Best Honda Monkey Upgrade! 14T Counter-shaft Sprocket Installation and Ride Report 70 mph!

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4 жыл бұрын

Kyle from www.ChapMoto.com installs a 14T JT Sprocket (down from OEM 15T) and hits 70 MPH on this Honda Monkey 125! Totally the best $7 investment one can make if they own a Monkey. Shop the 14 Tooth JT249-14 sprocket here:
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@HolmesProspecting 4 жыл бұрын

Simple and well thought out. Awesome!

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@HOPPOVERSION1 3 жыл бұрын

Great watch ! Nice and simple install.

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@KBCarruthers 4 ай бұрын

I ordered the sprocket immediately upon completion of this video. Absolutely the best ang for buck of any upgrade on any motorcycle that I have or had. Thanks for the great video.

@chaparralmotorsports 4 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@gordonhudson6686 4 жыл бұрын

Hi some guys are complaining about their shocks being to soft, to make them a pit harder adjust the bottom unit by lifting the spring up and half turn out of groove makes it harder, it works for me and dont cost nothing.

@OMGMOTO 4 жыл бұрын

Great video brother!

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! - Kyle

@wylde39 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a cool hack... and could be a game changer for the new Trail 125. Being able to do small bits of freeway, opens up a lot of adventure destinations.

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. It's useful for some people while others don't care for it. It all depends on your needs/desires and how you ride. Thanks for watching.

@jamespatterson7809 4 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoyed the video, Olive in Liverpool UK. I own a Softail Streetbob. I'm awaiting delivery of a new Monkey Bike. Once I've done first 500 miles I will definitely have a 14 tooth sprocket fitted !

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James, glad you enjoyed the video. let us know what you think of the Monkey. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.

@jamespatterson7809 4 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports First impressions the Monkey Bike is brilliant real honda quality and for a small motorcycle it bigger than expected.

@cubgsan 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning to you! I am HONDA Cross Cub grandpa from Japan and sharing Cross Cub video. Monkey is so nice motorcycle !! So great job ! Have a nice day friend !

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming

@whlsdn 4 жыл бұрын

Impressive. Thorough report. Yes, a GPS speed comparison would be interesting, maybe even enlightening in that maybe the speedo is no longer accurate, but nevertheless..... Hard to argue the visible improvement.

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

My GPS speed was 63 mph.

@jalex19100 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team

@danielemarcato6849 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion: done it! Works fine!

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Happy to be of service. Check this one out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bM5dbNWJmN-dj30.html - Kyle

@KipBurbank1 4 жыл бұрын

I have a completely stock 2019. Top speed so far, 58 MPH. That’s what I expected. I figured Honda worked out the math gear:gears in the lab. Might try the 14.

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

It was awesome!!! Check this out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bM5dbNWJmN-dj30.html Fun! Fun! Fun! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team

@Foodgeek 2 жыл бұрын

Downhill I've made it to 59 mph on my stock 2022 :)

@sebastian3004 2 жыл бұрын

@@Foodgeek will go faster if you put on more weights lol

@williamakers1101 2 жыл бұрын

@@Foodgeek going uphill a bit I maxed at 48 lol. 58 downhill. I'm like 210 pounds.

@Foodgeek 2 жыл бұрын

@@williamakers1101 Yeah, we're about the same weight so that makes sense. I guess if I ate some extra hotdogs I might be able to go slower uphill and faster downhill 🤣🤣

@sammariti3686 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful video on an easy task for most people. I do miss being able to legally white line (lane split) on those Calif. freeways! I live in Ga. now, and wish more states would make that legal. Don't think they allowed 125cc bikes, though, on interstates when I lived there!

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@leebrewer7394 3 жыл бұрын

Do they just use water or chemicals to get rid of all the blood from lane splitters?

@suomenpresidentti 2 жыл бұрын

Remember that the speedo gets it's reading from the gearbox, not the front tire... Monkey's speedo lies 10-11% from the get go. Now after the sprocket change, it lies 17-18% Your 55 was actually 50. And your 70 is now actually 62

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out.

@suomenpresidentti 2 жыл бұрын

Oops. Sorry I was too tired when I counted the last speed for the message in my head. The real speed after the sprocket change is 58 not 62...

