New Honda Monkey bike

[Coog]

Just quickly googled it. This may not be relevant for NI?

Compulsory basic training (CBT) - GOV.UK

Am sure you could rock on without the plates though. Can't imagine it makes much of a difference!

 

[hannakournikova]

@Gaz VW still rocking original tyres?

 

[J55NI]

Just quickly googled it. This may not be relevant for NI?

Compulsory basic training (CBT) - GOV.UK

Am sure you could rock on without the plates though. Can't imagine it makes much of a difference!

Supposed to display L pates until test is passed and R plates for a year after passing test

 

[Father Stack]

@Gaz VW still rocking original tyres?

Yeah I am, I noticed them being a bit ropey on certain road surfaces in the wet yesterday! What do you lads recommend?

 

[Sharkey]

Yeah I am, I noticed them being a bit ropey on certain road surfaces in the wet yesterday! What do you lads recommend?

Also after a tyre change, If theres anywhere local, maybe get 2 sets for a bitta discount?

 

[hannakournikova]

I'm on Michelin winters and have been for 2 years no bother.

 

[AC]

How have you guys been finding these bikes? I'd be tempted with one for commuting.

@hannakournikova @Sharkey @Gaz VW

 

[Father Stack]

Haven't used it that much to be honest - I moved too far away from Belfast to use it for commuting, and the weather has been crap. On a good day they're still great craic, I'd say they'd be even more craic with a few mates out for a run on them together. Absolutely perfect for commuting. I'd definitely recommend one!

It's my first bike, but even after a few months I found myself craving more power. I'm planning to do my bike test within the next few months.

 

[Sharkey]

How have you guys been finding these bikes? I'd be tempted with one for commuting.

@hannakournikova @Sharkey @Gaz VW

Same with me unfortunately, although mines only a toy really. Been out once this year.

I do like filtering through traffic in busy towns. Motorists really seem to hate it when you overtake them in stand still traffic.

I would also like a louder exhaust on it and better tyres. But in due course.

 

[Father Stack]

I would also like a louder exhaust on it and better tyres. But in due course.

When I was in Thailand I saw a serious amount of modded ones. They go absolutely mental for them over there. Some were deafening!

Also, I'm in Lurgan again, we should meet up for a wee run out some nice evening/afternoon

 

[hannakournikova]

How have you guys been finding these bikes? I'd be tempted with one for commuting.

@hannakournikova @Sharkey @Gaz VW

That's all i use mine for. It's been great.
Just put a new chain and sprocket set on costing £24.

 

[Sharkey]

When I was in Thailand I saw a serious amount of modded ones. They go absolutely mental for them over there. Some were deafening!

Also, I'm in Lurgan again, we should meet up for a wee run out some nice evening/afternoon

100%. Post on this next time your home in it. I'd say @Creaney and @Ben 6 might even join?

 

[John_MK5]

Would love one of these. I've a 6 mile commute to work over mountain road. Would be ideal for the summer

 

[Dusty]

Saw one of these at the bike run last sunday, they're really tiny. I imagine it would struggle on some of the steeper climbs but perfect for town or city riding.

 

[Ben]

100%. Post on this next time your home in it. I'd say @Creaney and @Ben 6 might even join?

Gimme a coupla months.

 

[Gareth]

That's all i use mine for. It's been great.
Just put a new chain and sprocket set on costing £24.

It's cheaper to change the chain than it is to buy chain lube.

 

[Father Stack]

Mine's due it's first service, does it have to go to Charles Hurst Honda? Would be far handier if I didn't have to go to Belfast.

 

[Sharkey]

Mine's due it's first service, does it have to go to Charles Hurst Honda? Would be far handier if I didn't have to go to Belfast.

I left mine to them for the first one. 80 or 90 quid from memory. Did it while I waited, although said it would be an hour; it took nearly 2.

 

[dross432]

They are fun with a group of others. Get in trouble wild handy lol. As long as you buy proper service equipment.... which for them is just a 12mm washer and about 700ml of oil it counts. Although it gets more than an oil change on 1st service. It pays to look after them. @Sharkey ill appoligise for the time it took for your service it normally can be done in the hour or up to 1hr 30mins. It can depend on any set backs from previous jobs.

 

[Sharkey]

They are fun with a group of others. Get in trouble wild handy lol. As long as you buy proper service equipment.... which for them is just a 12mm washer and about 700ml of oil it counts. Although it gets more than an oil change on 1st service. It pays to look after them. @Sharkey ill appoligise for the time it took for your service it normally can be done in the hour or up to 1hr 30mins. It can depend on any set backs from previous jobs.

No flip, no apology required. These things happen.

 

[Simon998]

I'm waiting on the 0% finance deal to raise its head again then I'm pulling the plug and buying one. Fooligan on youtube has me craving one badly, he literally wheelies his everywhere.

 

[AC]

Can't believe this made the news, slim pickings.. but anyone from here?

Belfast's Caped Crusaders revved up... but for what? - BBC News

 

[RevT]

I'm waiting on the 0% finance deal to raise its head again then I'm pulling the plug and buying one. Fooligan on youtube has me craving one badly, he literally wheelies his everywhere.

Can you post up on here if it does come about? It would do me as something to buy and pay off and help raise my credit rating and also double as a starter bike.

 

[Simon998]

Will do. It's not dear at the minute @ 6.9% APR but I've really no need for it so I'll wait.

 

[RevT]

Will do. It's not dear at the minute @ 6.9% APR but I've really no need for it so I'll wait.

Same as myself really, absolutely no need but if they done a 0% I'd go for one for the craic.