Throughout my ownership of my 1974 CL125S project bike, I maintained careful records of my investments—money-wise, if not time wise. The total cost, including the bike, was $3673.23. Of that, only $2315.78 … CL125S: The Final TallyRead more
Honda CL125S [Sold]
Intended to be a quick-and-dirty resto-mod for nostalgia’s sake. It turned out to be anything but.
The CL125S is gone!
After 1,977 days, my “unintentional project” is no longer a project, and no longer mine. I was able to send it off with a new owner tonight as a one-kick starter that … The CL125S is gone!Read more
CL125S resto-mod done!
I finally have her running, and running well. There is only one task left on my punch list, and it is purely cosmetic: the header needs a coat of black high-temp exhaust … CL125S resto-mod done!Read more
Front brake upgrade?
While I was out on Ebay buying my replacement fork tubes, I bought a front wheel hub and lower fork sliders to fit a ’74-’76 CB125. The CL’s stock drum is the … Front brake upgrade?Read more
Yet more scope creep. Can I be done?
I thought Project CL125S was…well, not “done,” but just about roadworthy. All the electrics are done, fuel lines and shutoff in place, and I’ve been finishing up the new mounting brackets for … Yet more scope creep. Can I be done?Read more
Tank stripe
Things are going so well that I treated myself, and did something totally cosmetic tonight. Gave the tank a center stripe and emblems. The side emblems are nice quality adhesive alloy. The … Tank stripeRead more
Electrics are DONE.
I sorted out my horn snafu and routed the fuel lines this morning. I’m SOOO close to starting it. I just need to mount the reg/rec (it will go in front of … Electrics are DONE.Read more
I didn’t screw up the wiring!
Just need to figure out why the horn’s not working.And the neutral light, but that hasn’t worked since I bought it.
Battery box finished
I have the battery box and new Motobatt battery in the bike. Even though it doesn’t touch now no matter how you jostle it around, there’s a slight risk of the positive … Battery box finishedRead more
I’m making progress
Most of the re-wiring is complete. I just need to mount the reg/rec and the 12 volt conversion will be finished. Still haven’t decided whether to upgrade to an XL200R stator/engine cover. … I’m making progressRead more