a knackered old CG-125 I bought on Saturday.

thx1138 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Karma :

I know sod all about mechanical things, Embarassed

and I figured it's high time I started learning to do things for myself. Not wanting to arse up my lovely Hornet, I got hold of this cg-125, and bought myself some tools spanners, socket set and a torque wrench, and will attempt to get this bike back on the road, or at least running again, and hopefully learn a few things along the way.

The bike Saturday afternoon (my mate pushed it 2 miles to my house, and I filled him with beer for his trouble)

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/THXII38/Bikes/Picture014.jpg

The front forks are badly pitted, and the back wheel is rusty as anything, and there is a hole in the tyre.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/THXII38/Bikes/Picture015.jpg

My "shed", built out of scrap wood, stuff stays suprisingly dry in there though.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/THXII38/Bikes/Picture023.jpg

It's warmer in the kitchen though.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/THXII38/Bikes/Picture022.jpg

Whosthedaddy · Super Spammer Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Karma :

You will learn loads, good luck and remember to enjoy it Thumbs Up

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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Does it run?

Engine/Pipework seems to be in good external condition anyway.

Rob-B · Trackday Trickster Joined: 21 May 2006 Karma :

Will look quite good when its done, good luck! Thumbs Up

Rit · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Karma :

Go for it

Take LOADS of photos as you are working for reference and draw skecthes for bolt lengths etc.

You'll have a blast mate....Good luck.
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buster · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Karma :

Doesn't look to be too messy, have fun.

Don't believe what the Haynes manual says about reassembly either, as advised, take lots of photos as you strip the bike down.
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KevShek · Nova Slayer Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Karma :

looks generally in clean condition, will be a good learning experience as my new aquired NSR has been for me.....

btw, any chance i can borrow your red feathery scarf? might go with me heels Very Happy

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