Restoration of a Legendary HONDA CG125 Engine

In this video you can watch restoration of Honda CG125 Engine from 1972. This will be third part of this series. Next part will be uploaded soon. I hope you enjoy today's video. Let me know in the comments section what to restore next?
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[@MrRescue]

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[@ajovamemescollector8291]

Hey man. What did you use to clean the engine parts?

[@alimechs]

This is a Honda CG 125 an everday motorcycle for millions of Pakistanis still in 2023 and still being produced in very large numbers.

[@pedro993.]

Brazil too, but no longer produced

[@bimauma]

in Indonesia it is also no longer being produced, but many builders are rebuilding it,, on average they make the engine 200cc ++

[@pedro993.]

@@bimauma yeeeah here too bro

[@riskybusiness3413]

How much is a new engine? We don't have them in the USA. If you find one from someone selling, it's very expensive. Those old Honda engines are very desirable.

[@pedro993.]

@@riskybusiness3413 bro i dunno, here in brazil we can find a motorcycle in the state of the one in the video and still running for 900 reais that is 178 dollars, but a restored one is like 7.000 Reais, that is 1.373 dollars

[@yessir8089]

Am always amazed at how people can disassemble and reassemble an engine. Looks like sorcery to me.

[@perfectomemes7127]

Man look like assembling Alico pieces. 🗿💔

[@DesautelsComputer]

If you study the craft long enough and do hands on work, you'll figure it out, but itll be Greek during the learning process I'm sure

[@tilen3266]

Its really not that bad. I did my first rebuild at 13. You just gotta kerp track of how things go together

[@zickeymsoo]

I feel you broh 😂😂😂

[@monkieie]

Really amazing piece of work! Very impressive. Must say though that I was a little surprised that after going to all that work, you didn't grind the valve seats or change the piston rings. Really enjoyed it though! 😀

[@fenandoh3nr1qu39]

Psh

[@akarshmishra1580]

Neither did he bore the cylinder

[@Mickey_Bauer]

I know, you're right. But this is obviously not a real engine rebuild. It's more for fun and looks, like a museum display piece.

[@mayankyadav1379]

I was gonna say the same I was like why isn't he changing the piston rings

[@ReservedForFutureUse]

Yeah but he did smear some Bondo on it and sand it back off so there's that

[@notsobloodborne3898]

It’s really nice to know that most bike engines are somewhat similar, so not only was I satisfied, but I also learned a lot watching this

[@davidpowell6098]

This brings back memories, I had one of these bikes for years, I rode one from North Wakes, to Cottingham, in Hull, for my part one and two training, did the full journey there on one tank, did my training and part one test, and all part two training, than went home on the Sunday. I passed my part two test shortly after. Happy times.

[@brunonuneskz]

Esse motor é um tanque de guerra. Tem uma durabilidade incrível. Esse mecânico é um ótimo profissional, fez um trabalho impecável. Gostaria de vê o motor funcionando no final do vídeo ❤

[@davidramos4784]

o vagabundo montou com parafuso de phillips velho, alguns ta até espanando, estator ruim, só lavou mesmo. Ele é bom em lavar, agora de resto...

[@VictorOliveira-wi3zq]

@@davidramos4784 vi parafusos com solda, os discos de embreagem deveriam ser substituidos, como o motor ja estava aberto as valvulas poderiam ser substituidas...

[@acmod2584]

​@@VictorOliveira-wi3zq o cara deve ganhar muito mais com os vídeos do quê consertando motos ksksk, ja parou pra pensar quê o foco e conteúdo? Vai vê ele nem vai usar isso uae , só ta restaurando justamente com as peças originais quê já tão no motor, agora fala quê um cara quê desmontar um motor todinho e monta de novo peça por peça não e um profissional, e ter um ego bem grande em

[@joaquinbeltran7615]

Muy buen video artísticamente, desde una vista de un conocedor en mecánica, lo veo solo como una restauración estética, puedo apreciar muchos detalles que no son correctos, cómo por ejemplo, no cambios ningún rodamiento del motor que son muy importantes, no lo vi desarmar las válvulas para asentarlas, limpiarlas ni mucho menos regularlas cuando puso la torre de balancines, tampoco cambio los retenes que con más de 50 años ya no tienen la elasticidad para cumplir su función óptimamente. Si me gustaron algunos detalles como la puesta a punto, el torque (ahunque solo le dió a la tapa de cilintros) y la fabricación de las empaquetaduras con papel bilumoide que por cierto le faltó la del filtro centrífugo. En fin, puede que me equivoqué y alla echo esto fuera de camaras pero sería bueno tomar esto en cuenta para un siguiente video.

