Honda XL125 (1982) Wiring and bits !!Please help a n00b!!

n00b · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 May 2009 Karma :

Total noob here, hence my Username!

I have reasonable mechanical knowledge, have always worked on my own cars, VW beetles and Landrovers, but trying to sort my buddys bike out.

Does anyone know where i can get parts for it ? (bike as title)

Needs:
I think Everything electrical needs; alternator, wiring loom, regulator/rectifier, ignition coil etc etc etc.

Alternator has had the wires all cut, so all i am left with is 4 white wires. Rolling Eyes

Also i have no idea how to check the condition/function of the regulator and ignition coil.

And needs a throttle, I assume i can get a universal one from somewhere?

Lights etc i can probably sort myself.

Have tried 'Silverspares' but they seemed very expensive, or is this the norm ? (£220 for an alternator, £50 for the regulator)
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dan

paddlesat16 · Crazy Courier Joined: 07 May 2008 Karma :

Hi noob

Just try fleabay for the bits, you should be able to get most bits

Regards
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I once saw a bloke shagging a donkey.... in Saudi arabia. Theory Test Passed 26/10/09 Mod 1 Passed 26/4/10, Mod 2 Passed 7/6/10 Current Bikes Suzuki GSX1400 K5, Aprillia Pegaso 650, Suzuki DR350T.

n00b · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 May 2009 Karma :

Do you reckon parts from any other models will fit? (i.e. CG125 parts?) The engine looks, from what i can see, very similar to a CG125...
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dan

paddlesat16 · Crazy Courier Joined: 07 May 2008 Karma :

Hi Dan, yep if they look similar, because they are the same powerplant Very Happy

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Gawain · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 06 Dec 2008 Karma :

kingsknight · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Karma :

the XL125 is a bloody fun bike! I remember having a go on a 82' model when i was 13 and loved it! Dual rear shocks if i remember rightly?

Also i know the XL is faster then the XR as I used to get the XL upto 75mph! But then again i was about 9 stone then and im 15 now lol

Ebay would be your best bet for parts!

or www.partfinder.co.uk but that does cost you money to search for parts
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TS50 (sold) NS125F (sold) NSR125R-K (write off after 2 crashes) CG125 (nicked) XR125L-3 (Sold )-: ) DR125SM '11 (sold yay) XL125V '12 (In love with this bike) XT600E '04 (fun on the dirt)

n00b · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 May 2009 Karma :

Gawain · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 06 Dec 2008 Karma :

Yip. Its a pushrod engine, i think even the last brazilian models are. Probably about as simple as it gets and as far as i know the cg pushrod system is fairly advanced in design with +-10000rpm redlines. Why thats the case i have no idea!

wreckage · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 31 May 2009 Karma :

I think You'll find that the XL125 has the same lump as the old CB125S, the CG lump was derived from the CB lump but definately not the same, but still really easy to work on with limeted knowledge a few tools and a good old Haynes manual
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