I take delivery on a 2024 Honda CT125 in May

[Pittsburgh_Bob]

Thank God someone here besides me understands the VERY simple concept of supply and demand. “Greed” has nothing to do with it. It’s called being a smart businessman.

 

[oldskool]

Thank God someone here besides me understands the VERY simple concept of supply and demand. “Greed” has nothing to do with it. It’s called being a smart businessman.

One man's privateer is another mans pirate. Depends on which end of the stick you are on. The good business man doesn't take advantage of a situation. We had the same situation in the gun community. I had been doing most of my business with one fella. He pulled this same BS on ammo doubling even tripling his prices on some ammo. Others nearby did mark the stock up but not nearly to these levels. The bottleneck passed and supplies became more available. I had spent a lot of money with the first fella over the years. The other fellas get my money now, at least they kissed me and provided a little lub

 

[Pittsburgh_Bob]

Exactly, my good man. The market always wins. If you feel a certain merchant "took advantage" of a situation, then you, and/or others, subsequently vote with your feet. I personally don't see anything as taking advantage of anything. If I were a merchant and had a hot-selling item, I'd look within as to how to handle the pricing. If I made/make a mistake by over charging, then the possibility of people not patronizing me in the future would play into my consideration. Frankly, I'm yet to meet an owner of a motorcycle dealer who's a deep economic thinker like me.

 

[OregonTrail]

The dealership in Coos Bay, Oregon received confirmation that they have three being shipped in late April. Two are still up for grabs if you want to make a deposit.

There are also two (out of ten!) available at the Salem, Oregon dealer. They received confirmation that ten will ship to them as well, and pre sold eight already.

Both dealers are asking $5000, so a stiff markup but not the worst I’ve heard.

I basically called every Honda dealer from Spokane south to Klamath Falls, and almost every one to the west as well. Out of over a dozen, those two were the only ones with confirmed shipping dates. Turmeric here I come…….

Otony

edited to change September to April

The dealership in Coos Bay, Oregon received confirmation that they have three being shipped in late April. Two are still up for grabs if you want to make a deposit.

Hey Otony, I got one of the available two in Coos Bay. I can't wait. I was talking to the sales manager the other day and he said they may be in at the end of the month!

 

[Otony]

Oh, that would be a month earlier than we originally expected! Cool!

 

[OregonTrail]

Oh, that would be a month earlier than we originally expected! Cool!

I can't wait! I have an old CT110 that I love, and now the new 125 and in yellow even! Takes me back to my childhood! LOL

 

[Farmer Mike]

As an addition, having a ‘23 (and working with 12oclocklabs to use their corrector), (before corrector installation) installing a 13-tooth front sprocket (with stock tires) did not cause ABS to fault. But the speedo was off by +10%. I was after an accurate speedo and with the addition of the corrector, I have that. It is my belief that the pre-2023 units (ja55 vintage) were a bit more sensitive to changes effecting the ABS.

When I run the 13 tooth sprocket on my 23 I do get the fault, but not all the time. If I’m riding around at variable speeds I never see it, but if I run a constant 40 mph for say 10-15 miles it comes on. The question is it just some quirk in the sensors or is it actually disabling ABS. So for me using the healer is more than justified: No ABS fault, accurate speed, accurate odometer. Now if they could just let me store a few sets of parameters that I could quickly switch between every time I decide to change my front sprocket…

 

[Austin125]

I agree on using the healer/corrector. As another data point, I went back to the 14-tooth front (with the healer/corrector still set @ 10.0%) and got the error. But not always in a similar way. When I first changed it, it happened within about a mile of 30 mph start-stop riding, on my way to the grocery. On the way back, with higher speed running, it didn’t happen until almost home again. It’s about an 8-mile run. I was using the run to figure the correction for the stock (14-38) setup. Calculated about a 3.0% setting for stock (mine is 2023, for reference).
And I ran the healer/corrector wiring so the little box/unit is under the seat while I’m getting stuff sorted. Easy to lift seat and program in a new value.

