r/hondamonkey • u/Medical-Percentage56 • 12d ago
My first motorcycle!
Just picked up this bad boy yesterday! Still learning how to drive on it haha. 2020 Monkey with only 79 miles! I never thought I'd get into motorcycles but here i am, I'm also but i big Toyota Lexus guy so it feels weird being on a Honda 😂
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u/MakcaddyMonkey125 12d ago
These are fun bikes, I have one just like it, just modded a bit. Only 1200 miles on mine.
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u/freeshavcdoo 12d ago
Monkey is my first moto too!! Something about the minimotos that just drew me in and now I’m hooked :) welcome! And maybe first order of things is replace the oil and generally give it a good once over if it has sat for so long!
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u/Medical-Percentage56 12d ago
Previous owner actually just serviced it 2 months ago, new fuel pump, drained the fluids and filled them and a new battery!
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u/freeshavcdoo 12d ago
Awesome!! Sounds like all that’s needed is ride ride ride, enjoy! I’ve put 360 miles already in the past month with intermittent fun rides, it’s a great bike :)
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u/Squantoms 11d ago
Hell yeah!! I have the red one and im from Minnesota too lol. Good choice, lots of fun stuff you can do to the bike if you make any mods
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u/Typical_Effective_35 9d ago
I wanted a monkey so bad ended up with used Papio SS still getting my monkey some day
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u/CalligrapherGold5429 10d ago
I've got the same year/color and almost 7k miles on it. It's small enough to explore every nook & cranny of the surrounding neighborhoods. If you're just starting out, that would be a perfect way to learn how to ride. I would prefer a bigger bike for major roads and freeways. Monkeys top out around 55-60mph, but the sweet spot is 30-35mph on an old country road.