Great video, sir. Very informative. I just picked up my new 2021 blue Monkey yesterday. I am 63 and have owned many bikes throughout the years. This bike is special. Since picking it up I have felt like a kid again. The same feeling I had picking up my first bike, a Suzuki TS125, back in 1973. Thanks.

Thank you for this video. I'm going to do an oil change on my Monkey tonight. To anyone thinking of getting one - DO IT!!! You won't regret it. It makes me smile every time I go out on it. I also have a Honda CBF1000 for when a speed fix is needed, but the Monkey is my most favourite bike I've owned & I've been a biker for 20 years. Stay safe everyone x

Thank You for this video ! I recently purchased one, also YELLOW. It’s an amazing bike, it runs great here in Tampa, Florida

Honda has used the same motors across platforms throughout their history. This little power plant is used in the Grom, the Monkey, the Super Cub and more! Smart move! The history of this engine design goes all the way back to the early days of Honda. It is a larger version of their venerable 50cc motor used in the original Z50s and other bikes from that era (1960s). Fun fun fun

Getting the filler cap back on more easily is fixed by putting the o-ring on the filler cap - leaving it sitting on top of the fill hole like that runs the risk of losing the o-ring or getting it dirty or whatever. If it is installed on the filler cap (above the threads) it will be out of the way and will allow for screwing the cap back on more easily. It really doesn't matter - but it is technically a part of the filler cap - and shouldn't be left just sitting on top of the fill hole. It's splitting hairs - but it is an easy solution to a minor problem.

This looks like a fun little bike! first saw it on a Motortrend video where the two guys rode across Baja.

Thank you so freaking much for breaking it down for us motorcycle newbs! I feel confident I can do this on my own, and now have a better grasp/understanding of my monkey.

Mine was well over $5k with a 5 year warranty. Worth the price in my opinion, your paying for a collectors item that you can enjoy.

Hello again, Gas Works. Love the video, great detail, and style. I am still looking forward to getting a bike of my own, and appreciate these types of video so I can know the best way to care for my bike once I get one. Keep up the great work :) -Guest One

I haven't got a Honda Monkey yet but have to compliment you on this detailed video on how to change the oil on a Honda Monkey. In Thailand, where I live, the oil change including Honda oil at a Honda dealer for the Grom/Monkey is 200bt => US$ 6.50 !!

Thanks so much for this! As a new monkey owner this really helps. Your content is excellent and greatly appreciated.

Simple is the best way to go. When I do my oil changes I use no torque wrench, no replacing of oil drain bolt washer (I mean the washer that's there can stay for however long), Just keep it simple. That all . Love it!

Also, should always check oil level per the instructions in the owners manual, especially after an oil change. Little sight glass on crank case, stand bike upright, oil level needs to be between the lines in the sight glass.

I feel the same, and it feels good to see those smiles,, for a change when out in traffic :)

Thank you very much, I was wondering about that 1st 600 mile oil change. Now I know I will do it myself. James Patterson from Wavertree in Liverpool U.K. P.S. The Z125 is brilliant.

Changed my Monkey’s oil because of your video. Thanks!!

Just a suggestion... If you place the oil fill cap O-ring on the cap (above threads) instead of on the fill hole it's so much easier to start threading the cap back on. Great video....thanks!

I currently ride an Indian Scout, but the Monkey may well be my second bike. Thanks for another great video!

Don't change anything, this video was perfect...thanks

Great Video. Good detail on oil change. Just got my Monkey two days ago. Really a fun bike. Love it. Thanks again.

Different opinion about the oil change? You did it in an excellent way! Thanks for this simple and great video!!! 👌👍🔧✔

I live in British Columbia and we don’t even have these for sale in Canada yet,the guys at Honda last week told me that they will be coming here next year after they have a transmission issue figured out,maybe the same thing you were talking about. Can’t wait to get one or two,until then I’ll keep restoring my ‘75 CT70

I saw another vid where they took off the flywheel cover inside the engine cover and discovered quite a bit of grey gunk that could be small filings as well as similar on the internal screen filter so I would think a a more complete disassembly would be warranted on the initial oil change.

6:15 For the 1st. 600mi. service a good HONDA dealer is not going to just change the oil. They will also adjust and lube drive chain, check and adjust clutch and throttle cables, check all lights and switches, inspect and air tires, check all fluid levels, check for any recalls or updates for that unit, and do a general over all inspection.

I strongly recommend a magnetic drain plug.

Thinking of getting one, they look so cool

Good video. I just ordered this oil from amazon. My Monkey is just about to the 600 mile mark.

Your channel is awesome! thank you for this nice tutorial

Your reviews, tips and guidance are superb. Don’t change a thing! This from a Monkey bike rider in the UK. Thanks

Just did my 3rd service today @ 1700 miles and decided to take the clutch case off and check the strainer.... lot of metallic debris in there, I certainly wouldn't wait til 8000 miles to clean it! If you do decide to go and do the full 'clean", just be careful removing the case ( I scratched mine up on the the rearset - which should be loosened to allow removal of the case! )

Hate those winter months, love your tork wrench... That looked like about 18ft lbs. I do the same as you👊👍

I asked, then deleted a question about the little bell. Then my google-fu kicked in and I deleted it. I'm adding it back in case any other new riders wondered as well. It's neat and if you don't know, then look it up. Cool stuff.