@budpearson6777 2 жыл бұрын

I'm stock on mine and can run 54 like it is on flat ground, I'm 200lbs so if I could get 58 to 62 with this change I'd be happy. Might try it.

@aquaticthumb5193 Жыл бұрын

I figured it was in the gear box. 50 to 70 MPH, would be a 30% increase. So I looked in comments, until I found this.

@melvinhunt6976 Жыл бұрын

I had a 750 in 1975 . ( my second one) It wasn’t as quick as the first one I had and in 5th gear would pull maybe 110 mph downhill. It just wasn’t the 120 mph plus that my first one was. The dealer sold me the front sprocket down One tooth! It accelerated way better and topped out at 115 mph . Fast enough and changed the whole experience of the motorcycle.

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Glad you're still here to tell us your experiences. Ride safe.

@wayneheart7676 2 жыл бұрын

My old 450 nighthawk got 70 honest mpg . It would use more if I ran it needlessly hard . But just regular computing at 55-70 mph it got 70 mpg . I checked it nearly every 3 gal . It held about .5 gal in reserve. I had 0 problems exceeding the speed limit with it . 9,000 rpm machine , with a 6 speed . It was alot of machine to take off road tho .

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's really good. Thanks for sharing.

@melvinhunt6976 Жыл бұрын

In 1984 my V65 Magna would normally get 20/25 mpg. I probably never rode it when I didn’t get it up to 100 mph . I liked the quickness. My wife (then) and I took a trip to the mountains driving 65 or so on expressways and whatever everywhere else. My ex was on a Rebel 250 ! The rebel got 75 mpg and my V65 55 mpg.

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Thanks for sharing. Ride safe.

@gareebtravelleraniruddha 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Honda Super Splender had same engine as Monkey, Had a gear ration of 42/14=3. Whats is exact gear ratio on your Honda Monkey now?

@timschutte6924 2 жыл бұрын

That's incredible

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@Foodgeek 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome :) Do you know if that would be the same on the Honda Monkey 2022? The 5 gear version :)

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, installation would be the same but gearing/speed would be different. But you could still change the sprockets to get your desired effect.

@Foodgeek 2 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports Great. Thank you. :)

@trevorwright5243 2 жыл бұрын

The 2022 comes with a 14 in the front.

@Foodgeek 2 жыл бұрын

@@trevorwright5243 Yes, I've found out since writing this :)

@joecamel6835 2 жыл бұрын

I get up to 40 quick, 45 exceptably long , 50 takes several minutes :( , and 55 in 4 days . However all broken in and I get 110 mpg verified by many fill ups and I push her hard ;)

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

ok, gotcha. Thanks for watching.

@user-si2fy6ee1z 4 жыл бұрын

Why in the Philippines no have Honda monkey in dealership...only have second hand honda monkey from japan and Taiwan etc.

@grey8940 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you. But I need this for a 2022 monkey which is 5 speed. Now I'm not sure what to do about the sprockets..

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, sprocket choice will depend on what you are wanting from the bike, more low end toque or more top end speed. Take a look at this: www.chapmoto.com/blog/2018/06/22/tech-tip-dirt-bike-chains-sprockets-and-gear-ratios/

@chrisdavidson911 3 жыл бұрын

Did it affect the fuel economy?

@BoyFindsTako 2 жыл бұрын

This is interesting but resonates with me because when I went to bigger tires on my tacoma it became slower and 4th gear was faster than 5th gear. Thanks for posting, guess I’m buying a 14 tooth front sprocket for the monkey bike.

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@terryjohn 4 жыл бұрын

not got one as yet,,monkey.hoping next years time,thks for tips

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed!

@Techno.Belgium 3 жыл бұрын

You should do an update on the 2022 monkey version for this upgrade, considering it has 5 instead of 4 gears :)

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

maybe when we get some in stock.

@Techno.Belgium 3 жыл бұрын

@@misstrunchbull3953 You're a weird fella, aren't you

@petersymons7817 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@armadilllo Жыл бұрын

do a gps check, speedos are off and it measures from the gearbox so changing sprockets will read higher so I'm guessing it doesn't do much, if anything.

