Honda CB/CG125 Engine Swap

[@ShamWerks]

You have no idea how much better you make me feel right now. Inspired by your videos, I bought myself a 1976 CG125 a while ago, started modifying it. But I had that permanent doubt, was it a mistake not to go for the fancier CB engine? You've made a subscriber happy of his choice today, thank you sir. ;-)

[@jishh]

It doesn't matter about the bike man! as long as you have fun and can build it to how you want it to look then thats all you need ! Much love man

[@axa.axa.]

Title should be 'engine replacement' Swap got me all excited you were going to put something better in.

[@mattus1gig]

I’ve just sat here and watched all 50 videos in one go. Unfortunately I didn’t give every vid a thumbs up, so here’s one for all of them 👍

[@jishh]

Thank you man! Glad you are enjoying my content ☺️

[@TulsaMotoClub]

AWWWWWEEEEEE YEEEEEEEAAAAHHHH BOI!!!!!!! Glad to see it back up and moving! Really great job on this build brotha!

[@jishh]

Cheers man! much love

[@muhammadhafif1010]

Ohh man, this one 💯% lit! I love the timelapse work! And the music to.

[@jishh]

Thanks man!

[@ZippoVarga]

Nailed it my Friend! I like the switch up from black to silver as well. I hope the little 125 is now trouble free for many many miles and shows. Cheers Mate! Zip~

[@jishh]

Its been amazing so far! No fear of breaking down and I can just enjoy the bike :)

[@notundermywatch3163]

You deserve a million subscribers.

[@sagnik8432]

Good luck with the new engine Josh! Hope this solves all the issues.

[@liam-lh2nm]

CX • DEVASTATOR it's a cg125 engine it's built for reliability so should be good I've got one my self that's a cafe racer and my engine turned over after many years first kick

[@jishh]

It has for the most part! I can ride without fear of breaking down now and that is just bliss

[@carltonolson6813]

Great to hear her back to life👍

[@owen5834]

Nice work Jish. That was a good solution to your problems.

[@jishh]

I have had almost a year of headaches and heartaches because of the problems I have had and this solved it all! I know its not a normal way to fix issues but it worked and I am so happy because of it

[@Rebar160]

Wow that is a great looking bike!

[@eddieg849]

that's one sick ass bike I wish they made these bikes right out of the factory looking like this

[@ToKi5410]

awesome bike dude and good job 👍🏻 them rear lights are lit 🔥 was looking to see if it was as easy as a straight swap and it is as im doing this with my 125

[@MrAmorti]

Glad it's back online. I said when you did the first loom with Halfords bullet plugs that you'd have electrical issues and you did. Maybe this time you'll listen and get some proper plugs? Those ones will corrode in no time or come loose through vibrations, you'll never be finished troubleshooting it. Needn't be expensive either, vehiclewiringproducts sell Japanese bullet connectors by the bag full. Cheaper on eBay but the quality of the metal is not as good.

[@MrAmorti]

Ps my first bike was a 1995 CG, pretty similar to your donor bike. Pre electric start and discs but had the round headlight and I think that shape tank. Changed the oil regularly and it gave no issues at all.

[@jishh]

It actually wasn't the terminals that was causing the problems but the charging system/battery/light combination. I know what you are saying though and it was just a measure of getting it running. im glad I didn't buy more expensive connectors just to end up in the same place as I was when I changed the engine

[@MrAmorti]

@@jishh anyway, thanks for the content and glad you've got it running lad

[@DimecitycyclesShop]

Nice video Jish!

[@jishh]

Thanks guys! Keep doing your thing!

[@logs1876]

Nice one mr jish I love a good Timelapse 💯🤙😎

[@jishh]

Thanks man! I wasn't sure how the video would turn out as its not in my usual style but Im happy with it!

[@logs1876]

I do them all the time on my Instagram go on giz a follow have a look 👀 at wot I get up to just fin a vfr800 and a bandit 600 it wos free 😝

[@girlinagale]

Had a cg125 in the early 80s, took a passenger from Peterborough to Bristol on a very hot day, blew the crankcase gasket, oil all over her foot. Got it repaired and rode back alone. Lovely little single cylinder bike. What's the difference between cg and cb engines?