A couple things. Another guy on KZfaq did a 600 mile service and removed his cover to get to the oil slinger and the oil screen. His screen was almost completely blocked full of gunk after only 600 miles! His oil slinger was slap full of metallic debris and worn in clutch debris. It was alarming how much gunk was in these Honda engines after only 600 miles. I would ABSOLUTELY POSTIVELY not go 8000 miles without taking the cover off and cleaning the goo out of the engine as the manual suggests. In my professional opinion as a small engine mechanic, you should probably take the cover off after 600 miles, and clean the screen off and the oil slinger off. After the first cleaning, you can probably go every 5000-8000 miles before having to take the cover off again. Also, the crush washer on the drain plug is ONE TIME USE only. It should not be reused. ProTip- When you buy your new bike at the dealer, ask them to throw in 10 crush washers and a couple oil filters (if the bike has oil filters). They have ALWAYS done that for me. They would rather not lose a sale over $10-$15 worth of parts.

Absolutely awesome video. Thanks

I have a 2023 honda monkey 125 and I love it. The only thing I don't like is the seat I am 5' and seating on the seat I have trouble touching the ground! So I found a seat and tied it to the bike. If you know where I can find a seat let me know please! Your video is great and this is my first oil chang. The other thing I want to ask is how do I get insurance for it. Here in Los Banos Ca all the insurance companies I went to don't know how to insure this bike.

Change it sooner in my opinion, just did mine at 400 and was amazed how dirty it was. 🤓

Many thanks for brilliant informative video. Expecting my new (red) monkey Bike next week.

Outstanding video!

Im going to buy a Monkey as my first form of building credit. Ima put down $2000 then finance the rest. Hopefully all goes well.

I paid $5000.00 cash for my monkey 🐒...its all quality even down to the Harley Davidson paint job. I keep it inside my house and super clean because it's so toyish that it makes everyone laugh while we play games of pool...its my piglet 🐵👍

Cool bike man.

Perfect same way I would do it.. Where did you get the bell from? What's the story on the bells on motorcycles anyways?

I just bought my 2020 blue Honda monkey and I love it! Looked like you were riding in so cal?

Did you also do the oil spinner off camera or did you just get the parts in preparation for the 8000 mile mark? Also when I do a first oil change on a vehicle (1st for me I mean, I've never bought a new vehicle in 25 or so years of motoring, but hope to get a monkey as the one and only vehicle I'll ever buy new!) I like to change the drain plug for a magnetic one...

You didn't use a magnetic oil plug.. good by engine. I like your cowbell it's farmy.

Honda recommend first oil change for Honda Monkey at 1,000 kms = 620 miles or one year, whatever comes first.

Yep have a 2020 . dealer here in illinois wants $250.00 for 1st 600 mi. Service. Basicly oil change and chain adj. I'll do it. Also purchased a laser printer and ream of paper so i can download the free pdf file for the owners manual. Brother printer $120.00 ream $5 plus oil $12.00 advance auto.

It's a neat little bike. Sadly Honda doesn't get these to South America. The only ones of this size you can get are Chinese knock-offs of the Honda Dax and maybe one of the old 50cc monkey. Other options are just 110cc or 125cc Cubs by Honda, Yamaha and other brands that assemble Chinese bikes, specially for these third-world-ish markets.

Nice video and this is not a dig but why would you extend a first service and use a different viscosity oil off your own back?

I like to put a magnet on the drain bolt. Permanently.

Hey man i love your channel , as stated several times before. That sure looks like a fun little ride. Just curious about something. At one point in the footage it appears you are going through a canyon. The speedo in view..Maybe it is my tele but it looks cgi. On an lg 49 uhd. What camera was used in that footage ? Looks very grainy but everything else in all your vids , crystal clear

Love it 👍🏼

Great video. I'm also sad to be putting a new bike away for the season - but I've only put just under 400 miles on it. Is it worth doing the first oil change so early, or should I just let it sit until Springtime?

excellent thanks

I think 4T means four-stroke.

What do you think about using the Kitaco clutch cover with oil filter?

4T means 4-stroke.

When do you have to change the oil filter?

Please teel me the name of the soundtrack, thank so much. Greetings from Algeciras, Spain.

What is the little bell for?

Is it true the battery goes flat if you don’t ride it for two weeks, as another you tuber has claimed?…

Just going to do my first oil change on my Monkey and the dealer suggested not to use synthetic on first change. They said wait till you get more miles as they say it is still at a break in stage. They recommended waiting at least till 2nd or 3rd oil change. From what I have seen in other videos there is a lot of metallic particles in the spinner on the first change so I will be as you say anal and do a complete oil and filter change. Also the dealer looked up and said the drain plug is 18 lb ft on the torque. By the way love the yellow color and wish they still made them in that color..

What’s the bell for?

I got my 2019 monkey, no abs 3700 straight cash homey, 280 mi

Not changing the filter until 8k miles is a touch

2022 has a oil filter

Do u change the washer?

Good job and I wouldn't have done it any different so a perfect thumbs up how to video on a Monkey oil change and saving me a 1 C-Note which would be agony anal out the wallet !!!! Oh shit now I wanna go to the dealer and get me signed up to get me a 2022 Banana Yellow Monkey !!!

Hello. There is No Oli filter in this engine?.

You didn't show how to make sure you have the right amount of oil in there by checking the sight glass.

I’m interested…What’s with the little bell? @8:45

Whats that little bell looking thing

I’ve heard full synthetic oil more aggressively degrades rubber gaskets and seals than semi or non synthetic oils. Thoughts?

Good shit

whats the bell for? lol

g;day mate check out a mad aussie he rode a brand new monkey bike 7000 km to rase money for mens mental health here in australia he put that little bike through hell and back and it keep going and his mate also rode one with him his chanel is called //// million dollar bogan //// it is worth a look and you will have a good lough to 😊😊😊