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@MotoTvWoodsFarm 10 ай бұрын

Interesting nice video

@chaparralmotorsports 10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@747fa 7 ай бұрын

@chaparralmotorsports Hi. Thanks for the info. I was watching your video because each time I pass a guard rail, fence, small wall or high curb while riding my relatively new Monkey I hear what I can only describe as a ssssshhhhhhing type of sound which is not audible at other times. Could it be the chain is rubbing against something or is this type of "rubbing sound" common with the Monkey? Thanks.

@Chad-wb7du 3 жыл бұрын

Great video but ride safe man! Those were some stupid lane splits!

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@kellyspann9845 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Dallas and I see people hit and some killed almost every day plus you get tickets for lane splitting. I don’t ride with people that do it Be Cool Man !

@joelfigueroa1309 2 жыл бұрын

@@kellyspann9845 it's legal in California and Utah. Statistically it's been proven to decrease motorcycle accidents

@dbx1233 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you may have a faulty bike? I have the same bike, 2019 Monkey with ABS, and I don't have the problem you are describing. I'm 150 pounds and each of my 4 gears increase my speed to a max. of around 57mph.

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I don't think so. Just weigh different.

@baron30001 2 жыл бұрын

What other mods did you do to the engine performance wise though? The bike looked completely stock in the pre sprocket video and it had at least an aftermarket exhaust on it in the after sprocket change ride.

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, yea at some point we installed a Yoshimura exhaust on the Monkey.

@ayuse01 24 күн бұрын

The question is, where is the speed sensor takes it’s data from? If it is from the wheel speed, then yes you go at the speed it displays. But if the sensor is reading the transmission output shaft speed. Then what you see on the display is wrong.

@chaparralmotorsports 20 күн бұрын

Good point.

@jkpinpdx 3 жыл бұрын

Did the torque do DOWN since the top end increased. I’d see riding this on off-road trails and hills. Any low-end issues?

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, we didn't dyno the bike, but did notice that the change made the power more usable across the board. Better performance first-third with first and second gear shortened up a little which helped with third gear/fourth gear.

@karltraveldude7817 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome ! Question what will this do to engine temp.and engine life ! Thank you ... Enjoy .

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, it's always best to stick with stock setup if you are concerned with the performance and longevity. But some people like to tinker and modify, which is fine, but can come with some issues that may need require more attention from the rider.

@karltraveldude7817 3 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports Thank you , keep up the good work !

@andys4971 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda only depends how how you’re riding I would guess cause if you’re pinning it wide open with the og sprocket and then not with the new 14 tooth it might help

@trevorjameson3213 2 жыл бұрын

Even in stock form, I wouldn't expect that little 125cc engine to last forever being run wide open almost all the time. It's not going to break it, but it will definitely increase wear and tear.

@karltraveldude7817 2 жыл бұрын

@@trevorjameson3213 Thank you ...

@brunob710 2 жыл бұрын

BTW Monkey 2022 already have a 14T sproket. With a top speed of 111km/h for me as 150lbs

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that. Thanks for watching. Ride safe

@mikeherber8358 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of having hold the rear tire you can also put put the bike in gear and the rear tire will not spin freely

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

True. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching.

@whendoigettosayfuck Жыл бұрын

Change rear to 37 tooth vortex helps too

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Ok. Thanks. Ride safe.

@johcooper2266 Жыл бұрын

Would this be nesasary or beneficial in the five speed in the 2022s ? I'd like to see that put to the test.

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Hello, we have yet to test ride a new model, we will put that into consideration. Thank you.

@MarkDavidBlack Жыл бұрын

I wonder if that would help my new 2023 Monkey. Currently topping out at 53 mph. Can't even get to where I need to go.

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Hello, messing with the gear ratios is one way to get a motorcycle to perform as you desire. You can also improve air flow at the intake, run a different exhaust etc.

@alexkerr7755 Жыл бұрын

Curious, since the bike speed is derived from the gearbox output shaft - Did you re-calibrate the speedo?

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Hello, sorry we did not.

@bombidude 4 ай бұрын

What sprocket do you recommend on a 5 speed monkey for a little more top end?

