Restoring a DONATED Motocross Bike from a Viewer! 1986 Honda CR125

[@737diesel]

The 86 CR 125 makes me think of two things: Micky Dymond winning the title on a "mostly" production bike. And O'Mara in Italy getting two 2nd's against 250's and 500's! Awesome bike, Charlie.

[@michakav]

Gorgeous bike. Had an '87 125 that we pulled out of a ravine in CO. Only thing wrong was the front forks bent. Tore around the fields and ash dumps of PA until I sold it off. What a stupid move. '86 and '87 are still my favorite Honda years with the orange/blue and gold rim combo.

[@CharlieFerer]

Agree the 1986 and 1987 models are my favorite as well.

[@masonodell8227]

Hi Charlie I love this channel!! Keep it up

[@CharlieFerer]

Thank you means a lot!

[@nvmcrider8475]

That looks Awesome! I rode my friends brand new 86 CR125 and it felt like a 250 compared to my 84 CR 125. That bike was ahead of it's time in engine performance and looks.

[@CharlieFerer]

All great bikes! The progression of the bikes are always fun to follow.

[@lancetipton7552]

Bro, that pipe came out sweet !!! Looks even better on the bike then on the bench. I think you nailed the factory look.

[@CharlieFerer]

Thanks Lance and I agree. The Cerakote is the best!

[@johngrier5949]

Nicely done My favorite years 86/87

[@CharlieFerer]

Thank you John! My favorite years are 86/87 as well.

[@Bronkey469]

I ride one of these as my main trail bike. Keeps up with every modern enduro bike ive ridden with, very impressive bike for being 38 years old

[@Ramshackle6984]

I was given an 86 CR125 last week. All parts with it, but engine in a box. Base gasket went out in 89 and trashed the bottom end. Debating on whether to restore it or not.

[@CharlieFerer]

Definitely restore it. Will be worth it for you. Are you planning on selling it or racing it after restoration?

[@Ramshackle6984]

@@CharlieFerer I will probably play with it for a season and then sell it if I restore it. I won't be doing a cherry restore, more so just getting it running and fully operational with as much original as possible. The cylinder needs honed, possibly bored. The bottom end is all seized from the coolant sitting at the bottom. It needs a total engine rebuild. I'm a hobby mechanic at best and don't have all the specialized tools. I've worked on a lot of bikes over the years but this is by far the worst I'd be attempting.

[@CharlieFerer]

@@Ramshackle6984 That totally makes sense. Thank you for restoring it and enjoying it. That is the most important thing.

[@kenharris8743]

He makes his bikes too nice to ride.

[@Brian-xb6bx]

This bike is sweet. This was my original baby. Brings back memories. My other comments are the same as Mr. Squirrel except I sold mine for $900.00

[@Brian-xb6bx]

Hey Charlie, I watched this video again and I noticed something about the 125 motors on the table. The all black one specifically. You had it cerakoted which looks nice. On the authentic detail side, the ATAC chamber head pipe, The "ATAC" letters were brushed and not painted.

[@CharlieFerer]

Thank you! The Atac is Cerakote as well.

[@mikeguliz]

you do very good work those tanks look awesome that 125 looks new 👍

[@CharlieFerer]

Thanks Mike! Many hours on those tanks.

[@Johnny_Bee]

Turned out great

[@CharlieFerer]

Thank you 😊

[@briancook163]

Awesome job on the bike!!

[@CharlieFerer]

Thank you Brian!

[@loganh3198]

Beautiful bike as always 👍🏻

[@CharlieFerer]

Thank you Logan 👊🏼

[@steveperelli3602]

Love it

[@briancook163]

You should do a video on a complete tank restoration

[@CharlieFerer]

Yes, I have a video on tank & plastic restorations. Please look under my videos to find it.

[@TNTMOTO]

Looks awesome. What cerekote did you use on the motor?

[@CharlieFerer]

For anything that is going to handle high temperatures you want to use the Cerakote black velvet. This coating will perform at temperatures up to 1600 f.

[@TNTMOTO]

@@CharlieFerer I had to go with Glacier Black on my 89 Cr500 build. The new right side engine case I bought came with all the bearings pre installed. Seems like a pretty good paint even though it's not oven bake. Time will tell.

[@CharlieFerer]

@@TNTMOTO you can bake that as well if you want to. It is an excellent choice.

[@SupremeTalkShow420]

Im in need of a CDI box for a 1984 cr125. Would a 1985 or 86 CDI box work on the 84?

[@jmg6484]

What a Great donation to ad to your collection, Wonderfull restoration, it reminds me the 125 CR Johnny'O Mara rode at The 1986 MXDN, will you put the number 3 on it ? ;)

[@CharlieFerer]

Yes, agree! 86 is a good example. I want to keep the bike looking original so I do not want to put any numbers on the bike.

[@arolpreston4955]

hey where did u by the plastics and decals from do u have a link thanks

[@CharlieFerer]

You can still find some OEM genuine Honda plastic or UFO. DC plastics make some as well. For genuine stickers google for them under decal set.

[@masondekeyrel6539]

Any Idea where I can find a bottom end for a 1986 cr125r? Thanks!

[@CharlieFerer]

I would search on google and ebay. They come up on occasion.

[@gearhead762]

The bike Johnny O outran a 500 with 👍

[@tycrumpton8976]

Are the plastics red or orange

[@imtyawr5559]

Give me a web site to by a engine parts pleas212s

[@CharlieFerer]

@@imtyawr5559 try hondapartswarehouse.com

[@paulelm4645]

Wat are you going do with all these bikes

[@CharlieFerer]

They are investments. In 2022 I sold about 15 bikes because the market and offers were worth selling. A hobby and a great investment because these bike prices keep going up in value. Look at the prices at Mecum auction…it is impressive what the bikes are selling for. I will be taking four bikes for sure to Mecum next year because of what they sold for this year.

[@paulelm4645]

@@CharlieFerer where are you located at

[@CharlieFerer]

@@paulelm4645 Phoenix Metro, Arizona

[@blanchard899]

@@CharlieFererwhat color did you go with for powder coating the frame?