Painted the engine today, really happy with how it came out, super glossy. Also managed to get many of the other bits together to build a rolling chassis.
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Another CG build
I’ve got so many CG125 parts left over I thought I would build another one to use them up. I managed to pick up a frame, engine and some other bits and bobs for a good price so I now should have everything I need to complete. This one will begin it’s next life as it started it’s first life, as a CG110. And so it begins again. 
Bye Bye CB125T
Now that the Triumph has arrived the CB125T had to go, due to a lack of garage storage space.
It’s gone to a good home. Graham is the new owner and I’m sure he will care for it well.
CB125T is finished
Another one done. I quite like this one.
The Triumph Arrives
After many weeks of waiting, my Dads old 1959 Triumph Tiger T110 has arrived!
All very exciting and it starts and runs really well.
The next step is to get it registered and road legal.
The “New” Honda Cub (NBC110) arrives
The insurance company wouldn’t insure Thomas’ Z300 when parked on the street overnight when he’s at his mums in the city, so we looked for a cheap and cheerful moped he could use when he stays in town. Initially we thought we wanted a moped, but a thorough search didn’t find anything that was reasonable value for money at our lowish budget. Then I spotted this NBC110 at a price that was roughly double or budget, but it seemed like much better value for money. And hey, it’s a Honda Cub, so we had to have it. Ex Postie bike with a high 57,000Km’s, but it’s obviously been well serviced and maintained and goes great. EFI means super low fuel consumption and 110cc means it will actually go up Wellington’s hill at a reasonable pace. The top box was an added bonus. Result!
Kawasaki Z300 Arrives
We picked up this 2018 Kawasaki for a bargain price. It had been for a slide on both sides, but after fitting a new front wheel, new rear tail piece panel, muffler and engine clutch cover paint, plenty of buffing and it’s come up mint. Thomas is most happy! It goes really well, has EFI so should be really good on gas and has only done 2500Km’s, pretty much brand new 🙂 Good for him to have something that’s a little more capable on the motorway.
GB400TT is Road Legal
I took the day off work today to get my GB400TT re-registered. New tyres fitted and new rear brake shoes and she flew through. Thump, thump, thump….. and off I go. Lovely bike to ride.
CB125T First Start Up
It’s been a very productive day with the build almost complete. I got pretty much everything re-assembled. I was amazed that after a couple of priming kicks with the key off once I turned the key on it started first kick. Chuffed!
New bike-Honda GB400TT
I’ve always really liked the look of these and when one came up for the right money I couldn’t resist. It’s a 1987 model with 48,000 Km’s. It had been sitting under a lean too at Lyall Bay for 5 years and as a result there is some corrosion. Most bits will clean up ok though. Fresh gas, oil and filter change, front brake caliper overhaul and new brake fluid and it’s good to go. Everything works, lights etc, I just need to buy a pair of tires and it will be ready for compliance and re-registration. It rides really well, very torquey and quite peppy compared to the little CB and CG.
Engine is installed
On the home straight now….
Engine assembled and painted
i finally got the big bore kit fitted and re-assembled the engine without incident. A quick degrease and blast with the pressure washer then a fairly heavy coat of paint and once the paint dries it’s ready for installation.
