CG125 OHV Build Oddessy
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Erskine
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Re: CG125 Decaff :O
More progress on the trials alter ego. It still doesn't look any prettier.
I shortened the rear set plates, fitted some folding off road footrests and made the brake lever quite stubby to tuck in behind the kickstart.
I also jacked up the rear suspension to make it sit level with a 21" front wheel.
I've got a good XL185 front wheel with a new tyre on it and a 17" trials for the back.
Next job though it rerouting the exhaust. I can't decide whether to put the silencer past the top of the rear shock, or to mount it "pre '65" style along the triangle area and exiting it in front of the rear shock.
More progress on the trials alter ego. It still doesn't look any prettier.
I shortened the rear set plates, fitted some folding off road footrests and made the brake lever quite stubby to tuck in behind the kickstart.
I also jacked up the rear suspension to make it sit level with a 21" front wheel.
I've got a good XL185 front wheel with a new tyre on it and a 17" trials for the back.
Next job though it rerouting the exhaust. I can't decide whether to put the silencer past the top of the rear shock, or to mount it "pre '65" style along the triangle area and exiting it in front of the rear shock.
Erskine
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: CG125 Decaff :O
I moved the seat pad thing a few inches forward, it was pissing down all day so scuppered most things.
This will free up space for a higher rear mudguard between the frame rails.
The back of the tank will need to come up an inch with a 21" wheel up front so I cant tuck the tab under the front of the seat. I can always reposition the front mounts to lower the whole tank in the future.
I used a bit of angle iron to secure the back of the seat to. Again, I'm not going to trim it or weld it into place till I'm sure that's where it'll end up. This will also be a good attachment for an electrics board and to attach the reg to when I fit lighting.
I moved the seat pad thing a few inches forward, it was pissing down all day so scuppered most things.
This will free up space for a higher rear mudguard between the frame rails.
The back of the tank will need to come up an inch with a 21" wheel up front so I cant tuck the tab under the front of the seat. I can always reposition the front mounts to lower the whole tank in the future.
I used a bit of angle iron to secure the back of the seat to. Again, I'm not going to trim it or weld it into place till I'm sure that's where it'll end up. This will also be a good attachment for an electrics board and to attach the reg to when I fit lighting.
Erskine
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: CG125 Decaff :O
I'm not sure what to do about the front guard yet, I'd like it close to the tyre.
My mate and I bounced the crap out of the front end and with our combined weight couldn't get the the front wheel to contact the lower tree.
I got hold of the correct front brake cable today so have been bimbling about the valley on it.
It rides very differently on the road with the trials tyres, big front wheel and raised rear. However it still feels safe and predictable.
I had a few forays up the mountainside and came down grinning
The front end is still great, even without bracing, however the back is still too stiff.
I tackled some behemouth ant hills and a few short 60 degree drops. Tracked over them nicely thankyou
I may look out for some softer rear springs in the future and invert the shocks.
revheadgl said:
I'm not sure what to do about the front guard yet, I'd like it close to the tyre.
My mate and I bounced the crap out of the front end and with our combined weight couldn't get the the front wheel to contact the lower tree.
I got hold of the correct front brake cable today so have been bimbling about the valley on it.
It rides very differently on the road with the trials tyres, big front wheel and raised rear. However it still feels safe and predictable.
I had a few forays up the mountainside and came down grinning
The front end is still great, even without bracing, however the back is still too stiff.
I tackled some behemouth ant hills and a few short 60 degree drops. Tracked over them nicely thankyou
I may look out for some softer rear springs in the future and invert the shocks.
Erskine
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: CG125 Decaff :O
I'm getting more used to the feel of the back end now, you know the different feeling I'm getting from it may actually be the damping kicking in more. I popped over some more ant hills today and started to get my weight in the right place to keep the front lofted. Bash/sump plate is now on the list.
Main priority this week is to reduce the exhaust manifold to keep it away from the front wheel. It just about hits the tyre under full compression.
I tried out the front mudguard at the rear to look at the line it would make, although it is not wide enough.
crazypj said:
I'm getting more used to the feel of the back end now, you know the different feeling I'm getting from it may actually be the damping kicking in more. I popped over some more ant hills today and started to get my weight in the right place to keep the front lofted. Bash/sump plate is now on the list.
Main priority this week is to reduce the exhaust manifold to keep it away from the front wheel. It just about hits the tyre under full compression.
I tried out the front mudguard at the rear to look at the line it would make, although it is not wide enough.
Erskine
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: CG125 Decaff :O
No update for a while, I've upped sticks and moved country.
I now have a weather proof workshop with power and light and a bench with a chuffing great big vice on it
I've fitted a front mudguard now, I think the English feds are not so easy going as the Welsh, and so I've made it a bit more legit.