[@santiagosalinas1107]

Yo creo que lo debe hacer, muchas cosas que restaura muestra como funcionan y siempre termina siendo de la mejor forma, muestra lo justo y necesario, ya que si muestra mas cosas de la restauracion, se hace muy largo y aburrido el video para la mayoria de gente

[@frankogajer6275]

Tambien un detalle es que golpeo el cilindro, para bajarlo posiblemente rompiendo algun aro, lo digo como mecanico de motos...

[@ezequielruiz1247]

Falto la arandela en el eje de arranque

[@chanekefrikifred]

​@@santiagosalinas1107este video está hecho para la satisfacción y la relajación tanto de amantes de motores tanto los no tan amantes, el tiempo del vídeo no es relevante.

[@BMBM-bz7ed]

Só faltou funcionar ele , esse é um dos melhores motores produzidos pela Honda aqui no Brasil....

[@moiseschavesmg]

Sim meu amigo 🤜🏼🤛🏼🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@m16ma14mar11eli21]

Pode crer... Eu ja ia comentar isso... achei meio estranho a montagem do pistão kkkkkkkkkk mas queria ver ele no fogo.

[@warleycabral1602]

@@m16ma14mar11eli21 kkkkkkk fiquei pensando, esse aí vai ficar fumando,mas como esses motores aí são tanques de guerra,talvez nem fique

[@dominifreitas6570]

A Honda até o fim dos anos 90 era surreal

[@elvissilva5894]

Só faltou colocar o retentor da mesa do magneto kk

[@user-kj7io6fb7j]

Isso sim é uma restauração de respeito. Mecânico faz tudo trabalho de qualidade respeita os mecânicos .

[@lucianolopesdapaixao3990]

In Brazil, the CG 125 OHV was in production from 1976 to 2008, being CG 125 at launch, in 1990, it was renamed CG 125 Today, receiving the CDI replacing the platinum in 1992 and also some improvements in the engine, in 1995 it passed to be called CG125 Titan, in 2000 Titan underwent a redesign of the motorcycle, receiving some improvements in internal parts and adoption of electric start, in 2005 it was renamed CG125 Fan, until the end of production of OHV engines in 2008 due to engine no longer meets the restrictions of Promot III. It was the best-selling motorcycle for 32 years. The CG 125 Fan continued to be manufactured from 2009, but with a completely different engine, derived from the CG150 Titan OHC, launched in 2004, the 2009 CG 125 OHC was nicknamed "Bufa".

[@ammadurrehman6377]

It is still produced in Pakistan. I have one 2018 Model Cg125 OHV with same classic look with a bit changes

[@januarioqueiroz3122]

No wonder the reason these engines last forever. It's plain to see where the difference in comparison with the others engines are,

[@hasaanali240]

these things are still in production here in Pakistan, same old 70's design with little bit changes. i have a 2017 model.

[@LunringNassar]

Here in the Philippines theres the version called the "TMX125 Alpha" which is a OHC version of the old CG125, internally called the CCG125, it has alot of copycats around the country, especially the engine which is such a common sight in copycat motorcycle manufacturers here competing on which can offer the lowest price of tricycle use.

[@philsnow811]

Still in production up to this day in Philippines

[@juannybernasconi1895]

Work of art!!! Great Job.

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

Fun to watch for sure. Thank you for taking us along. Is there a specific reason why you chose not to replace all bearings, rings and some other wear-items while you already had invested this much time into disassembly?

[@wiebe9999]

its just all paint bearings are not that expensive butt its entertainment only. we never heard it run first and after.. and it was complete not trash.the frame made it look terrible . that motor was ok from the beginning ,frame made so too look bad . entertainment only.

[@emilioeloidossantosnetoelo248]

Mecânico faz tudo trabalho de qualidade respeita os mecânicos 👍👍👍

[@tallermecamotos]

Motor cg todavía se sigue fabricando por su mecánica fácil y confiabilidad.. Saludos 🇨🇴👋

[@RAFINHATV668]

Aqui no Brasil deixaram de fábrica mais ainda ar muito deles muito bom 👍

[@benjaminacuna8067]

2t o 4t?

