2023 Honda Trail 125 (CT125 Hunter Cub) Ultimate Review + mods & upgrades!
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The Honda Trail ct125 (aka Hunter Cub) is one of the most popular motorcycles worldwide, and for good reason! Based on the Honda Super Cub and Honda Monkey engine platform, the Honda Trail ct125 is the quintessential adventure minibike. Although the Honda Trail ct125 is relatively expensive compared to other motorcycles, the important thing to consider is the purpose of use.
This Honda Trail ct125 Review goes into detail about some of the unique features of the Honda Trail ct125 as well as some of the modifications and accessories I’ve added to my own Honda Trail ct125. More importantly, I’ll explain WHY I’ve added these modifications and accessories to my Honda Trail ct125. We’ll also take a decent look through the owner’s manual and talk about routine maintenance and what tool kit you might want to have onboard while riding.
Below are descriptions and links to the accessories mentioned in this video if you’re wanting to do your own Honda Trail ct125 upgrades and modifications. Purchasing through these links helps support this channel.
Honda ct125 accessories From Amazon:
-Motorcycle Handle Bracket (to decrease ride vibrations and prevent bending of handlebars in case of a minor impact) amzn.to/3pxZdfI
-Lamicall Phone Holder Clamp (got it for my iphone 12 and other phone models) amzn.to/3D1TYb6
-USB charger (fits into steering port and connects to headlamp circuit) amzn.to/45lfSSA
-Woshider top case, 45L (this was the largest I could find that fits nicely onto the back rack without hanging over) amzn.to/46HUxEL
-VCAN Cruiser solid half face helmet amzn.to/44flk9v
- IRC MOTORCYCLE TIRE TUBE 2.50-17 80/90-17 TR-4 amzn.to/44Dfajg
-Egofine 3/8 drive socket set amzn.to/3O5sqrF
-Knipex Cobra Pliers amzn.to/3O6vWSz
-Tire irons (set of 3) amzn.to/3KcUirJ
- VESSEL MEGADORA Screwdriver No.900 +2x100 JIS 900P2100J amzn.to/3PJlmSR
Honda ct125 accessories from BeezDeals.com (These ship out of Thailand, where the Honda Trail ct125 is made. Shipping cost will shock you but it’s still the cheapest):
-Fuel Tank Jerry Can Petrol Canister - Green 5 L (Get it to match your bike color. They make a 3L, but why bother?)
-Side Rack Honda Trail 125 CT125 (this is to mount the extra fuel tank. Only get 1 since the other side is taken up by the exhaust)
-Revolution Helmet Lock Holder Honda CT125 Trail 125 (the Honda Trail ct125 comes with a helmet holder, but this locks, so you don’t have to take your helmet with you everywhere)
-Crash Bar Engine Guard V2 Honda CT125 Trail 125 (probably unnecessary, but I think it looks cool. It’s also as wide as the rest of the bike with tank and tailpipe, so you know how narrow a path you can go)
-Center Rack Honda Trail CT125 (this is a rack for the center column between your legs - just gives you options for water bottle or small daypack)
-Passenger footrest (used only for emergency/infrequent transport of second person)
-Small passenger seat pad (used only for emergency/infrequent transport of second person)
Thanks for watching, be safe, and have fun out there!
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@j.875 11 ай бұрын
Headlight grills are not for crash protection, they are for rock and branch protection!
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
They are for both, but I’m still not a fan
@jaimejaime1178 9 ай бұрын
Hi!! Jim from Madrid, Spain (a New Yorker expat living abroad). Thank you for this truly honest and sincere review!!! (For real). I completely agree with you! This bike us for what it is... of course you can travel anywhere with anything, specially when you have nothing else to do it with because you don't have the resources to do anything else (for example- I know because I'm also an artist - people in the "1st World" spend hundreds and even thousands on painting materials, but poorer people create spectacular art with a blue ballpoint pen on a regular sheet if white paper). In my case... I want to thank you because I've been a biker since I got up on a moped when I was 13 years old, and I've never stopped until a few years ago due to several surgeries on my spine and right leg (having to carry implants and very inconvenient ones for the rest if my life), liv8ng me grounded for the past few years where I sold my bikes. BUT... I need something to help me move around and be able to do some (easy) trails with where I live (no highways, mainly smaller roads and lots if trails to even go with my dog)... And this bike us perfect for that. I can do some quick grocery shopping, do some other quick errands, move around town and to other towns around mine, go trail biking, etc... Perfect for my needs at the moment! And you honesty and forwardness has helped me make a decision (I strongly dislike modern smaller scooters)... Nice look, larger wheels (unlike scooters with small wheels) good for In and Off roads, not too heavy, enough power (if it had 15 horsepower would've been ideal, but I can deal with around 9 for what I need), easy motor and maintenance, etc... So... thank you very much to even spend the time on reviewing the owner's manual!!!! Incredible! If you're ever in Spain, let me know... Again.. thank you for sharing your info and knowledge in the bike! Cheers from Sunny Spain!!!! 😁👍😎✌✌🏍
@tablerockteacompany 9 ай бұрын
So glad the review helped (and thanks for letting me know)! I was just on mine today exploring roads I never knew existed even though they've been in my backyard for the last 10+ years. Happy riding in Sunny Spain!
