Bombadier36
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I recently did my first multiday trip on the Honda and my overall experience was very positive! We all know it is not a highway/high speed bike but it does have it advantages over a midsize/large motorcycle. While on my trip and having time in my own mind, I started wondering what everyone thinks of the bike now compared to their expectations before it was purchased.
My trip lasted for 4 days and was 1036 miles. I carried all camping/cooking gear, spare fuel, tools, and food for at least 1 meal. Near the end of each day, I added 2.5 gallons of water to the bike for cooking, drinking, and a camp "shower".
Day 1 - 292.9 miles
Day 2 - 235.4 miles
Day 3 - 233.8 miles
Day 4 - 274.8 miles
I averaged 96.33 MPG and this included some "slabbing" on the way home.
Some notes after the ride:
* I need to find a way to distribute luggage weight to the front/center of the bike instead of loading it all on the rear. The spare fuel was mounted on the center rack and I moved the heavier tools to this location after the first day of riding.
* Need knobby tires for the sand/mud riding to be more comfortable. I dropped the bike on day 3 due to the front tire wiping out in the sand and bent the rear brake lever. Knobbier tires would have prevented it.
* I never used the reserve fuel.
* Bike did great - no issues whatsoever - even with the full-throttle pavement riding on the way home.
* If I were to ride it for weeks or on rockier terrain with luggage I would upgrade the suspension.
* More people talk to you on the CT125 then any other bike I have ridden on long trips.
* I tackle harder and more questionable off-road conditions on this bike then any others. It is unintimidating!
Love the bike!
My trip lasted for 4 days and was 1036 miles. I carried all camping/cooking gear, spare fuel, tools, and food for at least 1 meal. Near the end of each day, I added 2.5 gallons of water to the bike for cooking, drinking, and a camp "shower".
Day 1 - 292.9 miles
Day 2 - 235.4 miles
Day 3 - 233.8 miles
Day 4 - 274.8 miles
I averaged 96.33 MPG and this included some "slabbing" on the way home.
Some notes after the ride:
* I need to find a way to distribute luggage weight to the front/center of the bike instead of loading it all on the rear. The spare fuel was mounted on the center rack and I moved the heavier tools to this location after the first day of riding.
* Need knobby tires for the sand/mud riding to be more comfortable. I dropped the bike on day 3 due to the front tire wiping out in the sand and bent the rear brake lever. Knobbier tires would have prevented it.
* I never used the reserve fuel.
* Bike did great - no issues whatsoever - even with the full-throttle pavement riding on the way home.
* If I were to ride it for weeks or on rockier terrain with luggage I would upgrade the suspension.
* More people talk to you on the CT125 then any other bike I have ridden on long trips.
* I tackle harder and more questionable off-road conditions on this bike then any others. It is unintimidating!
Love the bike!
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