Summerizing My 1975 HONDA CB125S

[@sammysouth8372]

Had an identical bike in 1979 while a student in manchester england. man did i ever have fun on that little bike.

[@GETUPANDGO]

I had no idea how much fun this bike was when I first bought it

[@rob379lqz]

Awesome! I have a 2013 Sym Wolf Classic. They are sweet!

[@GETUPANDGO]

Nice! The 125 and 150cc's are so much fun

[@stephenpublicover8818]

Hey my friend, My first motorcycle was a 1977 Honda CB 125S!! 😀🥶👌👍✌

[@GETUPANDGO]

That's awesome! Don't see them too often these days

[@Wheres-Wolfie]

These are super fun to ride! I'm waiting on replacement side covers and a new seat. Great video sir! My favorite bike right there!

[@GETUPANDGO]

Thanks! Yeah I can' get over how much fun these bikes are, I never would've guessed before having one

[@Wheres-Wolfie]

@@GETUPANDGO I got my covers and super pumped I found the exact color match in rattle cans right down the street from me. They even have the flake in it. I looked everywhere and it's an exact match! If you need any of that paint just hollar and I would be happy to get some for you! Peace ✌️

[@GETUPANDGO]

@@Wheres-Wolfie That's awesome! Thanks for the update and the offer, I'll keep it in mind--right now I'm working through some wiring issues I found, I'll be posting a video about it at some point

[@johncollins5552]

They need a regular drive or the clutch sticks and makes hard to start, very sensitive to incorrect choke use,if you forget at all to put that lever down after it's used the plug turns black and fuel gets in the oil system real quick.Then it's new spark plug time...again. Always keep a new spare plug on the bike.

[@garywinterbottom]

In uk we mainly had the ohv cg125 which was bombproof and did over 100mpg.😊

[@GETUPANDGO]

That's a cool bike! Doesn't look like we got them over here in the states

[@charlesdudek7713]

That bike looks to be in great shape! Very nice.

[@GETUPANDGO]

It's not bad for its age! It's so much fun

[@Itsforyou2122]

My first motorcycle

[@GETUPANDGO]

They're such a fun bike

[@joshua_stmrng]

good one, i have one too like this bike.. cool, keep up the updated of your motorcycle! cheers!

[@donmanuel8917]

Beautiful! This looks like a Honda TMX125 - a commuter/workhorse low displacement motorcycle in the Philippines. Thank you for uploading this video!

[@GETUPANDGO]

You bet! The low displacement bikes are so much fun

[@facelessdiy]

fantastic 💥💥

[@1FastKawboy]

I just found a barn find one just like it. I am working on the owner to see if he will ever let it go. It is in ruff shape, but only has 884 miles on it with a license plate from 1978. It will never see the road again, but may have some mechanical parts....

[@GETUPANDGO]

It's always a sad story when someone lets these classics rot away in a field or a barn. Hopefully the owner will let it go and it can at least help some other bikes stay on the road, or give some other bikes a second chance in general

[@irfaanxlcr8370]

I like the older models with the rev counter on it. Mine is a 1978 CB125S . It's my regular ride. Gets me around all over and parking is a breeze.

[@GETUPANDGO]

That's super awesome! They are such fun bikes, the older models are so great

[@cb400fhonda6]

1975 was the last year for the single cb125$ to have the tach and center stand Then onwards honda became cheepo on these bikes No more tach,center stand, half chrome fender in rear Bad redesign on the t chain tensioner Increased to 122cc and taller engine Two piece head i think Very poor quality chrome

[@irfaanxlcr8370]

@@cb400fhonda6 Hello and greetings. My 1978 model came with only the side stand. Which was a piece of junk design, the bike kept falling over on its own sometimes. I bought the center stand from the dealership for the older models and put it on mine. All of the frames are the same so it worked. And the gas tank design on mine was really poor engineering. You can't get the gas nozzle in properly when you're filling up. You get a lot of Splash Back.

[@benjamineastman9950]

@irfaanxlcr8370 I also have a 1978 Honda Cb125s. I’m guessing yours is also red. Right before I read your comment I was thinking about doing a center stand installation because I also thought the frame is the same. Was it difficult to do? I absolutely hate these gas tanks. I have two now. The nozzle hole is so small and there’s only like an inch of clearance. These are the hardest tanks to restore to get all the rust out. I also hate the front brake caliper mechanism. I finally got around to rebuilding mine. Next year I’m going to convert to 12volt and the points over to CDI

[@billmumbo2697]

Had one of except in England they were called CB125 J m Haynes manual covered the 125S & J passed my test on it 78 loved it never broke down great bike mine was orange my cousin had a blue one at the same time memories 👍😂

[@wyomingadventures]

Had one exactly like it! Great little motorcycle.

[@GETUPANDGO]

They are great little bikes, love mine!

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

I hope you don't catch the "I'm gonna take a cherry, old bike and hack it up to make a cafe racer" bug. That's a museum piece. One question though, a disc brake?

[@GETUPANDGO]

Hell no, I'm going to leave this as close to stock as possible! I like cafe racers, but this one is too much of a gem to be put through that

[@markfraser6307]

My first bike was a lime green cb125s

[@GETUPANDGO]

Nice! I love that green

[@mukhrizezry]

Is this good as a first bike? I'm turning 16 and I've been obsessed with the look of the classic CB's, but was wondering if it's suitable for a new rider

[@mvdb3106]

It's very light and nimble like a moped almost. I would say it's pretty good as a starter

[@GETUPANDGO]

If you can find one that's in really good shape, it'd be a good bike to learn on--problem with older bikes is they often break down, my CB has left me stranded a few times

[@nunyabusiness5400]

Lovely bike - I had one for my first bike....but out of curiosity, why not change the oil filter; now new oil will be running through whatever gunk is trapped in the filter + allows a check for any metal swarf that might be there....

[@GETUPANDGO]

Nice! They are super fun. Good question on the oil filter--I didn't replace it because it's an internal oil filter and I wasn't ready to go through the process of opening the engine case which usually leads to needing new gaskets, etc. It's on the project list though, but some electrical issues (frayed harness, etc.) are the current repair focus

[@kravanamjesecu]

Great bike,nearly mint! Could you please tell me the rims and tyre dimensions since I have the same model waiting for resto but without the rims and tyres...? Thanks in advance!

[@GETUPANDGO]

I will need to double-check

[@zthor_part8956]

Price?

[@Gruetzo1]

Realy beautifull bike

[@GETUPANDGO]

It's a lot of fun

[@jpvillabona]

I have a 1980 Honda cb125s, can I use synthetic oil?

[@GETUPANDGO]

Technically you can, but you are more likely to have leaks because synthetic has powerful detergents and cleaning agents and they can work their way through old gaskets more than conventional oil

[@harperk7134]

Are there any good videos or manuals for the Honda CB 125 S? I just got one from a neighbor. It’s in great shape!

[@GETUPANDGO]

If you join a Honda or vintage motorcycle forum, someone somewhere should have one--or, you might be able to find a CD version on eBay, etc. I've had good luck with both

[@arksrandom5968]

What tires do you have on there? I'm looking for a set and can't find anything

[@GETUPANDGO]

I believe they're scooter tires, I'll have to take a closer look to confirm what kind

[@cb400fhonda6]

Most bikes should start within Three kicks Something is off My cb125 same 1975 came in Rivera blue one of the most beautifull Shades by honda Well mine even after sitting for months outside cold weather Always started first kick no choke needed. The only thing i did was put cover and shut off gas. Remove battery to warm area and keep up the volts But your bike needs attention Bcz The problem is that kicker is going to fall off or break the shaft Thats a know simpton on these older bikes

[@GETUPANDGO]

Yeah I've been doing further troubleshooting and found that some rust/sediment had settled in the petcock, and there's a couple frayed wires deeper in the wiring harness. More fix-it videos to come

[@97warlock]

ya get mo5re dirty out.........if you screw the plug back in and put oil in, THEN remove the plug, a soppose to just pouring it in & letting it run thru.

