Okay, so, let’s talk about this bike I’ve been messing with – the Honda CG 125. It’s not exactly a looker, and honestly, it’s nothing fancy to ride either. But man, this thing has a reputation for being reliable. That’s what drew me in.
I started by digging into what makes this thing tick. It’s a 124cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. Sounds simple enough, right? They say it puts out about 11 horsepower, which isn’t going to win any races, but it gets the job done.
The first thing I did was give it a once-over. Checked the oil, made sure the tires were inflated, you know, the basics. Then I moved on to the chain and sprockets. The previous owner had replaced the chain but kept the old sprockets, a big no-no.
Changing the sprockets on the CG 125 is actually pretty easy. I only needed the tools that came with the bike. After a bit of elbow grease, I had new sprockets installed, and it made a noticeable difference in how smoothly the bike ran.
- Checked the oil level and topped it off.
- Inspected the tires and inflated them to the correct pressure.
- Replaced both the front and rear sprockets.
- Adjusted the chain tension.
Next up was a bit of tuning. I messed around with the idle RPM, especially since it’s getting colder. I found some helpful tips online from other CG 125 owners. There’s a whole community of people sharing their experiences, which is pretty cool.
After all that, I took it for a spin. It’s not the fastest bike out there, but it’s definitely reliable. I can see why these things are so popular all over the world. They’re simple, they work, and they last.
Final Thoughts
Working on this Honda CG 125 has been a fun little project. It’s a great bike to learn on, and it’s surprisingly easy to maintain. I’m not a mechanic by any means, but I managed to do all of this myself with just some basic tools and a little bit of research. If you’re looking for a dependable, no-frills motorcycle, the CG 125 is definitely worth considering. Just don’t expect it to turn any heads at the racetrack.