Honda Metropolitan "Big Man On A Little Scooter"
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2022
- Hey guys FatBuddyCat here and I've been extremely busy but managed to squeeze a quick ride in on a 2022 Honda Metropolitan. I have multiple engines I'm working on and will be back with more mini bike content as soon as I can!! Have a safe holiday and look forward to hauling some major grass!!
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I've got almost 15 thousand miles on my 2022 metropolitan. I've had no issues and changed oil before it was time. I love it.
Smooth and dependable! My family enjoys taking it out for rides. I typically take my ct70 clone, but sometimes a scooter ride around the back roads is what's in order.
I have the exact same scoot. It’s my ONLY vehicle - I commute 32mi per day on it at a whopping 38mph lol. I absolutely love the thing. I got rid of my Harley because I stopped riding it when I got my metro.
I like a few different Harley's but I prefer mid size dual sport bikes. My TBR7 is a hoot to get around on. Might grab 72 pushing it but rides beautiful from 35-55.
Wear a little coat on rides!
I have a 2019 model with the exact same color too. I absolutely love it and also use it for daily commute even during the winter. It has over 13k miles now but engine still feel like it was when I bought it with just 60 miles on the odometer. I recently had to replace the belt as the width was so worn that it tops out at 32mph at over 7500 rpm when it should be around 6200 rpm. Needless to say this also reduce the gas mileage greatly.
My friend also recently bought one and he changed the roller weights to the slider type by Dr pulley. He said it improves the acceleration and also add 2mph to his top speed.
Did you do any mods so it runs so fast?
No, I didn't but my friend also did this mod to increase the top speed czcams.com/video/omlYe7OhYCk/video.htmlsi=L2CFbth_ZuhML5gD
Im currently 310lbs. I bought my 2005 Honda Metropolitan brand new from Honda Dealer in Long Island in December 2004 and I was 330lbs then. Currently I have 65,675 miles on the odometer. I use it about 4X a week.
@wileecoyote5749 holy Moses! That's awesome to know how well they are built. Honda really is on another level.
I had an 84 Honda spree & I think an 89 aero
& they were the best most stable safest ride ever . I could hang infinite wheelies, reach over the front & touch the tire reach back & touch the ground ,slow circle wheelies one handed, drift em on wet grass & ice without taking my feet off the deck. & it was all super easy to do unlike every other bike I tried to learn how to stunt on . I beat them full throttle all day every day & they took it for years no problems ..
This will probably take a good bashing too. It belongs to a family member and they wanted me to test ride it.
Just bought my gf a 2023 for Christmas. Can't wait to see her reaction. 😁 Also can't wait for spring to take it for a rip. Christmas Day might be a fun day. Snow or not 😆
They are awesome little scooters. Honda quality is above and beyond no matter what displacement. I ride the scooter and my ct70 clone more than my motorcycle. I like the open road but not as much as I do back road adventures.
I was searching for Isle of Mann TT and came here. Everyone was correct. The sensation of speed is, well, sensational. I'm hooked. Be careful my friend.
😆 Honda definitely went quality over performance with this scooter but it's still a blast to ride around on.
I have a 2022 Linhai JOC 49cc, and it's my only vehicle. I ride the nuts off that thing, long distance rides are total freedom.
Ride with the wind.....😆 seriously, you might gain 5mph! Lol I absolutely love going on scooter adventures. Fill it up, bring some snacks and hit the open road.
Nice Intro Buddy...Getting my Wife one of those Metropolitans...
Lol that's really what they are good for! This one belongs to a family member who wanted me to test ride it. Nice little machine.
That looks like a lot of fun!!
Surprisingly it's a blast! Very quiet and smooth. It's cool to be going 35 and still hear the birds!
@@fatbuddycat I had a Vespa once upon a time. Loved it !
@@mklein5179 I've never ridden one but Vespas are supposed to be fairly sought after these days.
I'm sold on this thing, I think I'm gonna get one just to buzz around town and take it to work a couple of days a week
(12 miles one way), I live in Seattle but I know a lot of ways around most of the steep hills.
Even with some of these bigger hills I was able to scoot along at an enjoyable pace. Around town these would be a blast. The quality is on another level compared to most 50cc offerings out there.
I'm giving her all she's got, captain! I used to have a metropolitan, excellent scooter. ✌️
😆 it's still fun. I ride a motorcycle too but I actually prefer the scooter and smaller bikes.
Hell Yeah Buddy
Scooter life brother!
Alum. Melosi & lighter weighs , with a stock belt im getting 43 mph on my 2014 Orange Metro. Im 6-1 180 lbs and it takes about 4 long City blocks to get there . OEM Windshield can be a Sail or Parachute but its such a cool factor & a place for decals of visited places.
I wish it were mine, I'd 💯 modify it. The quality is all there for sure.
Nice awesome , Honda ruckus next
This thing impressed me for 49cc! On the flats she can hold about 40mph pretty well.
That's great my tao tao pony im 242 Lbs up hill 19 it scares me lol this 25 not bad
It's a good time no matter how fast or slow you go on these things, that's why I ride them more than my motorcycle.