[@mwong98biker87]

🥺🥺🥺 aca en México las descontinuaron desde el 2010 y se siguen echando mucho de menos esos motores brasileños, nada q ver los trastos d procedencia china q hoy nos venden para el trabajo q ya se les rompe el cuadro, los amortiguadores y los rines de rayos ademas d q el motor q no es tan duradero ni ahorrador de combustible, la linea cg125 y cg150 esas sí fueron y son motos de uso rudo, y por esto andan algo caras si buscas adquirir una usada 🥺🥺😔😔

[@MANAMUN82]

Esses motores em Durabilidade são campeões 🏆🏆🏆🇧🇷✔️

[@extremegamerx825]

Meu vô tem um desse essas moto e veia mais e boa

[@renandk4699]

Deixam um melado de oleo onde param, mas se ir completando a moto dura mais tempo que o dono kkkkk

[@amopastorcanadense]

​@@renandk4699iigual minha strada 200

[@davidramos4784]

o vagabundo montou com parafuso de phillips velho, alguns ta até espanado, estator zuado, só lavou mesmo. Vídeo de dar raiva

[@mariaiglesias5580]

Un artista. Qué elegancia en el trabajo!!... 👏👏👏 BRAVO!!... PERFECT!!. 👍👍

[@bencoleman1893]

Another excellent restoration the only thing I would say maybe could have been different is to paint the Honda black to match the top cover tying it all together.

[@bradleygarrett2241]

More of a deep cleaning than a resto!

[@user-en4im3dh5c]

Simply magnificent! outstanding restoration, keep up the great work:). Esses motores em Durabilidade são campeões ️.

[@83joonior]

I know nothing about cars but this is awesome love seeing an expert do their thing

[@johntomonovich6430]

Except for honing the cylinder wall and new rings and grinding the valve seats, that was a flashback to my youth when I rebuilt an Mt 125. Nice work.

[@ZygmuntKiliszewski]

Possibly simple four-stroke engine arrangement and therefore so vital. Good job, congratulations!

[@ZygmuntKiliszewski]

Thank you for likes 😀.

[@AR15rules]

It's a 2 stroke I think

[@ZygmuntKiliszewski]

@@AR15rules No, four stroke engine 😀.

[@AR15rules]

@@ZygmuntKiliszewski most motorcycle engines are 2 stroke, and judging by the fact that there's only one piston, I think it might be 2 stroke

[@Lukas-eq1ol]

@@AR15rules why is he draining the oil out if it is two stroke hmm??

[@InFlamesOfSorrow]

Very nice restauration! I would have loved to hear it run

[@chkoppe]

Tenho uma CG 1980. Demorei 2 anos para o restauro completo. Ficou espetacular!!!

[@huanphamvan8307]

Tôi cũng có 1 chiếc 1990

[@valneisantoscostacosta5645]

Motor totalmente restaurante e ficou novo 😊 ótimo trabalho nesse motor da Honda 125.

[@LordQuintix]

I can see why most people give up these projects, one look at all those parts and I would give up too. Persevere, this project's looking awesome!

[@jessemorrison9397]

Not that many parts that’s as simple as an engine comes

[@Lindsay1050]

You never forget your 1st. First engine I ever rebult in 1983. So many memories 😊

[@namtech425]

I absolutely love these engines, I have a few clones of these and they are rock solid and cheap/easy to work on, no rattly timing chains and super reliable. Well done on this one, it looks super good after you restored it. Wrench on man!

[@royalbunny2582]

u can import a new one from PAKISTAN , it still manufactures these old 1970s bikes. Would be extremely inexpensive bike 😅😃🤣🙃🤣

[@Eddinski]

Look for LATAM motorbikes, brazil, arg, etc. Plenty of 125/150/190cc engines, 2 valves, 4 valves, carburated or FI, u name it👍

[@samanthadean1083]

I wonder if the frame and tires will be one video or split into two?🤔 Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-xj1vk5zp9z]

Mecânico faz tudo trabalho de qualidade respeita os mecânicos . Possibly simple four-stroke engine arrangement and therefore so vital. Good job, congratulations!.

[@jkh8350]

Thank you very much. I cleaned my engine step by step watching your guide

[@darrellhagan6124]

Very nice!. Too bad we didn't get to see it run.....

[@elaineferreira2980]

Excelente trabalho.

[@muddassirshemanto7896]

Extraordinary, fantastic

[@TheGreenEggFarm]

I am no expert but that engine looks brand new inside. When I was young I bought a motorcycle that was sitting outside for many years, managed to start it up and drove it for 2 years without changing anything, not even the oil, and sold it as it was for double the price. LOL. I would be so scared to put all those pieces back together. Great job!