[@GETUPANDGO]

Yes, I should've done that

[@hashemfathi1646]

where can I buy a bike like that

[@abomasta]

نريد المخطط مخطط ورسم الدراجه الناريه 125cB

[@godschild5587]

bikes like this are very popular in Iran, Pakistan, India.etc they clone the bike, sometimes its a family bike, a lot of people sit on the bike.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Nice little Honda. Carburetor is totally out of whack. You need a filter in the fuel line to catch the junk for starters.

[@GETUPANDGO]

I did add an in line fuel filter off-camera. Is there something specific you noticed about the carb being out of whack? I've been dialing it in, but I discovered some electrical problems which is causing it to run rough

[@arts4152]

Could you tell me please How will I buy that bike sight cover Please let me know

[@ojllk1446]

I am an expatriate and I have lived in the United States of America in the state of California for thirty years. I have a similar one in my home country. How can I get such a motorcycle? I am thinking of buying one because I have beautiful memories of my motorcycle in my youth. Is there anything like it in California and how much is its price now? Thank you all

[@kevinpollard1550]

I had one years ago

[@GETUPANDGO]

They're great bikes

[@Dante-ew9ye]

I'm in the market for a cb125 and I was wondering how you found yours?

[@GETUPANDGO]

I was just on a day trip and drove by it--but I've found multiple others on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace

[@Dante-ew9ye]

@@GETUPANDGO That's a great find, I can't seem to find any near me but I haven't been searching for long. Thanks for the reply

[@Dante-ew9ye]

@@GETUPANDGO How much did you pick it up for and what was the condition of the bike?

[@GETUPANDGO]

I think I got it for around $1100, or so. It needed a new battery, the tank cleaned, and I've done a few minor fixes here and there. I recently found that the inner wiring harness is frayed, so fixing that is the latest to-do for the CB

[@uzairzarry8691]

Is this a bike or generator sounds so loud

[@GETUPANDGO]

Probably a generator, lol

[@arts4152]

Do you want me to buy your motorcycle

[@carlosgallo870]

SESSÃO REMEMBER.CARLOS GALLO PELOTAS RS BRASIL BR. DATE 01 05 2019TENHO HONDA CG TITAN 125.1999.00AZUL IMPECÁVEL ORIGINAL. QUERO COMPRAR UMA CG BOLINHA ANOS 1980. AMO MOTOS ANTIGAS.

[@tarikbenahmed7421]

Its amisine

[@14tHiAgUiNhO14]

man, u suck at "kick starting" lol, no ofense pls. cheers from brazil, i have a 83 cg 125 (brazilian version, second gen of the first brazilian manufactured 125 honda bike [cg 125, the BR's version of the cb 125 i guess].) edit: i forgot to tip you, when you kick and the bike tryies to start, give a little gas at the accelerator, it will give a better gas flow at the moment and may help the bike to stay turned on, heat up, etc...

[@14tHiAgUiNhO14]

thx for that "borat" movie meme looool xD

[@14tHiAgUiNhO14]

plus that exhaust sound nice

[@GETUPANDGO]

lol, after this video I found that the petcock was clogged, and the wiring harness is frayed... so the bike has some problems that need to be fixed. Another project to add to the list!

[@wtsp5728]

Esta moto esta nos estados unidos ou europa ? Grato

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

Nice, follow an insult with a "no offense". Grow up, no offense.

[@EZ4U2Say11]

You need to do more work it should start with on kick two tops . And oil doesn’t have a shelf life you’re just being wasteful

[@toadbascom4978]

Once oil has been heated, it can acidify. Your car has both a mileage and timing oil change interval recommendation.

[@jockojohnson1707]

did u pour fresh oil in the crankcase without putting the drain plug back in? Why? To "flush" it, again, why?

[@GETUPANDGO]

Yes, I should've put the drain plug back in--sometimes making videos of this stuff distracts you from going through all of the right steps. Luckily it takes such little oil it can be properly reflushed pretty quick and easy