Hey DTT!!
Just finished another project and wanted to document the progression of the build in chronological order. This build is going to be named "El Matador".
Last year, I thought it would be a great idea to build a bike small enough for my wife "Cbass" to ride and big enough for me to f*ck around in. One day last fall while searching thru Craigslist, I found an abused 1982 Honda CB125s for sale. I called the owner, drove 44 miles to check out the bike and $300 bucks later, I was a proud owner of a POS. It didn't start, had a bunch of electronics missing, but it had good bones. I brought it back home and tucked it away til I had time for it.
Fast forward to May of 2014, I decided to start the rebuild. Gathered a list and started buying parts.
1982 Honda CB125s Parts/Task list:
Lifan 200cc 12v motor with Electric Start
Original Rebuilt 1982 CB125s motor, +.50 bore Included
New Jug, piston, rings, pins
Upgraded 30mm Keihih Carbs
Re-jet for Trumpet exhaust and Pods
1974 Cb125s Tank
New OEM Petcock
70's Red Flake inspired Paint Job
Custom Seat and Upholstry
Custom Seat Hoop
Custom Battery Box
Custom Taillight Bracket
Integrated Tailight/Turn Signals
Powdercoat frame, hoops, trees, misc parts
De-tab frame
Chrome Superbike Bars
LED Speedo/Idiot Lights
Antigravity Battery
12v Conversion (CB350 Stator, Soild State Rectifier/Regulator combo from DTT member)
Rebuild Front Forks
12.5in Rear Shocks
Michelin Gazelle Tires
New Spokes for Wheels
New Front and Rear Wheel Bearings
New Swing Arm Bearings
New D.I.D. Gold Chain
New Front/Rear Sprockets 15t/35t
New Foot Peg
Rebuild Control Switches
New Brake and Clutch Levers
New Clutch Cable
New Speedometer Cable
New Brake Cable
New Front and Rear Brake Shoes
New Headlight w/5002 Conversion
New Stainless Steel Bolts, Nuts, etc.
Here's how she looked before I tore her down:
Just finished another project and wanted to document the progression of the build in chronological order. This build is going to be named "El Matador".
Last year, I thought it would be a great idea to build a bike small enough for my wife "Cbass" to ride and big enough for me to f*ck around in. One day last fall while searching thru Craigslist, I found an abused 1982 Honda CB125s for sale. I called the owner, drove 44 miles to check out the bike and $300 bucks later, I was a proud owner of a POS. It didn't start, had a bunch of electronics missing, but it had good bones. I brought it back home and tucked it away til I had time for it.
Fast forward to May of 2014, I decided to start the rebuild. Gathered a list and started buying parts.
1982 Honda CB125s Parts/Task list:
Lifan 200cc 12v motor with Electric Start
Original Rebuilt 1982 CB125s motor, +.50 bore Included
New Jug, piston, rings, pins
Upgraded 30mm Keihih Carbs
Re-jet for Trumpet exhaust and Pods
1974 Cb125s Tank
New OEM Petcock
70's Red Flake inspired Paint Job
Custom Seat and Upholstry
Custom Seat Hoop
Custom Battery Box
Custom Taillight Bracket
Integrated Tailight/Turn Signals
Powdercoat frame, hoops, trees, misc parts
De-tab frame
Chrome Superbike Bars
LED Speedo/Idiot Lights
Antigravity Battery
12v Conversion (CB350 Stator, Soild State Rectifier/Regulator combo from DTT member)
Rebuild Front Forks
12.5in Rear Shocks
Michelin Gazelle Tires
New Spokes for Wheels
New Front and Rear Wheel Bearings
New Swing Arm Bearings
New D.I.D. Gold Chain
New Front/Rear Sprockets 15t/35t
New Foot Peg
Rebuild Control Switches
New Brake and Clutch Levers
New Clutch Cable
New Speedometer Cable
New Brake Cable
New Front and Rear Brake Shoes
New Headlight w/5002 Conversion
New Stainless Steel Bolts, Nuts, etc.
Here's how she looked before I tore her down: