Hi, my name is Douglas Smith and being 84 and in good health, I decided that it was time for another Honda Trail. I passed up the 2021's hoping that Honda would add the "dual range transmission" for 2022 but since they didn't, I started shopping. ALL the Florida dealers I contacted wanted $6400.-$7000. OTD after their greedy nature came out as they knew they had a product that was in demand. It looked like I was not going to find one for $5,000.-$5500. OTD that I was willing to pay, but then I saw an ad on Cycle Trader from Honda of Shelby, NC. The price was $3,999.00 + $299. dealer fees and that was all, and they had 5 ! ! When I got there the next day mine was on the showroom floor with my name on it and the other 4 were sold. The TT&L would be paid after I returned to Florida. After the $4,299. for the Trail 125, $125.86 for gas, $105. for one night in a motel, $395. for Florida TT&L came to $4,923.86 which I was happy to pay. I didn't include the cost of eats as we had to eat somewhere anyway. I am so thankful for the greedy dealers in Florida for saving me a LOT of money which I am spending on accessories as we speak, most from Bangkok, Thailand. So far I have added a large top box, windshield, 12 volt accessory socket and a Battery tender lead. Some of the items on the way are a long seat, foot pegs, crash bar, center & front racks, headlight guard, handle bar brace, front fender riser and a spare gas tank for the rear. I am also awaiting a return call from Ox-Brake as to the availability for a left side handle bar brake. In the past, after Honda stopped putting the left hand brake I had to just find the parts on eBay or elsewhere to ad them to many of the old Honda Trails of yesterday. The reason I'm buying all the add-ons at one time is because at my age you may not be able to wail. LOL I will post pictures when my "goodies" get here.
Doug, AKA "Red Trail"
Doug, AKA "Red Trail"