VonYinzer
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Re: CB125s My First 2-Wheeler
As set up, that chain will likely rub the swingarm pivot. I hate to say it, but I think you need a bigger bike. The smaller the bike the smaller the changes in geometry and suspension you can make and keep the bike safe and functional. 14"+ shocks are massive andwill still make steering very twitchy. Best bet? Build the bike correctly and sell it for enough cash to find a bigger project.
I'm only 5'8" and 185 and the 125 is barely big enough for me to ride comfortably. You need something with a larger frame. Maybe a CB500 or an XS650 perhaps? Something along those lines.
I know its your first bike and all, but you have to work within reason. That said, lots of folks really enjoy these little scoots. Again, build it using stock length shocks, rearsets placed in the correct position, some cool custom touches and a nice paint job. Someone out there will love it and you can move on to a bike better suited to your size with a wealth of knowledge gained from this build.
You'll be better off and more importantly SAFER in the long run for it.
As set up, that chain will likely rub the swingarm pivot. I hate to say it, but I think you need a bigger bike. The smaller the bike the smaller the changes in geometry and suspension you can make and keep the bike safe and functional. 14"+ shocks are massive andwill still make steering very twitchy. Best bet? Build the bike correctly and sell it for enough cash to find a bigger project.
I'm only 5'8" and 185 and the 125 is barely big enough for me to ride comfortably. You need something with a larger frame. Maybe a CB500 or an XS650 perhaps? Something along those lines.
I know its your first bike and all, but you have to work within reason. That said, lots of folks really enjoy these little scoots. Again, build it using stock length shocks, rearsets placed in the correct position, some cool custom touches and a nice paint job. Someone out there will love it and you can move on to a bike better suited to your size with a wealth of knowledge gained from this build.
You'll be better off and more importantly SAFER in the long run for it.