300lb Man on a Honda Monkey??? What you need to know!

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Күн бұрын

If you are thinking of buying a Honda Monkey and you weigh more than 230lbs, this video is for you. I just purchased a 2021 Honda Monkey from Honda Motorcycles of Shelby NC. and I take a look at what it is like to ride the Stock Honda Monkey and then talk about the ‪@mnnthbx‬ $109 shock upgrade that I will be using as I make this the ultimate pit bike for Casper for when we hit the dragstrip for the 2022 race season... If you planning on buying a Monkey check and subscribe to these channels ‪@John5XR‬ He has some amazing product reviews of the mods he has on his Monkey buildup and Willie from @Wanna Go Fishing'? He has to be the best Honda Monkey salesman I have ever seen... His channel is about fishing but he does so much more and the content is great! Let me know if you want to see more of the Monkey on the channel as I get Casper ready to do battle this season!
#HondaMonkey #john5XR #MNNTHBX
Catch yall later!

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@corytheobald2166 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m about 370 lbs. and after I installed similar aftermarket rear shocks it Carries me better than ever! I love my Monkey! Keep up the good work, my friend and best of luck with racing your truck!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cory, they are alot of fun! I just wish it was a bit warmer.. so I could do some real riding! You will see more of it as time goes on.. Thanks for Watching Andy

@anthonybovee5181 2 жыл бұрын

At 370-lbs, what's the max you can get it going? Can you pull off 65 mph?

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I know for me... It will cruise in the low 50's you can hit 60 if you don't have a headwind..

@aaronjensen1922 2 жыл бұрын

I am a similar size can you send a link to the shocks you bought

@corytheobald2166 Жыл бұрын

@@anthonybovee5181 I am hitting about 57 mph. But to be fair, over the past several months, I've lost about 45 lbs. before that I think I was only hitting 51 or so. My plan is to lose more and get healthy, Monkey speeds only being part of my motivation ;)

@madbam 2 жыл бұрын

Dude..I am a 275lb guy and I absolutely NEED to get one of these. You just sold me on it. Thank you for showing that big guys can have fun toys too!!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Brendan, if you get one you won't regret it! It's super fun... Just not super fast.. 😆 it will run over 50mph with me on it though... Thanks for Watching Andy

@nsnowaert4690 7 ай бұрын

i ride one and it does great with a couple of mods,also weigh 270 and am 6'2"

@GigachadAKM 2 ай бұрын

Get the ohlins and put the heavier springs in it

@bryantcurtis2665 2 жыл бұрын

As a former 1975 Honda Trail 70 owner I can honestly say that beautiful machine will live longer than the both of us Andy. Keep the rubber side down, and stick around. Live to fight another day. I like the Honda Grove because all the performance accessories. There's a pretty cool video of a long trip down south through all kinds of terrain, as I'm sure you've seen.(edited for content)Honda GROM.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching.. the Monkey is pretty much a Grom it has the same frame and engine/trans. There is a huge aftermarket for the Monkey/From bikes. I'm sure you are right it will outlast us... Thanks for Watching Andy

@TheGraytOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Andy!! Man, thanks so much for the “Shout out” that means a lot!! You’re gonna have a blast on that little fella (Murphy😂) I named mine after my Dad-Jim Ed, have to tell you the story one day. I love the shocks, gonna definitely look into those myself, thanks for mentioning them. Even me at 160lbs, bottoms out. You and I need to talk, I can see an episode traveling to your neck of the woods on the Monkey fishing and camping along the way to meet up with you and Murphy for tour around town😉🤔👍🏻. Thanks once again and congratulations!!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Willie, you have one of the best channels on the Tube in my opinion! You should have thousands of subs... I would love to do that maybe this summer! hit the backroads and see where we end up... just email me at tunnelram393w@gmail.com I hope this video sends people your way.. once they see your videos they will be hooked! Andy

@shawnenos9316 2 жыл бұрын

Willie you have a good channel also. I named my monkey James Jr. after my son lol

@TheGraytOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnenos9316 Thanks so much!! I get the feeling there’s gonna be a lot of Monkeys on the road this summer. 🤔Might be time to start a club, buy jackets, and start terrorizing towns across the country 😂. Sounds like a bad 70s made for TV movie… THANKS again for the kind words, let me know how thing’s are going every now and then with you and Jr. 🏍💨