@bayyoung 9 ай бұрын
Great review and like the modifications you have done.. They all make sense. Thanks
@tablerockteacompany 9 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@HardwickOutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Nice honest review & the mods are practical. Picking a new one up tomorrow 2023. TY
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
Congrats! Enjoy the bike
@MichaelMoore-bx6st 8 ай бұрын
I really like the practical ending of "who is this for". People always complain that some bikes don't do X Y or Z, but as you clearly laid out this bike has it's purpose
@tablerockteacompany 8 ай бұрын
Thanks - A lot of people buy this bike with unrealistic expectations. Personally, this fits me to a tee. Have an excellent week!
@tone77 11 ай бұрын
Love the stick pointer 👏🏻
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Had to improvise :)
@wrb111 11 ай бұрын
Great review! Bought one last week and am loving it! Getting ready to start adding accessories. Thanks for your thoughts and links. They will be helpful.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Excellent! I did forget to add a CO2 cartridge for tire inflation:)
@prestonrobert2625 9 ай бұрын
Me too so happy WOW
@tablerockteacompany 9 ай бұрын
@@prestonrobert2625 excellent
@Brian-li5up 11 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing!
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Brian-li5up 10 ай бұрын
Great video, you really helped set my expectations for what this bike could be used for.
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@rangerjim3872 7 ай бұрын
Great advice! Just what i was looking for. Thank you.
@tablerockteacompany 7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@matthiasmcdevitt1775 5 ай бұрын
Great video thanks!
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Chubbydippin 11 ай бұрын
Great segment and useful content. Thankyou. Love the retro looking green color instead of the red. Your mods for the most part make good and practical sense. Maybe it's because of my age, but I don't get the do nothing without your phone mentality. Everything, for some reason, needs a phone mount. There was a time when you prepared for where you were going prior to leaving and just looked up and around enjoying the scenery instead of finding all ways possible to be so attentive to phones. Even people walking their dogs or pushing a stroller are glued to and fixated on their phones while walking. Soon there will be a phone mount for coffee cups so we don't miss anything while having a cup of joe. Can't wait to download the new silverware app so I can eat with my phone too. Not in any way lost in my rant is this wonderful jewel of a bike you have. Definitely intrigued by the CT 125. Safe and happy travels for you. Seems like the perfect bike for doing so.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
I agree with you, as I am old school as well. However, I will say this as far as the phone and my application goes. I am not that great with directions and sense of direction. So, I will go exploring with this bike and literally get lost. I use the phone to GPS my way back home. 😂. It also eases my wife’s mind because she can track my phone when I go exploring (here in the mountains), so if something goes wrong, she can come find me.
@leveneziadvm 10 ай бұрын
Very helpful; thanks for the effort
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome- thanks for watching
@peymanlashgari9446 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your objective and down to earth review and advice.
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
You are most welcome
@user-tm1pn2pj4c 4 ай бұрын
Honest review, well presented and filmed 👍👍
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
Thanks - bummed that it glitched to low resolution but I’ll be doing a 1000 mile one soon
@Adventure_Coffey 5 ай бұрын
I own a Honda Supercup, and I absolutely love it, I have been intrigued for a long time over the trail club. I enjoyed your video and look at your bike. It is a really nice ride. If we were closer I would go riding with you dude.
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
That would be fun - lots of great places here. Thanks and happy riding!
@racewayman1 3 ай бұрын
Nice modifications 😮
@soho71 11 ай бұрын
Great review.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Thanks - glad it was helpful
@PSBEadventures 7 ай бұрын
Hey Steve! Cool to see you are right up the road from us and have a tea farm! We love our little Trail 125. Over 5k miles on it so far! Might see ya out on the bike one day, we ride in a ton of the same spots it looks like!
@tablerockteacompany 7 ай бұрын
Stop by Table Rock Tea Company and we’ll exchange info - let’s ride sometime!
@PSBEadventures 7 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany sounds like a plan!!!
@bbbocke 4 ай бұрын
Amazing video. Very informative.
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
Glad it’s helpful. Great little bike (as long as you know what you’re getting)
@cubgsan 10 ай бұрын
Good day to you. I am a grandpa rider on HONDA from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing! Full supported ! Have a nice day my friend!!
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
You too - happy touring!
@eugeneteo9664 11 ай бұрын
great stuff .a little first aid kit will be useful.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
That would be a good addition :)
@KtotheL 6 ай бұрын
i agree the owners manual was very nice and i also really appreciated the riders manual which was also included. as far as the tire upgrade i am interested BUT since i live in FL its almost pointless for me... it would be awesome though ( and needed ) IF i was going to be doing a lot of off roading. i would also remind anyone this bike can also be bump started. ( thats 3 ways to bring this beast back to life ! ) thanks for the videos :)
@thepab3072 10 ай бұрын
That top case looks so much like my Givi Trekker 42 😊 I think those top cases are the best, so useful, strong and waterproof. The only reason why I would want the handlebar rack is to put a small bag to put extra gloves, microfiber rags and tiny stuff. Like you said, don't add too much weight to the handlebar.
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
The only things i wish were different on the top case is 1) that it was slightly insulated, and 2) that the pockets on the inside of the lid could be deeper and actually zipper/velcro closed - as is, the pouches are somewhat useless.
