Re upload due to youtube's compression software. It seems the codecs youtube uses can be different depending upon the device used to upload and the device used to view videos. On my PC this video is in clear 4k running yt's VP09 codec, but viewing it on my Mac or iPhone / iPad its blurry 1080p using avc1 codec. go figure.
Greatly improved. My old GTX 660Ti video card couldn't handle VP9 and the software decoding was abysmally bad. No idea if that will be a problem for people still. Lowering the playback resolution would probably fix it and still look better than the old video anyway.
as per your Ruckus comment... my brother and sister don't have mc licenses and I was considering getting them Ruckuses (Ruckusi? not sure the plural of Ruckus). The lack of fuel injection and low air intake is concerning me as we have to do some water crossings and the altitude will play havoc on the carbs when we reach Colorado. they just need to bite the bullet and get their licenses. Honda will be releasing the CT125 in the future and that may be an option worth looking into.
Mitch Crane I actually privately uploaded another version of this video as a test and was able to get a full 4K upload even better than this one, I’m not going to remove this one but my next video should be pretty crisp.
I hope you don't stop doing Honda Monkey videos. Everything about your videos is great from an informational and technical standpoint. Great camera and sound work. You capture everything and it looks like fun. If you do the trip with your brother and sister. Make videos of that trip. I'd love to see it. Thanks for the Monkey Adventure. I want to buy a Monkey!
Cool to here you family history and that adventure sounds great to this 54 year old man, I’m looking at getting a monkey just for the hell of it to ride the backroads of East Tennessee.
Excellent production value. I have a yellow 2019 Monkey. I love it. Consider the CB300f or a Rebel 300 for your family, 125 is really small for travel. I do 100 miles in the Florida Keys from time to time on the Pimp Chimp, it hurts me and the Chimp. Monkey on!!
Ordered my yellow Monkey today. Can’t wait. I’ve been longing to see one of these do the TAT. My dream ride and I think the Monkey will handle it just fine.
From the riding and range tests I’ve been doing- I think it’ll handle the ride just fine. The only trouble spot I’ve had is finding a rack with suitable strength for carrying all the gear.
Well it’s no small undertaking but worth the effort I think. I live in the U.K., used to live in Fl many years ago, but the TAT is on my bucket list. Great channel BTW. Really enjoy your uploads. Nice GMT BTW. Keep up the good work.
As a nature lover that forest is stunnin!! I see you as a filmmaker your editing is spot on! Such a cool bike I like it you have it tripped out. I have Moto camp next to Kern river here in Southern California. Nothing better than that sound Cheers mate
I have a 1976 Honda CB125S and I've watched a couple of these Monkey videos. I really thought the Monkey is a really small bike, but I think it's actually the same size as my CB. My CB tank is a 1.5, it's kickstart only, which I always thought would be neat until the times it doesn't want to start, which is most of the time. I wanted a kickstart because I thought it would be easier to have a bike that you wouldn't have to worry about the battery dying. Well, wouldn't you know? If you don't have a charged battery, your kickstart bike won't start? How awesome! Also, having an antique dirt bike that you get titled and turn into a little street legal duelsport, it doesn't have an oil filter. So, you just change the oil a lot more often, and it's a 6 volt system, which is really fun to find parts for. Yup. I might just trade my CB in for a Monkey. Great video, man!
Awesome load on the Monkey. I’ve had an inflatable kayak and an accordion 🪗 on mine. These bikes are just so usable. Keep up the great work 🐵 JOIN THE MONKEY REVOLUTION 🐒 cheers Dix (Manchester England 🏴)
Lol. Actually I made that shirt, I wanted some a Brompton swag but didn’t like anything I saw so I used an art app on my iPad and and a company called Printiful to make 3 of them. The “blueprint” design on the back was a total pain to get right.
another GREAT monkey video! ...by the way, i've had a commercial video production company for over 30 years now, and your vids are excellent! looking forward to watching more of them-- :D :D
That was nice, is it realy a bike to do that cross amarica tripp? I have just got a 2019 Monkey here i Norway. Just love the bike,beth yor`e a tuff guy to do that crossing.Me like..... verry much.