@jimmywallace2782 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I'm also right at 300 lbs. I ended up putting a set of ATV front shocks on the rear of my Monkey (Amazon $59) I also regeared from the stock 15/34 to 14/37. My Monkey wouldn't pull uphill and even on the flat it couldn't get to the rev limter in 4th gear. Now I can accelerate uphill and the little 125 can turn more rpm's in 4th gear. My top speed is still right at 55 mph.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching... I love the Monkey! I have over 300 miles on it so far... I'm thinking about dropping a tooth on the front sprocket to help with top speed... Andy

@Saleh.Al-Ghamdi 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your buy, it’s excellent option and have to see the pike with those new springs upgrades and you riding it again also on the highway … a good smile to be seen on the coming one ☺️

@coperacingtrans 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a drag racer too, this not only would make a killer pit bike, I would use it to run errands around town.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

John... It's perfect for around town! It goes 50 pretty easy... Thanks for Watching Andy

@rotaxtwin 2 жыл бұрын

Is a Monkey right for me? Heck yeah, it's right for everyone. It doesn't seem too bad with you on it, I'm impressed. I had a Supertrapp on my old thumper, a Yamaha XT350 - loved the sound. Fella from work called it the Mini Hog. Very distinctive. Love the bike content, looking forward to more. Also like your cool blue jacket, fits right in!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Im really surprised at how well it gets up to speed! It does great wheelies but on this day it was 40degs and I wasnt dressed for it...lol I plan on mixing the Monkey stuff in along the Casper build! I thought with its retro looks it will be right at home in the back of Casper heading to the track! I had a SuperTrapp on my old Kawasaki four wheeler and it sounded pretty good... plus it has that old superbike exhaust look to it. Andy

@888jackflash Жыл бұрын

Thank you, brother. I'm 63 yrs, 6', and 275lbs... and I have entered the Toilet-Bowl Spin for buying a Grom. I have had 27 bikes, right now a 1200 and 1300 Sport Tourers.. have been around the world and on the Track... and GROM GRAVITY... is pulling me in!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage Жыл бұрын

You will love it! Andy

@BOLLING71 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I am just down the road from you in Greenville, SC. I bought a blue 2020 a couple days after Christmas in Charlotte but I remember seeing the ad for yours before you bought it. I am 240lbs and just ordered the same shocks last night. Keep the Monkey videos coming.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad! You will like the shocks... Don't know how they would do off-road but it doesn't bottom out now on the road! You will see it in future videos... Thanks for Watching Andy

@miltonchambers8194 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, informative

@dangrefrath9852 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this vid. I'm about 255 now but have been 315 (4 years ago). I like your story and bike.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

This bike has been so much fun! I'm getting close to having 400 miles on it and everytime I ride it I'm just amazed...lol thanks for Watching Andy

@xbreakneckx4253 2 жыл бұрын

I weigh 400lbs and am 6'8". I have a 2020 monkey and ride it all the time. Does just fine. Also, you sound like Spanky from the Little Rascals.

@mrforeman7443 Жыл бұрын

Breakneck you're my hero 🙌

@andyderby150 2 ай бұрын

I’m 340 and ride the heck out of my monkey! I got the upgraded rear shocks and going to do front when I can, mines moded out my HD just sits now and I got mad when I had to get the hog out for inspection/renewal. Love the Monk 👍here is the some of the bikes I started on-QA-50, Z-50, SL-70, 2CT-70s, SL-100, SL-175, CB-175, SL-350, Yamaha-80, XR-75, Suzuki TS-250, Yamaha IT400, 1975 HDFLH, and now HD dyna wide glide and Honda Monkey and a CT-70 project.