@Mrmike1969 10 ай бұрын
Tea farmer by day, hell’s angel by night
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
😂
@Pearl-hs4zh 7 ай бұрын
Very thorough review of ur upgrades. Keep it up
@tablerockteacompany 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’ll be doing another 1000 mile review soon, making sure it’s better resolution (this one glitched during the transfer).
@Pearl-hs4zh 7 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany awesome. Will wait
@tablerockteacompany 7 ай бұрын
@@Pearl-hs4zh it will definitely be a positive review. I truly like the bike. But, like the previous review, it will be very honest about good and bad. I will also include how some of the modifications have worked over the miles.
@johncostelloe743 5 ай бұрын
Hi Jim watching in Ireland great review enjoy your fantastic Bike Honda are just very special machines
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
They are great bikes! Glad you liked the review. I’ll be doing a more comprehensive 1000 mile review once the weather is a bit nicer (cold here). Happy trails!
@Pearl-hs4zh 11 ай бұрын
Tq for sharing. My dreambike
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
It’s a good one in the right context
@Terry-bw7qk 10 ай бұрын
I cut my heel shifter off the first week I had the bike (about a month ago). I ride another manual clutch bike and I really didn't like the idea of learning (if possible) two different foot positions. Plus I immediately felt like I would constantly be hitting the heel shifter when I didn't want to. So I agree that if you like it, keep it. But for those who don't, feel free to cut it off - I have found replacement OEM Honda shift bars on line for less than $40 so if you want to try it cut off and then decide you want it back, it won't break the bank to replace it. Also, FYI, I removed the kick starter too for the same reason. I keep it loose in my rear box, so could slip it back on quickly in the field if I ever need it, but when riding now it doesn't annoy my right foot either. I like the small seat and clamp-on foot pegs you added. I might add those too for the occasional times when my wife might join me for a short ride. And finally, loving my Trail 70. Loved the Grom I had before this as my small bike, but the Trail is a little more versatile for my uses. I'd encourage others interested in one of these to give them a test ride - if you can ever find one at a dealer!
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comments. It all comes down to making the bike the best for you. That said, instead of cutting the part, I’d probably just buy an aftermarket pedal that doesn’t have the heel (just not a fan of cutting original stuff - maybe old school thinking of vintage and resale). Happy riding!
@LoneRiderSolo 6 ай бұрын
My application is exploring national forest where there are no trails. This is where ultra light backpacking gear plays a big part. So a few bushcraft tools, hammock set up and easy healthy meals are needed. Water is needed so filtration is a must. As for short pavement runs, yes ride it with the same considerations as a bicycle. As an example when you drop over a hill and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, hug the shoulder and be prepared to even ride in the grass to the right of that if need be. Safety is first. The Denali B6 rear mounted Red LED light bar can be seen for more than a mile in full sunshine. You can crush your jawbone even at low speeds on trails much less pavement so a full face helmet is a must for protection. Lower cost modular helmets such as the Scorpion 900 will work fine in this application. They come with a fighter pilot style internal flip down visor for those sunny days. The ct125,is a neat toy but it can hurt you. Be prepared not thoughtless.
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
Good points (and sounds fun :))
@charleshunt3806 Ай бұрын
All right so as far as that heal shipper is concerned if your feet are too big or your shoes are too big or whatever and you have trouble resting your foot on the foot peg and you’re hitting the shifter. You can loosen the shifter and turn it counterclockwise a little bit and will change the angle of the hill to shifter, so then you can just put your foot on and you won’t hit the toe shifter one way or another but you can still of course push down on the front of it and push down on the back of it and still use it so that’s what I did on mine no need to cut the back of the hill to shifter offit’s a very simple and easy modification. All you have to do is take one off. Turn the shifter and put the bolt back in.
@tablerockteacompany Ай бұрын
I LOVE the heel shifter (though many can't stand it) - but I use it all the time.
@divinejudge1 10 ай бұрын
Great review! @23:05 I advise rev matching when down shifting. So just give a bit of throttle (just blip) and your rear wheel will be less of a jolt.
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
Yup - just need some more experience and time on the throttle, but yes 👍
@Jupe367 7 ай бұрын
I am a woman and is looking to purchase this model for easy ride to the local store and such. This is a very thorough video especially when you cover the key points on the user manual.
@tablerockteacompany 7 ай бұрын
Thanks - glad it’s helpful
@montanawhite5699 11 ай бұрын
I like your side bar width gauge mod. I’ve scene a lot of people try to ride around something only for their saddlebag get snagged on it, or come very close without them knowing. It’s like a dodge dually I used to drive, very awkward with the back tires were way wider than the front.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
It really does help (my brain anyway :))
@charleshunt3806 Ай бұрын
I have the 65 L version of the box that you have and I absolutely love it. We basically added a trunk to the motorcycle.
@tablerockteacompany Ай бұрын
Exactly
@gerhardgotzmann8880 11 ай бұрын
Very good, realistic review. Heading to the Honda dealer…
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@elwood62 6 ай бұрын
Really great review. I hadn’t previously considered anything like this but I’ve been looking into getting a small displacement second bike. Not that my first bike is overly big, but I’d like something to use around town. It’s nice that it has a normal seat height. I’m on the tall side and don’t like sitting below 30”. Thanks for sharing.
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
Glad the review is helpful. The CT125 is a great bike if you understand what it is and what it is not.