@chaparralmotorsports 4 ай бұрын

Hello, play around with some of the gear combos on this website: www.gearingcommander.com/

@donwahle8199 3 жыл бұрын

I installed a 16 tooth front sprocket on my 2019 Honda Monkey and was very pleased with it....now I can down shift to 3rd gear going up hill and/or into the wind and maintain my speed. So I tried a 14 tooth and was very disappointed with it....sure, the bottom end is a little quicker, but that's it. I went back to the 16 tooth front sprocket and love it. I made 3 speed runs with all 3 sprockets on the same flat 2 mile stretch of flat road in both directions and recorded my speeds using my GPS in nearly calm weather:: 15 tooth - 57 MPH 16 tooth - 55 MPH 14 tooth - 56 MPH I like the performance of the bike best with the 16 tooth, by far. You can use all 4 gears around town instead of only 4th gear. I have yet to upgrade any other feature on my bike, so far. and these guys may not understand, the 14 tooth has a 5+ MPH discrepancy on the speedometer/odometer vs. actual...I can hit 70 mph....down hill in a draft.

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Don, thank you very much for sharing your experience and insight. It's kind of to each his own; everyone has there specific desires as to how they want their bike to perform--that's why the aftermarket industry is there, plus customizing and making the bike yours is half the fun. Thanks again, ride safe.

@Twin-Nick 3 жыл бұрын

I swapped mine and it feels quicker, but since it screws up your speedo wouod u say this is worth doing it still?

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Twin, it a toss up. Some people wont be bothered by the speedo or they'll calibrate their speedo accordingly. Others might not like how the bike rides/performs with the new gearing. It's really a matter of preference.

@mangtiks 5 ай бұрын

How much is the 2024 honda mongkey? And how much is the sprocket upgrade service?

@chaparralmotorsports 5 ай бұрын

Hello, please contact our vehicle sales department and service department for pricing (909) 889-2761. Thank you.

@terrazasaurus 3 жыл бұрын

Is it safe to ride the monkey on long rides (50 miles or longer) with the RPM's so high? Do you think that will damage the motor? I had the 14t sprocket on a long ride recently and I hated hearing that thing scream the whole way. I liked having the 4th gear (overdrive) in the original sprocket. Should I put the original back on?

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

If you're going to be riding long distances then you you'll probably want to go with the stock gearing for a little better ride.

@el_italo_rd9955 Жыл бұрын

Do you have stock air filter?stock exhaust?maybe the bike needs more air flow

@toddthomas4677 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think you could make that same upgrade to a Grom and Super Cub?

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Todd, yeah you can change up the gearing on those bikes. Thanks for watching.

@TreenighetMaranata 3 жыл бұрын

What is your recommendation, if you are going to replace the small gear from 15 to 14 teeth! For best results, is it best to replace it before the run-in or after the run-in?

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, what are you asking?

@chua5107 2 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports maybe he meant engine break in which is around 1k miles?

@brianrichard1768 4 жыл бұрын

For a small engine, this makes sense sometimes.

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, right, gotta get some pick up where ever you can with these things. Thanks for watching.

@Bucksandkids 2 жыл бұрын

I did not see a 2022 option?

@ran6974 2 жыл бұрын

Would the speedometer not read wrong after the sprocket change though? I.e 70mph on the speedo may not actually be 70mph?

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

good point. We should have used GPS to monitor speed.

@knitpurlgirl3640 3 жыл бұрын

Would be super helpful if you included socket sizes during the process.

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, we'll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching.

@armadilllo Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣not to difficult to figure it out, if one is too small, go up a size until you find the right one🤣🤣🤣

@hoosierkettle605 2 жыл бұрын

I just did this. Did you use loctite? I didn’t but wondering if I should.

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Loctite isn't a bad idea.

@bnolsen Ай бұрын

Impact wrench for removal would make it much easier and put less strain on the gears.

@chaparralmotorsports 29 күн бұрын

If you have one on hand, yes.

@kidsalamie1 2 жыл бұрын

I know they are two different style bikes but I am looking at either the Monkey or Supercub, What is your take?

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Our opinion is, that while the Super Cub is a very cool retro looking machine, the Monkey is more versatile--for customization and terrain. Plus there's less bodywork to deal with/replace/repair in the event of a crash.

