My Honda CG125

[Adrian]

This is my CG

I bought it a year ago with 1200 miles on it. It has taken me comfortably and with the piece of mind of an indestructible engine to places I would of never seen and has now got close to 6000 miles. Every single mile was traveled with a huge smile on my face .

The only time it stopped working was on the A13 when I forgot that it needs petrol to run


Since I had it, I tried to improve it as much as I can, and now that I've made all the pictures I thought its time to share everything with the BCF community that has loads of CG125 fans

So here it goes:

Added a side stand

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0374.jpg?t=1266692562

Givi A660 Screen. One of the best things I ever did to this bike.

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0393.jpg?t=1266692614

Mud Flap. Saves loads of crap getting thrown onto the bike. Also added a chrome trim to the front fender:)

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0388.jpg?t=1266692708

Tail tidy with red reflector stuck above the number plate.

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0375.jpg?t=1266692971

Chrome trim all around the tank. Gives it a really nice finish.

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0396.jpg?t=1266693087

Clocks, headlight and screen trim.

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0405.jpg?t=1266693209

Tank pad.

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0384.jpg?t=1266693361

More chrome trim

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0383.jpg?t=1266693472

Iphone mount. Great "GPS" (unless it rains).

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0398.jpg?t=1266693567

Wheel restoration: Took both wheels off, used Autosol to polish everything, gold painted the bottom of spokes and painted tire.

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0175.jpg?t=1266693767

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0386.jpg?t=1266693964

And more pictures

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0366.jpg?t=1266694003

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0410.jpg?t=1266694080

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0411.jpg?t=1266694227

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0402.jpg?t=1266694617

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad356/AdrianP2201/CG125/IMG_0361.jpg?t=1266694647

I also replaced the brake pads with organic ones. Makes a great improvement to the braking power.

I use the Shell V-power fuel that gives me that extra bit of power when racing people off the lights

That's all people. Hope you enjoyed it. I'll add more as I continue my CG improvements
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[Alexio]

Oh wow... that is one incredibly blinged up CG! I doubt the more expensive fuel makes a difference by the way, and with the money you would save on buying the normal stuff maybe you wouldn't have run out on the A13 surely that's what the reserve tank is for also? It's not as if it's a very long road either, or doesn't seem like it when I travel it.

It certainly looks pretty but this bike would not be for me. I love the iPhone mount (I have to stop to look at mine) but other than that I love riding a naked bike so I'm not sure I'd want the screen and certainly wouldn't want the chrome. I'm happy that my bike gets abused cosmetically as I take it thousands of miles and through country lanes, forests and fields. I'm sure you're very proud of it though and the resell value will be excellent!

One thing I think I really do want though is the better tires.
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will never give up his CG. I look at my fuel gauge more as a progress bar than a fuel gauge.
G: With my GSXR I do often effectively use it as a scooter with a clutch in town.
ms51ves3: why does it need 500 miles? Are you teaching it how to be a piston?

[The Shaggy D.A.]

I'd do the screen, stand, mudflap and tank pad. The gold spoke nuts and chrome trim are bearable, but the white lettering on the wheels tips it over the edge. Next stop neons
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[Carl_steveo]

Not to sure of the trim it's a bit too ermmmmmmmmmm Yeah it's a negative what ever it is.

Other than that it's probablys cg tart of the year, dunc will be along soon with a picture of his cum on the ceiling.
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[ms51ves3]

I like the penned tyre.

[Carl_steveo]

I like the penned tyre aswell. Chives it might just be a young'n thing.
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[ms51ves3]

[Carl_steveo]

On scooters it's a noo noo lol. On some bikes it looks good and on some it looks choss but I've never done it.
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Current: Honda Nsr 125
Live: Sunderland
Luke "cant be arsed to read your post, but suck my balls anyway."

[ms51ves3]

[Carl_steveo]

Yeah thats actually not bad lol.
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Luke "cant be arsed to read your post, but suck my balls anyway."

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

It looks just a bling too much for my eyes.
Screen too big
Painted tyres look too OTT (maybe just the Pirelli?)

Sidestand is spot on

No matter, you love it. Thats what counts


Pat
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[evoboy]

Passed my test on that model.

Awesome 'lil bikes


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[GSF Jamie 600]

Tidy little bike that mate
I want to get a screen for me bandit like that for when i go touring,
IMO it looks crap but makes traveling miles so much easier without breaking your neck lol
where did you get it pal and how much?
Cheers

[Adrian]

Thank's a lot for the comments everyone

The shell v-power makes a lot of difference Alexio...try it if you want. The CG is so economical that it doesn't make a huge difference budget wise.

Got the screen here Jamie:
https://www.bykebitz.co.uk/acatalog/Universal_Screens.html


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[Alexio]

[Billing]

i thought the octane rating was something to do with the resistance to detonation

as said, a bit too blingy for my tastes, but nonetheless a good little workhorse
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[craigs23]

[Alexio]

[craigs23]

I didn't care either way, just pointed out all the great things the little beasty had:

- Shocks

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/DSC01050.jpg

- Pegs

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/DSC01053.jpg

- Lucky

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/DSC01051.jpg

Pedro at work then asked whether I'd ever taken it off some sweet jumps.*

*If you haven't got a clue what I'm going on about, this would all seem, very weird.

[GSF Jamie 600]

[Alexio]

[Adrian]

underestimating our 125, how dare they?!
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[tahrey]

Heh ... I've given in to it ... it's easier just to call it a (or "the") 'ped, because then people understand it as a not entirely powerful bike that still isn't scooter-shaped. Plus if I'm trying to say which one's mine, and we're not in pointing distance, most non-riding folk will have seen it and assumed as such, with a small but odd minority thinking it's much beefier and powerful than it actually is. I mean, i haven't the smallest or most lithe frame, haven't got a screen or any fairings, my coat is cordura and I tend to have a backpack AND a tailbag, so maintaining 60 to stay out of the way of traffic can be difficult enough.

Still, that's a nice job there Though likewise I wouldn't do it - the chrome on the shocks and zorst already give me enough of a nightmare polishing-wise. (I'm the type whose car doesn't get cleaned until the parts of the screen not swept by the wipers are opaque BTW).

Several questions abound... like, what and where cometh the sidestand? Does it have a switch? What happened to your cargo rack? And, considering all the clues, are you the mysterious nameless one behind that super useful awardspace site that I've made much use of and, should I remember what it was, was going to send a contribution in to? (no, actually, don't answer that, I like the suspense )

On the petrol front, I must say I'm torn. I can't really tell much difference, but then I forget to look for it and haven't set up any kind of vaguely scientific tests. (Plus it's off the road at the moment, the inner tube having punctured AGAIN - 4th time in <6000 miles, is this normal? Taking the wheel down today in fact). What I can say is I've been suspecting the engine of pinking for a while now, at full throttle and advance, particularly on bogstandard fuel. Might be because I forgot to check the valve clearance at the last oil change (having set it right before), maybe the carb or timing ('06 model, mind) needs adjustment, I don't know. But if it ends up running smoother and quieter at full chat on the "Maximus" or whatever poncy name Tesco have just given their 99RON superfuel, then we'll have an answer.

Oh, and...er.. Hi all!

[pepperami]

First question, why is that CG living in a pub?, is it a very long bar?
second question, what is the outside diameter of those forks? ie will they fit an earlier model?.

a very nice bike, but a tad to blingy for me.

people/family all call my CG "the pop pop!"
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[Adrian]

Lol, I keep it in a room separate from the pub but for the photo shoot I took it in .

I don't know the answer to the second question but if I find out i'll post it.
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