1975 Cb125

Nessman · 03-01-2005, 06:11 PM

I can get a complete runner (less sidecovers) for $150. Seems cheap to me but cheap bikes can get expensive whan parts are needed.

Opinions?? I'd probably clean it up and use it for a grocery getter or if I get a wild hair make a mini cafe bike.

NOT THE ACTUAL BIKE but some facsimile thereof

Thanks...I need another project like a hole in the head but hey, its an orphan bike that needs a home.

Chopperman · 03-01-2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pokeyman

I can get a complete runner (less sidecovers) for $150. Seems cheap to me but cheap bikes can get expensive whan parts are needed.

Opinions?? I'd probably clean it up and use it for a grocery getter or if I get a wild hair make a mini cafe bike.

NOT THE ACTUAL BIKE but some facsimile thereof

Thanks...I need another project like a hole in the head but hey, its an orphan bike that needs a home.

going to be hard to get any pretty parts (sidecovers) for it. but if it runs it should be forth the 150. It would be a fun little cafe bike

Nessman · 03-01-2005, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopperman

going to be hard to get any pretty parts (sidecovers) for it. but if it runs it should be forth the 150. It would be a fun little cafe bike

My thinking exactly, only trouble is the bikes in Enumclaw. That's a long drive for a cheap bike. I'll see how the weekend shapes up.

HighwayChile · 03-01-2005, 09:00 PM

one thing on these models is sometimes you can find cheap parts, the SL's pull bigger coin, the CB's may be cheaper (gotta 71' SL100 , bought new, raced it, MX, enduro, 10K of touring 2 rocky mtn trips, yeah I like 'em) You can rev the piss out of 'em, which is good as you'll need to, the 100 can rev to 10K

Sidecardoug · 03-01-2005, 09:25 PM

Mine was a '73 100 CL looks just the same except mine had a high pipe. I rode that thing everywhere. Two up sometimes. Brings back memories. It would be a fun bike to have now. Unless you want to go a distance or haul something. Around town it would be a kick.

markjenn · 03-02-2005, 12:28 AM

My guess is that your $125 bike is going to look like a $125 bike when you go to get it.

They're fun little bikes though and if you have the room for another beater, go for it. I wouldn't sink serious money in it though as you'll never get it back out.

- Mark

norton73 · 03-02-2005, 05:30 AM

had one of these for a while,

We called it the Widowmaker. Folks would come over to the house and play on it. The little bastard hurt almost everyone that rode it.
MsNorton tore her ACL, it broke a toe on someone else, another fell off it and got his finger between the rear sprocket and chain, broke his finger, several others got banged up on it.
8 hp of death & destruction

norton73 · 03-02-2005, 05:33 AM

cute SL70(?) cafe racer seen at AHRMA Vintage at Barber last fall

Johnny Drunkard · 03-02-2005, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by norton73

cute SL70(?) cafe racer seen at AHRMA Vintage at Barber last fall

03-01-2005, 06:11 PM	#1
Nessman ^OP Social invalid Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Everett, WA Oddometer: 1,292	1975 Cb125 I can get a complete runner (less sidecovers) for $150. Seems cheap to me but cheap bikes can get expensive whan parts are needed. Opinions?? I'd probably clean it up and use it for a grocery getter or if I get a wild hair make a mini cafe bike. NOT THE ACTUAL BIKE but some facsimile thereof Thanks...I need another project like a hole in the head but hey, its an orphan bike that needs a home.

03-01-2005, 09:00 PM	#4
HighwayChile greetings from Wa state Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Bow, WA USA Oddometer: 4,096	one thing on these models is sometimes you can find cheap parts, the SL's pull bigger coin, the CB's may be cheaper (gotta 71' SL100 , bought new, raced it, MX, enduro, 10K of touring 2 rocky mtn trips, yeah I like 'em) You can rev the piss out of 'em, which is good as you'll need to, the 100 can rev to 10K __________________ “I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth.” .....Steve McQueen

03-01-2005, 09:25 PM	#5
Sidecardoug Pleasantly pleasing Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Raincity, Warshington Oddometer: 1,795	That's My First Bike well almost Mine was a '73 100 CL looks just the same except mine had a high pipe. I rode that thing everywhere. Two up sometimes. Brings back memories. It would be a fun bike to have now. Unless you want to go a distance or haul something. Around town it would be a kick. __________________ The best lack all convictions, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.

03-02-2005, 05:30 AM	#7
norton73 drinkin' Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Beautiful Downtown Springville, Alabama Oddometer: 8,075	had one of these for a while, We called it the Widowmaker. Folks would come over to the house and play on it. The little bastard hurt almost everyone that rode it. MsNorton tore her ACL, it broke a toe on someone else, another fell off it and got his finger between the rear sprocket and chain, broke his finger, several others got banged up on it. 8 hp of death & destruction __________________ Loose nut holding the handlebars He’s one of those who knows that life is just a leap of faith. Spread your arms and hold your breath, always trust your cape. Guy Clark "The Cape"

03-02-2005, 05:33 AM	#8
norton73 drinkin' Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Beautiful Downtown Springville, Alabama Oddometer: 8,075	cute SL70(?) cafe racer seen at AHRMA Vintage at Barber last fall __________________ Loose nut holding the handlebars He’s one of those who knows that life is just a leap of faith. Spread your arms and hold your breath, always trust your cape. Guy Clark "The Cape"

03-02-2005, 12:28 AM	#6
markjenn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Swellvue, WA Oddometer: 9,700	My guess is that your $125 bike is going to look like a $125 bike when you go to get it. They're fun little bikes though and if you have the room for another beater, go for it. I wouldn't sink serious money in it though as you'll never get it back out. - Mark

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