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Moofius
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PostPosted: 11:08 - 10 May 2017    Post subject: Honda CG 125 head bolts, can they be re-used? Reply with quote

All in the title really, im thinking they must be able to be re-used because i cant find them for sale anywhere, but my boyfriend is putting in new valves, piston, cylinder head, this weekend and he has said that some head bolts cannot be reused ie stretch bolts.
I feel like this is a really obvious question and im probably going to be mocked haha but i want to check that we can just put the head bolt(s?) back in and it won't blow up on me.
thanks, and its a '89 brazil model fyi Smile
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PostPosted: 15:53 - 10 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would be utterly amazed if stretch bolts were used on a small petrol engine head. The only place I have come across them has been in large diesel engine big end and main bearing bolts where youalways replace rather than reuse due to the forces involved.

Just examine them for damage, lubricate or dry assembly, how the manual dictates, and torque them down correctly Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:48 - 10 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

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thanks, and its a '89 brazil model fyi


Amazed these are still around, the build quality of the Brazil models was truly dreadful.

Agree with the above though... bolts should be fine, use a new gasket on it and torque the head down. Always enjoyed riding my first ever bike - the CG125 Thumbs Up
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Moofius
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PostPosted: 08:49 - 11 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

okay thanks Karma , yeah it is quite worn but I fell love with how much character it has, probably not a good idea but there you go Confused
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