Honda Benly 125 T - CD125T

[djsalt]

Hi all, heres the first few photos of my current project.
Its a Honda Benly 125T, also know as a CD125T.

It was manufactured in 1995 and imported to the UK in 1999. I purchased it as running but no MOT. When it first arrived sure enough it was running... but only on one cylinder, i couldnt believe it actually ran and sounded fairly smooth.

So I checked it had oil, plugs seemed to be sparking but they were so gunged up (it has been sitting for over a year) that I bought a couple more. Popped them in and suddenly the bike ran great, a little tweak of the idle speed and it ticks over smoothly at low revs.
suddenly acceleration (around the driveway) was vastly improved.... about twice as good, not supprisingly!

Next I did a full oil change, found a nut for the seat as it was missing one. Installed a new headlamp bulb 35w/35w and a couple of new bulbs in the rear indicators. Well thats as far as I have got for now apart from purchasing some new shoes for the rear which I havent installed yet.

The rear break was sticking a bit, it wasnt going 'off' after being put 'on' if that makes sense. I think the springs that pull the shoes away might be a little weak or perhaps all the mechanics needed a good clear and oil/grease. Either way, according to 20mph in my driveway all seems well now.

The bike has a 4 speed with OD (overdrive) gearbox that goes 1-2-3-4-OD-1 etc... so you can go around in a loop. Also the gearlever has a toe and heel / rocker design.

Would be really interested if anyone know about this bike, how similar is it to the early 80s UK version. So far the gearbox is the only think I know different?

NB: The box IS coming off... as soon as I manage to get the bolts off!

Brief video of it running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMTpiW_1N_g

new pic added 31.05.09 - Cleaned a bit and box off, hopefully ready for MOT if I can get it booked in this week. (n.b choke still not doing anything, posting in workshop section)
https://img190.imageshack.us/img190/431/img3341b.jpg
new pic added 31.05.09
https://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5092/img3349j.jpg

[djsalt]

https://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2469/dsc0277g.jpg

Bike is awaiting its MOT, had a 'direct' 25 mile ride to the garage which went really well. The bike pulls nicely even in overdrive gear, its nippy up to about 55 then tops out at around 65mph. Has a massive amount of low end torque compared to the 2 stoke I've owned previously.

As I said, very different from the only other bike I've owned; a 2 stoke GP100! ouch that thing felt like it was going to rip itself apart 50mph-65mph, oh and that one felt like it only had torque between 7000-9000 rpm!

Lets see what the honda garage find faulty (a few things a fear).

[Gashead Harry]

That bikes gorgeous!
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[jack_zxr400]

i want one
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[RS2MATRIX]

Lovely bike but i dont like the thought of doing 65mph and then trying to find that elusive next gear only to find 1st
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[.Chris.]

I shouldn't have sold my CD200

Looks lovely, hope it passed the MOT alright.
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[djsalt]

Well, it's been about 10 years since my last post about this bike.

I still own it, although it's been garaged for 6 years! Pulled it out, fettled and it passed an MOT today (photo).

https://youtu.be/WbETBGXWmDM

I'm not sure whether to keep it, I feel a little attached but I really don't need it.

Car, Campervan, Piaggio MP3 500 + Honda Benly CD125T. Too much? My wife would say so!

[Fizzoid]

Nice to see it's still going, even if it doesn't get used so much
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

Aye, I'd happily have that in my garage
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[djsalt]

A few more photos taken yesterday evening (hosted on my Google Photos).

On the way back from the MOT it spluttered quite a bit, pulled an HT lead off whilst riding and there was little/no difference. One of the plugs was very oily/fouled. I removed both and gave them a good degrease and clean, popped them back in and off I went again. It tops the speedo out downhill quite easily.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/kU7Hou2aDDj6RWa76

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WM8q2sMQ87xjRuR37

Short video of it running at idle

https://photos.app.goo.gl/q7J1qZyDUgQXWboeA

[djsalt]

Water ingressed into my seat the other day so I ordered some covering and fitted up a new cover. I've never done this before, and would very much like to re-produce a stiched cover from the patern of the old one.
If I find some time perhaps I'll do that in the winter. For the moment, this is a lot more comfortable!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/N3xF2H5qUeWeJTEg6

Another random photo:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/buFbEqCKFyGcFApq9

[djsalt]

I just thought I'd post this up for future reference.

My bike fell over (kickstand on grass was a bad idea) and the clutch lever and switch assembly shattered despite being made of alloy.

I scoured the internet for the right part, my bike was manufactured in 1995 in Japan. I can confirm that the parts on the handlebar are almost identical to the UK CD200 CD125, essentially all those old 60s and 70s models. What my replacement part lacks is a clutch detection sensor. This is the component that stops the bike starting on electric ignition unless the clutch is held in (safety).
I'll just have to disable this feature.

[Woodruff2707]

Hi- only just found this. I have one of these, mines apparently a '97 and I bought it in 1999 to use as everyday transport from someone working at Gatwick Airport.

It was my only form of transport when my car failed its MOT and I couldn't afford to fix it. I finally stopped using it in 2003 when I lost the keys in a house move and it lived in the garden gradually decaying until 2017 when I decided to restore it.

It began as a bit of a budget job but as time goes on Ive been able to spend more on it so I'll probably revisit some of my earlier work before it goes on the road this year.

Latest acquisition was a new front mudguard from CSML which was expensive but should look good.

Here's a photograph of how it is at the moment.- still need a cover for the saddle and a few other bits...

Nice to hear of another one being enjoyed- do you still have it?
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[Woodruff2707]

Thanks, it was a lucky find for me.

If djsalt needs a replacement front mudguard - or someone else with one of these bikes for that matter , the one in the photographs will shortly be up for grabs . I've taken the plunge and paid a small fortune for the one remaining example for sale from CSML .

I'm just waiting for the right weather to paint and fit it then the old one will be free to a good home.
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[Easy-X]

What is this? Sock vs Sock?!
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[Littleladydre...]

Hi I'm also working on a Honda benly 125.
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[quote="Littleladydreamer"]Hi I'm also working on a Honda benly 125.[/quote]


You need any engine bits? Let me know. I'm close enough to deliver.

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Some photos
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I can't seem to put photos up. Any help would be appreciated
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