@Ripx510 2 жыл бұрын

I have a monkey in blue to. I weigh 235ish and put on the tbparts shocks to that John5XR recommended, makes a big difference. Now I might have to do the front forks ;). looking forward to your shock review and future mods. The monkey is a smile per mile machine.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I believe the MNNTHBX shocks and the TBparts are the same after seeing them! They do make a big difference... I will do another video follow up after I rack up some miles on them! Thanks for Watching Andy

@curtfreeman8632 2 жыл бұрын

When I saw the video of you buying the Monkey, that was the first time I had ever seen one. Then I started watching other Monkey videos and ran across the guy you mentioned that traded his Harley for one. That guy is pretty funny, and does love his Monkey. I’m an old Nostalgia drag racer, and I’ll probably splurge for a Monkey at some point. Will fit right in with Nostalgia racing. Love your channel!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Curt, Yeah the Monkey is just plain fun to ride around town on... Willie is pretty funny and has a great channel! He is the one who sold me on the idea... It has the Nostalgia look and fits the part very well.. What kind of racing do you do? Thanks for watching Andy

@curtfreeman8632 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage I’ve got a 71 Nova street/strip/show car. I finished it about this time last year and debuted it at the World of Wheels Birmingham in February. I took it to shows and cruises almost every pretty Saturday in 2021. This year it’s time to race. I was unsure of what kind of racing to do, and I had more or less decided to run it in a few 6.0 heads up races around here, (I live just outside of Atlanta). That would be fairly easy on the car not having to spray it much or maybe not at all. (I’m not into tearing my car up to try and outrun everybody). But as it turns out, I met a guy at a cruise in October. He was driving a 67 Camaro that’s similar to Grumpy Jenkins pro stocker. He runs it in SNDR, Southeast Nostalgia Drag Racing, in their Super Stock class. He said my car might fit those rules as well. About the only things they require are pre-1970, no trans brakes, no power adders and the car has to look similar to something from back in the day. So I inquired and was accepted, so I’ve made a few minor changes to better fit in with the nostalgic flavor. I’ll text you some pictures if you want. My number is 404-725-7122. I really dig Casper. I hope you have great success this year with your channel, and racing. God bless you and your family…Curt

@curtfreeman8632 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage pre 1979, not 1970

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Curt that is awesome! I will be in touch. I would love to get involved with something like that..

@bob2973 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos , I just drove 350 miles to get my new Blue 2021 Monkey , I love the Blue and it was hard to find one left in April 2022 Seems like everyone wanted a Red one , I wanted something Different , that blue just popped to me. The 2022's just seem to not have the original style with black wheels and black frame , I am just so happy i was still able to find a new blue one left.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I'm like you on the 22's I don't care much for the black frames... I'm extremely happy with my '21 model! I should have another video coming out soon on it!

@fidpiano 2 жыл бұрын

great video, looking forward to seeing more monkey adventures/ upgrades

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! I will keep them coming.. I will review the shocks once it warms up here in North Carolina..lol Thanks for Watching Andy

@hankh1382 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my childhood...I think I want one of those 2023 white ones with the retro seat design.its 10 miles to work half of that's dirt roads along the river I may get one to drive to work in the summer and give my superduty and my tahoe some much needed rest unless it's time to fish lol.super cool thanks for the shock reveiw.

@frederickthompson8686 2 жыл бұрын

This video just made me smile!

@johnelliott7375 2 жыл бұрын

If your going to be working on it and using it at the track yes sir I want to see you guys working on it. God bless and looks awesome there. 17°F here and wind chill of 0°

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

It will be used well at the track... Hopefully spring is around the corner! God bless you too brother Andy

@hal511bm Жыл бұрын

WOW you look great man, enjoy life. "You meet he nicest people on a Honda"

@jas350 22 күн бұрын

God bless you and the seat... Lol love you brother

@davidburgenmeyer1336 Жыл бұрын

Love the video! Thanks Andy! My Red Monkey is about here ! I'll be watching your show daily!

@robertclymer6948 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool little bike and video Andy! Durable? Of course, It's a Honda. Was kinda surprised how fast that little Monkey {Murphy) goes! I remember back in the day, a 125cc was twin cylinders, like my old Suzuki. Me and Moma are looking for run around the neighborhood bikes and she likes the Super Cub. Not sure what I will get as it will be a pit bike too. Thanks for sharing. Love and blessings from Motown/Dearborn.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

For me I just love the old school throw back looks! I will say in the 65 miles I have rode it... It gets plenty of looks... Most will roll down their window asking what is that? It's awesome! So it made a believer out of me

