Seller Said He Never Tried To Start This 1974 Honda Motorcycle (Non-Running Barn Find)

I trade for this 1974 Honda CB125 motorcycle that has been sitting in a barn for many years. Will it come a live again? #Honda, #Motorcycle, #Vintage,
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[@tracysellman1562]

Man Joe you come across some beauties, This was my first bike back in 1974 when I was 15 years old I saved up $250.00 and bought it from a guy whose son had it for only 6 months after buying it brand new and his son died. I told him I wanted it and even signed an agreement to buy it for $250.00 and he held it for one month for me. I came back and he was like well are you ready? I was so excited I slipped and said "Hell ya, oh sorry" He laughed and said you deserve it, son, Made my day. He came out with the keys and signed over the title and brand new Bell helmet and the tool kit with owner's manual, I shook his hand gave him the money, and said "Oh by the way sorry for the loss of your son, he said thank you and we are glad you will enjoy it and take care of it. loved that bike my next bike to own was a Hodoka Combat Wombat 250 that thing was a beast! lol

[@teejay3426]

A Combat Wombat was a 125, for a 250 it was either a Thunder Pooch or the 250 SL.

[@tracysellman1562]

@@teejay3426 You're right my bad, 64-year-old mind caught up to me lol. Mine was the 250 XR but it was still a beast back when I got it in 1982 from a Sargent friend of mine up in Alaska, My old Air Force days I was like 23 and the thing almost killed me a few times until I got used to it. lol

[@imdeplorable2241]

"COMBAT WOMBAT!!" I wanted one SO bad. Everybody had Yamahas, Suzuki, and Hondas but, I wanted to be different and get a Hodaka. Red and chrome. Beautiful. No, I never did. My dad gave me a car so, I never bought a bike.

[@teejay3426]

Had a regular Wombat, a 125 on/off road. Also had Suzuki RM's and Honda CR'S (CR 480R put me in the hospital for a week) Hodaka's were FAST, easily holding their own with the big 4. The trick was not throwing the chain and breaking the shift cover.

[@Pittsburgh-412]

Yall know what I just now realized after watching 2vintage for years? I have never seen him have a sponsored video

[@Thor555555]

that´s the best, just like mustie1, project farms, rather B welding....

[@guit156]

Agree, and I really appreciate it.

[@guit156]

Agree, and I really appreciate it.

[@jeremiahsawyer2123]

Sponsored by himself.. 🤷 Buying, fixing, and flipping these projects. Plus he makes money of his videos. I'm sure he's making out pretty good 👌

[@corbinb3992]

Thank God! He's a normal guy. He knows his stuff.

[@rimrock53]

That Honda 125 reminds me of the bikes Honda brought on campus during the 1970s for their “Learn to Ride” seminars. Docile enough to not spook new riders, but enough to leave you wanting more.

[@gman77gas]

My first bike was a 71 version of that. That was 38 motorcycles ago an 49 years ago! Now riding a goldwing...

[@Noneofurbusinesseh]

It seems we have similar stories.

[@donbridgewater2988]

Joe, when using a points file, you keep the points closed while you file the points. That way the top and bottom stay flat to each other, just an FYI.

[@watchdogu.s.a.8973]

That's right and my old points file was about the same thickness as a metal fingernail file.

[@08shunter]

I love the sound of these Honda motorcycles. I had a Honda CB250 in the 1970's. Love your channel. Regards from London UK. Still waiting to see the BSA running, guess you're waiting on parts?

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

It’s a cool little bike. There’s alot of kids out there that would love to have that thing.

[@worthington3637]

But grandpa won't let them. Hahaha.

[@frankdodson3534]

Most kids today wouldn't appreciate it probably would laugh at you or rag out and destroy a sweet vintage bike.

[@kevinalbers1084]

POR 15 makes a liner kit that will make it look like new. Just be sure to follow the directions.

[@jakeowens1770]

You think it's glorified tire slime?

[@ginogrimaldi5589]

The por 15 kit works

[@thebigguy8306]

Great project, appeals to many of us Geezers 40yo+. Good looking cycle, once it gets going will be a blast.

[@ianmangham4570]

Had a Honda cb100 in the 80s and she was so awesome for a little bike , she had a crazy powerband that kicked in really late in the revs, she would scream downhills that much I'd have to back off the throttle 😅🤘 ,when 60mph was fast after being on a 50cc 🇬🇧 🤘

[@MrTruckerf]

I had a '70 SL 100 I bought in '71. That thing would top out at 72 mph (indicated) but it was screaming.

[@keithcrampton1438]

I have been wondering for so long how one man can do so much work all by himself! Now I know he has sponsorship and he deserves it!