I'm looking to get one 😃 how much did you weigh at the time of filming this one? If you don't mind me asking.
Approximate 260 fully geared and clothed. I'm actually quite impressed with it. It's not ideal for big hills but they are top notch quality and a blast to ride anywhere.
Runs good you had it pegged the whole ride. What mods are available? Exhaust?
I let off occasionally! Lol. I'm not sure yet but where it's fuel injected it's probably more expensive....ew!
@@fatbuddycat yes programming is expensive. Gearing possibly?
I have wnted one of those for a long time, a used one as a resto project. From what I gather the CDI upgrade kit is a popular choice, improves timing and deletes the rev limiter, although a bit pricey.
I have a 2013 ruckus.. also a fun bike.. I'm bigger than you. Same motor.
I sure like the seat on the metro.
I like the Ruckus design. This belongs to a family member but I get to take it out to keep it mechanically sound. It's a blast to go get eggs and cruise around a bit. The Tao Tbr7 that's on this channel is my main squeeze right now.....that thing gets you places for a 229cc engine!
@@fatbuddycat I also have the Yamaha TW 200..
Loads of fun..
But the Ruckus is my favorite
similar motor, but not the same.... the Ruckus got the GET2, carbureted water-cooled and top-mounted; the original Metropolitan (up to 2009) had the same motor but with a shorter tranny-case for the smaller wheel/tire. But these new Metropolitans got the AF74E, which is fuel-injected, water-cooled and bottom-hung, so you can't really swap them; these got higher compression ratio and stuff too, more efficient. But a lot of the GET2 tech did make it to the AF74, like the alternator being reversed to pull double-duty as the starter, and having a little radiator and fan built into the motor itself....
How fast will this go on a flat road wide open
We've had up around 40 something a couple times. It really depends on the rider, conditions and scooter. Some scooters get faster as they break in.
I have a Kymco agility 125. It is a rocket & I weight 230 !!! I want to get one of these and just ride wide open everywhere here in Dallas. This Metro just seems really fun - you think ???
It is! The quality is where it's at. It's hard to beat a Genuine Honda.
Uh oh... someone went from a young cool guy on modded mini bikes to an old guy on a scooter.
Lol I just wanted to try that thing out. It belongs to a family member. I still ride it from time when I do oil changes. I wish mini bikes were easier to get street legal. Some people try to BS the system with fake registrations but I'm the type that would just rather be in the right so the man can't bust my balls.
How many miles did the bike have when you did this ride? They say it gets faster once you have put 1500 miles on it.
It's only got about 100 on it right now. The owner doesn't ride it much, I just take it out from time to time. I've heard they do better after the break in period as well.
Groovy bike. I am not a fan of dual brakes but it will stop you one way or another. Lol
Absolutely! Just brake before the corners. Someone took a spill on this one. I think they were going downhill into a turn and yanked the brake too hard.
Hey just out of curiosity what state are you in? I was talking to you on Facebook. I posted the picture of the full spread for my 224 build. Just curious if you're anywhere near me lol I'm in Illinois
NH. Not a lot of action up here but I try my best to stay involved!
@@fatbuddycat same here! I'm actually going to an event today! First one I've found halfway close to me (about an hour and a half drive) but keep looking! I just put a post on Facebook on one of the Facebook groups asking about people in IL. Got lucky and got an invite to this event. Not all mini bike but it's run by a motorcycle club and there's mini bike races and a parade. Try putting out a feeler post. Might just get lucky like I did!
@@stevefavero3204 I found some guys 7.5 hours away so far. I'm thinking about registering the Trailmaster and taking it to about atv Park. I'm just stupid busy helping a friend at the moment.
48km/h good
Liquid cooled and fuel injected too? Those bikes have come a long way! Very nice.
It's a neat little bike. Not really enough power for me. It belongs to a family member so at some point they might need it souped up a bit! Lol I hope!!
Liquid cooled for decades
@@wileecoyote5749 I noticed that after looking into them. Not a bad little scooter by any means.
@@fatbuddycat my 2005 metropolitan has 34,448 miles
How tall are you? Im 6 feet even.
Whats the weight limit on these?
Just under 300....I'm about a quarter shy at the three dollar laundry so it's safe to say she can hang.
@fatbuddycat ok I wanna use mines if I buy 1 just to get around the pits at the racetrack so I won't need to get over 20-25 would it be ok for that?
@@fatbuddycat I'm 323 btw
@Mr.Shaw85 it'll go. Honda makes good stuff. I'm 265 and loving the ct70 clones right now. 125cc 4spd and the classic look of a timeless Honda.
@@fatbuddycat thanks for your input buddy
I don't like the idea of auto front breaking at all.
It took some getting used to. I ride mini bikes and motorcycles so it's natural for me not to brake going into corners. If someone didn't know the physics they could most certainly get themselves in a predicament....😬
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my wife rides her Honda Duo
I haven't tried the Duo yet. I tried a few Chinese 50's but definitely not what these little Hondas are. The quality is spot on.