Planet Minis

s_10onbagz · 03-03-2009, 09:03 PM

Z · 03-03-2009, 09:05 PM

Look at the gear ratios on that engine and how they differ from the standard Monkey 4 speed gearboxes. One of the coolest minis Honda ever made, but like the ZB50, was an epic failure in the showrooms when new.

dicktony · 03-07-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

Look at the gear ratios on that engine and how they differ from the standard Monkey 4 speed gearboxes. One of the coolest minis Honda ever made, but like the ZB50, was an epic failure in the showrooms when new.

I am glad it was a failure here and a hit in Japan, it makes for a cool story and a killer rare mini. It wasn't exactly an Edsel, it was a hit in Japan and a miss here in the States. If you recall 1988 was a weird time in America, Micheal Jackson was considered a badass because of his "Beat It" video, break dance fighting was common(and you never knew who really won), Men's Fashion could be summarized by two words "Chess King"....
I love my Monkey R, and I am embarrassed to say I really don't know all the little differences between the ZB50 and the Monkey R(I am building a resto-mod). I know the tank, gas cap, frame, seat,bars, front brake,wiring and headlight/speedo are different. What other parts are Monkey R specific?
Wow, even if my list was complete-that is quite a few parts honda made for the Monkey R. You don't see them doing anything like that anymore, look at the last anniversary edition Monkey. I am even more impressed with my bike now, I think I'll pull out my tank/frame and stare at it : )

Godfried · 03-07-2009, 02:07 PM

The complete engine setup, left lower fork leg, front wheel, decals, controlls, mudguards (fr/r), swingarm, tail light, mud flap with Monkey R logo, rear sets on the R vs. regular foot bridge on the ZB, mirror, turn signals, exhaust, lower fork bridge (no reflector mounts on the R, don't know if the US spec ZB had them...), side stand, I'm sure I'm forgetting quite a few.

Think about it: The list of parts that are exactly the same would be a lot shorter: wheel rims, rear wheel (although someone said it was slightly different as well), fork inner tubes, rear shock, fuel tap, top bridge, handle bar holders and a bunch of smaller parts...

Cheers!
Godfried

dicktony · 03-11-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Godfried

The complete engine setup, left lower fork leg, front wheel, decals, controlls, mudguards (fr/r), swingarm, tail light, mud flap with Monkey R logo, rear sets on the R vs. regular foot bridge on the ZB, mirror, turn signals, exhaust, lower fork bridge (no reflector mounts on the R, don't know if the US spec ZB had them...), side stand, I'm sure I'm forgetting quite a few.

Think about it: The list of parts that are exactly the same would be a lot shorter: wheel rims, rear wheel (although someone said it was slightly different as well), fork inner tubes, rear shock, fuel tap, top bridge, handle bar holders and a bunch of smaller parts...

Cheers!
Godfried

Thanks for the info Godfried, how's your NICE motor holding up?

-R

Godfried · 03-15-2009, 02:39 PM

Still doing great! Haven't had it out too much lately, but with spring coming up, it should get some air again soon! Still need to find some time to start tinkering with the Yoshimura MJN26 flatslide... Time, time, time, I wish I had more of that...

cheers!
Godfried

dicktony · 03-16-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Godfried

Still doing great! Haven't had it out too much lately, but with spring coming up, it should get some air again soon! Still need to find some time to start tinkering with the Yoshimura MJN26 flatslide... Time, time, time, I wish I had more of that...

cheers!
Godfried

Post some pics with the Yosh carb, that thing is jewelry. I hope it's easier to tune that the FCR28... : )

-R

Monkey-R · 03-22-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dicktony

Post some pics with the Yosh carb, that thing is jewelry. I hope it's easier to tune that the FCR28... : )

-R

I will be recieving mine in the mail next week. I have the same setup as Godfried then and by god I love it!

About the Honda Link... I actually have been looking for the Monkey-R on the Honda website, couldn't find it at first, thnx!

Godfried · 03-24-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dicktony

Post some pics with the Yosh carb, that thing is jewelry. I hope it's easier to tune that the FCR28... : )

-R

Don't think I have any pics where it is clearly visible, it hides well under the tank/frame. Setting it up is not too difficult, except you need to take of the seat and tank a lot on the R to get jetting / adjusting...

cheers!
Godfried

Monkey-R · 03-28-2009, 07:10 AM

I made this one of Godfrieds bike 2 years ago. Yoshi 24mm though.

BAJAZBR · 03-30-2009, 08:45 PM

The" R" is the coolest.With the suzuki release of the 1987 gsx-r50 gag about the same time, its hard to tell which manufactor thought of the mini race- bike concept first.Btw isnt the frame sticker is a little confusing(TWIN TUBE FRAME);isnt a " Tube " round by definition?

HymieP · 03-31-2009, 07:02 AM

Monkey, my Yosh should be here in a couple of weeks and is this identical setup. Honda Nice in CT70 with Yosh 24. Can't wait.

NCNSR · 04-05-2009, 05:40 PM

Translated version of http://www.honda.co.jp/news/1987/2870317m.html= Because i cant read Japanese

03-03-2009, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
s_10onbagz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 1,550	Monkey R's release uƒzƒ“ƒ_Eƒ‚ƒ“ƒL[Rv

03-03-2009, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Re: Monkey R's release Look at the gear ratios on that engine and how they differ from the standard Monkey 4 speed gearboxes. One of the coolest minis Honda ever made, but like the ZB50, was an epic failure in the showrooms when new.

03-07-2009, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Godfried PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 51	Re: Monkey R's release The complete engine setup, left lower fork leg, front wheel, decals, controlls, mudguards (fr/r), swingarm, tail light, mud flap with Monkey R logo, rear sets on the R vs. regular foot bridge on the ZB, mirror, turn signals, exhaust, lower fork bridge (no reflector mounts on the R, don't know if the US spec ZB had them...), side stand, I'm sure I'm forgetting quite a few. Think about it: The list of parts that are exactly the same would be a lot shorter: wheel rims, rear wheel (although someone said it was slightly different as well), fork inner tubes, rear shock, fuel tap, top bridge, handle bar holders and a bunch of smaller parts... Cheers! Godfried Last edited by Godfried; 03-07-2009 at 02:11 PM.

03-15-2009, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Godfried PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 51	Re: Monkey R's release Still doing great! Haven't had it out too much lately, but with spring coming up, it should get some air again soon! Still need to find some time to start tinkering with the Yoshimura MJN26 flatslide... Time, time, time, I wish I had more of that... cheers! Godfried

03-28-2009, 07:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Monkey-R PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium - Leuven Posts: 15	Re: Monkey R's release I made this one of Godfrieds bike 2 years ago. Yoshi 24mm though.

03-30-2009, 08:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
BAJAZBR "Minibikedike" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 284 My Mood:	Re: Monkey R's release The" R" is the coolest.With the suzuki release of the 1987 gsx-r50 gag about the same time, its hard to tell which manufactor thought of the mini race- bike concept first.Btw isnt the frame sticker is a little confusing(TWIN TUBE FRAME);isnt a " Tube " round by definition?

03-31-2009, 07:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
HymieP 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 301	Re: Monkey R's release Monkey, my Yosh should be here in a couple of weeks and is this identical setup. Honda Nice in CT70 with Yosh 24. Can't wait.

04-05-2009, 05:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
NCNSR Mod formerly known as Culdesac Join Date: May 2008 Location: Garden City, N.Y. Posts: 945 My Mood:	Re: Monkey R's release Translated version of http://www.honda.co.jp/news/1987/2870317m.html= Because i cant read Japanese

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