[@rvmonkey1669]

When using the point file, close the points and you’ll clean both sides at the same time filing them evenly

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

Good tip that he won't listen

[@donscott6431]

Rotate the engine, until the points close. Lift the top contact, insert the file, and GENTLY file the contact pads. I luv you for investing in a points file😊❤❤❤ The idea is to make the contact pads “square” with each other, which takes total advantage of the “dwell”

[@bryanwhitton1784]

My wife and I used to ride double to work every day on a CB125 exactly like this one. It was blue and had a front disc and in the mid 70's. We had to ride about 20 miles each way. It was a great little bike.

[@2vintage]

Haha that's awesome

[@stevewhite4621]

I hope you changed the oil before running it if there was gas in the oil! Like watching you work on the older bikes.

[@billybarr7443]

Stop telling lies lad

[@bryanwhitton1784]

@@billybarr7443 What lies? My daughter was about 3 years old and we purchased a helmet for her and a riding suit. OK, it was a snow suit but it looked like a riding suit. I would take her to day care every morning. Then I would ride back home and pick up my wife and ride from South San Jose to Cupertino. Then do the opposite in the evening. Cheapest mode of transportation I ever owned. However, I did replace it later with a Yamaha XS500C.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Excellent find, Joe! As is typical of older Honda singles, it runs fine with fresh gas & oil & a good carb clean, and started right up after God knows how long it sat. Round up a petcock and maybe a different gas tank if you can find one and you're good to go. Great video! Thanks man!

[@TheHemiphil81]

I had a 1978 xl 125 that I rode into the ground i rode it so much and it still is one of the best bikes I ever had.. she was bullet proof..❤

[@DrMarkGlenn296]

Ditto, 78 XL125…. Good at everything, excellent at nothing, perfect bike for a novice, and always started on first or second kick.

[@restrothunderroad]

I never really had a thing for these style Hondas but now I get it. Cool bike! Great job!

[@L46C3]

If you want to see a cool bike, google 1969 BSA 441 Victor Special. Greatest fuel tank of its time!

[@gman1141]

Growing up, that was THE bike that I wanted. Never got it but now I have a 1500. Thanks for the video.

[@bigdoggierescue8761]

Good! Love to see an early 70s yamaha enduro DT360. Great bike, HARD TO FIND.

[@phensriwood8081]

I hate people who duck tape seats, if it tears go see a trimmer, you’ll thank me!

[@MarkFox]

Joe with all the project bikes you have that need parts you should plan a trip to Mid Ohio vintage days. Make a list and start hitting all the vendors there. Bring a trailer and you'll probably find some new projects as well. Bring cash and you will find some deals.

[@JackHood-gy3cj]

My first bike was a 1970 CB 100 when I was 14. Those things were tough. My little brother took it when I started driving cars and it survived both of us. We could get 100 cc licenses at 15 in Tx back then. Not sure about now.

[@JustJefffff]

I know it might seem/feel awkward but if you pour your oil/fluids with the spout on top instead of closer to the funnel, the fluids will pour nice & steady without "glurping".

[@jeffreyking1745]

Counterintuitive! But true

[@PSBEadventures]

Joe, Lisle makes a really nice, small auto center punch. It uses a spring to shoot the punch out gently. I've found it works perfectly for the float pin when they are stuck. I support the other side with a block of wood and it usually gets it right out. Hope that helps man.

[@joelcarson9514]

A friend had an old Honda 90 with the funky sheet metal back in the mid 1970s. It was great, just tootlin' around the neighborhoods with it. Not fast at all, but there was something fun yet relaxing about it that I never really experienced with the mid size bikes I had later. The Honda CM 400e was the only one that came close to just the effortless low key joy of just farting around that the little Honda 90 brought out.

[@JoeMaxFpv]

I love the old small cb’s. I had a cb350. Wish I still had it. I may look for an old small bike. They are fun to rip around in summer.

[@Cyprusmichalis]

Great looking bike, I would love to see you restore it to its former glory ❤

[@Pateramalina]

i had same but 250 as a kid. Amazing bike

[@08shunter]

Oh yes so did I. The CB250 was a great bike, There was a CB200 model as well.

[@jimcarrier9327]

WOW....this is the exact same bike color and all I had at 15 and rode to high school. You had a 125 size limit on the restricted license in Florida. I absolutely loved that bike.

[@markkimball1569]

Neat little bike. Be good for a campground or beach runaround ! It’s an old Honda. . Nothing ran better !! Had a 1970 cab 350 my cousin gave me & I got it running. My older brother had a cl 350in 74 & has it still today 2024.

[@keessonnema]

I was very afraid at the first few second of the video, I thought for sure this was yet another ripoff, but it turned out okay this time! So glad.

[@Larry-325]

Rusty tank and maple syrup in carb. I never thought it would even attempt to kick over. 😃. Nice job Joe 👍👍👍

[@Ikewayne413]

Cool bike, they sure did make a whole lot of different size Honda CB"s!

[@MarshallAisbett]

Love the videos and I had an old Yamaha with an acid battery like that and I thought it was dead as could be but I just put acid back into it and it started to work again

[@Antiquefarmequipment]

I used POR15 in my tractor fuel tank and it worked great! And when you use the points file, let the points close on the file. Thats how its supposed to be used not holding the points open like you did in the video👍

[@TattsDragon]

What you need is a in-Line Ignition Spark Tester. Keep up the good work. Watch all your vids I am from the US but have been living in the uk for 15 years.

[@wesleyblanton2432]

How many people went out and dusted off their old project bike and started working on it after watching Joe’s Video’s? Thank You Joe for your patience and your how to Video’s!

[@kampatterson1865]

Really great video. Thanks for all the great content and having Vinny make another appearance 😀

[@GameCrazedNERDS]

70's honda's are just so well made. I daily a 1971 cb500 that sat since 1995. glad to see how smoothly that went.

[@keithcrampton1438]

I love your show so much because you do all the hard work and we get to do all the love to the motorcycle riding it!

[@mattsta1964]

Give it some new fork gaiters too! It deserves it!

[@ar2043]

This here was an awesome score! Good job Joe! That is definitely a cool bike from the past!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Nice job!!!

[@James-sir]

I love the little old Hondas my first bike was a Honda TwinStar 79 180cc I was like 13 so it was fun enough not a lot of power but I could get it to almost 75 mph good enough for around town when you 13 14 yrs old

[@1911MikeinOregon]

What a great old bike. The late 60's and early 70's were my favorite bikes. I was 13 in 1974 and I basically lived at the local Honda store

[@laurencehastings7473]

An ideal candidate for restauration. Engine good, gearbox good, wheels and chrome good. First priority fuel tank then a good clean up and some small bits and pieces. A 50 year old time capsule is definitely worth more than a dead hovercraft sitting in a field. That means you got your baby dozer for free.

[@MarkLeamy-e6o]

Love it greetings from Warwick UK

[@joelboutier1736]

What a great bike. I'm working on a 73' CB350. That looks just like a miniature version of it

[@jefferywise1906]

I really appreciate the look of those old school Honda motorcycles. 360 is for me a good all round bike, the 125 is still great.

[@arizenzei]

here in southeast asia, the modern decendant of that bike is the backbone of the masses. used for transportation of goods and people and personal use. heck i even saw one converted to be used as a pulley system across a deep canyon up in the remote mountain. really sturdy and dependable bike. so popular even yamaha, suzuki, and kawasaki offered their own variant.

[@kirtboyes4685]

Try using a piece of chain mail. You can get them for cleaning cast iron frying pans. Just drop it into the tank and shake it around. works great.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

In 2000 I persuaded a friend to sell me the 1972 CB125S that he had in his garage...his father now many years deceased had ridden it to work as his commuter bike and it had only 28k miles on it. I got it for $60 and he threw in 2 helmets and all the spares that he had for the bike. It cost very little mechanically to get it going again..a spark plug, fresh oils...but $320 to resurrect it as I had to reregister it, licence it, and have it pass the 6 monthly safety inspection check... but then I could ride it to my work... free parking in the middle of the city in an enclosed yard 50 yards from the front door! The first weekend I decided to surprise him by riding it to where he was on holiday...300 miles away. He almost fell over when I told him I was going back home to sleep in my own bed that night...14 hours riding in one day. A month later I completed a 900 mile journey over three days with no problems....very reliable bike. When I did not need it anymore as a daily commuter I traded it to a friend who wanted a "vintage" bike suitable to teach his son to ride....

