Cagiva fix up project. Advice from those who know would rock

[Askura]

Well, long story short, I got hit by a car. Now as some of you may know, it's not so long ago since I got wiped out by a bit of metal. Some may be discouraged by that and quit, but not me. I'm stupid.

I would love advice from where to go, and how to seek the best deals. You guys have always given me sound advice for the most part so I thought I'd ask again for your support/i.e. HALPS!.

The bike in question is a Cagiva 125 planet, 2001 model. It may not be much, but it means a lot to me as I've put a fair amount of effort into getting this bike if anyone remembers the many miles I put into fetching it. You may not think much of these bikes, but I love them. Or rather this one, I don't have the money to buy a new one outright, and would rather stick with this one.

So to continue my biking career I need to fix up my bike. Main points of interest of damage are the following:

- Left indicator will not work, front or rear. -What is the most likely cause, how should I fix it?

- Rear brake seizes up if I try to use it. -What is the most likely cause, how should I go about fixing it?

-Clutch lever, rear brake lever snapped. Where is the best place to buy from? Is £16 reasonable for p&p for said parts or should I look elsewhere?

-Exhaust is bent but intact. Should I just bend it back out and use it or replace?

-Headlight works, but highbeams don't. Is that just a replace a bulb job? or wiring etc?

-Engine sounds pretty rough. It doesn't sit idle very well and takes more revs to go from 0-15mph than usual.

-Speedometer isn't working. Where should the cable go

Some of this may be pretty basic to you, so don't just think I'm being bblatantlystupid for the sake of it or lazy. I genuinely don't have a clue how to go about most of the fixing, yet cannot really afford to prices of our local mechanics. I'm willing to what I can myself, but need some guidelines or advice or where I should start.

Thanks in advance for the time some of you may or may not put in.

Askura.
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[Itchy]

[Askura]

Cheers for the info, it's a good start for me as I don't know what I'm doing for the most part. I'll be working on it for most of the day with a mate. How expensive do you think would be cleaning the seals and what not?
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[nightshaddow]

ok as itchy said lol look at bulbs for your indicators or buy some new ones alround then wireing but it wont be relay as it runs on a one side if it comes to it though as the man says build it up yourself indicator wireing isnt hard

if i remember right the planet had disk brakes(i looked at one befor i bought my w8) likly hood is its seals or worst case the disc, if you can strip replace as nesesary,

clutch and brake leaver hien gerike is where i usualy use i get good quality though i have to order and wait

exhaust as ichy said if it aint broke dont fix it it may snap if you try bend it back if it is causing a problem replace(dont quote me but i hear the mito evo exhaust fits but check that out before you buy)

lights as itchy said

as for the rough engine check your carb air box and engine mainly clean carb clean out air filter box and check the filter itself (if need be get a garage to set up your carb
also maybe a service etc

and finaly the speedo, straight forward and simple on these, it goes straight from the frount wheel into the clock if i remember right they just scre straight into clock

hope you get sorted
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[Askura]

Thanks man, my exhaust isn't standard but looks like the mito one in pictures so I think you're right about that. It's a disk brake but it seems OK, so it may just require the seals doing. How much would a garage charge for a service on average? Should I try and press for a smaller amount than what they ask?

Also, the front brake squeaks, just noticed that as I wheeled it into the yard. Is that just from it being stored in the rain for the last two days?
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[MarJay]

The bent exhaust could actually be related to the engine not working properly.

On two stroke bikes the exhaust design is very important to the performance of the engine. Can you post a picture of the exhaust damage please?
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Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

[Askura]

Well I've removed the exhaust for now so I can get rid of some of the rust and give the bike a good clean and get rid of the little bits of dirt that is trapped in the frame. I'll take pics tomorrow of it back on
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[Gazdaman]

Using more revs to get up to 15mph could be the brakes sticking...

Gaz

[collywog19]

It could be indi relay.

Postage is a bit high on the part mind.

Ive owned a planet, loved it. Got a mito now.

Good place for cagiva parts i found was

www.cagivaspares.co.uk

Hope this helps

Colin
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1996 Yamaha YZF750R, 1994 Yamaha YZF750R, 1989 Honda CBR400RR NC29, 1995 Kawasaki GPX 250R AND 1995 Cagiva Mito Evo SP!

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[Robby]

Mitomondo is also good for parts.

Most of the problems you have put there come down to giving it a good clean and service, including giving your brakes a good clean - there's a guide on this in the guides. The problems with assorted lighting is probably down to blown bulbs, or the wiring pulling out.

I have a couple of cagiva planet 500s in varying states of roadworthiness, and I've had both of them down to the frame and back up to a fullish bike in a day. It isn't difficult, so don't be scared to get stuck in - I believe our bikes share most parts barring engines.

Work through the problems one by one, easiest first. There's a fair chance that one problem could be causing another one (eg dragging brake causing the illusion of less power).

Also your switches are not above suspicion, particularly if it has been standing a while. If the bulb is ok, and the wiring bullet connectors are ok, open the handlebar switch and spray lots of WD40 in, until it comes out clean.

[Tricolor Fan]

[Robby]

Ah, yes, River 500.

I thought they would share more parts, but I was only looking at it logically, and it is a cagiva...

[Askura]

Just a quick question, those places are good for parts, but do you know anywhere good for fairing/panels etc for the planet?

Thanks for the help altogether though, much more than I expected
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[Askura]

Thanks for the help guys, got it back on the road for the most part and it's running pretty smooth. Thanks again, you've saved me money, time and effort by the most part

Heres some pics. I should have taken a few "Work in progress" ones but didn't think for the most part.

Before I put the mudguard back on~

https://img113.imageshack.us/img113/8356/image090fq0.jpg

https://img48.imageshack.us/img48/7476/image092dx6.jpg

After a test ride with my mate.

https://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1111/image093lj4.jpg
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[MarJay]

I know its working now and all, but you could always sell it to me for not a lot of money... I'll put a 350 powervalve engine in it!
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Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

[Askura]

I'd love to but....then again I love the damn thing too much. I'll let you know when I've saved enough for that Triumph speed triple I've been keeping my eye on though
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[Tricolor Fan]

Great!

Two things:

The spanny looks like the standard part with a different end can fitted.

You should get the belly pan that fits on to the spanny and hides it, it makes it look a lot nicer IMHO.
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[GSF Jamie 600]

Hi, i've got one of these great cagiva planet bikes for sale. Please have a look. Cheers.


https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=170317&highlight=cagiva+planet

Jamie

[MarJay]