before you see it. If you’re an impatient individual, like myself, you don’t wanna wait 3 weeks for an oil change. 😂. There’s a lot to consider but personally, I feel it was worth it in the end. I’m having an absolute blast on the little thing. I hope you will too if you make the “yes” decision.
Let me know how it goes! Good luck!! Thanks for watching and commenting, it means a lot!!🏍💨🐒
@@TheGraytOutdoors thank you! I truly do appreciate the long honest thoughts and advice! 👍🏽
Great video see you later
Thank you very much, hope to be seeing you as well!!
Willie
Get some light riding gloves. In case of a fall even at low speeds your instinct will be putting up your hands, palms forward...
Hey there! 🤠
At that point, when I made that video, the only gloves I owned were heavy black leather gauntlet style Harley gloves. I have since then purchased several different pairs of riding gloves…
👍🏻😉… I do truly appreciate your comment!! I was just so excited to ride the thing at that point, a little thing like “skin” wasn’t going to stop me.😂
Thanks again for watching and commenting!! I appreciate it!
Willie
@@TheGraytOutdoors Haha don’t worry! I conpletely understand. When there’s the itch, you need to scratch it! It just baffles me that some people ride without gloves. Even on scooters you can fall and trust me, you’re only doing it once without gloves. Just two weeks ago I whiskey throttled my friend’s Sur Ron (peddal-less ebike) while standing next to it. I did it by accident because I tried to reposition the bike by the handle bars and I didn’t know that the bike was turned on: the bike did a wheelie while I was still holding the bars and together with the bike I was dragged through the air and landed next to the bike on my bare wrists… Ouch!
@@2mnyshp 🫣😖 🚲💨
I’ve been there many times my friend😁With a million years worth of bicycling, skateboarding, motocross and general disregard for health and welfare, I’ve got more battle scars and have regrown more skin than anyone should be allowed😂.
I’m a bit more aware and concerned at 54 than I was at 24 I can assure you😄 even though I like to think I’ve still “got it”..
Great video but please put some gloves on hard to fish with no hands.
Lol, I remember thinking something close to that, that very day.
At that point, I only had thick winter gloves because my normal leather riding gloves had been washed in the pocket of a Carhart jacket, which I had hung on the line to air dry. With the gloves being in the pocket, they didn’t dry and they molded, leaving me without any at that point and a jacket that smelled pretty bad😖 (Rewash) Since then, I have acquired several pair. 😉
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
PS: I truly appreciate your concern, you are the only one who’s mentioned it. 🙏🏼😎
Stay safe bud and keep enjoying that little monkey.