Honda CL125S [Sold]

I haven’t updated this in well over a year, but I still have the bike. And it’s still not completely roadworthy. The big issue was an electrical problem that I just couldn’t … Defective Switch MadnessRead more

Last Saturday, I rode the CL 19 miles to the KC Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club’s Spring Show and back. Overall it was fun, but I still have some teething pains to deal … A Nineteen Mile RideRead more

I have finally sorted out all the major issues with this bike. The last issue was a bad float needle and seat (as you can see from the drips of fuel on … Update: Sorted & RideableRead more

I was actually able to spend a couple of hours in the workshop this morning. The first time in, um, probably 2-1/2 months? One of the reasons I’ve been doing nothing for … Back Into ItRead more

Broke down and ordered some proper headlight brackets, even though I swore just the other day that I would never order direct from China again. For $43, it really didn’t make sense … Headlight BracketsRead more

My new Kenda K272s arrived last week. (Second time I’ve dealt with motorcycletiresmaniac.com [actually Cedar Rapids Tire in Iowa], and was very pleased with them again.) I soaked the fork springs and … New TiresRead more

This is the carnage that awaited me when I disassembled the front forks: And here are the cheapie plastic turn signals I bought to replace the bent and busted originals. Unfortunately, I … The scope of this “quickie” project just keeps expanding…Read more

Tank has been stripped, soldered, banged into shape, given a skim of bondo. The inside was treated with phosphoric acid and then sealed with Caswell epoxy liner. The paint is just a … Still coming alongRead more

Rust holes successfully soldered Dents knocked out as much as possible Inside treated with phosphoric acid, then Caswell liner Surface bondo’d and sanded Smoothing the whole thing over with multiple coats of … Progress on the fuel tankRead more