Honda Monkey - INCREASE TOP SPEED with Just a Windscreen?!?! Test and Results

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
  • Ridge Roamer experiments by adding a windshield to the Honda Monkey to identify if this one accessory can make the top speed higher, and if so, how much. Addition of the universal windshield and the results should apply to the Grom, Z125, Benelli, or any other small bore motorcycle. No replacement for displacement, but maybe some compensation...
    Windshield Used: Puig Rafale Universal - clamps on handlebars
    Timestamps
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:36 - Explanation of Test
    1:50 - Top Speed Run No Windscreen
    2:36 - Top Speed Run With Windscreen
    3:21 - Conclusion and Results
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Комментарии • 55

  • @rossydv
    @rossydv Год назад +5

    Thank you for a non-filler, straight to the point video! 👍

  • @lazlolorintz-independentre459
    @lazlolorintz-independentre459 2 года назад +5

    Beautiful. +5mph for the windshield
    Aerodynamics is amazing

  • @123edwardzpad
    @123edwardzpad Год назад +3

    I was not surprised. What is surprising is you did not tuck down, just to see if you could get even faster with a 3rd speed run..Good stuff. Thank you.

  • @ChadGrimes
    @ChadGrimes 2 года назад +8

    Finally able to take advantage of that massive torque lol

    • @Filmpilot
      @Filmpilot 11 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah that 120mpg really helps

    • @ohwell2790
      @ohwell2790 5 месяцев назад

      Yep, own a 2023 Monkey and they are absolute beasts.😜

  • @glory_warrior6213
    @glory_warrior6213 Год назад

    Dude you have a really awesome bike and I like your yt videos!

  • @technokitten2038
    @technokitten2038 Год назад +1

    Awesome! Thanks for this video! Cheers

  • @patatewz
    @patatewz 2 года назад +5

    Dart Flyscreen working perfect for me! And nice fitting.

    • @collinschulz
      @collinschulz Год назад +2

      Did you gain any top speed with the Dart Flyscreen?

  • @chrishunter5041
    @chrishunter5041 2 года назад +1

    Very surprising.

  • @ozz5350
    @ozz5350 2 года назад +1

    👍👏👏👏

  • @ohwell2790
    @ohwell2790 5 месяцев назад

    So, after market exhaust and intake and flashed the ECU for that and raised the rev limiter, what 500 or so rpm.

  • @bakotako
    @bakotako 2 года назад +5

    hi. i added a windshield to my 2022 grom too; its pretty much an universal windshield and definitely worth it. also incredibly frustrating to put on to get perfectly symetrical. but in your video are u sitting upright on the bike or semi hunched? i got around 2mph gain not 5. just wondering, thx

    • @RidgeRoamer
      @RidgeRoamer  2 года назад +2

      Upright. I didn't tuck in either run

  • @bombidude
    @bombidude 4 месяца назад

    Does the new monkeys have a break in period.. I only getting around 57 for a top speed.. Only have about 40 miles.. 2024.. I have exhaust and a kn filter in the box..

  • @TheJosephayal
    @TheJosephayal 2 года назад +3

    this is more interesting than panty raid ❤

  • @motovida4014
    @motovida4014 Год назад

    Can you please send the links for the windshield and exhaust you have on the bike? Thank you mate incredible the difference will get the windshield for sure.

    • @RidgeRoamer
      @RidgeRoamer  Год назад +1

      Here is the Monkey page on my website with links to each part, as well as other videos, including specifically on the exhaust. ridgeroamer.com/monkey/

    • @motovida4014
      @motovida4014 Год назад

      @@RidgeRoamer Thank you so much fantastic.

  • @maxbouvatte
    @maxbouvatte 10 месяцев назад

    does it make it easier to hear your speaker with the windshield?

    • @RidgeRoamer
      @RidgeRoamer  10 месяцев назад

      No, not a big difference

  • @CrustyBiker
    @CrustyBiker Год назад +1

    I think windshields ruin the naked look of the bike,.gotta say, even though yours doesnt fit in with the retro style of the bike!... its actually not that bad because coz its just clear so almost invisible..

  • @jamesesenwein5152
    @jamesesenwein5152 2 года назад +2

    How much drag does the trailer make?

    • @RidgeRoamer
      @RidgeRoamer  2 года назад +1

      Not sure exactly. Mostly a weight adder, not much wind resistance. Haven't done a top speed test with it on.

