CG125 expert needed - bike cutting out for no apparent reaso

[sandhu40]

Actually its a 2009 CCM C-XR 125 which I believe is the same engine as the CG125? I have been after a CG125 for around a month now but cant find one I totally like with low enough miles.

Anyway I know of a xr125 for sale by a friend of a friend of a friend. It has an intermittent problem as follows: it cuts out for no apparent reason. It can go for miles without a problem but then suddenly will cut out. After 5 or 10 minutes, if left alone, it will restart again. Also, the battery needs replacing as its flat and currently relies on a kickstart. I am wondering if the two are linked. The main dealers dont know what the fault is because its intermittent.

If someone can help me answer a few questions I would be grateful:

1. Does the xr125 have the same engine as the cg125?
2. What could the fault be and what would the maximum cost be all things considered so I can budget accordingly? I really would get the fault fixed asap.
3. What is the bike worth?

2009 xr125 1800 miles, 2 keys, 12months tax, surface rust of some parts of bike. 1 mature owner from new who used it for commuting. Dont have any more information.

I know the CG125 is a great reliable bike but I'm a little worried about the fault.

What would be a good price to pay so I could be sure of fixing the fault and ending up with a very good bike?

Thanks in advance.

[von1papen]

When he says it cuts out does he actually mean he accidently floods the engine.

Say coming to a stop quickly and not giving a blip on the throttle will make her cut out sometimes/flood then you have to wait till it clears

Just thinking of what happens to my CG

[sandhu40]

I have done some research and its common fault. I am not sure whether he is riding it incorrectly or if its a problem with the choke or...!

Dont know

[Rogerborg]

[sandhu40]

[johnsmith222]

OHC just means that there is an OverHead Camshaft.

OHV means OverHead Valve.

SOHC = Single OverHead Cam

DOHC = Double OverHead Cams

Instead of having the pushrods that lift the arms the valves sit on to open and close them, there is an overhead shaft that turns and pushes down on the valves to open them.

[herulach]

Ride it with the fuel cap open, no cutting out = blocked breather. If it is it'll cost you a can of air or maybe a bit of solvent to clean it out.

IIRC the CCMs are chinese imports, so unlikely to be copies of CG engine, think most are OHV 'copies' of suzuki ones.
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