[@IceStone69]

I really would like it if you could start adding in what liquids your using, what color paint/primer. Etc. Just in 1 of the corners. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

[@kimurajustice]

A very reliable engine, very easy to troubleshoot and to maintain

[@gabnaocai]

It's incredible how this video doesn't seem to be 30 minutes long, I watched every second and I was so fascinated by the excellent work that I didn't even see the time pass. This video is a masterpiece

[@bvg1690]

This video was much interesting and perfect in restoration…If it included the full restoration of the bike that have been phenomenal. Anyways awesome😊👍🏻👍👌🏻

[@cellja_69]

Made a very good video. Encouragement from Thailand.

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@marcelocristianoostruca4420]

Nossa ficou 10 👏👏👏👏👏

[@markbarker4702]

Nice job. Brought it back to life 👍

[@jorgeespinoza6645]

Dude this is literally what I’ve been looking for

[@joao1988]

Restauração top! Mecânico profissional.

[@pwade8080]

He just cleaned it.

[@darthgator639]

You forgot to check, clean and grind the valve seats. It is no use going through all this trouble finding out you have no compression.

[@scottcates]

Interesting engine. Superb workmanship. Inspiring video. Thank you.

[@reavisstockard2994]

Respect !! Very nice work. And editing.

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@ehsanaliabadi3463]

Very nice and helpful video. In this procedure, your should change Piston, Piston Rings, Carburetor internal parts, complete gasket kit, ball bearings with brand new parts. Thank you Sir.

[@marcofrancioso6348]

Maybe he has checked clearances and pistone an Rings are ok

[@ehsanaliabadi3463]

@@marcofrancioso6348 Dear Marco, When you put out piston with that's 2 types of rings from cylinder after several years of using them, they should change with brand new one because they (Rings) will deform after exiting from cylinder and maybe appear micro cracks on them.

[@ichbins8588]

I was also wondering why he didn't change the wear parts. Most of these parts (gaskets, ball bearings etc.) are easily available and don't cost a fortune, but I'd strongly recommend to use a NOS piston (if necessary!) and piston rings, as aftermarket parts by my experiance often show low quality.

[@juanferreira5931]

I remember these 70s engines, extremely rugged and reliable.

[@restaurandocoisasvelhas]

excellent job. Keep making new videos my friend. excelente trabalho. Continue fazendo novos vídeos, meu amigo.

[@pts95er]

Legendary little engine in its own right

[@Vitor-nq8gi]

Excellent video/skills. I just noticed you didn't remove the crankshaft bearings' seals, which were out on original bearings for lubrication .

[@habinezaremy1076]

Even me I noticed that maybe the piston have been fixed back without o rings

[@td-12kx53]

It was a restoration, not a rebuild. That's why no metal parts were replaced. It was beautiful! I enjoyed watching every minute of it! I don't know why I find it so satisfying to watch!👍

[@Ahmed-73]

تمت المشاهده الاحد 2023/5/7 الساعه 05/45 صباحاً ستبقى ذكرى جميلة ورائعة ♥️ ‏‪26:52‬‏

[@robertbradford4915]

OMG! Beatiful I could only wish I could perfect such a rebuild.....Very Very Nice....Production was spot on....

[@ciaranharvey139]

Will she start? nobody knows

[@joekahno]

You can still get a new one in the Philippines. Currently marketed as the TMX 125. Assembled at the Honda plant here from domestic and Chinese parts. There are also knockoffs marketed as Skygo, Rusi, MotorStar and others at varying levels of build quality and price but even the Honda badged machine is only around $1,000 USD.

[@jesushappy692]

Man it sounds great.

[@richardmartinez319]

Amazing Job 👏🏻 Respect!

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@Dustmadeout]

The guy just sanded valves in place. I'm done.

[@marcusscott9800]

Simply magnificent! outstanding restoration, keep up the great work:)

[@Amin.namdari]

I enjoyed it a lot and the cartoon was great. I have a Honda cdi 125, which is one of the generations after cg, and it has worked for about 30,000 km, and I think my clutch plate should be changed, but I really didn't want to open the door of my engine because it had not been opened before and it was the company's seal. But eventually I have to do it. Thanks again for your good video❤

[@Andrey.A.]

Наконец продолжения спасибо за такой длинный выпуск . Да ещë кажется что да, маленький двигатель и столько деталей ✊

[@iZotopeDii]

жаль что не завел

[@alrik359]

You should get a parts washer. Some are self-contained, so need for plumbing.

[@johnmart6267]

Isso sim é uma restauração de respeito

[@carlosceschini4104]

Extranho... uma restauração não se limita a limpar e pintar o velho motor, senäo a verificar com um manual do fabricante as medidas de cada componente, suas tolerâncias e a substituição daqueles que estiverem fora da medida, isso não passa de uma lavada de cara... A mais, deveria ter feito funcionar para demostrar o resultado... Você compraría esse motor?

[@marceloaleksander289]

Cara eu acho que ele fez a substituição de peças e reutilizou as que ainda tava em um bom estado, depois que ele mostra as pecas pintadas dava para ver que os redentores eram novos... Esse cara do video tem varios outros em restauração de motores, acho que ele sabe bem oque ta fazendo, se fosse me confirmado que o motor esta bom para uso, compraria tranquilo.

[@azaadazaan4363]

I am super excited for final part please upload the final video it’s been so long and just waiting ❤❤❤❤

[@sadiqtv307]

Brother you make it like new very good job.each and every thing looking good. Very satisfying video.👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

[@marloeliseoojedasilupu3497]

Excelente 🛵

[@gerardbuisson8367]

quel beau travail ! magnifique ! bravo !

[@shanooransari7322]

We learned a lot from your video, thank you for this.👍🏻

[@BAMAMACLOWD]

Why did you go through all that and not pull the valves and lap them?

[@gordonwelcher9598]

To get views.

[@BigBohnjovey]

Wait your not going to fire it up?

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

I had a 71 Honda SL-125 that eventually had a 145cc powroll kit installed on it and before I did the kit on it i tried blowing it up to see just how tough the little 125 engine was and just held it WTFO for well over 2 minutes straight and nothing WTF that surprised the hell out of me thought for sure it would let loose after just a minute NOPE 🤣💪💪😎 Owned and raced alot of Honda XR's AND CR 's and I'd have to say that those old air-cooled XR 's were damn near bullet proof ! Keep your oil/filter clean, air filter clean and a fresh plug every now n then and that engine will last FOREVER 💪😎👍

[@babybambi8389]

Why are these videos so satisfying?!

[@Kanglampuabalabal]

I think it's not a restoration but only cleaning

[@user-xy3kb5pv1l]

Restauração top! Mecânico profissional.. Isso sim é uma restauração de respeito.

[@waqashussain-eg5zq]

Wow bravo ., I enjoyed it thanks bro

[@CarRestoration91]

Very beautiful work!!!!!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Good job.😊

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@fivenineau]

Now that it is clean, take it apart again and actually rebuild it, not just make it look better.

[@hootan.ahkr57]

Hello Thank you very much and well done This HONDA CG 125 engine model is very abundant in Iran And 70% of the engines in Iran are of this model and I have one of these models These engine models are very good engines and are compatible and efficient in all weather conditions Thank you 👌🌹? hootan Iran 🇮🇷

[@nomad2247]

Perfect work 👍🏼

[@trtsndrnggr]

A work of amazing precision, I really appreciate your work, man.🍻💪🏻

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@michaeltutnichts-zursache8258]

🤣

[@germanikomagno990]

Brillante !!

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@alvacirdetectorismoeaventu435]

Ficou novo muito bom 👍

[@opugilista]

magnificent work

[@NOUREDDINE.]

Good job

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@freddieslaughter1107]

You need about 5 gallons of Varsol and dip all those parts

[@thomasburras]

Can you make your own video how then please

[@felixtorres1895]

I love this little engine I used to have one. The 100 cc is also extremely reliable.

[@ronytchannel007]

amazing restoration master

[@josecalmas]

Restored to a clean paperweight, now a starting video

[@itsamazingskills8638]

Amazing Restoration

[@antoniocarlospassioni575]

Parabens trabalho perfeito dentro de todos os padrões

[@michelrj021]

A junta no velomolde é só por a junta encima de um E.v.a e por a carcaça encima e pressionar que ela molda certinho e só cortar dps

[@freddieslaughter1107]

Good job for someone to have a limited amount of the right equipment.

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@charbvin]

Impressive restoration!

[@Wildstar40]

When you fired it up are the end it was so smooth but the exhaust sounded like music.

[@jessman1004]

Don´t call it restoation....it´s a good cleaning and painting. Nothing else. Sorry but true.