    • @jamesesenwein5152
      @jamesesenwein5152 2 года назад +1

      @@RidgeRoamer sounds like a sequel video.

  • @papertech13
    @papertech13 3 месяца назад

    Besides the other upgrades, did you change any of the sprockets? You are 10 mph faster than mine without the windshield. If you changed the sprockets, your MPH would not be accurate since it is recorded at the gear shaft.

    • @RidgeRoamer
      @RidgeRoamer  3 месяца назад +1

      Yes, I dropped a tooth in the front sprocket, which is why I said that speeds are not accurate, only an indicator of change between runs with/without windscreen. Thanks!

  • @blainegarver9648
    @blainegarver9648 Год назад +2

    How was it for keeping the wind off of you?

    • @RidgeRoamer
      @RidgeRoamer  Год назад +2

      Wind break for the chest. Head still in open air.

    • @nelsonketch7447
      @nelsonketch7447 Год назад

      Was your head buffeted more or the noise increased in your helmet? I don’t have a wind screen and I feel like I’m going to get blown off the bike.

  • @MarkDavidBlack
    @MarkDavidBlack Год назад

    Hi. Thank you for the video. I bought my 2023 Honda Monkey a week ago. So far it has 88 miles on it. I'm pretty disappointed because it's topping out at 53 mph on a flat road. What would you say would be the cheapest upgrade I could do to get me at least to 55 mph.

    • @RidgeRoamer
      @RidgeRoamer  Год назад

      Windshield

    • @CrustyBiker
      @CrustyBiker Год назад

      You don't believe in running a engine in then?

    • @MarkDavidBlack
      @MarkDavidBlack Год назад

      @@CrustyBiker Running a engine? Not sure what you mean.

    • @henriklundhansen6835
      @henriklundhansen6835 9 месяцев назад

      It means that the engine need some "running in " miles go get better, thereby it will get more horsepower. Wait 1500 miles and you will see better performance
      @@MarkDavidBlack

    • @jamiesmccormick
      @jamiesmccormick 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@MarkDavidBlackif its a brand new bike you need to break the engine in. Most honda bikes are broken in around 500 miles im sure.

  • @bobcatterson2834
    @bobcatterson2834 2 года назад +1

    Asking for a friend.

  • @bep357
    @bep357 Месяц назад

    I would like to get this but am having a hard time finding it. Do you know how much it was or where you got it?

    • @RidgeRoamer
      @RidgeRoamer  Месяц назад +1

      @bep357 It is the Puig Rafale, but there are many other windscreens that will work as well or better. Just depends on your style. Thanks

    • @bep357
      @bep357 Месяц назад

      @@RidgeRoamer thanks!!

  • @user-sr6sv8ee3l
    @user-sr6sv8ee3l Год назад +2

    Top speed 67 mph, shield 5 adder. 😀😆🤣

  • @breadbasket37
    @breadbasket37 2 года назад +3

    Does the windshield change the feel of the ride much, ie. cut down on wind feel or chill?

    • @nellybelly333
      @nellybelly333 Год назад +1

      Looking to learn this same thing. I live in a windy area and I’m getting pushed around on my monkey. Nothing crazy but wouldn’t mind something to knock it down a bit.

    • @wileecoyote5749
      @wileecoyote5749 Год назад

      Of course snapperhead

    • @nellybelly333
      @nellybelly333 Год назад +1

      @@wileecoyote5749 don’t be a wisenheimer

    • @nelsonketch7447
      @nelsonketch7447 Год назад

      Does this or other windshields help with the head and chest buffeting? I feel like I’m about to get blown off the bike over 45MPH.

  • @bobcatterson2834
    @bobcatterson2834 2 года назад +2

    Is before after lunch at the local pizza pub? Then later after adding the windshield then doing your business or cleanse? 😖😝🤓

    • @RidgeRoamer
      @RidgeRoamer  2 года назад

      Indeed they did get recorded out of order, as one ended up recording on time lapse, so had to be redone after figuring that out... lunch at the pub would have been nicer.

  • @illfaptothis333
    @illfaptothis333 2 года назад +5

    thats no honda monkey. thats a honda gorilla

  • @peterkennedy5596
    @peterkennedy5596 4 дня назад

    4 min video that could’ve been reduced to 30 seconds or less.

  • @user-jj6cp5go7z
    @user-jj6cp5go7z 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful. +5mph for the windshield
    Aerodynamics is amazing