@tjmacoy7066 4 жыл бұрын

which one did you use the CRF150R or the CRF150R expert sprocket?

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tj, if I recall correctly, both the 150R and 150R Expert use a 15T front/counter shaft sprocket. The rear sprocket on the two models is different. The 150R uses a 50T and the 150R Expert uses a 56T--at least that's the case with the late model units. The Monkey comes stock with a 15T counter shaft (that's all that was changed in this video) and we changed it to a 14T JT Sprocket. Thanks for watching.

@carlcolorado3549 3 жыл бұрын

I believe once the bikes broke in a little bit it loosens up everything and get a little more speed out of it

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that can account for a little bit of improved performance in some cases. Thanks for watching.

@carlcolorado3549 3 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports Turns out it's a break in. When you first get the bike it's slow during the break in miles. After a certain mileage the computer opens up %100. Keeps from people blowing the motor to soon and makes the bike less likely to breakdown. Smart thinking by honda if you ask me

@christophermylesritter4882 Жыл бұрын

I would love to get it to where it can go 80mph top speed on my 2022 Honda monkey any suggestions?

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Find a steep hill. But seriously, attaining speeds like that on a small vehicle like this is not recommended.

@JayDillon-mm6yv 4 жыл бұрын

Leave chain lube in the casing, it traps junk away from the chain and sprockets.

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tip Jay.

@JayDillon-mm6yv 3 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports Thanks -- I don't know how to do stuff - - thanks to you and other mechanics who share info --

@aquariumcockpit9949 3 жыл бұрын

Any other tuning you need to upon switching to this 14t?

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Not really.

@jasonbosworth8549 3 ай бұрын

Will this also help a new 2024 Monkey wt the 5 speed?

@Neightlive 11 күн бұрын

Already ha Ms a 14t

@stevo5521 Жыл бұрын

Am I seeing correctly? Are you passing between cars in the same lane as you? If so, how is that safe or legal? Thanks for the info but that was a scary ride.😬

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Hello, it is called lane splitting or lane filtering. It is a legal practice here in California and is becoming legal for motorcycle travel in more and more states.

@nexusapp Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to convert the Monkey to a 250cc motor? 125cc 4 strokes is too weak.

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Almost anything is possible when it comes to modifying/customizing motorcycles.

@whlsdn 4 жыл бұрын

There appears to be no "JT249". Your link point to a 420. Is that right?

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your inquiry Randy. The listing is for many different sprockets. If you click the Availability tab you will see the 14 Tooth Part Number JT249-14 that we used. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team

@bryce7285 Жыл бұрын

Wpuld i be moving to a 13 tooth then as the 2023 has 14 tooth currently? I have heard 13 tooth in front and 39 in the back?

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Hello, it depends on what you want: better acceleration or more top end? Going down a tooth will give you more torque and help improve acceleration on the low end. Then adding another tooth will hinder acceleration but deliver higher top speed.

@peterfordf250 2 жыл бұрын

But what kind of difference would it make with the 5sp trans?

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, sorry we haven not tested with the 5-speed.

@TheBeardofDOOM 2 жыл бұрын

Are you running a speedo healer? I’m curious what the actual speed is.

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, sorry with this mod we were not.

@Knighthead58 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 160 lbs and mine runs 60 mph on flat roads. Question, have you checked your speed with gps ? I’m thinking that 70 mph may be a false reading off the speedometer. Not knocking what you did by no means just curious.

@toolshedjunky 3 жыл бұрын

You are very much correct.

@UCm0i6w5lBlRthCtZEoj99tg 3 жыл бұрын

160 is what a boy/teenager weighs, an adult man is going to slow down the lil 10 hp motor a lot more

@trevorjameson3213 2 жыл бұрын

It is a false reading from the speedo. All Japanese bikes indicate a speed of about 10% faster than true speed. Use a GPS on your phone to get a more accurate speed. I have a friend who was riding his Honda Shadow 750 with me last week, and I'm riding an old Harley Sportster, which has a very accurate speedometer. After the ride, he ask me why I was going "so fast!". Lol.. He said dude, you were doing like 78mph the whole time! Lol.. In reality I was only doing the speed limit, which was 70.

