Honda CG125 2001 Nostalgia Model

[themajor7]

Hi there,

I'm completely new to biking, and as such have settled on a 2001 CG125 to get started on before progressing. I've purchased what I believe is referred to as a 'nostalgia model' - possibly only available in japan when it was first launched.

My question is about the battery, and any help would be greatly appreciated. I THINK my bike is 12v, but that may be wrong and it may only be 6v. The problem is that I can never find this particular model in listings when looking for parts.

I want to ensure I get the right battery for it, but I've currently got it stored away from home so cannot check what's already on there (which has gone flat) to be a new, fresh one.

Thanks in advance for your help.
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[map]

Would be 12v, it's not that nostalgic.
Also square headlight as standard.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/JoeUser11/162894_zps4e7a1dcb.jpg
image from here for reference

Read more about the CG in Tef's The Legendary Honda CG125 page.
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[themajor7]

Thanks Map, appreciate you confirming the 12v battery. Apologies for being so naive about everything 'bike' - it's been more about cars until now!
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[map]

If based on the older CG models I suspect will be squarer YB2.5L-C battery, dimensions approx. L80mm, W70mm, H105MM

Although the 2000+ CGs I believe made in Turkey had a larger battery box so could take something like the YTX5L-BS, L115mm, W70mm, H105mm.

The actual battery code depends on the maker. I'm sure google will throw up a comparisons chart.

TL;DR you really need to check the battery fitted and/or size of the battery box.
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...and the whirlwind is in the thorn trees, it's hard for thee to kick against the pricks...
Gibbs, what did Duckie look like when he was younger?

[matto]

I had one of those, actually passed my Mod 1 and 2 on it almost two years ago (only 9 days left of my restriction) I found out that the battery is not the same as other CG125s when I bought the wrong one. In the end I had to take the old battery to the shop for them to measure and order the correct one as I couldn't even find one online.

Awesome little bike though, an indicated 70mph when laid flat on the tank and slightly crazy (to start with) upside down gear box, and with a decent battery never failed to start in the 5 years my family passed it around between us and needed nothing more than service items, and the occasional clean up of the front brake drum to stop squealing.