@1320quick 2 жыл бұрын

Hope we see more content on the Monkey. I'd like to see an update video once you get the shocks upgraded and the exhaust. I've been wanting once for a while as I think they would be a fun pit bike. We have an ATV that we used when we had a heads up car that we towed to and from the lanes. Now we have a street/strip car that does not need to be towed and the monkey would take up much less space than the ATV. Oh and I'm 300+lbs as well so it's nice to see the monkey is still ok for over 230.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I can say I love the shocks.... You will see an update video soon on the Monkey! Andy

@ZiggZagg11 7 ай бұрын

I went through the videos and never saw the updated with the new shocks... 🤔👀

@jcnewbee8124 2 жыл бұрын

Good review Andy...ya make it louder people need to here ya coming , safety first.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

JC my only complaint besides the rear shocks is just how quite it is! With a helmet on cruising at 50 mph you can't really hear the bike... It's very subtle! The #Supertrapp exhaust should fix that

@ericmartinez4053 Жыл бұрын

I really want one of these. I don't know if I can get over myself and the idea that I'm on a "novelty" bike, but I can't stop watching videos on these.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage Жыл бұрын

Eric I felt the same but when you ride it, you realize its much more than a novelty bike. never had so much fun on a bike!

@bobganshaw364 2 жыл бұрын

Andy thats pretty sweet, I have to re-spring all my dirtbikes, due to my uh ..girth, you might like fork springs also. Good video.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob.. I may do that in the future! It does really well on the road now. I will have a follow up video soon on it! Thanks for Watching Andy

@stevetaylor9265 2 жыл бұрын

Yup I have been looking at the repops of the trail 70 and thinking I need one. To teach the son to ride of course😏

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Steve those repops of the trail 70 are cool! I hear ya to teach your son... my 14 year old daughter is now wanting me to teach her to ride! Thanks for Watching Andy

@briansd2772 2 жыл бұрын

Love your Captain America helmet! Peter Fonda would be smiling right now.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir! EASY RIDER forever... Andy

@DragBoss351Cleveland 2 жыл бұрын

Great little pit bike. I have An old Heald Trail Bronc. Runs on race fuel. Great video.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim... Man it's fun! I've put around 70 miles on in the freezing cold and I still love it...

@ShadeTreeKennyT 2 жыл бұрын

I really like these little bikes. The rear fender eliminator is a must, so much cleaner looking. Let us know how the bike looks, performs and sounds with the SuperTrapp exhaust!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shadetree! I agree fully the fender eliminator is a must! I may change the front sprocket to a 14 tooth to help it out some but it will do over 50mph pretty easy with me right now. It is just so quite with the stock exhaust! SuperTrapp will be added soon Thanks for watching! Andy

@cq6799 Жыл бұрын

SOLD!!!!😃👍, Thanks for your video, Is been a little hard for me to find job due to my age, So I want to start doing Food Deliveries, but with style, I like the monkey for MPG and look, but wasn't sure about weight limits..I'm 260 lbs..Now I know I can do it, with the Titan rack and a nice vintage cooler/cooler in the back.. I'm on business. Thanks.

@kaineleeabel 2 жыл бұрын

Hey it goes cool video man

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does! Thanks for Watching Andy

@clintroadway7913 2 жыл бұрын

That's a seriously good looking machine.

@billwilliamson9842 2 жыл бұрын

I got my black 2022 Monkey abou ta month ago and with the salt already on the roads here in se ky when I got it, I refuse to ride it until thats all gone lol I'm 260 lbs and even though the new 2022's have a progressive/revised rear shock/spring setup, I'll probably still get a set of shocks for it. I saw some air adjustable shocks that kinda peeked my interest as I have the t-rex rack on the back (best one by far) and plan to put a milk crate to haul fishin box, rods, cooler etc this summer. So it would be nice to adjust air pressure to compensate. I got the stock look takegawa sports exhaust as I really like the totally stock look of the bike. The lobster tail didn't bother me too much, rather have that then get splattered on the back by mud/water. I used to also street/drag race but my back has gotten so bad, its no fun to wrench anymore. Sellin all my torinos and other mid size fords, all my ford parts etc. I just play with mini bikes and this Monkey now. I like your vids and sub'd.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, the Monkey is so much fun! I should have my shock video up this weekend... Thanks for Watching Andy

@leroygt1 Жыл бұрын

looks fun!!!

