Hey everyone, I've really enjoyed perusing the forums over the past few days looking at all of the neat builds that are going on and completed. I figured instead of lurking around I'd join and ask y'all for opinions on a Honda CB125s.
I've never ridden before, and am looking for a smaller bike to get started on. There is a 1981 CB125s for sale near me listed for $1000... I could prob get it for $700-$750. A friend and I went to check it out last week. Here's the details:
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two owners
5000 miles
has a decent amount of rust on the chrome
will need the following parts replaced to get running well: battery, drive chain, clutch plates, and clutch springs (the guy apparently put synthetic oil in it for a while, not knowing that's a no-no for these bikes).
The engine also makes a kind of knocking/whining sound - not sure whether it'd just need the timing adjusted, a new cam chain, or even if that's "normal" for these bikes.
My friend said he probably wouldn't get it, just for the fact it's so small and weak - to be honest that's kind of what intrigues me about this bike. I figure I could do some of the small maintenance things mentioned above, learn how to ride around town, and then maybe sell it for a profit.
I keep going back and forth on whether to get it or not, and wanted to ask for opinions! Thanks in advance.
I've never ridden before, and am looking for a smaller bike to get started on. There is a 1981 CB125s for sale near me listed for $1000... I could prob get it for $700-$750. A friend and I went to check it out last week. Here's the details:
titled
two owners
5000 miles
has a decent amount of rust on the chrome
will need the following parts replaced to get running well: battery, drive chain, clutch plates, and clutch springs (the guy apparently put synthetic oil in it for a while, not knowing that's a no-no for these bikes).
The engine also makes a kind of knocking/whining sound - not sure whether it'd just need the timing adjusted, a new cam chain, or even if that's "normal" for these bikes.
My friend said he probably wouldn't get it, just for the fact it's so small and weak - to be honest that's kind of what intrigues me about this bike. I figure I could do some of the small maintenance things mentioned above, learn how to ride around town, and then maybe sell it for a profit.
I keep going back and forth on whether to get it or not, and wanted to ask for opinions! Thanks in advance.