If you end up with the T Rex rear cargo rack please let us know how it goes quality wise. Would like to get one as well. Wanted to share my Monkey accepted the DID420V Oring chain (oring master link included). Found it on Amazon with 100 links so I only had to chop off 2 links. I dont have and chain install tools so getting that master link sandwiched down was hard because of the orings, but after much toil it's on, twice, since I was a fool and forgot to use the included grease packet to grease up the master link before installing it. Im pleased to share there was no chain drag issues either. I was worried my mph would be diminished from the no oring vs oring drag stats. Your no engine mods are what I'm about too. Just ordered my Yoshi after listening to yours. Sounds so cool and looks awesome. I hope your family reunion goes great and what a cool reunion that would be. Take care and be safe. 🤠👍
I am going to order the rack on Friday, I’ll make a video about it when I install it. I did just install Doubletake ADV mirrors, much better view than stock but a little viby. Had to place a 2nd order though as base extensions are needed to clear the brake reservoir for folding. LMK how that oring chain works out.
@@UncleVoodoo Just realized there most likely will be a fitment issue with my current Kitaco Skid Plate and my upcoming Yoshi header pipe. Ugh! Yeah I will share how that works out.
@@UncleVoodoo Well maybe that means they are good racks then? Yeah I've received input the header pipe and right side bracket of the plate will be in the way. I will try and rig something though otherwise I'm out a couple hundred bucks. The Yoshi takes the cake over the plate, but I hate those rocks tinking the engine. I just took the Monkey on a quick speed run. Zero issues still with the DID420V oring. You can tell the feel is a bit stiffer if that makes sense, but it's a new chain too. I constantly check the master link and carry a spare one just in case. Its holding up well. Since I'm older with neck and back stuff I cannot put it through off road paces like you can. The instructions still say lube every 300 even though its oring. But if I can adjust it less it will be worth it that alone. Hey, love the way you claimed that camping spot. Totally reminded me of that gang on the Walking Dead series that would see something they want and stroll up and say "Claimed!". And the guys response "Whachew ridin over there?" Then the silent pause that followed after you said a Monkey. I was waiting to hear a banjo slowly start playing Deliverance porch music 😅. And then I thought I hope Uncle Vodoo is packing 🤠. Seriously I think its plausible someone would mug us for our 🐒 these days.
Just found your channel today. The story about your family seems to me very interesting, Did you do that journey with your sister and brothers? Graet to hear from you. Best wishes from Germany
I have a Grom but I am looking to buy a 22 Monkey also. But the trouble is finding one. All dealers are out of them. TransAmerican trip on a miniMoto is what I dream of doing also..
I’ve seen a Honda Super Cub 125 do a long moto camping trip, did just fine, you sir are awesome 😎 a monkey. Now I need to just see the new Trail Cub 125 on a trip. 🍻😂
Just subscribed, love your videos! I have a 2022 monkey but also have a rear rack that is too flimsy, did you find a rack that is substantial and can hold some weight? Please share if you did.
That's the chase motorcycle you don't see. And this cats a prison guard!! Really!! I done did 25 years in prison. I dislike all prison employees. Honda monkey or not.! Trash I say. Boo on this. He's pushed a kid to his limit. ( Scope previous videos) To where he became injured. Does not have any ethics regarding other riders, is a prison guard. Is a prison guard. I hope all that wished death upon you have them answerd on you monkey trip..
Love your videos. I just moved to Virginia recently and am looking for dispersed camping. would you be willing to share the location with me? You can DM me if you'd rather not make it public.
@@UncleVoodoo Im on the east coast closer to williamsburg (3 hour drive). I've ridden around the GWNF, Reddish Knob. Looking to explore the area more. I like the campsites by the stream. Is the trailhead off the Blue Ridge?
Still looking and want one but it just looks like the exhaust will hit everything doing anything off road. that is the only reason I have held off. Have you had any issue with that I know you said you go around stuff but that is not always possible. Any thoughts?
Re upload due to youtube's compression software. It seems the codecs youtube uses can be different depending upon the device used to upload and the device used to view videos. On my PC this video is in clear 4k running yt's VP09 codec, but viewing it on my Mac or iPhone / iPad its blurry 1080p using avc1 codec. go figure.
