Category Archives: Motorbikes

New Project- Honda CB125T

September 7, 2018Honda CB125T, MotorbikesHonda CB125Tandrew

I stumbled across a fairly rare 1982 CB125T at Cooks Honda New Plymouth.

The lovely high reving twin cylinder engine meant that it just had to be rescued 🙂

Tralees Honda CG125 Street Tracker almost finished

July 1, 2018Honda CG125-1985, Motorbikesandrew

Tim and I made loads of progress this weekend. Just the front mudguard to make, chain guard to install and then the dreaded electrics…..

RG150 Service Manual Download

June 28, 2018Suzuki RG150E, Uncategorizedandrew

You can download the manual here 1996-2000_Suzuki_RG150_Service_Repair_workshop_manual

Honda CBR250R

April 12, 2018Honda CBR250R, Motorbikesandrew

I picked up this 1989 Honda CBR250R last weekend. It needed a good clean up, but has two brand new tires and seems to start and run well. Only 32,000Km’s too.

New oil cooler fitted

April 1, 2018Honda CG125-1984, Motorbikesandrew

looking “cool”

Chrome Carburetor and Taller Gearing

February 2, 2018Honda CG125-1984, Motorbikesandrew

I fancied a bit more bling so fitted a chrome carburetor. Changed the front sprocket to a 17 tooth as well. It will now do an indicated 120Km/h flat out . OK on the motorway cruising at 90-100Km/h now. The bigger sprocket was just what it needed. Not sure about all the yellow though. I will change the tubes and paint the choke lever black.

Bought another bike on a whim today

January 22, 2018Motorbikes, Suzuki RG150Eandrew

Saw this RG150E on Facebook market place today. Went to see it. Owner says has had full engine rebuild (piston, cylinder, crankshaft, con-rod, main bearings, even new crankcases), water pump, clutch. He couldn’t get it to run right. Has WOF and rego, so home it came.

Fork preload adjusters installed

January 19, 2018Honda CG125-1984, Motorbikesandrew

These were a bit of a nightmare to fit. They had the wrong thread when they arrived. I had to machine the old thread off and buy an M26x1.0mm die to cut the thread to right size.

Anges decals installed

January 19, 2018Honda CG125-1986, Motorbikesandrew

I think it looks quite good. Nice photo of Ange too.

Anges build

January 12, 2018Honda CG125-1986, Motorbikesandrew

Did this one in a day 🙂

Anges CG125

December 29, 2017Honda CG125-1986, Motorbikesandrew

Massive session in our garage working on Anges bike today. We started with her stock standard bike at 12 noon and now almost everything is done apart from the dreaded electrics (which I’m glad to say are Anges department). 10 hours solid, no lunch or dinner just some beersies for me. Looking really good ? I’m shattered now.