[@anemone104]

Had the CB125s in the UK, which morphed into the CB125J with more 'modern' (less pretty) styling, a tacho and claimed higher top speed. The J also had that mechanical disk brake, which would seize or partially seize if neglected and could show buttock-clenching lag in the wet. Then the CG125 which went back to the SLS drum on the front, which was adequate as the CG was a pushrod motor with only 11 horsepower and maybe 60 mph. I had one of those and it was unburstably, boringly reliable - I put over 50k miles on it and it showed 72k when I sold it, still going like a (slightly rattly) clock, same as when I got it. It sipped fuel, doing over 100 miles per gallon when thrashed everywhere, ideal for a student and then when unemployed in Thatcher's Britain in the early '80s. (You have a degree in Botany? You're overqualified. You wanna research job? You need a first class degree. Bad luck, mate). It had 6v electrics (poor) but direct ignition which meant the wee beast would always start. The OHV jobs were more peppy and would do good mileages if you changed the oil every 1K miles and cleaned out the centrifugal oil filter every couple of changes. Don't do that and they will eat top ends, nipping up the cam bearings and knackering the cam chains. The CG will survive neglect better. The frame was the same through the whole range and you can swap motors, tanks and other bits. An XL185 motor will go in, for more speed and 'interesting' handling when pushed in the twisties. A CB175 front end and 2LS brake (far, far better than the disc) will go on with some work and beefing up the frame will give you a CB125 sleeper that will pop wheelies and handle okay with better shocks.

[@davidgoodwin958]

You do a good job and explain what you are doing well. Congratulations on another success.

[@99cachorro]

I have 3 of these early 70's Love them

[@rolansmith9951]

You love that bike the most 😊

[@papachis9535]

You have a little peach there Joe. Strong unbreakable motor. Back in the 70’s, mine was in green. Because you are missing the side covers, and should you look for a new tank, check out the green version. It really pops.

[@Antiquefarmequipment]

New tank? Why? It won't be original then. It's not hard to clean it out and it'll be good as new.

[@papachis9535]

@@Antiquefarmequipment Good point. It’s just that IF the tank is completely knackered (multiple rust holes etc) AND, given that the side covers are missing and need sourcing anyway, one might want to consider the green version in total. In my uneducated opinion, the green version of this bike is far far more aesthetic than the blue. If, on the other hand, the tank is recoverable, then simply source blue covers and the bike is good.

[@olds97lss]

I had one of those when I was a kid. Very similar, but may have been a 100cc. Mine had drum brake on the front and rear. That was my first bike.

[@LondonPianoman]

I had one of these late 70s/ early 80a and I was a Motorcycle courier in London UK - I got mine with 11k miles and it was still going well at 43K when it was stolen - so no 10K is low mileage not high as you said!

[@andqt]

Man that little bike is sweet. I envy you a lot 😊 love to watch your videos. Greetings from Denmark

[@edwardweisenburg6585]

Meuriatic acid works wonders on rusty tanks. Nothing like restoring an old honda. They run forever. ❤

[@minnesotatomcat]

My first bike was a 1973 Yamaha 175 enduro 2 stroke, it was way too much bike for a 10 year old me but we worked through our issues and never did kill each other 🤣

[@donscott6431]

YAYY!! I say YAYY!!! Again! POINTS FILE!!!! Dude: you made my DAY!!!!

[@TimewarpTV]

no smoke, great compression, and runs well. Nice deal. I assume it came with no papers, how hard is it to get papers on the bike?

[@ericdoncaster5608]

Awesome video dude! Do you think a video on all the current 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers and bikes in your collection could happen any time? Keep up the great work you always do!

[@N0rnagest]

Those little CBs are actually pretty tough... as long as you change the oil regularly (about every 1000 miles, using good oil) they vibrate at high revs and the camchains and cams are a weak spot ... and of course the gearbox sometimes doesn't like coming out of gear at high miles.... but they look so cool. And the engine should be good for at least 20k miles, double that if you maintain it well.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

I got mine a 1972 CB125S @ 28k miles...and went on from there...300miles a day journeys...no problems. Mobil1 oil and top the level up every fuel stop if you are cruising all day @ 6000rpm....

[@STho205]

74/75 was the best for this model. If I recall from my early days: the front disks were mechanical cable disks. Not really as effective as cable drums...and drum shoes last forever on a light bike. By 79 they were dropping the Tach and disk brake they added in 74 to keep the price down.

[@Killawife]

A friend of mine had a 1976 Honda CM125t. I believe it has the same engine as this but it was pretty special by 125 standards as it had an electric starter. And it was more of a custom looking bike. My friend loved it. Unfortunately it got squished by a car when he had parked it on his driveway.

[@monkeywentbananas]

Vinegar works but I recommend Evaporust! If You look at how it works chemically to remove rust it makes sense.

[@ricreyes6254]

your good in fixing motorcycle man👍 here in Philippines

[@lucascady4992]

That's a nice Old Honda, just goes to show you, if you don't leave them outside they will last forever!! 😮🎉

[@robertadams4415]

Of you have to keep the same tank consider lining the tank with Caswell

[@PaulBailey3]

You are pumping out content recently! I love the troubleshooting! I'd love to see the cleaning and blowout of a conventional carb one day. I don't how many I've just thrown away and bought a new one on small engines... maybe they can't really be cleaned.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

See James Condon for a masterclass on cleaning/drilling/replacing/OEM and clone carbs...

