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I use Shinko 244's. 2.5 in. on the front and 3.0 in. on the rear. They work well if a majority of your riding is done off road.

@@HondaCT125Adventures Thanks! I am riding 50/50 on and off road so will stick with stock I guess for now.

Sounds like a nice setup for backpacking. Like most...I’ve made adjustments to my moto-camping kit as circumstances (and experience) have required. The Trail 125 is a great little bike for local roads and just about any trail you may want to ride. It’s easy to hitch carry and so goes with us most places we travel. They're a lot of fun.

At age 66 and only 5”8’ and 160 lbs. it seemed to be a good choice. I want to continue to ride for as many years as possible. I can handle this small bike on any road/trail and am able to load/unload it from the hitch carrier with ease. It’s a great bike for anyone but especially for smaller and older riders.

I always look forward to your next video.

Front Tire - www.cyclegear.com/tires/shinko-244-dual-sport-tires?sku_id=270603

Rear Tire - www.cyclegear.com/tires/shinko-244-dual-sport-tires?sku_id=1779934

13 Tooth Front Sprocket - sprocketcenter.com/i-30498615-jt-sprockets-jtf273-428-pitch-chromoly-steel-front-sprocket-honda.html?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD8vTcNTVezHaRCv8_7zs_mxkpyUb&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcA61VgkOwl3_8slnaTTC4JMuR0yIAytWJMmwpPlVJR_fdt1H0cTFJ8aAmLxEALw_wcB

I plan on doing a video going over the bike, camping gear and media gear sometime soon.

The XR150 is an ideal bike for this BDR. You'll have a great time.

Thanks. I ride solo and with others as well. Most of the Smoky Mountains 500 was ridden with my friend. I’m retired. Much of my riding is done while others are at work.

Thanks. The PA Wilds BDR-X, the Smoky Mountains 500 and sections of the MABDR are all great rides to do east of the Mississippi. I’m retired so…I look for a good stretch of weather and then go ride them. My POV chin mount set up is simple. I use an Insta360 Ace Pro with a direct wired mic gaffer taped to the Gripper clip mount. This set up eliminates wind noice and places the mic directly in front of my mouth. It makes for an easy “grab & shoot” set up as well. This in combination with the Insta360 X4 cover all my recording needs. I’ll send a couple of pics of the set up to your email address. I debated between getting the Monkey or the Trail 125. I chose the Trail 125 as I wanted to motocamp off of it and the large rack on the Trail 125 made this easier.

@@HondaCT125Adventures Thanks for the info!! I’m using a GoPro 12 with a “Chinmounts” helmet adapter .. a Ulanzi GoPro case that holds the mic adapter helps considerably.. but I just put it together last night, so we’ll see how it works as soon as all the remnants of this tropical pain in the neck leaves the area. I’ve built the rear baskets on my monkeys specifically for camping/fishing. A milk crate is a wonderful thing😁. You can mount anything from pelican boxes to fishing rod holders easily.. I’m looking at a 2022 CT125 but I’ve got to let a 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan go first.. long story, but I didn’t care for it. Again, thanks for the info and I’ll be watching!! Willie “The Grayt Outdoors”

Thanks. I’m a (relatively) small guy at age 66 ( 5’8” and 160 pounds). I want to keep riding for as long as safely possible. I know I will be growing weaker and not stronger as I head towards 70 and beyond. It is what it is. I sold my dual sport Yamaha and bought (2) used Trail 125’s. I accepted that I would only be able to do local roads and any trail I chose. (The CT125 tops out between 50-55…far less on long hills). I hitch carry these bikes nearly everywhere we go and frequently find great places to ride. A huge benefit is I no longer have any anxieties related to dropping the bike or other weight issues. I relax and enjoy the rides more. I rarely rode 55+ roads and so have not missed having a more powerful bike. I’ve embraced local roads and…riding off road.

@@HondaCT125Adventures Sounds like you and I have a lot in common when it comes to our decision making process.. I dropped my last Harley in a gravel parking lot while out on a fishing adventure and it took myself and two other full grown men to lift it back to its wheels.. I decided then, it was time to down size if I still wanted to “enjoy” riding.. Enter the first Honda Monkey.. I traded my Harley in.. I was thought to be insane, because no one trades a Harley Davidson on such a tiny machine.. I’ve never regretted the transaction.. I’ve had more actual “fun” on these two, basically mini-bikes than I ever had on any of the large bikes I’ve owned. I’m 170lbs, 5’8”.. the Monkeys haul me and my fishing equipment around just fine. I like the way you have your CT set up, and the 13 tooth gear looks like it’s doing the trick.. My wife is originally from the Asheville region of NC. I’m going to have to get that way and ride some of that area.. Maybe one day.. If you ever get to Eastern Virginia, send me an email. We have a couple things around here worth seeing.. Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown.. and Nags Head, NC is just a couple hours on the back roads (I’ve made that trip on the Monkey😉) Keep the rubber side down and maybe we’ll meet some time down the road. Willie From, The Grayt Outdoors

@@TheGraytOutdoors Thanks. I’m a retired history teacher and so am (generally) familiar with the many places in VA associated with the colonial and Civil War periods. I’m contemplating running the MADBR next summer and stopping at some of the historical locations along the way. I’ve not regretted downsizing to the CT125. I’m off this morning for another week of riding. Fingers crossed the forecast holds... 🤞🏻

The Antique Wooden Boat Show in Hessel is great. We've attended twice. It's nice to see the care people put into restoring and maintaining their boats.