Also, while I didn't test it, if the ABS light is flashing, representing an error, I will assume the ABS is disabled during that ride.

 

[Otony]

I can't wait! I have an old CT110 that I love, and now the new 125 and in yellow even! Takes me back to my childhood! LOL

I spoke to the sales rep on Tuesday, and was told the they are getting two shipments of three bikes each, the first right around now, and the second ar the 20th of April. I’m scheduled for pickup next month, so I’m figuring on being there on the 26th or thereabouts

 

[AZ7000']

I spoke to the sales rep on Tuesday, and was told the they are getting two shipments of three bikes each, the first right around now, and the second ar the 20th of April. I’m scheduled for pickup next month, so I’m figuring on being there on the 26th or thereabouts

I had thought the crates contained 2... I guess not

 

[oldskool]

I had thought the crates contained 2... I guess not

The one I saw was two bikes in one crate and the dealership had received 4 bikes. Maybe they use one or two in a crate. Any order to a location could then be filled even or odd

 

[OregonTrail]

I spoke to the sales rep on Tuesday, and was told the they are getting two shipments of three bikes each, the first right around now, and the second ar the 20th of April. I’m scheduled for pickup next month, so I’m figuring on being there on the 26th or thereabouts

I was sure hoping it would be sooner! I might pop in to the dealership today and see if Derek is there. I'm just chomping at the bit to get one!

 

[OregonTrail]

Otony, They are in!!

 

[Otony]

Otony, They are in!!

There are two shipments coming in, this one and another in about three weeks or so. I’m scheduled to pick mine up on the next go-round.

 

[OregonTrail]

Otony, They are in!!

Finally!!

There are two shipments coming in, this one and another in about three weeks or so. I’m scheduled to pick mine up on the next go-round.

Gotcha!

 

[Riverrat]

That’s exciting are you ordering accessories? I have one coming the end of April and have accessories coming also, could get expensive!

 

[OregonTrail]

That’s exciting are you ordering accessories? I have one coming the end of April and have accessories coming also, could get expensive!

Yep! I hadn't even left the dealership before I ordered the front and center rack!

 

[SaltineAmerican]

I'm in Houston, looked at one 2 weekends ago, went back the following weekend to buy it and it was gone. So I put a deposit on the next one they receive. Looking forward to riding this little bike and teaching my wife and sons to ride on it. I currently run a 2022 Suzuki DRZ 400.

 

[Otony]

That’s exciting are you ordering accessories? I have one coming the end of April and have accessories coming also, could get expensive!

Oh, yes! I have the following on hand, waiting

Front rack/headlight guard
Turn signal brackets to relocate next to headlight
Rear rack extension
Crash bars
Billet: dipstick, engine access covers, fork caps
Handlebars
Bar end mirrors
Bottle opener
Handlebar bag
Magnetic oil drain plug
LED driving lights
Exhaust heat shield
Fork springs
SAE extension cable for battery tender, usb port, etc
Rectangular milk crate
Grips
Dash clock
Cargo net
Tool roll
Fishing rod holders

There is other stuff, but it is all pretty generic riding gear.

I figured I would get a new jacket too, so I ordered up a top rocker bar to revive my old gang, lol!

 

[OregonTrail]

Oh, yes! I have the following on hand, waiting

Front rack/headlight guard
Turn signal brackets to relocate next to headlight
Rear rack
Crash bars
Billet: dipstick, engine access covers, fork caps
Handlebars
Bar end mirrors
Bottle opener
Handlebar bag
Magnetic oil drain plug
LED driving lights
Exhaust heat shield
Fork springs
SAE extension cable for battery tender, usb port, etc
Rectangular milk crate
Grips
Dash clock
Cargo net
Tool roll
Fishing rod holder

Yours will be like a rolling accessory display! I will have to see this!!