Greatly improved. My old GTX 660Ti video card couldn't handle VP9 and the software decoding was abysmally bad. No idea if that will be a problem for people still. Lowering the playback resolution would probably fix it and still look better than the old video anyway.
as per your Ruckus comment... my brother and sister don't have mc licenses and I was considering getting them Ruckuses (Ruckusi? not sure the plural of Ruckus). The lack of fuel injection and low air intake is concerning me as we have to do some water crossings and the altitude will play havoc on the carbs when we reach Colorado. they just need to bite the bullet and get their licenses.
Honda will be releasing the CT125 in the future and that may be an option worth looking into.
Mitch Crane I actually privately uploaded another version of this video as a test and was able to get a full 4K upload even better than this one, I’m not going to remove this one but my next video should be pretty crisp.
@@UncleVoodoo Looking forward to it.
“Well It just ain’t camping ‘til you’ve had your Spam on a stick.” I love it!
I hope you don't stop doing Honda Monkey videos. Everything about your videos is great from an informational and technical standpoint. Great camera and sound work. You capture everything and it looks like fun. If you do the trip with your brother and sister. Make videos of that trip. I'd love to see it. Thanks for the Monkey Adventure. I want to buy a Monkey!
wow a moto vlog and camping vlog, two of my favorite things in one video. nice camera work, hope that trip with your family comes to fruition
This is right smack in the middle of my comfort zone.
Thanks for taking us along.
Happy Trails
Awesome and inspiring video mate. I will be hopping on mine when I get home from my night shift! Cheers from Down Under
please record as much as possible in the epic trip , good luck on the road!
Cool to here you family history and that adventure sounds great to this 54 year old man, I’m looking at getting a monkey just for the hell of it to ride the backroads of East Tennessee.
Hi,
Greetings from the UK (TT Country)
Enjoyed the video, the Monkey bike looks great and hope your trip with family gets sorted 👍👍
Excellent production value. I have a yellow 2019 Monkey. I love it. Consider the CB300f or a Rebel 300 for your family, 125 is really small for travel. I do 100 miles in the Florida Keys from time to time on the Pimp Chimp, it hurts me and the Chimp. Monkey on!!
Ordered my yellow Monkey today. Can’t wait. I’ve been longing to see one of these do the TAT. My dream ride and I think the Monkey will handle it just fine.
From the riding and range tests I’ve been doing- I think it’ll handle the ride just fine. The only trouble spot I’ve had is finding a rack with suitable strength for carrying all the gear.
Well it’s no small undertaking but worth the effort I think. I live in the U.K., used to live in Fl many years ago, but the TAT is on my bucket list.
Great channel BTW. Really enjoy your uploads. Nice GMT BTW. Keep up the good work.
As a nature lover that forest is stunnin!! I see you as a filmmaker your editing is spot on! Such a cool bike I like it you have it tripped out. I have Moto camp next to Kern river here in Southern California. Nothing better than that sound
Cheers mate
Wishing you well with your family plans, hopes, and adventures. 🙏🏽
Man, I hope you get your siblings together for that journey. I would certainly watch that
Very impressive. Just bought a 21. Can't wait to get out on it.
Thanks for tous Trip ! I'm wainting for my Monkey !
I have a 1976 Honda CB125S and I've watched a couple of these Monkey videos. I really thought the Monkey is a really small bike, but I think it's actually the same size as my CB. My CB tank is a 1.5, it's kickstart only, which I always thought would be neat until the times it doesn't want to start, which is most of the time. I wanted a kickstart because I thought it would be easier to have a bike that you wouldn't have to worry about the battery dying. Well, wouldn't you know? If you don't have a charged battery, your kickstart bike won't start? How awesome! Also, having an antique dirt bike that you get titled and turn into a little street legal duelsport, it doesn't have an oil filter. So, you just change the oil a lot more often, and it's a 6 volt system, which is really fun to find parts for. Yup. I might just trade my CB in for a Monkey. Great video, man!
I used to ride old vespas, yeah it got old dealing with all the quirks keeping those running...and never reliably!
