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Intended to be a quick-and-dirty resto-mod for nostalgia’s sake. It turned out to be anything but.

CL125S: The Final Tally
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CL125S: The Final Tally

September 17, 2019January 27, 2022

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

The CL125S is gone!
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The CL125S is gone!

September 4, 2019January 28, 2022

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!
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CL125S resto-mod done!

August 28, 2019January 28, 2022

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?
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Front brake upgrade?

May 21, 2019January 28, 2022

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?
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Yet more scope creep. Can I be done?

May 17, 2019January 28, 2022

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
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Tank stripe

April 11, 2019January 28, 2022

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.
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Electrics are DONE.

April 11, 2019January 28, 2022

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!
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I didn’t screw up the wiring!

April 6, 2019January 28, 2022

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
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Battery box finished

April 3, 2019January 28, 2022

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
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I’m making progress

April 1, 2019January 28, 2022

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

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