[@TheG2Z]

Cb engine is timing chain Cg engine is push rod. Cg was made as a durable replacement for cb because cb gets breaking down.

[@remotorcycled]

Brilliant viewing again Josh 👍

[@jishh]

Cheers boss!

[@mundota.k.a3230]

Your such an artist in terms of motor restoration sir long live sir I believe in you

[@satisfying2509]

Honda engine is so pure and strong it lasts for many decades..

[@iKenFeel]

I have a cb1 125 tuf, this video inspire me to customize my bike.

[@AndreiBran]

so simple and so beautiful !!!

[@martinw7091]

Hey man, im new to riding. My first bike is a honda cbf! Totally love what you have done with yours! Looks like a factory fresh bike! And must be super lightweight too! Consider me subscribed :)

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

So shiny!! Taking notes for my poor '72 CB 175 which is still in pieces XD

[@jishh]

Mine was loosely assembled when I bought it haha! was basically a box of bits. Good luck with the old girl! im sure you can bring her back to life!

[@davidjessee7701]

I have a 71. CB175....

[@howardosugars8922]

I absolutely love this bike ❤️

[@jempro1674]

The world loves the CG125

[@charliephillips4546]

Glad to see that the engine is fixed, I do really miss the black cases and engine but the bike still looks awesome✌️

[@Luch1t015]

Woooooou I love it this style of motorcycle

[@tchelowzaid2167]

Good job! Congratulations.

[@jishh]

Thank you :)

[@SultanCheemAOfficial]

good work bro i like your works

[@jordandenmark8443]

this is totally rad.

[@jishh]

Much obliged!

[@daretowatch7214]

Awesome , though can you please explain the wiring part of it

[@ConnorGMedia]

Hey man, longtime lover of this channel and this build! Quick question if you have the time...so I have a GN125 build that I've been working on for a while (build videos on my channel if you're at all interested), nowhere near the level of beauty that this is but still love ! So, I'm planning on swapping a DR200 engine into the GN125. It bolts right up exactly to the frame. Now my question is, how hard should this be for a total noob who's never done it? Is it challenging dealing with wiring harness and getting everything together to run? Sorry if the question is a bit vague, but any input is greatly appreciated!!

[@logikai]

Nice, i like the bike better with a grey engine! Hope it rides better now! When can you remove the way too big “L plate”?

[@jishh]

rides a million times better! and it will be removed when I take my test in the lead up to the XJ completion. it actually doesn't bother me haha!

[@logikai]

@@jishh are you riding it with a broken foot?

[@jishh]

I wont be riding for another week at least. I filmed this video a few weeks before the bike shed :) although i broke my right foot and the CB has a thumb brake so i could potentially ride 👀

[@TheG2Z]

Cb engine is timing chain Cg engine is push rod. Cg was made as a durable replacement for cb because cb keeps breaking down.

[@shedbuiltmoto]

Looks good nicely done 👍

[@jishh]

Thank you :)

[@janhedenskog1422]

Good work

[@Sabahes_ASMR]

I'd love to see you put a more modern motor in this project. Like the Grom or the new Trail 125 motors.

[@mylesbotes2873]

Hey jish dig the video thought i would let u know im getting a cg125 thats in mint condition and its 39years old and runs like a bomb

[@souravverma7002]

Born awesome 🤘🏼

[@irfanhabibi4418]

Love and respect from Pakistan

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

....the CG lump, being OHV, will be more vibey, but will last a LOT longer!

[@skrrtskrrt646]

Isn't the only Thing left from the original bike the frame now?

[@jishh]

The headlight is also original

[@jempro1674]

Are the top engine mounts on valve cover in the same place? Did you just swap the mounts? Are the rest aliened? Sweet project.

[@jishh]

on the CG there are three mounting holes and only 2 on the CB. the mounts swapped over no issues :) it felt a little more snug when fitting it up but all holes lined up

[@junjakirisantiago3578]

Any update on your XJ650?

