New Honda Monkey bike

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Go for the R&G one. Expensive but worth it.

I went for a Thai cheapy and chucked it in the bin as soon as it landed.

Just be aware that R&G do one to suit OEM indicators and one for micro indicators (with 8mm stem).
 

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Yeah it'll be a while before I get micro indicators if ever tbh so if the above one works well and suits OEM indicators it could be a bargain
 

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That tail tidy looks generic design-wise (ie - it may fit several bikes) and it mightn't turn out to be such a bargain (as I found out).

The R&G tail tidy has 2 pointed tabs at the front that locate into the existing slots on the undertray of the bike and hold it in place and a rubber grommet to feed the cabling through, which I can't see on the above one.
 

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Is getting great reviews on the grom forum Connor.
Photos show it onnother bikes but thats their other specific ones. Built for msx
 

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That tail tidy looks generic design-wise (ie - it may fit several bikes) and it mightn't turn out to be such a bargain (as I found out).

The R&G tail tidy has 2 pointed tabs at the front that locate into the existing slots on the undertray of the bike and hold it in place and a rubber grommet to feed the cabling through, which I can't see on the above one.
Fair point. I've the r&g one in the watch basket on eBay but I had the regular sized indicator option picked out.....
Led indicators are about £5 for 4 from China. Extra £1 for the relay
...sooo I'll change it to the micro indicator version. Down the line anyway after the tyres and full system
 

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Here's a pic, albeit a bad pic of the R&G one:
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The bracket that sits flush to the undertray slots into place with the 2 tabs and is shaped to follow the contours.

The other one might bolt on and do the job but it's hard to beat a bit of over engineering IMO!
 
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Looking on grom sites people seem to use Michelin City grips winter, 120/130. Can I just order these online then bring them to say honda to fit or what?
Where's best to buy them?
 

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Definitely a nice looking wee bike for a 125, i wouldn't normally entertain a small engine but it seems to make a lot of sense with this!
 

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@M4TT

Front is 120/70/12
Rear is 130/70/12

They're scooter sizes.

I went for Michelin Power Pures as I don't use the bike in the winter.
 

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Front is 120/70/12
Rear is 130/70/12

They're scooter sizes.

I went for Michelin Power Pures as I don't use the bike in the winter.
Where's best to order them man? And can I then just bring them to honda to fit them?
 

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I got my michelin city winters applied and fitted by belfast honda. Not a bad tyre but maybe not great in summer
 
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