[Artemis]

Hi, i had a YAMAHA 600 XTE and i wanted a bike with more style and fun. I love the HONDA GB 350 but it's not available in Europe (yet i hope).
So i bought an red MONKEY for the small roads of the Vercors. I love this small bike.

 

[Artemis]

I will post some news pics soon.
So far the bike bike is slightly modified :

• R&G TAIL TIDY
• KIJIMA horn moving stay set
• KITACO shift link
• KITACO Super throttle pipe

 

[Artemis]

Another trip in Vercors area.
I installed HEL rear brake line a thousand km ago. Better feeling.

 

[Artemis]

Again one trip in the countryside.

 

[Artemis]

I had to change my spark plug. Only 9200 Km but vibrations at idle, the engine don't run smoothly and i had bad mileage.
I put NGK CPR6EDX-9S (MotoDX). It runs perfectly now. But a bit disappointed with the longevity of the stock plug (CPR6EA9).

 

[Artemis]

Pictures at the "Col de la croix" near DIE.

 

[Artemis]

After 11500 Km i change the chain. I put a rear sproket with one more tooth. I feels just right. I can use fourth gear more easily.

 

[Artemis]

Thanks to a member i bought an MNNTHBX bronze swingarm bushing kit. Considering i can't mount them like that, i bought some KITACO shocks and aluminum chain adjuster. I will mount them this winter.

 

[Artemis]

Yesterday the day was fine. We went to the "col du Rousset" and then back via "Vassieux en Vercors". More than 3 hours and 140km of nice little roads.

 

[Artemis]

I put some turtle wax on the tank. It's smoother and brighter. But don't really shows on pics. 😅
before :

After :

 

[Darmie]

I know it's been a while since you posted. It was a great read. Pictures looked awesome. How's the Monkey doing?

 

[Artemis]

It's a bit cold now. Snow in the Vercors. I will only use the monkey when the wheather is fine. Nearly 5000km since march when i bought it. She had 11500km. Works great. No problem