@grahamwhittle6817 2 ай бұрын
Love that green nice
@tablerockteacompany 2 ай бұрын
I like it too. The other bonus is that the Green gets a lot more respect on the road. A lot of people think it’s an old military bike rather than a scooter.
@alaingoyette7103 9 ай бұрын
Great review thanks. I would do the same mods as you have done for the exact same reasons. I am seriously considering getting one. I'm a little perplex as to the 35mph average. My son had a 50cc that would do that and can only imagine that a 125cc would do a lot better with more torque.
@tablerockteacompany 9 ай бұрын
It really is a joy to ride - just have to know what you’re getting into. Glad you found the review helpful.
@gabriellaavila4834 4 ай бұрын
Love the stick pointer😂
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
High tech :)
@hiltonmcconnell2563 10 ай бұрын
Good video What size is your top box. I have a GIVI Trekker 64 liter on mine have it set back the same as you have yours. In stead of the seat in front of it, I am putting a 50cal plastic ammo box, about 14" wide 8" deep and 10 " high, in it will be keeping a 2.5 liter gas can and some tools, battery air compressor that I can recharge from the power outlet on the bike but it should pump up bough tires no problem have pumped two trailer tires and still had power left, great handy thing to carry, and takes up very little room. Trying to get a Honda saddlebag rack and saddlebag ( large ) But having a hard time finding them here in Canada. As for speed I stay on the 80 Km and less roads witch is most of them hear on the island. Flat ground and small hills no problem staying around 80 km ( 50 mph ) But if no traffic I like around 70- 75 km. ( 43 - 46 mph.) on long slow hills and short steep hills can stay above 75 in most cases what seem to affect me the most is the high winds we get hear. But still able to stay above 70 Km going it to it even with a slight up hill. I also have a Honda CB500X but now I have the trail it is my go to bike for short runs mostly 30 to 100 Km. One thing I did add was a front rack the Honda one and put a set of small but very bright LED lights on it. It is only good for very light stuff think 3 lbs. or 3 Kg not sure witch. But the mane thing is for the lights. Thanks for the great video, ( the lights are so people see me coming and sense I have been using them on my bikes very seldom get cut of as before on the Dr650 was cut of a lot )
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
Sounds like you’re pretty well set up. The box I have is 45L
@travishall67 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I love your attitude about what this bike is all about. Sharing the road? Not really. I grew up in the 70s. Get the hell out of the way if you're on a road where everyone else is going faster than you possibly can. If everyone including bicyclists would understand this then everyone on the road could get along so much better. I have been wanting to buy a smaller bike similar to this for so long but have resisted so far because I don't want to be "that guy" who is holding up traffic until I can get out of the way. I hope other people considering getting one of these bikes will watch your video and understand that what you are saying makes all kinds of sense. Just DON'T BUY THE BIKE if you are in a position where you're going to wind up dead because you're riding it in places it was never meant to be ridden. Like roads with a posted speed limit over 45 mph or so.
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked the video. I like to think I'm pretty honest (especially to self) about stuff because a lot of people buy things with unrealistic expectations. If you know what this bike is and know that fits what you're really looking for, it's an absolute blast! Hope you find what fits you perfectly :).
@travishall67 5 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany Thank you. I re-read my reply from yesterday and it sounds kind of harsh to me now. I didn't mean for it to. I drive a Kei truck almost daily here in NC. 660cc engine. It will do 70 mph but it takes it a half day to get there. I try to stick to roads with 55 mph or less speed limit and manage to do that 99% of the time. Just trying to say I can relate to the slower speed vehicles. I'm a fan of them, but I think more people would be if everyone who currently owns one would realize where those vehicles work safely and stay to the lower speed roads. Stay safe. 👍🍻
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
@@travishall67 - not harsh at all, just honest :)
@andymaurice7693 10 ай бұрын
Have you considered changing sprockets size to lift a little high end speed... My Super Cub is very revved at 40 mph. SI i am changing to 15T 33 rear giving me a 7 mph plus
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
With the Trail, most people consider changing to a 13 for better low end. For my use (hybrid), I think the factory gearing is probably best.
@47Miro 11 ай бұрын
Great video thanks, but I thot Slime work on tube-les tire not with tube ?? Maybe I'm wrong !!
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
It should work for both
@frenchie4wd 11 ай бұрын
Did you have to modify the helmet lock attachment? I couldn’t get it to mount under the seat because of the extra piece that sticks out near the screws under the seat.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
I had to leave out a rubber piece so the bolts would be long enough
@Jupe367 7 ай бұрын
I think the stabilizer and phone holder block the view of the speed gauge. Is that the case? Can you tell me if the exhaust will be very hot to the touch that it can burn? I ask this because when I was a young, I burn myself from a bike similar to this when my leg touch the exhaust.
@tablerockteacompany 7 ай бұрын
I can still see the gauges fine. I have this over my exhaust: Kemimoto Exhaust Heat Shield Review for Honda CT125 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppt4esqj3b-bZZc.html
@Jupe367 7 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany thank you for this info. I need this.
@user-zt5in2gk7o 3 ай бұрын
What is the make and model of the box on the back and where can I buy it? Thanks
@tablerockteacompany 3 ай бұрын
Link in description. amzn.to/43t3DUD
@markwhitton8230 4 ай бұрын
I go camping to escape cell phones, so I just have a rear soft bag for snacks and binoculars and carry the bike on a rear truck hitch. But I know I'm the minority out there reading a book while camping😊
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
All depends on what you like - enjoy the ride.
