Honda Dax 125 ST125

[bryanchurch06]

New Shinko mobbers arrived today, 120 front and 130 back, very aggressive looking tread, I'm currently sitting in SD so it will be a few weeks before I get back to Deming to mount them. Bought these from Revzilla.com free 2 day shipping with my membership.

 

[bryanchurch06]

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I put on the Kenda 130/70 big block tires on both front and rear. I just paid the dealer $200 to do it rather than screw with it myself. They are tubeless. It's a little tight on the front but I tried the high fender and it just flung mud all over me so I put the stock fender back on. I think the stock fender will work fine as long as a big rock doesn't get up in there or it doesn't get packed with mud. They grip pretty good in the dirt and mud, much better than stock of course.

Matt

How is the clearance on the front fender? I have a shinko mobber 120/70 12 and the lugs look huge, k8nda worried about clearance issues on front.

 

[pa2220mjd]

It's not that great. Less than a half inch.

Matt

 

[bryanchurch06]

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It's not that great. Less than a half inch.

Matt

Those are 130s?

 

[pa2220mjd]

Those are 130s?

yep

 

[m in sc]

quote:
'however I wonder what the long-term effects of having the front brake Master Cylinder upside down (when the bars are folded-down) will be?'
yeah, not good, i can assure you of that. even a short time you are asking for trouble.

 

[bryanchurch06]

yep

Hopefully my 120s will have more clearance, I want to keep front fender for now, I think it provides more cylinder protection from rocks and debris than the shorter high mount fender

 

[bryanchurch06]

quote:
'however I wonder what the long-term effects of having the front brake Master Cylinder upside down (when the bars are folded-down) will be?'
yeah, not good, i can assure you of that. even a short time you are asking for trouble.

So what's a good work around? Can the cylinder be loosened and spun in the lower position? I was looking at installing the bars also.

 

[m in sc]

sure you can do that. but... what a huge pain in the ass. lol.

if i were to ever do something like that, id fit M6 studs and thumb screws on the master. https://www.amazon.com/Antrader-Cla...ocphy=9010685&hvtargid=pla-2300733510122&th=1

I mean, try it w out doing anything, maybe it will be ok, but i sure wouldnt grab the brake lever with it down.

 

[bryanchurch06]

sure you can do that. but... what a huge pain in the ass. lol.

if i were to ever do something like that, id fit M6 studs and thumb screws on the master. https://www.amazon.com/Antrader-Cla...ocphy=9010685&hvtargid=pla-2300733510122&th=1

I mean, try it w out doing anything, maybe it will be ok, but i sure wouldnt grab the brake lever with it down.

Thanks, btw you are formally invited to the members ride in Mar, I will personally reimburse you up to 12 dollars in travel expenses if you can make it. Should be a lot of fun and we can put to rest those nasty rumors I started about you being AI generated and not actually human serious though you should come.

 

[bryanchurch06]

This is the eBay listing I got the Slowpoke Rodriguez sticker for my Trail 125 from:

Slowpoke Rodriguez x 2 Vintage Style DECAL, Vinyl STICKER, rat rod, racing, 4" | eBay

This is a new high quality pair of vinyl stickers that have a classic retro look. These durable vinyl decals are waterproof and will not fade. They are die cut around the shape of the design. Simply peel and apply to any clean, flat nonporous surface.

www.ebay.com

4" might be a little big depending on where you want to put it on a Dax, but you'll find other sizes and designs listed by other eBay sellers.
Clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol before applying and it should stick well.

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Thanks again for sharing the information, I offset the sticker on the trail to get all his tail on the fender, the Dax was fine. Love me some Slowpoke Rodriguez, wait Jose wait I forget to tell you something, Slowpoke Rodriguez, he pack a gun!

 

[dmonkey]

I found that the latest Dax color announced earlier in 2024 is Pearl Shining Black

原付二種レジャーバイク「ダックス125」のカラーバリエーションを変更し発売 | Honda 企業情報サイト

本田技研工業の広報発表ニュース - Hondaは、原付二種（第二種原動機付自転車）レジャーバイク「ダックス125」のカラーバリエーションを変更し、8月22日（木）に発売します。

global.honda

This is shown on the Honda Japan page:

Dax125 | Honda公式サイト

個性派スタイルがとびっきりの存在感。自動遠心クラッチならでは気軽な走り。123cc空冷4ストロークOHC単気筒エンジンを搭載した、遊び心いっぱいのファンバイク「Dax125」

www.honda.co.jp

But not on the CUB House Thailand page:

Dax

ตัวแสบ จอมซ่าส์ จ้าวแห่งความท้าทาย กับไลฟ์สไตล์ที่ไม่ต้องไปตามกฎ วันไหนก็สุดดี…ถ้ามี Dax

www.thaihonda.co.th

Or the Honda UK page:

Overview

A classic mini bike from the 1970s returns rich in charm and authentic style. It’s upgraded for the modern day with efficient 125cc engine, simple twist-and-go centrifugal clutch, 4 speed gearbox and sturdy chassis that includes steel frame, 31mm USD forks, twin rear shocks and 12-inch aluminium...

www.honda.co.uk

Personally I haven't been a fan of new models coming to market exclusively in black for the USA, while they're sold with different color options in other markets, such as the Transalp and NX500 (updated CB500X). However, I think the Dax looks great in Pearl Shining Black. Now that I've written that, watch as the Batcycle streak ends

Pearl Shining Black
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Other Dax 125 colors so far:

Pearl Glitter Ring Blue
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Pearl Cadet Gray
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Pearl Nebula Red
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Special Editions I've found so far:

Dax to 1978 The Time Traveler Special Edition
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Dax Tamiya Limited Edition
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What color are you hoping for?

Honda Europe announced new colors for the Dax today, Candy Energy Orange #YR-249C and Pearl Horizon White #NH-B61P
https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcyc...conic-monkey-125-st125-dax-and-super-cub-c125
https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/570133/26ym-honda-st125-dax

Candy Energy Orange #YR-249C


Pearl Horizon White #NH-B61P

 

[BergyPatty37]

Honda Europe announced new colors for the Dax today, Candy Energy Orange #YR-249C and Pearl Horizon White #NH-B61P
https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcyc...conic-monkey-125-st125-dax-and-super-cub-c125
https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/570133/26ym-honda-st125-dax

Candy Energy Orange #YR-249C
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Pearl Horizon White #NH-B61P

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Orange looks sick.