Jesterhead
New Member
Hey all! First time really monkeying around with bikes, so I'm pretty interested to see how this goes!
Really looking to play to this little 125's strengths, it'll never be fast, but it sure is pure and simple and light. Looking just to build a little toy to zip around the city in the summer. Something really unique (I've yet to see another proper cafe racer around here!)
Something like this is the look I'm going for:
EDIT: Stock airbox is going back in! New inspiration! Gosh damn, this looks clean:
Got the bike in good running shape for $600 CAD. Everything is in pretty good condition, including the tyres!
Here she is just after I got her home:
As i was pulling everything apart, I took at moment to imagine what this little bike will look like when done:
Tear down went really well for my first experience, no nasty surprises. Here's where it's at now:
While I'm waiting for my seat to show up before I can futz with the frame, It's time to clean up this little engine!
The only thing I'm really intimidated by is the electronics, so expect quite a few questions once I get to that point!
Really looking to play to this little 125's strengths, it'll never be fast, but it sure is pure and simple and light. Looking just to build a little toy to zip around the city in the summer. Something really unique (I've yet to see another proper cafe racer around here!)
Something like this is the look I'm going for:
EDIT: Stock airbox is going back in! New inspiration! Gosh damn, this looks clean:
Got the bike in good running shape for $600 CAD. Everything is in pretty good condition, including the tyres!
Here she is just after I got her home:
As i was pulling everything apart, I took at moment to imagine what this little bike will look like when done:
Tear down went really well for my first experience, no nasty surprises. Here's where it's at now:
While I'm waiting for my seat to show up before I can futz with the frame, It's time to clean up this little engine!
The only thing I'm really intimidated by is the electronics, so expect quite a few questions once I get to that point!