@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246 9 ай бұрын
First of all, thanks for your wonderful review of that bike. I like it but here in Germany the Honda company doesn't sell that bike. I dont know why. The seconf thing I wanna ask you is: do you know a Honda dealer who rents the Honda CT 125 to a german for about 8 or 12 weeks? I'm thinking of a great vacation in 2025 and I'm looking for a bike which is nit as heqavy as a harley and either not expensive to rent. Hope you can help me. Thanks and the best wishes from germany
@tablerockteacompany 9 ай бұрын
Thanks I’m glad you liked the review. Bummer they do not sell that bike in Germany because it is awesome. Are you looking to actually rent one in Germany or are you traveling abroad?
@1966johnnywayne 6 ай бұрын
Having your top box set back so far, along with a gas can is likely to affect your front end a lot more than a small rack loaded with a few pounds up front. Are you sure that there isn't a helmet lock under the seat that secures your helmet by the 'D' rings when you close the seat? If not, then you can likely replace one of the bolts under the seat with a longer one and accomplish the same thing.
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
Helmet lock was fairly inexpensive (and I liked that particular style/clean look). And yes, the box definitely changes weight distribution, but it doesn’t have the same effect on steering as a loaded front - just depends what you’re used to I guess.
@WoodsUnknown 3 ай бұрын
I would love the color Green for an option, where did you get yours? They've been yellow or red for years in north america.
@tablerockteacompany 3 ай бұрын
South Carolina. 2023 was either red or green
@WoodsUnknown 3 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany sweet thanks for the info.
@brians6480 Ай бұрын
Nice review and upgrades. One thing you might consider is the color of your fuel storage can. Might not make much of a difference to you. Standard colors for Gasoline cans is Red, Yellow for Diesel, Blue for Kerosene and Green for Oil. Depending on where you live there might be laws for storing flammable liquids in approved color containers.
@tablerockteacompany Ай бұрын
Thanks - and that's a good thought about the cans. I do see plenty of military green jerry cans on jeeps and such
@esincl52 11 ай бұрын
I may have missed it in the video, but I see all your tire reapir parts, but do you have some way to inflate the tire after repair?
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Good point! Thanks - I need to add a co2 capsule (race inflate). That said, the slime is actually compressed and does fill it.
@YuMiGO2023 7 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same when I saw all the spare tube & irons. You can get a small 12 V electric tire pump.
@charleshunt3806 Ай бұрын
Yep, I really wish the regular cup version had a kickstart. The older ones did, but I found out that you can totally pop started by rolling it downhill and you can also pop start the trail version as well. With the trail version you put the key in the on position and with the cub, you have to turn the switch to the on position. Make sure it’s in neutral start rolling down the hill and then when you’re rolling go from neutral the first and then it will pop start.
@tablerockteacompany Ай бұрын
I like the cub too but definitely glad I went with a trail
@charleshunt3806 Ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany the trail has a lot of advantages over the cub for me the deciding factor was the gear indicator and the cup was $1000 less with the same motor the trail is more tough. There’s no plastic. It’s much less likely to be damaged. If you drop it it’s got disc in the back. It’s got the snorkel, which is cool. It’s the trail had a proper gear indicator. I would’ve gotten that one.
@oldstone1035 10 ай бұрын
I thought you were worried about steering and balance. With everything hanging on the back the front end seems to be affected as well.
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
Different weight distribution has different effects. I can handle a bit in the back (which isn’t really there much compared to my body weight toward the front). Weight placed on the bars, however, does throw me off - especially if it’s something like a water bottle that sloshes (which is most likely what I’d be tempted to out there). But, if you like it, go for it!
@pprfleming 11 ай бұрын
My daughter (30 yrs old, 145 lbs) is looking at getting one to carry on a hitch carrier on her Excursion camper conversion. I've ordered a 15 tooth front sprocket to help with the highway speed. I'm thinking should make cruising at 50 possible for her.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
It’s possible, but even so, I think she’ll still find 35mph to be the sweet spot. It’s a great little bike, but it’s a great ‘little’ bike :).
@tone77 11 ай бұрын
Is there really a front countershaft sprocket available for the 2023?
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
@@tone77 I have not seen one in person, but I have seen a lot of comments online about putting in a one tooth smaller front to handle trails better
@gatorbobinc 4 ай бұрын
Steve. Your video resolution is only 360. Is there a reason why you are not uploading and showing us your videos in at least HD resolution?
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
Read previous comments and you’ll know. It was an irrecoverable glitch.
@kevinmason3141 10 ай бұрын
you be good fit for re 350 classic
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
Maybe so :)
@dan6018760187 9 ай бұрын
How would you compare the ride to a dirt bike? I like to ride all day on trails and back roads, and was concerned the suspension is not as soft as a dirt bike would be, and harder on your back? Thanks
@tablerockteacompany 9 ай бұрын
I would say you are correct. This is a dual purpose (on/off road), so if you’re just on dirt, there are better options like a Super Sherpa, TW200, etc. IMO this bike has a very specific niche for mostly 75/25 exploring country and gravel roads with some off roading.