@dougdevine Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video dude and reppin us big guys out there! I've been looking at one of these for a while now. How did the upgraded shock help and work for you?

@brianrichard1768 2 жыл бұрын

Like the extra camera views. U might need to help that clutch as well.

@lynnrunningdeer7364 2 жыл бұрын

This area looks familiar 🤷‍♀️. Have fun and stay safe. A lot of people don't look out for smaller vehicles on the roadway🙄.

@shawnenos9316 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video I plan on watching all the monkey ones you do .

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I have more on the way... Thanks for Watching Shawn! Andy

@michaelfishkin4332 Жыл бұрын

Cool. Enjoy

@johnwilburn 2 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, I cackled out loud when you hit the horn! LOL

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

John in person it has a very RoadRunner sound to it!

@johnwilburn 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage In my entire life, I’ve ridden a motorcycle about 20 feet. That’s the only bike I’ve ever seen that makes me want to change that.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnwilburn You would love it... At the NNN you need to take it for a spin!

@johnwilburn 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage I may take you up on that. I’ve been considering taking the motorcycle riders’ course just to learn.

@matthewobrien2822 2 жыл бұрын

I am a 300 pound guy on a blue Honda monkey and I love it. It was at Daytona bike week this year. Lol Still love my Harleys but this thing is a hoot.

@EastBayLife510 Жыл бұрын

great video

@UnityMotorSportsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks Arthur! Andy

@kurtzimmerman1637 2 жыл бұрын

my dad bought me and my brothers a Z50 in 1974 Andy! got me hooked on motorcycles and raced motocross for a couple years. after I got my driver's license in 1978 it was all cars after that!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Kurt, Once I got my license it was over for riding go karts or mini bikes.. I went full on into drag racing and restoring my '70 Duster... Andy

@yeboscrebo4451 Жыл бұрын

Louder? The feature that sold me on the bike was that it’s so quiet! I love the silence

@Frank-ki4nx 2 жыл бұрын

Respect to you on that jacket.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank! Andy

@alsner73 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore my little 22 Monkey in Blue. I don't miss the power of my other bikes, I have more fun on this than any other bike I've owned, it's a perfect little bike with more smiles per mile than should be legal. I traded in my Tenere 700, no regrets!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I have heard so many other similar stories! These bikes are just so much fun... Never had so much going slow..lol Thanks for Watching Andy

@yeboscrebo4451 Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@ganuvien 2 жыл бұрын

How are the original chain and sprockets holding up? My biggest concern being a big guy on one of those mini bikes would be if the chain would stretch too much or break, or wear down sprocket teeth rapidly. Really want a Grom or Monkey as a little fun bike to take camping, etc.

@JustMoparJoe 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe... Ready for warm weather! Andy

@Began2011 11 ай бұрын

It does look fun.

@tomkelly2497 2 жыл бұрын

Andy, love the Monkey- 256lbs and have a set of Olins ordered.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Tom I can say that the cheap shocks work great for what I do with the bike.. if I took it off road I think Ohlins would be the best option! Thanks for Watching Andy

@Xcorgi Жыл бұрын

You should make a video of you riding it as a pit bike at a race!

@terrygrover6440 2 жыл бұрын

Andy wheres the wheelie at 😂😂😂 that's a cool bike andy

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Terry it was about 40degs when I hit the road... I was frozen when I got back but yes it will do a nice wheelie!

@terrygrover6440 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage 😂😂😂 seriously be careful out there not everyone drives as good as you

@hippiemiller 2 жыл бұрын

Looks fun lol do a video on Casper update on the mixed up boss

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

The CASPER and MIXED UP BOSS floodgate will be opening soon! Trust me Im ready.. Andy

@barrickent184 2 жыл бұрын

Good Luck trying to find a new one. Honda showrooms are empty. On my list to buy as well. SO, you're sayin' it has a payload factor of x1.5?

@HappyHands. Жыл бұрын

I always think about that old guinus book image of the worlds heaviest brothers on their mini bikes. but im about 300 and i really like the thought of a small bike that i can control

@americandude3825 2 жыл бұрын

Answers my question. I’m 234 and losing weight. 6’ 1”

@1kzrider Жыл бұрын

Whatever happen with the shocks upgrade and any other upgrades? Just wondering you still riding this or find you rather have a bigger bike now?

