Honda Trail 125

[kballowe]

This is only the second one of these that I've seen.  The other one was in SE Minnesota - and the owner was gracious enough to let me have a good ride with it.

Probably as much about nostalgia as anything else, but I wanted one, and so this one followed me home.

LOL - the weather this morning is 34 degrees.  It'll be a while before it goes out.   In the mean time, Ima put a little red bow on it, for Christmas. 

 

[guzziart]

Cool indeed!  Is a aux. fuel can available for those like the originals had?

Art

[kballowe]

Cool indeed!  Is a aux. fuel can available for those like the originals had?

Art

I am just now discovering the multitude of farkles.  Don't know about the original aux fuel, but I've seen pictures of a rotopax mounted to the left side.  The bike's gas tank holds 1.4 gallons, and 0.25 gallons is "reserve"  Might be handy, even if it gets 100 mpg.

[vintagehoarder]

We have one and two Super Cubs, probably the most fun factor in the stable, even wiith my big butt on them.  Great minds think alike friend!!




And some Guzzi contenet 

[twowheeladdict]

Nice Kevin.  Sloans had one on the floor when I was buying the V85TT.  I was surprised at how large a bike it was.  If I didn't already have the Van Van, I would have worked out a bundle purchase.  I was very tempted.

[chuck peterson]

Wow I’d load that up w camping gear and cross the continent, maybe do a circle tour of Australia…
Who was that guy that did that?

Huzo to the courtesy phone 📞





And then I woke up. 

Awesome looking bike!! I want to hotjet the exhaust white!

[kballowe]

I'm thinking that this thing will be easy enough to load up on a receiver hitch carrier thingy.

 

[guzziart]

We have one and two Super Cubs, probably the most fun factor in the stable, even wiith my big butt on them.  Great minds think alike friend!!

I am just now discovering the multitude of farkles.  Don't know about the original aux fuel, but I've seen pictures of a rotopax mounted to the left side.  The bike's gas tank holds 1.4 gallons, and 0.25 gallons is "reserve"  Might be handy, even if it gets 100 mpg.

 

[kballowe]

Wow I’d load that up w camping gear and cross the continent, maybe do a circle tour of Australia…

There's a Revzilla video out there of an original Trail 90 and one of these 125's on a trek up thru Alaska.  LOL - funny in places.  Decent video.

https://youtu.be/Geb_QFxp_hs

[s1120]

I always liked the old 90 and the new ones are cool also. Figured one of those would be great to leave at the little house we have on cape cod for beating around on.

[JJ]

This is only the second one of these that I've seen.  The other one was in SE Minnesota - and the owner was gracious enough to let me have a good ride with it.

Probably as much about nostalgia as anything else, but I wanted one, and so this one followed me home.

LOL - the weather this morning is 34 degrees.  It'll be a while before it goes out.   In the mean time, Ima put a little red bow on it, for Christmas.   

Good for you and CONGRATULATIONS!!  

Always admired these little bikes...   You will have to file a report on it's first overnight adventure!

[kballowe]

Cool indeed!  Is a aux. fuel can available for those like the originals had?

Art

Actually, that would be pretty cool accessory, if available.  You're talking about that fat canteen-looking thing that was mounted to the back, under the rack, right ?

[Ncdan]

Maybe get you an aluminum trailer and pull it behind the HD or the 1400 Goose?👍

[kingoffleece]

First bike I ever drove was the original Trail 90.  The kind where you had to add a sprocket extension and chain links for the "trail" part of the experience!

[JJ]

First bike I ever drove was the original Trail 90.  The kind where you had to add a sprocket extension and chain links for the "trail" part of the experience!

Never had a Trail 90, but my second motorcycle at age 15 was a 1967 black & chrome Honda S90, just like this one!   Cool little bike!