@zefautino 2 жыл бұрын

10 months and no reply! Easy to know how the top speed was achieved. With 16% error, which is roughly the margin you get by going down 1 tooth in the front.

@danielkerr4100 2 жыл бұрын

@@trevorjameson3213 phone speedo isn't accurate at all, the speedometer on the bike is the most accurate.

@denniswillman7454 4 жыл бұрын

was it hard to remove the tank emblems

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, we didn't remove the tank emblems, that we just a decal we got from Yoshiumura.

@kenteno822 Жыл бұрын

My 2023 monkey comes with 14 tooth sprocket factory.

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Good point, but this was an older model. Thanks for watching.

@Paul_VanGo 3 жыл бұрын

That is some interesting driving on the highway, I must admit... Is that even legal to just weave left end right through the traffic?

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Paul, lane filtering/splitting is legal in California. Thanks for watching.

@Paul_VanGo 3 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports Ok. Thanks for your reaction.

@jdmoney1000 3 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports Yeah, informative video, but the lane filtering/splitting was hard to watch, cringe-worthy and wreckless. Hard to believe that would be legal anywhere. But, leave it to Cali...

@leebrewer7394 3 жыл бұрын

@Phil M and do not care if one of 500 cars a dau you pass at 2ft away is texting and squishes you like a grape.

@chua5107 2 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports is it even legal to take the monkey on the 210 fwy in CA? I thought there was a 150cc limit? Just wondering as I am getting a monkey soon.

@Misterio_11 3 жыл бұрын

If I do the same thing to my dirt bike, will increase the top speed too?

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, this article may help you. There is a chart at the end that shows you the difference changing the sprockets make: www.chapmoto.com/blog/2011/04/25/adjusting-your-drive-ratio-changing-your-sprockets-for-maximum-performance/

@chasentube 2 жыл бұрын

Has anyone done any sprocket mods with the new 2022 5 speed?

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry we have not.

@yvonnecarpenter2957 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, it begs the question. If it is so simple to get an extra 15mph, why didn’t Honda ship this beauty with the 14 T sprocket? I imagine they are aware of the advantage. I cannot even phantom Honda engineers being unaware of this. Perhaps there was a reason for the 15T. Just scratching my head here.....

@1ceCold037 4 жыл бұрын

Changing to a 14t sprocket makes the speedometer inaccurate. It will indicate you're going faster than you really are. Maybe it gained him 3-4 mph faster, but definitely not 15.

@DavidReese2ndA 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 145 lbs, I hit almost 60 mph! Not changing mine!

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Hi David, yeah a lighter rider will be able to hit 60 much easier than heavier riders. Changing sprockets is easier than losing weight though....hahaha.

@DavidReese2ndA 3 жыл бұрын

I recently changed my Exhaust..... One of these... japan.webike.net/products/23878206.html Boy what a Difference in just changing the flow of EXHAUST on an Engine.... with only 9hp... Can Bring out a Little More Energy!!! an Easy 70 mph on that perfect day is so much easier!!! And You can hear it!

@Techridr 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you know by now that the speedo is controlled by the transmission, not the front tire wheel speed, so all your measurements are going to be wrong. Although, it's likely true that you'll gain speed overall because Honda keeps the top gear tall and out of the powerband for sound/economy regulations, but you're probably much closer to about 60 than 70.

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was overlooked. Thank you for the comments and valuable insight. Ride safe.

@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider 4 жыл бұрын

Are American ones lower than eu market ones, because everyone I know that has these are hitting anything between 65 - 70 mph as standard. Something doesn't sound right if yours only hitting 50mph

@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider 4 жыл бұрын

And I know they're doing those speeds because they are riding next to me on my Street Triple, I'm seriously considering selling my 675 and getting one of these for a commuter bike where I live, as I have too many bike medium and big bikes

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Check out this video I created after the sprocket install: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bM5dbNWJmN-dj30.html GPS speed was high 60's mph. Super fun little bike!

@BuzzDaTower27 4 жыл бұрын

Yep. My completely stock Monkey will accelerate uphill in 4th to 60mph and hits an indicated 76mph on the flat with a tail wind. I'm not changing my gearing!