@gregleenyit 2 жыл бұрын

Dang it now you got me wanting one

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

See, its addictive! I should have bought it a long time ago...lol Andy

@BadTreeProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Love the retro Honda. Sweet choice for a pit bike man.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bad Tree! It's perfect for that.. it's time to get CASPER in fighting trim now..lol I have a ton of work to get done before race season... Thanks for Watching! Love your Videos btw... Great stuff Andy

@BadTreeProductions 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage Thanks Andy, we dig your stuff too brother. Same boat, Nacho still needs a few big things and a lot of little things. Thank God we have all summer for Test and Tune, who knows might try some points racing this year too?

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

That's my plan too.. I just want warm weather...lol

@rickbuchanan5762 2 жыл бұрын

YES please do a video after the shock mod. I also am 300 lbs and that scared me away when I found its weight capacity. Does it get up to highway speed quick enough that it's safe to merge on?

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Rick I'm getting ready to do a 500 mile review... I will cover those type of questions.. for people looking to buy! Thanks for Watching Andy

@Bigggly 10 ай бұрын

Did you post that video?

@ZiggZagg11 7 ай бұрын

I was looking for it too... 👀

@TheJosesantiago123 2 жыл бұрын

You can adjust the factory rear shocks, I noticed you have them in the lowest settings.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Even with the factory shocks adjusted... There simply wasn't enough spring weight to support me.. Andy

@michaelbrady9548 10 ай бұрын

I jumped on your video because I saw that you were 300 pounds. I was actually thinking about getting anywhere between a 300 and a 500 cc scooter. I weigh in about the same. But I caught my eye about your video was your garage. Your left back corner if you looked over your right shoulder is sinking. Only way to correct out is to shoot either aggregate concrete under that corner or use foam injection to lift. Eventually your trusses are going to crack and you’re going to create an opening in your roof.

@cb3391 Ай бұрын

I love mini bikes I'm 250, Ty Subbed

@cb3391 Ай бұрын

Top end? UpGrade? Ty andy

@erikrogers5710 Жыл бұрын

How did the shocks work out?

@neonafterglow4451 2 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend getting bar end mirrors for the monkey. If you have board shoulders

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching... I've added the mirror risers/extenders... Made a huge difference! Andy

@DougsterWolverineGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Love the captian America helmet!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

It's actually my helmet for CASPER!

@DougsterWolverineGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage so classic!

@lukel4783 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video dude! I was thinking about getting one myself and weigh around 260. What kind of speed does it get?

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

With me on flat road.. it will get up 53-55mph... Wind kills top speed on this bike. It is really happy around 45mph. Thanks for Watching Andy

@prenticechafin 2 жыл бұрын

Have you no shame man? Just kidding 😂 looks like a lot of fun

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Not one bit....lol Thanks for watching! Andy

@davidleonard8369 2 жыл бұрын

The original mini trail didn't have that problem. Of course it didn't have rear shocks. Well, you figured it would need stiffer rear suspension beforehand so I guess that wasn't a SHOCKING discovery.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I did... so it wasnt a shocker! It is a hundred times better with the new shocks... Andy

@garyk7677 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm a 420 pounder and I don't have a monkey but I do ride a grom any recommendations on mods for the bike so i can stop burning my clutch lol ?

@wileecoyote5749 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 300 and ride a stock 2005 Honda 49cc Metropolitan. Relax, its fine

@jerryfarmer5989 Жыл бұрын

Welp when ya think about it the little mini 50 didn't have a load rating on it either. Remember the commercials back then of the 2 big wrestlers riding around on them little 50's. Honda is doing it right. They are now building the toys we tried to kill for grown ups after all these years. I am seriously thinking about getting one. I want red/white one.

@juhanahuovinen 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Hmmm maybe you can do 4 valve porting for this honda? 😅 I had 50cc small monkey back in the day and it was my first 4-stroke. Remember wondering what is that chain in cylinder head!? (cam timing chain..) Cheers, -juhana

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I may buy a spare head down the road to do some porting on it . The Monkey comes with a 2 valve head... but there are 4 valve conversions out there for the 125cc engine. it would be interesting to put a stock head on DV's flowbench and see what we are working with... in stock trim this engine only makes 9hp! Andy

@cb3391 Ай бұрын

Video of riding?they W/o mods?