[SIR REAL ED]

does that have the semi automatic clutch activated by the shift lever like the 1960's models?

great fun to wheelie.  put it in first, hold down and the shift lever, rev it up and "pop the sift lever'

I know the Honda 50 cubs used to get 150+ mpg on a regular basis.  I would often get 120 mpg from my 1985 XL350R.

the marketeers at Honda understand the phrase "You're only young once.  But you can be immature the rest of your life!"

Who wouldn't pay good money for that?

[kballowe]

does that have the semi automatic clutch activated by the shift lever like the 1960's models?

It does.  4-speed, all "up".  Just keep kicking down and ya hit neutral. 

hahahha it has a little bitty 65 CCA battery.  Electric start, and a kicker.  All LED lights, but probably lucky if it has enough charging overhead for heated grips.

 

[SIR REAL ED]

It does.  4-speed, all "up".  Just keep kicking down and ya hit neutral. 

hahahha it has a little bitty 65 CCA battery.  Electric start, and a kicker.  All LED lights, but probably lucky if it has enough charging overhead for heated grips.

 

If you get a few inches of snow...... that will be the most fun bike in your fleet.  Dress warm.  Multiple layers also helps increase the bounce factor!!!   

[kballowe]

If you get a few inches of snow...... that will be the most fun bike in your fleet.  Dress warm.  Multiple layers also helps increase the bounce factor!!!   

[kballowe]

Maybe get you an aluminum trailer and pull it behind the HD or the 1400 Goose?👍

[Dr. Enzo Toma]

Congrats! You'll have a lot of fun with that little bike. Mine has been a blast around town, as a grocery getter, in the snow, riding trails, and out motocamping.




The original aux tanks are rare and expensive, but there are many new alternatives ranging from fuel bags (not something I'd trust the seams on) and plastic containers, to metal fuel bottles. I have a 2L spare fuel bottle on my CT125.

[fotoguzzi]

I’ve had my original for 50 years.  I don’t care for the red, waiting for the Tan color and plan to get one then.

[Huzo]

Wow I’d load that up w camping gear and cross the continent, maybe do a circle tour of Australia…
Who was that guy that did that?

Huzo to the courtesy phone 📞





And then I woke up. 

Awesome looking bike!! I want to hotjet the exhaust white!

You come to Australia and I will get one for you and come with you around again….(Or you can go alone…)

[Huzo]

Don’t fart around with stupid farkles..
Get on the bastard and go….! A big trip on one of those, really drags you back to basics and even though you’re alone, you meet some old friends from the past.
The mud on the hot engine with the putt…putt…putt of the little single is cathartic.

[guzziart]

Actually, that would be pretty cool accessory, if available.  You're talking about that fat canteen-looking thing that was mounted to the back, under the rack, right ?

Yep! I think the canteen style aux tank is not only neat looking but a nice conversation doo dad.....a useful smart farkle. Then you'd be all set for that Euro ride Huzo was has planning in another post.  Imho, the original ct90 & 110's have appreciated so much in value in the last few years that if I still desired one I'd probably opt for the new ct125. 

Art

[Huzo]

I’ve had my original for 50 years.  I don’t care for the red, waiting for the Tan color and plan to get one then.

Dad will be looking down and proud as punch..!

[Huzo]

My bike is not as good as the new CT125, but I’ve learned to adapt.
The XR 250 tank I think is 9 litres and the under seat one is about 5 litres.
At 3.0 litres/100 km, that is a full day of riding on one fill.

[kballowe]

I’ve had my original for 50 years.  I don’t care for the red, waiting for the Tan color and plan to get one then.

Hondas are RED.
Kawasakis are GREEN (and so are John Deere tractors)

Say it !

 

 

[Guzzistajohn]

I'm thinking that this thing will be easy enough to load up on a receiver hitch carrier thingy.

 

It will be, It's easy with my T7 

[kballowe]

It will be, It's easy with my T7 

It fits in that 6 1/2 ft truck bed, with the tail gate closed.