@311ranger4 4 жыл бұрын

@@BuzzDaTower27 I'm with you. 180 lbs and my stock monkey was hitting 65 on a flat. It zips straight up to 50 mph in a few seconds. It's getting to 60mph that takes a min. Lol

@mikeherber8358 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider whats 575

@andyballard5311 2 жыл бұрын

When you say sproket I think of that saturday night live skit called sprockets where the weird German guy starts dancing

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha. Pretty good.

@garycliffe6209 4 жыл бұрын

I put a 14 tooth on my monkey. It improved it but not by that much. It throws your speedometer way out at the top end says your doing 70 when your only doing about 59-60 mph?

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Yes... I found that out after this video was published. I have a GPS speed of 63 mph. Better than the 50 I was not able to break before the installation! Thanks for watching! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team

@BuzzDaTower27 4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why your bike is so slow? The UK bikes I know of and mine included will hit over 70mph indicated. I've had 76mph on the flat with a slight tail wind. My Speedo reads about 4mph faster than GPS.

@korky7775 4 жыл бұрын

Same for the Honda super cub American one seems a lot slower...in fact i was thinking of upping the front sprocket (from 15 to 16 tooth ) to relax the motor at top end...

@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe the air fuel mixture for EPA numbers.

@brianhoward9217 4 жыл бұрын

All you commenters should be quoting your WEIGHT so your speed runs can be put into perspective. Pounds AND kilos, please.

@korky7775 4 жыл бұрын

@Mario Torres Ouch !! That was harsh....

@timtaylor8557 2 жыл бұрын

Thats because miles are shorter in the UK!

@robertm8221 4 жыл бұрын

From what I understand this bike is not freeway legal in California, is the bike freeway legal in other states?

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

It's not freeway legal as it can not do 65 mph. After the exhaust and gearing... I was totally ripping the freeway - but only when I knew traffic was "slower" than I could go. They are DOT approved.

@armadilllo Жыл бұрын

you are correct, California freeway legal is 150cc and up.

@jeffreydevoti8528 4 жыл бұрын

If speed is important should have gotten a bigger street bike. Honda has this geared for people that may want to take these trail riding, short urban trips.

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

It's all part of the fun of owning motorcycles; modding them to see what the can do, make them look better, perform better, or helping them achieve milestones they weren't intended to do. Thanks for watching Jeffrey.

@jeffwhite9001 3 жыл бұрын

But is the speedo driven off the front wheel or electronic off the gearbox?

@zocmedia1869 3 жыл бұрын

Another post pointed out that it's off the gearbox, so the speedo showing 70mph was inaccurate. Something like 7.9% increase in "speed" that displays on the speedo. So others suggested gauging speed by GPS instead.

@jeffwhite9001 3 жыл бұрын

@@zocmedia1869 yup, the speed he reckons it does will be totally inaccurate then.

@rundmm 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do this to a trail 125?

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can change up the sprockets on your Trail125.

@joeybishop7604 4 жыл бұрын

Now put a 1 tooth larger rear sprocket, and see how that effects it.

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Joey, thanks for the suggestion. We'll work on it.

@roygumpel8415 2 жыл бұрын

Riding that tiny thing between cars on the freeway. You have a lot of faith in your fellow man, for some reason I don't understand.

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

You get used to it, just like riding any other motorcycle on the highway.

@healthyliving2091 2 жыл бұрын

Where can you order the 14 2 sprocket?, Thanks

@chaparralmotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, you can find the 14 tooth sprocket here: www.chapmoto.com/jt-420-front-countershaft-sprocket.html

@electricslide8469 Жыл бұрын

What did it do for your fuel economy?

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Hello, sorry we didn't have the bike long after this so we didn't test it.

@gilligan182 3 жыл бұрын

If you dropped down to a 3 tooth sprocket - with your math you can go at the speed of sound... I suggest a one tooth sprocket to get the full potential of the monkey bike

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@zefautino 2 жыл бұрын

I like the troll suggestion. But... 56 rear would go ridiculously fast with that 1 front. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@masteraquarius747 4 жыл бұрын

I’m putting a industrial Moto side car on my monkey. Going with a 13 tooth up front. Will I need a new chain? Or will it adjust back enough?