@dan6018760187 9 ай бұрын
Thank you @@tablerockteacompany
@charleshunt3806 Ай бұрын
I have a tip for your phone holder. I hope it helps you out so if I were you and I don’t know if it’s a thing on your phone holder or not, but what would be good would be a vibration damper so if you don’t have a vibration damper for your phone holder. The vibration can wreck the camera on your phone, so if you don’t have that if you had it, it would be a good thing
@tablerockteacompany Ай бұрын
Good idea. Thankfully, I don't plan on doing much video while riding (just too much of a pain to edit)
@MadsWorld34 2 ай бұрын
the only real question i have is the USB you have on yours. is it still working. i have bought 4 different ones and none seem to work more than a month. if yours is still working. am so tired of changing mine every month or 2. i think the vibration is what's killing them. i put one in my truck and its still working after almost 2 years.
@tablerockteacompany 2 ай бұрын
Still working. Installed the same one on my wife’s 2019 Monkey and that works great too
@markhenry5899 10 ай бұрын
Is the box on the bach a 45 or 55
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
45. I believe it goes 45 to 65.
@charleshunt3806 Ай бұрын
So I could be wrong, but I think if you did put a front rack and you put a little front box on your hunter cub it shouldn’t mess up the weight distribution because you have a box on the back of it. In fact, I think you might have the same box that I have on my regular cub so what I found out is that it actually helped with the weight distribution because now I have some stuff in the front instead of everything in the back having said that, though my box is lower, it is underneath the headlight and when I’m just moving the bike around and it’s not running steering, it is a little bit heavier and I was worried about it being more difficult to steer when I’m riding it but it turns out in my case the opposite is actually true and it’s actually easier steer and lean over and it’s more flexible but if you put your box above the headlight, you may not get the same result, but I think it would still help with some of the weight distribution, but you certainly do not need to put a front rack or a front box on it it will ride just fine with a back. I rode my back on there for a good long while, so if you put one on, you should be OK and if you don’t put one on, you will be OK
@tablerockteacompany Ай бұрын
I totally agree with the overall weight distribution, but what I'm not fond of is the balance on the steering (the 'localized' weight distribution so to speak) - again, probably because I didn't grow up riding, so it's not second-nature to me. I'm sure other more experienced riders have no issues with weight on front.
@hksunchaser1 11 ай бұрын
any driving licences needed in UK with a 125CC + sidecar? thx
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Not sure about UK. In US, anything above 50cc requires a license
@hksunchaser1 11 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany many thanks !
@waimeaguyz9074 10 ай бұрын
For trail riding, the dual range sub transmission is nice. It's a Honda exclusive.
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
Is that a mod available for the CT125?
@waimeaguyz9074 9 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany Wait and see. It would be a great mod.
@SermiFromAlbania 4 ай бұрын
Will it ever come to europe?
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
That I don’t know. It would certainly be perfect for it
@5ch3nk 11 ай бұрын
I'm really on the fence with getting one of these. I would just use it to scoot around town at around 40mph, and hit up some farm and wood trails around me. I'm afraid to ride though...8 years ago I lost my childhood friend in a crotch rocket accident and I haven't touched a bike since. I've been contemplating it everyday for over a month now, and I've never been so back and forth on anything in my life. I do think I'd be fine once I got comfortable riding again. I also tell myself how I road cycle, and going downhill in traffic I get up to 40mph+ which is probably more dangerous on those skinny tires and no real protective gear..but I don't know just the motor and the throttle are terrifying me for some reason, even though my buddy and I used to jump his dirt bikes when we were kids without hesitation.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
I will say it's as easy to use as an e-bike. I'm not an experienced motorcyclist, but I felt comfortable on this after just a few miles. Literally like a scooter with the automatic transmission. Just take it slow until you're comfortable - you'll see that the sweet spot is around 35mph.
@alaingoyette7103 9 ай бұрын
. @tablerockteacompany according to brochure and other vids it's t's rated at 60. Otherwise that would be a very expensive 35mph like you said.
@tablerockteacompany 9 ай бұрын
@@alaingoyette7103 - fastest I’ve been able to go is 54mph at full throttle down a slight hill. 35-45mph is the zone for this bike.
@tablerockteacompany 9 ай бұрын
I have the same cycling background and similar thoughts. Take one for a test ride in a parking lot - that should let you know right away of it’s a good fit for you.
@jamestorregrossa1185 11 ай бұрын
I’ve grown to be an old man, riding Harley Davidson‘s, love this motorbike however, I do believe novelty competes against practicality. I was trying to convince myself it would be worth spending 5K to go to the local pub and the grocer. Don’t know if it is thanks for the demonstration, my friend.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Glad the review is helpful- it’s a lot of $ to drop if you don’t know what you’re really getting. Anywhere other than the US, no-brainer, great bike. But here, there are some big factors to consider.
@jamesjannell8706 11 ай бұрын
Lol hello James. I was thinking the same thing. I own several HD including a Roadglide and always wanted a small grocery and chore getter. Well bought one of these and loved it so much I bought a 2nd one. Honestly what hoot and so much fun to get out and explore the old stomping grounds. Get one you won't be disappointed. Just need to get the bars right. I went with a 2" riser and quite happy so far. Cheers James J
@richgrothaus5971 8 ай бұрын
He’s not a serious off road guy, and that’s ok. Good video,
@tablerockteacompany 8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the video (and you are correct on the rider assessment). If I were a serious off road guy, I’d (personally) go with a different bike - either an old Super Sherpa, F650gs, or TW200. The CT125 is perfect for my uses, though. Happy riding!