[@robertbowman3406]

Vinegar does a good job of getting rid of rust. Small lead buckshot works also. Shaken well that is. Just my opinion here.

[@kendridspirit9516]

cool video! love the 71 - 75 Honda; 2vintage; this kind of bike was used in Kamen Rider (1971 - 73).

[@SkyeBRAAAP]

Purring like a kitten! Can't get you off it,brilliant

[@ashleylongley623]

Those engines were not so powerful, but probably one of the most reliable and bullet proof around, back when Honda were at there best.

[@lappdawg1]

Get all restored and paint it pink and call it Jade’s bike, perfect for the Mrs. 😉👍😁

[@murdiesel]

I had a CL and loved it!

[@jeffferguson899]

love those old hondas. it would be a perfect bike for minty Jade

[@peteb2304]

The tank seems a good candidate for electrolysis. Have you tried it? What a sweet bike. Looks like it will clean up very nicely, too.

[@arielsaeth]

the first one's like this had a one piece head and the cam runs in the alloy head with no bearings,OK if you change and check the oil often ,about 1000-1200 miles otherwise the cam eats into the alloy and makes a paste that ruins the engine , the pushrod CG engine was much more tolerant to abuse and neglect. Later OHC ones had two piece heads and then had bearings ,great little bike and would hum along at 55 all day. I've had a few

[@joelwatson3045]

Nice work. Would have thought KZbin money would enable you to buy the correct wrench so you wouldn't have to use adjustable wrenches on a carb :)

[@berndhahn8602]

I own the same bike of 1972 as Model SL 125( kind of Enduro) with the same engine .You should clean the oil sump filter which is behind a cover with same hexagon nut on top as the valve cover, on left side of motor. Plus there is an aluminium oil filter rotor direct on the crankshaft under the right clutch cover.Often there is a lot of dirt in there .Plus check the oil level often because there is no oil pressure lamp and not very much oil in the sump.Good Luck.

[@benburton8463]

Wicked mate. Please fix the tank as alot of us had this problem once in our lifes. We could learn or trade tricks. I heard coke is good to remove rust. U could be our test pilot. What really works and dont work.

[@Bigtiny123]

If vinegar doesn't work on tank,try muriatic acid. This will clean the rust very quickly and it is cheap,you can get it at any pool supplier, just be careful with it.

[@billtaylor4897]

50 yrs old * Sounds great and ready.

[@cg125fimotoge6]

日本のホンダを愛してくれてありがとう

[@scottwalter5772]

Try red coat gas tank repair I have used it on rusty fuel tanks with great success

[@yvestressens3990]

salut a toi,des images parfaite, traduction lente parfaite ,net ,caméra toujour bien positionner , et un travail de pro ,merci beaucoup ,et vive la suite😃🤚👍

[@svoctopus4888]

My first motorcycle was a 1973 CB 350 that I bought new for $450 I believe. My buddy had a 1972 CB 750. I wanted a new CB 750 too but they were $1200 I think. I couldn't afford it. I was making $1.65 per hour. I was 22 years old.

[@rwl8150]

Learned to ride on one of these.

[@user-ko4ms9ug5x]

A while back you mentioned building a pole building. Any idea when you going to start that just curious.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

My little XL 125 has spark without battery. Hasn't had battery in years. Last owner cut all of it out.

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

The carb for this can be replaced with a $26 copy on Amazon that works perfectly. I have a ‘75 XL125. Really fun bikes!

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

Unfortunately, those cheap carbs don't last very long. It's one of those situations where you get what you paid for.

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

@@stkyfngrszmooth some do, some don’t. I’ve used them on several different machines

[@L46C3]

Joe, once you vinagerize the tank, can't you coat the inside with todays fuel tank coatings?

[@keithcrampton1438]

I HAD MORE THAN 10 MOTORCYCLES JOE AND I WILL TELL YOU SOMETHING! The Yamaha 360 Enduro was my favorite!

[@محمدامینمنصوری-ب9ر]

منمم

[@ericsadventuresfishing8832]

all i was thinking was dang it gets 15 miles a quart lol

[@allan9603]

FYI Joe. For some reason KZbin isn't notifying subscribers when you release new videos, myself included.

[@16driver16]

Evaporust or similar works soo much better than vinegar ive done both many times

[@hughiemaceachern5282]

I had the 350 what a reliable bike strong and fast for what it was

[@martymcmannis6581]

A mint easy fix. What we already know is, we won't know the price when you sell. It's a secret...lol