@captainflannel8558 2 жыл бұрын

i m like 6 2 and 260lb n i drive a colemen around all the time there a 200cc never a issue

@barrytucker1855 2 жыл бұрын

Got to love a good Monkey. What is your 0-60 time. lol Racers going to race you know.

@61Slughi 2 жыл бұрын

Seems to move him around ok. Upgrade those shocks and hit the road!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

It does really good... Cruises really well in the 45-50mph range... Not to shabby for such a small bike! Thanks for Watching Andy

@davelewis2174 2 жыл бұрын

i was looking at the honda novi for a pit bike

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Dave the Navi, is a pretty cool bike too... Plus it's cheap! I went with the Monkey in part because of the vintage retro look that really fits with my F100 Casper! Thanks for Watching Andy

@neonafterglow4451 2 жыл бұрын

240 lbs when I bought mine. Now I'm at 220 lbs. But the important part here is my little ruby has to climb a mountain to get to town in wv

@neonafterglow4451 2 жыл бұрын

I can pull 40 mph up said mtn flats I can do 60 mph

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty impressive... Mine is happy around 45-50mph on flat ground ..once i hit a hill...game over! Lol Andy

@joecamel6835 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage I'm ok up hill unless someone in a car is in front and goes slow so you can't get up to speed ,grr . Oh and I weight 210 btw , mine also doesn't go much over 50 .

@KUBBI7488 2 жыл бұрын

doesnt matter how big you are ! it matters if you having fun!

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I agree... It is so much fun to ride! Thanks for Watching Andy

@joecamel6835 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage It's too much power ! ( I have one lol , blue also )

@tadecker82 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a small, lightweight, street legal bike, that I can ship into Juneau, Alaska, for summer work. I'm 325lbs though. It would cost me THOUSANDS to get a cruiser or small car up there, negating the entire point of going up there for work.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage Жыл бұрын

Tim, the Monkey would probably be perfect for that! I love this bike Thanks for watching Andy

@AddyAdderson Жыл бұрын

Why not call this video "Silverback on a Monkey"? Great video!

@free2binnh 2 жыл бұрын

I have my MC license, but never did any riding. I like the Super Cub, I think the Monkey is too much for me. I am leary of riding due to all the serious MC accidents.

@796andy2 11 ай бұрын

exactly the reason i got mine , mom said no in 1970 😂

@318willrun 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Incredible 😁

@lynnrunningdeer7364 2 жыл бұрын

Have you looked into the Lincoln/F150 front end swap?

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I have, but for now I'm planning on sticking with the I beam frontend until I see how it does with the new engine setup!

@lynnrunningdeer7364 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage there's also making holes in whatever sheetmetal and then use dimple dies to reinforce the panels. Anything to shed weight. Of course I am sure you already know that. Just throwing out suggestions😁.

@ThomasShue 2 жыл бұрын

Will it pull you up a hill from a dead stop?

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does really well... On a steep grade about 35-40mph is about tops.. Andy

@duanemiles1558 2 жыл бұрын

You are a heavy like me, 250lb. i still want one.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Duane you won't regret getting one! I'm working on a 700 mile review of it that should be up soon... Andy

@bcbloc02 2 жыл бұрын

In Russia this would be a circus bear! 😄

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@mikeyriley8959 Жыл бұрын

Pulls pretty good doesn’t it? I got a blue one.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage Жыл бұрын

They are awesome! Andy

@theaustralianconundrum Жыл бұрын

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage Honda Grom max load is 309 lbs. I'd expect the Monkey to very close that your weight is not an issue. Just no Knievel's OK? LOL Cheers from a 105 F scorching Australia!

@tedjones450 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you don't end up like UTG, he just keeps buying bikes. You two guys should take a bike ride together, that would be a cool video.

@UnityMotorSportsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Ted, this is the only one im buying... I have a specific use for it and that is about it. I came close to buying one even before I got involved in KZfaq but I didn't... I think its cool now that Casper has a Friend! Thanks for watching Andy