MOTO HACK: The Monkey is a Perfect Textbook for Motorcycles, a Good Buddy for 25 years!

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Introducing the custom motorcycle that has been submitted to the Webike Community "MOTO HACK Custom Motorcycle Contest" campaign!

Meet the custom motorcycle from Ky's who rides the Monkey.

Motorcycle and self introduction

[Self-introduction]

When I was a student, I got my motorcycle license and bought a used "SUZUKI SEPIA" as my daily transportation. I rode it for about two and a half years as my daily commuter to school and my part-time job. I was so happy to have a vehicle with an engine for the first time that I went on petit tours and enjoyed going to the grass motocross course on the riverbed.

The engine of the SEPIA finally stopped working and I needed a new motorcycle for my next leg. I needed a moped that I could ride for a long time anyway! So, in December 1995, I bought a new Honda Monkey! From then on, it became my companion for many trips such as to Lake Haruna, Fuji Five Lakes, and Lake Shirakaba.

Before I turned 40, I got a regular motorcycle license as if it were an idea. By chance, one of my seniors who was going to be transferred to a new job gave me a Kawasaki 250TR, and from then on, I had two motorcycles, a Monkey and a 250TR.

[Motorcycles]
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In December 1995, the Monkey came to my house as a new motorcycle, and that was the beginning of the swamp. I changed the exhaust system, the mirrors, and so on. Now there's not much I haven't done to it. This December, it will be 25 years since I started working on the Monkey. I've driven about 12,400 kilometers. During that time, I got married, had children, and changed several motorcycles, but my relationship with Monkey has not changed. It's getting tired here and there, but I'm taking good care of it by replacing parts and replacing parts.

Customization of the particulars

[Directionality]
[appearance]I tried to keep the image of the normal monkey as much as possible.
(Although, there are already things here and there that aren't normal)
Unbreakable comfortable touring specification.

[Points that I think are cool]
Exterior color parts are still stock. But I'm working on something.
Light case: 2 indicator lights → 3 lights
Front Fender: Up -> Down
Rear fender: 6cm back
Tank: sticker tune?

[Points where performance has changed]
The biggest change was the "Bore Up Kit + Carburetor" → It became a completely different vehicle!

Custom point introduction

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Introduction of recently customized parts and components, Kitako Mini Aero Visor
→ Bought it to dress up the look. How does it work as a visor?

MINIMOTO Monkey fork honda emblem (large) & bracket
→ I bought it to dress up the look. Looks tighter under the headlights. My favorite!

DAYTONA Motorcycle exclusive power supply slender USB 2 port 4.8A
→Installed for smartphone navigation & Chinese camera. But not driven after installation.

Genuine HONDA Generator Cover
→Paint stripping - Polishing - Repainting

Genuine HONDA footpeg rubber
→Finally replaced after 25 years. It was worn out a lot.

LED lamps
→Changed indicator lights, tail lights, side stand warning lights and meter lights.

These days, it's mostly about custom looks and refreshing parts.

Customization I would like to do in the future

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Changed the tank and seat for a gorilla. (The color is the same as the current one.) →It's expensive.

Thanks for participating in our custom motorcycle contest, Ky's! You will receive 500 points to use at Webike!

*The articles on MOTO HACK are composed and reprinted from user contributions. The effects and methods described are at the discretion of the user, and Webike is not responsible for any problems that may occur.

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