When we climbed "The Rock Garden" east of Ellijay it was after nine hours on the trail. An end of day challenge.

Rear foot pegs. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BHT53M3S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rear Rack www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCL3PMFC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rear Seat beezdeals.com/product/motion-j-passenger-seat-honda-trail-ct125/

Thanks. We had a great time. The weather cooperated. 😊

That B&B harley wont make it. 😂😂

It's a great route for a variety of bikes. I’m a (relatively) small guy at 5’8” and 160 pounds. I want to keep riding for as long as safely possible. I know I will be growing weaker and not stronger as I head towards 70 and beyond. It is what it is. I sold my dual sport Yamaha and bought (2) used Trail 125’s. I accepted that I would only be able to do local roads and any trail I chose. (The CT125 tops out between 50-55.) I hitch carry these bikes nearly everywhere we go and frequently find great places to ride. A huge benefit is I no longer have any anxieties related to dropping the bike or other weight issues. I relax and enjoy the rides more. I rarely rode 55+ roads and so have not missed having a more powerful bike. I’ve embraced local roads and…riding off road.

Doodle you would love it, it's perfect for your triumph rally

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@@HondaCT125Adventures thank you.

We had a great time.

Thanks. I enjoy your channel. So many great adventures. 👍🏻 Yeah...smaller bikes have some advantages (to go with their disadvantages). I’m relatively small at 5’8” and 160 pounds. I want to keep riding for as long as safely possible. I know I will be growing weaker and not stronger as I head towards 70 and beyond. It is what it is. I sold my dual sport Yamaha and bought (2) used Trail 125’s. I accepted that I would only be able to do local roads and any trail I chose. I hitch carry these bikes nearly everywhere we go and frequently find great places to ride. A huge benefit is I no longer have any anxieties related to dropping the bike or other weight issues. I relax and enjoy the rides more. I rarely rode 55+ roads and so have not missed having a more powerful bike. I’ve embraced local roads and riding off road.

@HondaCT125Adventures-cj9rs awesome man! I'm only 48 but broke myself up pretty good in my younger days. I definitely feel ya on a smaller lighter bike. For me it was time slow down for sure. Now I enjoy seeing the sites and taking it in. The little TW has been nice as well. Appreciate the support man! Ride on! PS Have you watched JR Depew's stuff? Think he's 73 and still grinding hard. Man I hope I can do that!

@@PSBEadventures JR Depew's channel is great. I've watched many of his videos across the past several months.

@@HondaCT125Adventures agreed!

Thanks. We had a great deal of fun. The weather cooperated and that's always a big plus.

Yes! We hit the Rock Garden after more than nine hours on the trail. We were delayed due to having to hack and lift our way through Cohutta after the wind storm. It was a challenge and added to our long day finishing the Green Section.

Good question. The greatest elevation I remembered seeing on the telemetry data was 4000+ feet.

Thanks! They're a lot of fun with few worries.

@@HondaCT125Adventures I was telling one of my co-workers about them and he had almost bought one a couple of years ago. Now he is trying to convince me to get one. Maybe in a year or so…who knows!

@@mountainsnmoore256 They're the most fun bike I've owned. They do everything well as long as you only ride them on local roads and just about any trails you find. Anyone buying one has to be prepared to accept the fact that you can only take them on 55 mph or less roads. 45 is ideal. On a long uphill stretch with a full camping load on...your top speed may be down in the high 30's.

@@HondaCT125Adventures Oh yeah. “Not enough power to hurt themselves.” That is what my dad has always said about the old 1940, 50 & early 60s Ford tractors. He says that is why there are so many of them still around. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂

At the end of the Red Section (Day 2) his bike began stalling during water crossings. We found out it was a corroded ignition wire cap. It was decided he couldn't continue on to the Yellow Section with all the water crossings near the end...Whitt Road and others. New OEM spark plug and ignition cap have been installed so everything is back to normal with the bike.

Tires: The stock tires that come on the CT125 are fine for roads and light trail riding. Much of my riding is off road so I put on a set of Shinko 244's. - 2.50 inch in the front and 3.00 inch in the back. They're great on any trail whether is is gravel, dirt, mud or anything else. They are a little louder on pavement but not to the point of being annoying.