How does this motorcycle perform in hill climbs? Does it lack power or need to rev upto higher rpm?
@cubnormal3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. This motorcycle is 125cc, twin engine. As you asked, it lacks power. And it's a high-revving engine. I love the exhaust sound at high rpm. I also love Honda engines from this era.
@garage97323 ай бұрын
@@cubnormal Here in Sri Lanka, we still use many of these motorcycles. Honda CD125, CD125 benly, CD185, CD200. I have a workshop and I specilize in these kind of parallel twin motorcycles. But CB125 is not that popular here. Most of them were scrapped or abondened due to lack of power. Because CB125 has a 180 crank angle and it's suitable for higher speeds not for torque. But CD series has 360 crank angle which is good for torque rather than speed.
@cubnormal3 ай бұрын
@@garage9732 You are very knowledgeable about quirks! In Japan, it existed as CD125T. I used to own one myself. However, I lost it in the tsunami of March 11, 2011. The CD125 (360° crank) was a very nice motorcycle. I would like to own it again if I have a chance. Thank you for your comment.
@garage97323 ай бұрын
@@cubnormal Once I converted a CB125 engine to a CD125 engine due to lack of power. Exactly same motorcycle as yours. Rebuilt the crank from 180 to 360 and changed camshaft. It definitely increased torque but CB125 transmission and CD125 transmission is totally different. Also I also convert old 6 volt, CB point ignition systems to 12 volt, CDI ignition systems of CD125 motorcycles. Because from factory it came as 6 volt, CB point ignition systems. It increases performance way above than how it came originally. Can I get any of your personal contacts?