@garystone9973 6 ай бұрын
The US motorcycle market is a minor part of the puzzle. Europe and Asia are more of a concern for manufacturers. They sell exponentially more units over there. This, they see many more models than we go here.
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
For sure - my first intro to this bike was in Thailand.
@drewp9112 11 ай бұрын
there is no good reason you cant cut off the rear portion of the shift lever. aside from that there are aftermarket levers that are not heel toe that would take 2 min to install.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
You certainly can cut it off but I’m just not a fan of that - would much rather remove the OEM and replace it than destroy the original.
@frenchie4wd 11 ай бұрын
Are you concerned with the weight added to the bike?
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Not really. The added functionality more than makes up for the (maybe) 1mph I might have lost. These bikes have a lot of low end, so you only notice weight above 45mph (which I never/rarely plan on going with this bike).
@harrykingiii134 5 ай бұрын
What about an air compressor???
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
I actually carry small CO2 canisters (will show those in my 1000 mile review video soon)
@terry-cl6hh 8 ай бұрын
I cut off the top rack bar because I am 6'2 and I need to sit further back.
@tablerockteacompany 8 ай бұрын
I’d probably opt for a double seat that goes over the bar, but that’s just me and they are a little hard to find. Either way, enjoy the ride!
@terry-cl6hh 8 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany The Motolord seat works good for me.
@johnmillard2931 4 ай бұрын
How tall are you. Just wondering how big it is. I'm 6ft, like it but Don't wanna look like a giant on it.
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
You might! I’m 5’10”
@johnmillard2931 4 ай бұрын
@tablerockteacompany I ended up getting a Valkrie but I do have a n50 honda express. I look huge but I love my moped.
@Isz2134 22 күн бұрын
You can also increase engine bore capacity to 145cc and more.
@tablerockteacompany 22 күн бұрын
I don’t recommend putting a bigger engine (or modifying to a bigger engine) because the rest of the bike isn’t made to handle it. They just need to come out with a dedicated 200+cc version.
@natm3145 7 ай бұрын
Pull the plastics tell me if you still like it
@tablerockteacompany 7 ай бұрын
I’ve done enough work on it to know that answer. Yes - I still like it (a lot). But, as I say throughout the video, you have to be very self-aware of what you truly want and of what this bike truly is. Otherwise, you’ll sell it within 1000 miles (and many do).
@arobjavan9481 3 ай бұрын
How much did you pay out the door for this bike ?
@tablerockteacompany 3 ай бұрын
$4900 after everything
@KM-hl9ou 7 ай бұрын
How much did you spend on these mods? Roughly.
@tablerockteacompany 7 ай бұрын
I’d say roughly $500. The box was the most expensive. Problem with the other stuff was shipping from Thailand (it’s all made there). If you have a friend over there who can bring stuff back, it will be 1/2-1/3 the price as shipping is as much as the part.
@kdash6892 9 ай бұрын
Why is this video resolution only 360p top
@tablerockteacompany 9 ай бұрын
It was a glitch. You’ll live.
@kentwilliams3326 10 ай бұрын
I would cut off the heel shifter for sure. No clue why Honda designed that since very few larger (or smaller) bikes have it. Why cut it off? I would cut it off to prevent accidental shifting.
@tablerockteacompany 10 ай бұрын
I actually use the heel shifter 90% of the time - not a fan of trapping my toes under the front to lift up, but that's just personal preference. But if I didn't want the heel shift, I'd replace the shifter rather than cut it - I'm a big fan of keeping OEM parts original.
@YuMiGO2023 7 ай бұрын
Here in Thailand, most people wear flip-flops and clicking up gears is more difficult than heel shifting. I thought it was bizarre when I first saw it but it’s pretty practical now.
@drewp9112 11 ай бұрын
front racks and headlight grills are not needed the headlight will get plastered with bugs and you cant easily clean it.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
Another good point to why I don’t have one. Thanks!
@tomsewell2462 6 ай бұрын
I've ridden around about 1/3 of the WORLD for a total "time in saddle" of about 3 years, all over 23 countries, incl most of Central/South America & Southeast Asia on various bikes from 125 scooters up to a KLR 650. Smaller the better internationally! I'd consider taking one of these around the world, were I younger. I have an XT250 now on my RV bumper. I wonder if a CT125 would be a fun replacement? (I rode a XR125 Honda dirt bike for 18,000. miles and one slow YEAR around most of the Phuilippines major islands. Hubba, hubba! (That tiny seat would just about hold a Filipina chick!)
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
There’s a reason over 100 million (literally) of these bike variants have been sold worldwide. It’s fairly ubiquitous.
@martinezmechanicalservices2382 11 ай бұрын
I did not see an air pump on your list.
@tablerockteacompany 11 ай бұрын
The slime actually pressurizes the tire. That said, I do carry a CO2 cartridge quick inflate with an extra cartridge
@Kathikas1 5 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany2x16oz CO2s will barely get you up to 20psi. Slime is a sealant in situ to hopefully plug a sharpie puncture and does not pressurise the tube - that is done by an aerosol foam and is only to get you to a tyre shop ‘cos it cannot be removed so you will need a new tyre!