[@jishh]

Soon :)

[@juniorsacosparalixos]

💡DUAS RODAS RAIADAS💡

[@RustyyMann]

Yoo you just got a random warehouse to ride about in ?Aha nice man

[@jishh]

pretty much! its all about going that extra mile to make the videos special ;)

[@SpikeHead-Cactus]

Using Thicker tyres causes any loss in significance power..???

[@hunmaci]

hi i think it´s a great build! have fun with it. i do have a question. what kind of fork aru u using? i have a cm400t and i would like to build as a caffe racer to:) chears mate;)

[@jishh]

Aprilia RS125 :)

[@hunmaci]

@@jishh thats awsome!

[@tomjenner2205]

Hello mate What are your plans for the old engine? If it's for sale then I'd be interested in buying it for my first project bike. Cheers

[@jishh]

Hey! im currently hanging onto ;)

[@bikerlad3138]

Nice video matey love the enthusiasm for doing this, I have just got a CLR125 passed my test was wondering I can find the cbf250 engines do you know if the CBF engines are the same as cg or cb engines as I want to swap mine thanks!

[@thomasjackson9546]

I think CB engines are ohc ones (overhead camshaft) where as a CG bike uses an ohv engine (overhead valve). This means that in the ohv engine, the camshaft is located below the combustion chamber, in the engine block and uses push rods, whereas with the ohc engine the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. Basically the difference is that an ohc engine typically will produce slightly more power and can be more efficient, but a problem with (especially older ohc engines) is that they can develop servere problems if not given the correct and regular maintenence like oil replacements every couple thousand miles. An ohv engine, on the other hand is cheaper to maintain and will be more durable as they don’t require as much attention and maintenance, but the downside to these are that they’r less efficient and typically don’t produce as much power as an ohc engine does :)

[@mlbb011594]

What kind of muffler is that? I love it!

[@bloodbathbushcraft]

My dream died when the title was lost from the person i bought a cb 125 1978 so now im piecing it out for parts and i might turn it into a ev bike.

[@henryewing1391]

What are the front forks from? Great build.

[@naveco]

I have honda cg 125 bike. It has ohv engine. Its stock seat and shocks very hard plus with ohv engine's it vibrations make its rider very tired. On the other hand u had cb 125 which i think is ohc engine which has a less vibration and u swap it with cg 125 engine amazing. Yes its right it has more pick and may be more reliable but its not comfortable. If i have choice i will choose some ohc engine bike with good comfotable suspension.

[@bartupohrenk1794]

hi man, I'm a 15 year old boy from turkey. And I'm thinking about buying a 125cc brixton felsberg and I was wondering that whether or not I can swap a 250 or 300 cc engine after some time.

[@YAMAHA_FAN_BOi_95]

LOVE and respect from PAKISTAN

[@DifferentRides]

Hi mate. Got a 1995 model and a 2006 too and thinking of swapping the engine from the 2006 to the 1995. Was it the same swap you did? Cheers ✌️

[@joycegeniusshaggy2128]

i love your modified talent bro plz plz tell me( tyre size and alloy rims size , and also tell about front shawk)) i want to make like your bike plz share big bro

[@famousgoblin2902]

I wonder what the actual color name is, light gray ?

[@TheG2Z]

How is the pushrods vibration though? My cg150 is very unbearable on long rides/high rpms

[@dark-op7466]

Hi, I want you to help me with something. I have that Honda CB 125 J engine, but I would like to know what kinds of problems you had with that engine? I do not speak English, only Spanish

[@wallissonrangel4036]

Top de mais. Faltou ter posto o cabeçote da Strada

[@azfarsepet9061]

i have the same bike like yours. what cc you install? where did you buy it?

[@Nicolas-zv6me]

Sorry to disturb you mate but I had a question for you, I am doing 1 good meter 90 (approximately 6.2 feet) and 95kg (210 pound), a lot of 125 have size too small for me and I am looking for a “cruiser” pretty friendly enough for the campaign, you would have good brands ideas see good models for me ? I thank you fully in advance ! 😉

[@jishh]

I honestly would not know buddy, sorry! I'm 5'9 and 50kg so the little 125 is just right for me haha!

[@Nicolas-zv6me]

Jish Oh ok, no problem, I was looking for a Yamaha Virago bobber for example, I’ll good see what I’ll do. Thank you !

[@matskorpel9514]

Is it possible to give a bike like that a 50cc motor?? Of you know let me know please

[@motouk439]

Do you know if a honda cb125 twin engine will go in a honda cg frame?

[@ateam7039]

So will a honda cg 125 engine fit into a honda cb 125 rs?

[@sajawalkhan4511]

How you polished that new engine ? Make a video about that

[@o_o5539]

I guess its just sandblasted

[@sajawalkhan4511]

Maybe

[@jishh]

vapour blasted and a quick lick of paint / new engine bolt kit

[@sajawalkhan4511]

Thnx @jish

[@MohsinAli-cf4zm]

Nice 👍

[@anotheronemz6648]

Would it be possible to swap for a bigger engine? I have a 200cc and would like to use a 400cc or something like that

[@jishh]

maybe!

[@dystdrifter690]

Hey, I wanted to know, what did you have to do to your carb to get it to run right after putting a cone filter on it?

[@jishh]

Its still not running right 😂 its currently too rich but i know what needs to be done. You would need to change the jets to suit

[@jailsonfalken9069]

Muito bom a moto ficou incrível parabéns

[@emptymilkbox]

Them boots! Where can I find some?

[@jishh]

Next videooooo!

[@crazymonkey2902]

Would you have been better off to buy a brand new lifan 250cc Honda clone as it would have bolted straight up and you wouldn't have to worry about reliability too much.

[@jishh]

Theres always this option for the future!

[@stephensoncaderao8525]

So many montages do a test ride video of that.

[@jishh]

Not a fan?

[@stephensoncaderao8525]

@@jishh I'm still a fan I love how you modify the bike im for my bad comments haha

[@peterscalone6167]

What engine is that? Did you run it without a battery? Thanks

[@whitedevilbd]

I want buy this bike bro from you,,,how much cost this bike??

[@AireGro]

where did u get the brake/ indicator combo light from? trying to turn a tf100 into a street scrambler

[@jishh]

eBay :) only like £4

[@manuelbertram8785]

Where did u get the fork bridges?

[@Solaem1]

Honda cb125s, cg110/125, JX110/125 they have similar design... right?

[@Rabbit640]

What type of Camera do you use to record your vids? Make and model plzzzzz

[@jishh]

80d

[@anxietyfighter]

What wheels u use cuz I want some for my cg125

[@applemang1919]

That collll nice ..I like tht . Wowowo

[@SAMUELDIAZ-nk5pd]

Que número de aro y de llanta es la delantera y trasera

[@TheMis2ryameen]

Where did you place the battery?

[@ashiqislam8309]

What size of tires are you using mate?

[@ValaKaushik]

Nice

[@oldlongfellow4178]

You have an L plate on the back and not the front?

[@joaovictortoscano6259]

What kind of muffler is that? model plzzz

[@faiz434]

What tape did you use for the wires?

[@jishh]

Tesa Tape :)

[@udaybhaskarboruah1617]

Fuel tank information??

[@tonycross4451]

What are you doing with the frame the the cg

[@jishh]

Selling it most likely!

[@jackmorton4650]

Are they Levi's your wearing?

[@jishh]

offft.

[@boomslanggaming7490]

Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️

[@acolombo]

For how long do you have to keep the L plate?

[@jishh]

until I can afford to take my test!

[@idferno]

that plate is legal? golly

[@abdjadaimansabilla2111]

Nomor rangkanya diganti nggak bang?

[@edolems5553]

Is this a 4 or a 2 stroke engine?

[@jishh]

4 stroke ✌️

[@edolems5553]

@@jishh niceee!

[@dhanrajhumphrey2194]

Hey Josh, do u have a email that I can contact you about my questions

[@jishh]

On my about me page :)