Well, I hadn't intended on starting this project until my CB350 was back together, but it turns out I have to do some more work on my 1984 CB125S before it's roadworthy. So I decided to start my build thread to chronicle it. It's tracker inspired, so I decided to toss it in the Tracker build thread.
I went on the hunt for a CB100/125 after seeing the pics of the Deus Inari, which this build will be styled after.
I knew as soon as I saw it that I must build a similar bike. I kept checking craigslist for a small-bore Honda to work with and I came across a running 1984 CB125S for a good price. I snagged it, and here are some pics.
When I bought it the initial plans were to just buzz around town on it while its sips on gasoline, saving me some cash while I build up the 350 Cafe Bike. But then I decided that the bike is far too boring as it stands and while I'm fixing the minor stuff on it I may as well just start the damn project.
Currently I just want to get it to look halfway decent and have it to ride, so I'm going mostly with aesthetics right now. After the 350 is done, I'll work on the motor and performance. (performance being a relative term with a 125cc motorcycle...)
In the immediate future I'll be...
Tossing on new dual sport tires
Replacing the bars, levers, electronic controls etc.
Need to relocate the Speedo and ignition switch. (they're just dangling at the moment)
Remove the old seat and mounting hardware and toss on a new one.
New lights all around.
New chain to match the bars (going for a little bit of gold throughout the bike in various places. Hopefully I can do it tastefully so I don't have a bunch of bling hanging off the bike)
Removing fenders/plastic/crap/relocating etc
Current problems:
Grounding issues throughout the bike
Finding a good way to mount up my new batteries (2 6V in series)
Getting the turn signals to work
Anyhow, this may be a slower build, but I hope to have some progress in the coming weeks.
-jordan
I went on the hunt for a CB100/125 after seeing the pics of the Deus Inari, which this build will be styled after.
I knew as soon as I saw it that I must build a similar bike. I kept checking craigslist for a small-bore Honda to work with and I came across a running 1984 CB125S for a good price. I snagged it, and here are some pics.
When I bought it the initial plans were to just buzz around town on it while its sips on gasoline, saving me some cash while I build up the 350 Cafe Bike. But then I decided that the bike is far too boring as it stands and while I'm fixing the minor stuff on it I may as well just start the damn project.
Currently I just want to get it to look halfway decent and have it to ride, so I'm going mostly with aesthetics right now. After the 350 is done, I'll work on the motor and performance. (performance being a relative term with a 125cc motorcycle...)
In the immediate future I'll be...
Tossing on new dual sport tires
Replacing the bars, levers, electronic controls etc.
Need to relocate the Speedo and ignition switch. (they're just dangling at the moment)
Remove the old seat and mounting hardware and toss on a new one.
New lights all around.
New chain to match the bars (going for a little bit of gold throughout the bike in various places. Hopefully I can do it tastefully so I don't have a bunch of bling hanging off the bike)
Removing fenders/plastic/crap/relocating etc
Current problems:
Grounding issues throughout the bike
Finding a good way to mount up my new batteries (2 6V in series)
Getting the turn signals to work
Anyhow, this may be a slower build, but I hope to have some progress in the coming weeks.
-jordan