Texas Trail Build

[Allhatnocattle]

Figured it was time to make a thread to document my bike. Haven't thought of a good name yet, but here she is.

Located in Austin, TX.
2021 Honda Trail 125

Mods done so far:

• h2c Front rack
• motion J center rack
• GCraft side rack
• Yeti sidekick dry as saddlebag
• Painted exhaust shield with high temp Krylon
• RAM X grip phone holder
• Beezdeals passenger foot pegs

Planned mods:

• Kenda k262 2.75 x 17 (purchased)
• Shinko 244 3" getting installed soon.
• Rear passenger seat pad (purchased)
• Front fender lift (purchased the beez one but might switch to the other brand that has better reviews on here)
• Black crash guard (ordered)
• Headlight cover
• suspension at some point but not sold on the YSS kit

I will update this thread as I add stuff
-Hayden

 

[SneakyDingo]

Goddamn that's a sexy bike. I'm glad mine looks like that one. Literally nice everything on this. I actually ended up doing stupid drunk purchases the other day and I have a K-Speed fender lift kit suggested by @dmonkey on order. I agree with the assessment of the YSS kit, I don't know if it's worth it. For the rear suspension, there have been a few good suggestions that aren't the YSS options; I think it's @G19Tony that's running the chrome version of these bad boys that I've been eying off; apparently he and I like hamburgers a little too much so I figure we might also enjoy the same taste in rear suspension.

I was last in Austin in 2016. Visited Mellow Johnny's bike shop, but mostly just worked a conference (lol the stories I have of that conference...).

 

[G19Tony]

Goddamn that's a sexy bike. I'm glad mine looks like that one. Literally nice everything on this. I actually ended up doing stupid drunk purchases the other day and I have a K-Speed fender lift kit suggested by @dmonkey on order. I agree with the assessment of the YSS kit, I don't know if it's worth it. For the rear suspension, there have been a few good suggestions that aren't the YSS options; I think it's @G19Tony that's running the chrome version of these bad boys that I've been eying off; apparently he and I like hamburgers a little too much so I figure we might also enjoy the same taste in rear suspension.

I was last in Austin in 2016. Visited Mellow Johnny's bike shop, but mostly just worked a conference (lol the stories I have of that conference...).

Nope. Not me. I have the black YSS shocks from Beez.

 

[Allhatnocattle]

Got the Shinko 244 Golden Boys installed yesterday. Absolutely love the way they look. Definitely feel different on asphalt, but nothing too crazy. I will say that with stock fender height, they were rubbing HARD on the mudflap bolts at like 25 mph+... So bad that I had to pull over halfway on the ride home to remove the mud flaps. They still seemed to even be rubbing or touching the fender elsewhere, so I have to install the riser kit later today... kinda strange considering I haven't heard of anyone having that same issue yet.

 

[m in sc]

im running the shocks you referenced. still going strong. have a new set of yss's still in the box as well, maybe later or for a different bike.

 

[AZ7000']

kinda strange considering I haven't heard of anyone having that same issue yet.

If you are meaning the rub on the mudflap bolts I have mentioned it multiple times but for me it’s over 50 mph or so.
Considering the variables on shipping and assembly I may just grab the mud flap area and pull it up. I just need a little, sounds like you need more…. One guy has had luck with just drilling new holes in the fender a few mm’s lower and didn’t need to move the horn.
If you meant something else sorry, disregard

 

[Allhatnocattle]

If you are meaning the rub on the mudflap bolts I have mentioned it multiple times but for me it’s over 50 mph or so.
Considering the variables on shipping and assembly I may just grab the mud flap area and pull it up. I just need a little, sounds like you need more…. One guy has had luck with just drilling new holes in the fender a few mm’s lower and didn’t need to move the horn.
If you meant something else sorry, disregard

I just replied to your other comment on the riser thread, but yeah that's what I meant by no one else having this issue. Just the low speed rub part. And the rubbing on the actual fender itself. For now I just have the fender off while I wait for the kspeed lift brackets. Kind of thinking of going the dirtbike style fender route... The bike looks badass with no fender haha

 

[m in sc]

keep in mind the fender acts as a fork brace to a degree. .02

 

[AZ7000']

I’m used to saying this but yours looks bigger then mine . Your first pic above the tire looks bigger in the fender. This is mine as of this morning.

 

[AZ7000']

Fwiw, I hadn’t seen the paint scraped off the inner part of the fender, guessing it’s from rocks, or maybe that’s the noise instead of the mud flap bolts but I don’t think so…

 

[Allhatnocattle]

Fwiw, I hadn’t seen the paint scraped off the inner part of the fender, guessing it’s from rocks, or maybe that’s the noise instead of the mud flap bolts but I don’t think so…
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You are definitely right.... this is so weird. I know that each bike varies, but that is quite a difference. I could see the tire making contact with the fender when I looked under it. So crazy...

 

[Allhatnocattle]

K Speed Diablo Fender lift Installed finally.

I like it overall, but it does push against the shock boots making them bow out when the fork is compressed.. Not sure if I could adjust it but I will give it a shot.


Also installed K spee DIablo Engine covers. They're kinda cool but not a perfect fit on some parts


Last thing I installed was an Apple airtag under the seat using a pelican mount. Cheap theft protection.

 

[dmonkey]

I dig the black Diablo engine case and front sprocket covers.

 

[AZ7000']

Did you move the horn? (The correct answer is yes or plan to before the next ride!)

 

[Allhatnocattle]

Did you move the horn? (The correct answer is yes or plan to before the next ride!)

Yep, did that before putting the new fender on

 

[akirk626]

I stole your yeti sidekick idea. I’ve had a few different things there but this is the best fit.

 

[SneakyDingo]

Those crank case covers look nice. Also now I'm wondering how long it's gonna take for my lift kit to arrive? I'm pretty sure you ordered it after I did, and I still haven't received mine.

 

[Allhatnocattle]

Those crank case covers look nice. Also now I'm wondering how long it's gonna take for my lift kit to arrive? I'm pretty sure you ordered it after I did, and I still haven't received mine.

Did you order direct from k speed Japan? Did they give you tracking? My tracking stayed stagnant for a week or two while it was in transit/customs. One day it updated and I had it 2 days later. I think 3 weeks total.

 

[SneakyDingo]

SONOFAB... It was delivered yesterday.

EDIT: same deal, no updates for ages, and then boom. Straight into my mailbox.

 

[SneakyDingo]

*more swearing noises*