Lights and security - a few tweaks to the Honda CT110 adventure bike.

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Ай бұрын

We’re about a week away from heading out on our 800 mile adventure, around Lake Michigan. My Honda CT110 is ready, but I decided to tweak a couple things…..plus, work on some security for our bikes and stuff. #HondaCT70 #Trail70 #Lifan125
Link to the LED headlight bulbs:
www.ebay.com/itm/165336206135...

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@mikeb6431 Ай бұрын

Looking forward to the short clips. Have a safe trip and you can never be too careful.

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

Hey buddy! I’m going to try and do like I did on our recent RV trip, post daily “shorts” with updates and anything interesting we come by. Yes, I’ll be super aware, watching for myself and the other guys.

@donsoule6411 Ай бұрын

The cargo cover/lock fabrication was a good idea and appears to have turned out like you planned. Good job looking ahead and trying to eliminate as many concerns as possible. Thanx for the heads-up on the daily postings. Looking forward to those!!

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

Thanks Don. Yes, I’m very happy with cover. I added a thin layer of foam to the inside of the cover, to cut down on the rattling against the Pack Out boxes. Yes, if you haven’t done so, there is a little “bell” by the subscribe button. Hit it so that it turns black and you should get notifications when I post a short or pictures. Thanks!

@franciscoolvera6871 Ай бұрын

Daily post/shorts are fun! Safe travels to you guys Mike! Looking forward to the stories 👍🏾

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

👍🏻

@michaelcrosby6071 Ай бұрын

Hello Mike rain or shine it still will be a fun adventure

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

Yes, it will. The guys I’m riding with are a hoot. I’m looking forward to riding with an intercom system.

@AdventureDad01 Ай бұрын

Greetings from the uk. That weather is what passes for a summer day here! 😄😄

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

🤣 Is humidity a thing there? Now that the rain has passed, it’s like 90° and 90% humidity. I’m sweating, just standing still.

@AdventureDad01 Ай бұрын

We don't really do humidity, it's pretty pleasant once we get above 70 degrees 😁. At the risk of going a bit Hollywood "love your work Mike" 😎

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

@@AdventureDad01 Thanks!

@johndavis6596 24 күн бұрын

Looks like fun have a great ride!

@MiniBikeMike 23 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@cainbeeping8480 Ай бұрын

I like the LEDs. Good idea.

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

Thanks. I swapped the taillight back to a regular bulb. With LED’s at both ends, the stator was sending 15.5 volts to the battery. A little high for my liking. When I swapped the taillight, it’s now 13.8 to 14.0volts. Much better.

@foolonthrn Ай бұрын

Such a cool bike I would definitely sneak that into my hotel room at night

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

👍🏻

@geoffreyjones2000 Ай бұрын

my birthday eve

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

Happy early birthday!

@gerardkenny8408 Ай бұрын

Great video and awesome job

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

Thanks Gerard!

@Singh_1989 Ай бұрын

Beautiful bike! I hope to have my CT90 running and riding with all it's modifications soon, I have loved these bikes since I first gazed apon one.

@stevev7191 Ай бұрын

Nice video you seem pretty thorough have fun

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

Thanks. Definitely trying to be prepared for whatever happens on the road.

@mikeatv Ай бұрын

your right.... people will steal anything if they get the chance.... i have Brinks Cable locks on all my bikes and quads in a locked garage....the best defence is good offence

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

👍🏻

@Smallbore2wheels Ай бұрын

I have one of those SAE voltmeter/USB charger on my ruckus. I love it

@Smallbore2wheels Ай бұрын

Oh man, I would have cut you a QR code decal that could point ppl to your channel

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

I’m a fan of it also. With both front and rear with LED’s, I was getting 15.5volts, which was a little high for my liking. I swapped a regular bulb back into the taillight and now I’m spot on…..13.8 to 14.0 volts.

@Smallbore2wheels Ай бұрын

@@MiniBikeMike oof yeah, was the 15.5V idling or actually running?

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

@Smallbore2wheels Idling was high 13v and it jumped to 15.5v, while riding. I’ve got it down to idling at 12.7v and 13.8v while riding.

@inertiaking03 Ай бұрын

Hey Mike, big fan of your videos, I have a solution for your charging problem, use a 6 Pole Stator rather then the 2 Pole stators, put out much more power had a similar problem on my ST90 with a custom wiring harness for my lights/lifan engine, wouldn't charge my battery but after the stator change it sits at 13.5V at idle with no LEDS and have no problems

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

These seem to be working fine. We’ll go with it and see what happens. As long as the bikes continue to run, lights aren’t that big of a concern.

@TheCbxmaster Ай бұрын

Those headlight bulbs get hot and burn out. I’ve used them before. Sorry to have to tell you.

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

I’ve got plenty of spares. The first bulb has lasted the 100+ miles I’ve put on it so far, we’ll see how it goes.

@yenne1000 Ай бұрын

i think 15.5 is a bit to much for a 12v batttery i think no more than 14v for a 12v battery and is the meter accurate? try it with a multimeter to be safe

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

I was a little concerned myself. Yes, gauge seems accurate. I just got back from a 15 mile ride. I left the LED’s in for the first half and it ran 15.3 / 15.5 volts. I stopped halfway and swapped the taillight back to the regular bulb and it was 13.8 to 14.0 the rest of the way back. I think I’m good now.

@yenne1000 Ай бұрын

@@MiniBikeMike 13.8 to 14 volts is perfect

@MrTacklebury 28 күн бұрын

What are the shocks you added? I have an 86 that I may want to do this with.

@MiniBikeMike 28 күн бұрын

I used these: amzn.to/45DjT6v

@charlesbroussard9289 Ай бұрын

need a back rest cushion

@MiniBikeMike Ай бұрын

I thought about it, but anymore depth will have me sitting too straight up. It’s pretty comfortable leaning on the aluminum piece I added. I just got in from a 15 mile ride.