I’ve got the frame bolted into the jig using the additional fittings, and I’m working on final alignment of the twin-shock swingarm.
Bultakenstein resumes
With the Honda CL125S Resto-mod that had been taking all my time and attention finally out of my workshop for good, I’ve turned my attention back to this unholy collection of mismatched … Bultakenstein resumesRead more
Sorting the wheels
Not really related to the engine swap, but I’m currently doing a deep dive on Suzuki parts interchangeability to sort the rear wheel. God bless places like partzilla.com that provide online parts … Sorting the wheelsRead more
Preliminary mock-up
The Aermacchi-Ducati marriage is still little more than a conceptual exercise at this point, but I’ve started playing around with it. I purchased wheels and a set of “dummy” Ducati engine cases, … Preliminary mock-upRead more
CL125S: The Final Tally
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!
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
Origins – Aermacchi-Ducati Special
This bare Harley-Davidson 1973 Harley SS-350 frame and swingarm is on its way to me. This was kindly given to me for just the cost of shipping by a Facebook contact in … Origins – Aermacchi-Ducati SpecialRead 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