I still use it daily, and it keeps me smiling.
I'm book marking a shopping list for a handful of bits and bobs later this month.
No update for a while, I've upped sticks and moved country.
I now have a weather proof workshop with power and light and a bench with a chuffing great big vice on it
I've fitted a front mudguard now, I think the English feds are not so easy going as the Welsh, and so I've made it a bit more legit.
I still use it daily, and it keeps me smiling.
I'm book marking a shopping list for a handful of bits and bobs later this month.
crazypj
Split personality, I fake being smart
Re: CG125 Decaff :O
I'm quite liking the early 70's trials look.
Feds used to be a lot better in Wells area 30yrs ago ;D
If they are that basd you better move tax disc to front nearside.
Revhead,
I still have house in Blaengarw but I'm living in Florida
No work for me here at present either though
I'm quite liking the early 70's trials look.
Feds used to be a lot better in Wells area 30yrs ago ;D
If they are that basd you better move tax disc to front nearside.
Revhead,
I still have house in Blaengarw but I'm living in Florida
No work for me here at present either though
Erskine
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: CG125 Decaff :O
Hey! Yup I'm arriving at a point where it is worth consolidating and starting to address the cosmetics.
I can't wait to get some heat resistant paint on the exhaust. Also got some ally sheeting to make some side panels once I've got an air filter with a 90 degree intake rubber on it.
There's a few early honda 125 frames appearing on the 'bay which will be both lighter than this one and made out of decent tubing, this would mean applying for the registration docs at a cost of about $75 on top of the price of a frame.
I'm wondering if it's really worth the expense as it would take the project cost out of proportion to the value of the bike.
I have to say a heart breaking as it was to sell up and move on, it's great to be somewhere warmer, dryer, with much better quality of life and geographically 360 degrees of work opportunities rather than being trapped in on 3 sides by mountains.
Hey! Yup I'm arriving at a point where it is worth consolidating and starting to address the cosmetics.
I can't wait to get some heat resistant paint on the exhaust. Also got some ally sheeting to make some side panels once I've got an air filter with a 90 degree intake rubber on it.
There's a few early honda 125 frames appearing on the 'bay which will be both lighter than this one and made out of decent tubing, this would mean applying for the registration docs at a cost of about $75 on top of the price of a frame.
I'm wondering if it's really worth the expense as it would take the project cost out of proportion to the value of the bike.
I have to say a heart breaking as it was to sell up and move on, it's great to be somewhere warmer, dryer, with much better quality of life and geographically 360 degrees of work opportunities rather than being trapped in on 3 sides by mountains.
Erskine
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: CG125 Decaff :O
Made a few more subtle changes while I wait for some finances to materialise.
Relocated the horn under the main tube of the frame.
Raised the back of the tank 1/2" so it's level.
Moved the seat back.
Played with raising the rear mudguard to find a nice line.
Threw a 22mm copper elbow on to the tip of the silencer to stop the exhaust blowing on to the springs.
I went exploring the country lanes and little villages last weekend on it. The gearing is just perfect for pottering about at 30 mph
Made a few more subtle changes while I wait for some finances to materialise.
Relocated the horn under the main tube of the frame.
Raised the back of the tank 1/2" so it's level.
Moved the seat back.
Played with raising the rear mudguard to find a nice line.
Threw a 22mm copper elbow on to the tip of the silencer to stop the exhaust blowing on to the springs.
I went exploring the country lanes and little villages last weekend on it. The gearing is just perfect for pottering about at 30 mph
jelloelstone
Been Around the Block
Re: CG125 Decaff :O
lovin your build! i also agree on something behind the seat, the round tool bag is a good idea for that.
lovin your build! i also agree on something behind the seat, the round tool bag is a good idea for that.
Erskine
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Re: CG125 Decaff + goodies
The first lot of goodies have started to materialise: This lot is mainly about sorting lights ready for the shorter days.
A volt meter which diagnosed that the genie was 'ked
New genie stator set for basic lights/no battery and CDI
New heavy flywheel - I had the option of a light 'race' one which would have given an instant 2 hp gain but at the expense of torque
Simple regulator - 2 wires batteryless
New levers - The pivots on the old ones were so worn that I'd had to bush them out with brass.
Quick action throttle and new cable
Soft compound grips.
The first lot of goodies have started to materialise: This lot is mainly about sorting lights ready for the shorter days.
A volt meter which diagnosed that the genie was 'ked
New genie stator set for basic lights/no battery and CDI
New heavy flywheel - I had the option of a light 'race' one which would have given an instant 2 hp gain but at the expense of torque
Simple regulator - 2 wires
batterylessNew levers - The pivots on the old ones were so worn that I'd had to bush them out with brass.
Quick action throttle and new cable
Soft compound grips.