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
@@Kathikas1 - pretty much anything I’m carrying is just to get me home. I only do 150 mile trips max
@Kathikas1 5 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany so why all the extra fuel? Surely two litres is more than enough in extremis ie 60+ miles
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
@@Kathikas1 because where I live I don't always pass a gas station and don't always start out with a full tank.
@MrJae1004 8 ай бұрын
Great video! But it could use better video quality!
@tablerockteacompany 8 ай бұрын
I know - it was a glitch and can’t be fixed
@williammack3018 6 ай бұрын
I have carried emergency toopls and gear on my bikes for nover 50 years and NEVER needed them.....but still think it's a good idea.
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
Yup - it’s that one time you decide not to 😂
@AndrewSmith-eq8np 5 ай бұрын
Slime doses not work on inertubes
@tablerockteacompany 5 ай бұрын
I’ve used it with them in the past. Either way, good to have an extra tube and an inflator (pump or CO2) handy
@kevinnashskitchen3517 4 ай бұрын
The exhaust by the leg would worry me.
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
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@kevinnashskitchen3517 4 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany I mean for the drivers leg wearing cut off pants
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
@@kevinnashskitchen3517 - i see. Your leg doesn’t touch it when riding. People all over Asia ride with shorts all the time- no problem
@kevinnashskitchen3517 4 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany I just am used to bikes with exhaust below then comes up behind my seating area
@robertmcminn544 2 ай бұрын
It's too bad Honda stopped putting the Hi/lo on them.
@tablerockteacompany 2 ай бұрын
That’s what I’ve heard (but I never had an old one). A lot of folks swap the 14t gear for a 13t and that seems to make up for it.
@robertmcminn544 2 ай бұрын
@tablerockteacompany I had an older one, and it was nice.
@amandaa224 6 ай бұрын
How much?
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
Noted in video at minute 31:45
@Isz2134 22 күн бұрын
$2,500 in Thailand
@tomsewell2462 6 ай бұрын
"Pannier"? That's a "Rack", the "pannier" is the metal or rubber or whatever bag/box you mount TO the rack.
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
Technically you are correct.
@Isz2134 22 күн бұрын
Nice but only for 5 footers
@tablerockteacompany 22 күн бұрын
I’m 5’10” and it’s perfect. But yes, if you are over 6ft, probably not for you
@Isz2134 22 күн бұрын
They should make “Farang” version 50% bigger and charge double.
@tablerockteacompany 22 күн бұрын
@@Isz2134 - and bump it up to a 200-250cc
@SecretSquirrel-et6dl 8 ай бұрын
They need to make this bike do a stable minimum of 55 mph. Useless without that in most of the US. Like the bike though if they could just beef it up a little.
@tablerockteacompany 8 ай бұрын
It’s perfect for what it’s perfect for :)
@SecretSquirrel-et6dl 8 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany I don’t think they’d let me ride my “gas e-bike” most of the places I’d be limited to with this though lol
@allanhood4397 6 ай бұрын
Needs to be a 175cc
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
@@allanhood4397 - I agree (that said, I would NOT do the 181cc conversion on this - needed to come from the factory that way)
@allanhood4397 6 ай бұрын
Yes, a factory 175cc , I would trust that and it would have a warranty.
@disaar3679 8 ай бұрын
Man I wish this wasn't recorded in a potatoe.
@tablerockteacompany 8 ай бұрын
Read previous replies. I'll probably do another one soon.
@robertbela7942 4 ай бұрын
Hi the slime is ok. But you don't forget any air pump aparat with...Eu is not aviable in 2024!!!
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
Yes - I’ll be doing a 1000 mile review video soon and I’ve since gotten an air pump :). Thanks
@JaRhule 4 ай бұрын
Thats not offensive, it IS a MOPED! Its a modern moped.
@tablerockteacompany 4 ай бұрын
I would consider a moped to be 50cc or less with top speed of 35mph. But, like I say in the review, it is what it is :)
@hanskrohn3206 6 күн бұрын
Throw the ratchet straps out, you won’t need them, it’ll never break down, lol.
@tablerockteacompany 6 күн бұрын
:)
@jdisdetermined 6 ай бұрын
360p? In 2023? What in the world..??
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
It’s 2024 actually 😂
@jdisdetermined 6 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany I thought of that, but you posted it in 23, so I went with that.. 😁✌️
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
@@jdisdetermined - yeah - it was a glitch during upload and the original got corrupted. I’ll be doing another full 1000 mile review soon and cover a lot more :)
@jdisdetermined 6 ай бұрын
@@tablerockteacompany Right on. Trying to get my grandfather to try one of these. He loves the old trail Hondas. He can still ride a bit at 89 years old! But kick starting is hard on his knee. The new ones have electric start, but he thinks it’ll feel too heavy for him. Plus they’re hard as hell to get, or at least they were when we were looking. He tried an Ice Bear and didn’t like it for some reason. Probably because it’s not a Honda.
@kenjohnson961 6 ай бұрын
Too expensive. Get the new Yamaha trail.
@tablerockteacompany 6 ай бұрын
Not the same reputation, but to each his own. Enjoy whatever you choose to ride :). Plus, I don’t think the Yamaha is even available for the US market (could be wrong).
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