Awesome load on the Monkey. I’ve had an inflatable kayak and an accordion 🪗 on mine. These bikes are just so usable. Keep up the great work 🐵 JOIN THE MONKEY REVOLUTION 🐒 cheers Dix (Manchester England 🏴)
I like your videos. The Monkey's a better off roader than I imagined with those small wheels.
Very touching about your family...,I hope it happens for the 3 if you...God bless
As a Brit I approve that tee shirt.
Lol. Actually I made that shirt, I wanted some a Brompton swag but didn’t like anything I saw so I used an art app on my iPad and and a company called Printiful to make 3 of them. The “blueprint” design on the back was a total pain to get right.
As a fellow Brit, I second that. 🙊
This REALLY feels like you had a camera crew with you, well done! :) Content is excellent, as usual :)
Thanks. I’m trying to get better with camera movement in my editing and getting past RUclips’s codec system to get as high quality as I can.
I live at the base of East River Mountain. I'm right on the border of Virginia and West Virginia, in the two bluefields.
you did earn it...take it easy on yourself...doing that too often will take years off ya...all the best
another GREAT monkey video! ...by the way, i've had a commercial video production company for over 30 years now, and your vids are excellent! looking forward to watching more of them-- :D :D
Sounds like it will be a great trip I like your video as well I’m after buying a monkey bike now great little bike 👍
Cool vid man,Great editing!! Im picking up a brand new 19 banana this week!! Thumbs up and threw you a sub!!
thanks, I have a ton of fun on this thing.
If two Kiwis can do the TAT on groms you will slay it
That was nice, is it realy a bike to do that cross amarica tripp? I have just got a 2019 Monkey here i Norway. Just love the bike,beth yor`e a tuff guy to do that crossing.Me like..... verry much.
Love your videos! Thanks for sharing.
Love this video, hope the epic trip is as epic as you dream it is, as for the camping, well deserved indeed :)
If you end up with the T Rex rear cargo rack please let us know how it goes quality wise. Would like to get one as well. Wanted to share my Monkey accepted the DID420V Oring chain (oring master link included). Found it on Amazon with 100 links so I only had to chop off 2 links. I dont have and chain install tools so getting that master link sandwiched down was hard because of the orings, but after much toil it's on, twice, since I was a fool and forgot to use the included grease packet to grease up the master link before installing it. Im pleased to share there was no chain drag issues either. I was worried my mph would be diminished from the no oring vs oring drag stats. Your no engine mods are what I'm about too. Just ordered my Yoshi after listening to yours. Sounds so cool and looks awesome. I hope your family reunion goes great and what a cool reunion that would be. Take care and be safe. 🤠👍
I am going to order the rack on Friday, I’ll make a video about it when I install it. I did just install Doubletake ADV mirrors, much better view than stock but a little viby. Had to place a 2nd order though as base extensions are needed to clear the brake reservoir for folding. LMK how that oring chain works out.
@@UncleVoodooSounds good on the rack. Just ordered mirror extenders as well. Will do on the chain. I plan to put it through its paces this weekend.
@@UncleVoodoo Just realized there most likely will be a fitment issue with my current Kitaco Skid Plate and my upcoming Yoshi header pipe. Ugh! Yeah I will share how that works out.
ouch! I had been wondering about that. T-Rex is sold out of rear racks, I fired of an email to see how soon they’ll be available again :(
@@UncleVoodoo Well maybe that means they are good racks then? Yeah I've received input the header pipe and right side bracket of the plate will be in the way. I will try and rig something though otherwise I'm out a couple hundred bucks. The Yoshi takes the cake over the plate, but I hate those rocks tinking the engine. I just took the Monkey on a quick speed run. Zero issues still with the DID420V oring. You can tell the feel is a bit stiffer if that makes sense, but it's a new chain too. I constantly check the master link and carry a spare one just in case. Its holding up well. Since I'm older with neck and back stuff I cannot put it through off road paces like you can. The instructions still say lube every 300 even though its oring. But if I can adjust it less it will be worth it that alone. Hey, love the way you claimed that camping spot. Totally reminded me of that gang on the Walking Dead series that would see something they want and stroll up and say "Claimed!". And the guys response "Whachew ridin over there?" Then the silent pause that followed after you said a Monkey. I was waiting to hear a banjo slowly start playing Deliverance porch music 😅. And then I thought I hope Uncle Vodoo is packing 🤠. Seriously I think its plausible someone would mug us for our 🐒 these days.