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

You should have plenty of room!

@emanmoral 4 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports Hi, What will be the effect if 13 tooth will be used?

@ramiretz 4 жыл бұрын

speed sensor is on the gearbox outputshaft... if you change the front sprocket 1 teeth smaller it shows 7.5% more speed .......

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We'll take note of that for future reference.

@MarkDavidBlack Жыл бұрын

Curious why you sold your Monkey. Not fast enough?

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

Hello, it was a loaner from Honda for some videos.

@liamearnest315 4 жыл бұрын

Hey should I do a 13t sprocket instead, I feel like that 14t never helped it reach the power band

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Liam, you could try the 13 tooth. It's all personal preference and what your desired goal/riding style is.

@nolarocks 4 жыл бұрын

The "power band" is lower in the rpm range on this bike. Look at the dyno curves. The power band - or peak performance range should span near the crossover of the HP and Torque maxima. In reality - on this bike - it will be the area between the max Torque and max HP. That is the sweet spot.

@nolarocks 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like the stock bike's sweet spot - or power band - or peak performance - is between 4k and 6k RPM (approx).

@liamearnest315 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help

@liamearnest315 4 жыл бұрын

I put better carb and exhauste on mine and a 13t seemed to work better I was able to reach 67 maxed out, 7mph difference between stock and 13t. But I don't think I would recommend this unless your bike has a bbk or a better carb to pump out more power, otherwise the bike never really reaches the power band

@meuhey Жыл бұрын

so why Honda used the wrong sprocket on the bike???

@chaparralmotorsports Жыл бұрын

No, Honda used the best suitable sprocket for a wide scenario of riding styles. We changed up the sprocket to see the difference in performance.

@Minibikebenji 3 жыл бұрын

Mate the speedo is wrong as you change sprockets. 60 miles an hour before you edit the sprocket is really only 54 about 10% wrong. so when you change 15 to 14 tooth sprocket makes another 6%+ speed difference so 65 miles an hour you say is really just 54.6 miles an hour. it's really much less of a difference than you think. you are not going from 50 to 65 miles an hour you are going from 50 to 54 miles an hour. Do the test via GPS on your phone you will see. If you want more speed the cheapest way is install a PCX150 Injector ($30) also go 1 cooler on spark plug $5 then get a Chimera intake and with your existing upgraded exhaust you will be doing over 60 miles an hour. if you want more power do a type 2 cam and get an ECU for more top end power but that costs quite a bit more.

@ripmax333 4 жыл бұрын

Why not change the rear sprocket instead? Drop one tooth at the back?

@Raveehh 4 жыл бұрын

To get similar results from switching rear sprocket you would need to actually add multiple teeth. And the part would be more expensive so it doesnt make much sense to do.

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Rave, nice explanation. Thank you.

@hopnglo680 4 жыл бұрын

You would need to add roughly 2 teeth to the rear vs taking away 1 in the front.

@hopnglo680 4 жыл бұрын

Rear sprocket / Front sprocket x the wheel size = gear inches.

@angiedd8999 2 жыл бұрын

adding teeth to the rear sprocket is the correct way to go, using smaller sprocket on the front will cause your chain to wear out much faster and more likely to break. however when going with a larger sprocket on the rear, you will also have to buy a new ,longer chain. this is the way to go if you want to be safe.

@jroar123 3 жыл бұрын

Are you in Henderson?

@chaparralmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, sorry we are not. We only have one physical store, the address is 555 South H Street San Bernardino California. Our website is: Chapmoto.com

@Twin-Nick 4 жыл бұрын

I'm strongly considering buying this bike so I can take it with me when I go camping in northern Michigan. Would you recommend this bike to take out in the woods as a trail bike for camping?

@chaparralmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! There's so much you can do with it and it's such a fun little bike. However, if you are going to be trying to tackle more technical trails or want something a little more trail oriented but still light, easy to handle, and somewhat inexpensive then take a look at something like the Yamaha trail bikes like the TT-R125LE. Thanks for watching.

@Twin-Nick 4 жыл бұрын

@@chaparralmotorsports I absolutely hate the dirt bike look. I don't want to fall into that category. I love the monkey casual look.