I have just got a honda cg 125 2000 model

Thedan · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Hi all i am new to the forms and have just purchased my first bike with my cbt sheduled for tuesday next week. using ebay i feel i have come across a good example with only 2504 miles on the clock and generally good condition. i will post a picture and tell me what u think bikes like this normaly go for. bearing in mind i only have one years prior documentation and servicing was carried out by the previous holder.

can some one tell me instructions on what kind of servicing has to be done or problems are known for 2000 models of cg125 so i can rectify them.

Many thanks Dan
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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

welcome! from what i hear about cg125 they seem bulletproof...after all its a honda!!! hope you find somw good info on hear and maybe try the search tool to get info on cg125!

hope you enjoy her!
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Welcome to the forum Thumbs Up

I'd trust a home machanic more than a dealership overall, i'd not worry too much about it...

Anything over £800/900 would be over the top..

I'm not sure which year they brought out the electric start (pretty sure yours will have) or the disc brakes, but they are a bonus if its got them..

Problems... brakes are rubbish, so take you time and keep them in top condition ALL the time (adjustment pretty much) thats about it Wink

Have fun

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Thedan · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Hi

Thanks i managed to bag the bike for £600 i think it is a fair price. Overall condition is ok and i have only a kick start no electric start.

Is it possible to fit a electric start to a 2000 model cg125 with kick start only?

Many thanks will use the search.
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Thedan · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Sorry i have not had any internet and still dont so i am doing this from work Smile

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The kick-start is fine starts always by second go. my clutch is quite ferocious though as once i start and hold the clutch down and then select 1st gear the bike will jump forward a bit and click loudly. Does anyone know what this could be?

Also the clutch has 3 positions for the CG125 how should i operate this correctly at the min i leave it on the lowest (towards the Footpegs) and if i switch it all the way up (towards the seat) when it is on the bike cuts out.

I have also heard that the bike can be made electric only i do not know how to proceed, so that i can make it electric and kickstart.

Many thanks

Dan
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JeffT · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 May 2004 Karma :

MattShill · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

biggerjohn · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Karma :

There is a very good chance you will do you CBT on a CG125 so make sure the instructor give you a very good run through on all the bikes controls and operation including the basics of maintenance.

You may well be able to do the CBT on your own bike if you can get it to the test centre legally and have the MOT and proof of insurance this would help boost your knowledge of your bike and riding it no end.

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

I have a 2001 CG125 and yeah, I usually put half choke on, starts first time, give it a few revs (Don't rag it) keep it from dying... then after about 30 seconds snap it onto no choke and keep the revs up a little bit again, should take about 90 seconds to get running nicely Smile

Nice colour, wish I couldve got mine in silver but alas Smile

Mine's a 2001 Y plate with 4000 miles, paid £875 so looks like you've got yourself a bargain dude, not much difference between our two models! Smile

(By the way,only just figured this out but the steering lock is undernearth the headstock, you need to push the smaller key you got with ur ignition into it and push the lock in, and twist it Smile

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Thedan · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Yes mate i no about the headlock i snapped the key in mine. Got that all sorted now though. So the choke is correct then i thought it was mashed but looks like thats fine then. Cheers for the information. So i should keep the choke all the way down towards the floor when normal conditions, middle if its a little bit cold, and the top setting towards the seat for extreme conditions and when i do this normally the engine should cut off? as this is what happens.

Many Thanks

Dan
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MattShill · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

I'd like someone to shoot a Honda, just to test how bulletproof they really are. Not mine, obviously, but it'd be an interesting test.

One more thing - make sure you don't ride it with the choke on at all, or once you hit about 5-6000rpm the engine won't be able to cope with all the fuel it's getting and you lose all power. Scarey stuff if you don't realise what's going on.
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