Just found your channel today. The story about your family seems to me very interesting, Did you do that journey with your sister and brothers? Graet to hear from you. Best wishes from Germany
I hear the Monkey squeak as you twist the handle bars at the end of the video. Why do all the Monkeys make that sound?
I have a Grom but I am looking to buy a 22 Monkey also. But the trouble is finding one. All dealers are out of them. TransAmerican trip on a miniMoto is what I dream of doing also..
I’ve seen a Honda Super Cub 125 do a long moto camping trip, did just fine, you sir are awesome 😎 a monkey. Now I need to just see the new Trail Cub 125 on a trip. 🍻😂
Pepsi bezel with a Cyclops. Wouldn't be a Rolex would it 😍😍😍
I don’t have that kind of $$$. It’s a Steinhart Pepsi 39.
How the hell does that move with all the stuff?
Its fine but I would feel a bit lonely making all journeys alone.
I’m trying to find one monkey but is really hard to find in my area
theres a bit of a shortage here too, people ask me where they can get one when they see mine but the dealers here have been sold out.
Very nice Video !!!
Just subscribed, love your videos! I have a 2022 monkey but also have a rear rack that is too flimsy, did you find a rack that is substantial and can hold some weight? Please share if you did.
I never found one I was happy with. Even my T-Rex Racing rack ended deforming when carrying my camping gear.
Can you list your camping equipment? I’d love to do this (on my monkey) and I’m stunned how much stuff you’ve taken into the woods.
ill do a layout when I do the next camping video
Uncle Voodoo I look forward to it. Thanks! Get yourself some affiliate links when you do!!
That's the chase motorcycle you don't see.
And this cats a prison guard!!
Really!!
I done did 25 years in prison.
I dislike all prison employees.
Honda monkey or not.!
Trash I say.
Boo on this.
He's pushed a kid to his limit.
( Scope previous videos)
To where he became injured.
Does not have any ethics regarding other riders, is a prison guard.
Is a prison guard.
I hope all that wished death upon you have them answerd on you monkey trip..
I wouldn't want to be out there without a revolver.
very good vidéo Alain Pyrénées France
From the Monkey to the Continental!
what an awesome bike
I do Spam , Ramon Noodles With Egg , Hot Dogs When Moto Camping. Keep It Easy.
Doesn't the luggage make it tail heavy?
monkey tail
Love your videos. I just moved to Virginia recently and am looking for dispersed camping. would you be willing to share the location with me? You can DM me if you'd rather not make it public.
This is in west central va near Lexington, where are you located?
@@UncleVoodoo Im on the east coast closer to williamsburg (3 hour drive). I've ridden around the GWNF, Reddish Knob. Looking to explore the area more. I like the campsites by the stream. Is the trailhead off the Blue Ridge?
@@brokenfc ya it’s about 2 miles off the BRP at Robinson Gap near Buena Vista, the stream is called “Little Irish Creek “.
I wish you’d do the CDT and take the monkey!
the ride for me to get to the start of the trail, is as long as the CDT! lol.
You should buy the honda ct trail 125, it would be better for you to keep things on the back and it its better for those kind of roads.
Im considering getting one of those, not many available though (local to me).
Will you be fitting a tacho?
Where did t firewood come from?
Still looking and want one but it just looks like the exhaust will hit everything doing anything off road. that is the only reason I have held off. Have you had any issue with that I know you said you go around stuff but that is not always possible. Any thoughts?
I’ve hit the stud that holds the kickstand spring a few times, had to replace the spring once. I’ve never hit the pipe though.
Good video
Stock tires?
No, I’m running Maxxis 6024s
@@UncleVoodoo I might buy one of these this weekend.
👍👍👍
Get Ohlins!
You need a Rokon not a monkey.