New Member: Vlad

[Vlad]

Hey Everyone!

Names Vlad and i'm 19 years old, just got myself my first bike.

Its a Honda CB125 circa 1974 which i picked up with my limited uni student budget, it doesn't exactly start or do anything properly. The problems are too numerous to list lol. But over the next few months i shall tear it down, repaint it and with my limited mechanical knowledge rebuild it and restore it to its former glory.

I apologise in advance for the numerous "Anyone know how to fix drum brakes?" posts and the slew of noob questions that i will no doubt end up asking lol.

Its going to be an adventure, but worth it all the way.

Peace, Vlad.

[p.dath]

Very brave of you, but what an excellent project. I hope it goes well for you.

[vifferman]

Welcome to KiwiBiker, Vlad! :wavey:

[Skunk Control]

Welcome to KB :wavey:

[Mom]

Hey Everyone!

Names Vlad and i'm 19 years old, just got myself my first bike.

Its a Honda CB125 circa 1974 which i picked up with my limited uni student budget, it doesn't exactly start or do anything properly. The problems are too numerous to list lol. But over the next few months i shall tear it down, repaint it and with my limited mechanical knowledge rebuild it and restore it to its former glory.

I apologise in advance for the numerous "Anyone know how to fix drum brakes?" posts and the slew of noob questions that i will no doubt end up asking lol.

Its going to be an adventure, but worth it all the way.

Peace, Vlad.


What a cool first bike, I had one of them back in the day, but it was sort of newish then :dodge:

Welcome to KB too. Have a look out for a Haines Manual for your trusty steed if you dont already have one. Mine of excellent information and instructions on how to...

[6ft5]

Welcome to KB . . . behave otherwise :2guns:

[varminter]

Welcome...impaled anyone lately??

[Vlad]

Lol Thanks everyone, i feel so welcome =P


Welcome...impaled anyone lately??

Yes, but lets not talk about my sex life :laugh:


What a cool first bike, I had one of them back in the day, but it was sort of newish then :dodge:

Welcome to KB too. Have a look out for a Haines Manual for your trusty steed if you dont already have one. Mine of excellent information and instructions on how to...

I managed to download one off the net, i'll probably end up printing and binding that, theres a few on trade me but they are probably soaked in grease and a bit tattered. Good idea though. Should be a nice bike when its done, here's to hoping i dont drop it the day after its completed.

[ajturbo]

Bucket racer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Vlad]

Bucket racer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lol i'm so keen, seeing as i'm rebuilding the engine i may as well figure out a way to make it go faster... its already got two K&N filters on her for MAXIMUM POWER! and no plastic side fairing, thats like a solid 400grams of weight gone!

[Mom]

Lol I managed to download one off the net, i'll probably end up printing and binding that, theres a few on trade me but they are probably soaked in grease and a bit tattered. Good idea though. Should be a nice bike when its done, here's to hoping i dont drop it the day after its completed.

You cant possibly drop it, I never managed to drop mine. If I remember correctly, it used to go really well, but had fuel supply issues that left me stranded. Check the fuel tap is not left on reserve after someone fills it for you. DAMHIK.

[skidMark]

Hey Everyone!

Names Vlad and i'm 19 years old, just got myself my first bike.

Its a Honda CB125 circa 1974 which i picked up with my limited uni student budget, it doesn't exactly start or do anything properly. The problems are too numerous to list lol. But over the next few months i shall tear it down, repaint it and with my limited mechanical knowledge rebuild it and restore it to its former glory.

I apologise in advance for the numerous "Anyone know how to fix drum brakes?" posts and the slew of noob questions that i will no doubt end up asking lol.

Its going to be an adventure, but worth it all the way.

Peace, Vlad.


Is it blue and you bought it off a fella named stefano in mt wellington? with big dread locks?

[Miss Boop]

whooo I have a CB250

[YellowDog]

Nice one Vlad and welcome to KB.

I didn't realise being a student gave you so much spare time.

Good luck.

[Vlad]

Is it blue and you bought it off a fella named stefano in mt wellington? with big dread locks?

Nah its red lol, well faded red. Oh and it turns out its a CB175, guy told me it was 125. Maybe i got a good deal after all lol

[CookMySock]

Cool. Rebuild it like this one.

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Surfwagon83/mikey6.jpg">
http://www.2ndlight.com/fusetalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=78528

Steve

[Foxzee]

Bucket racer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I can offer you a sound piece of advice....don't listen to this guy...he'll have you building your bike backwards and your love life in turmoil before you no it LOL........:lol::nya::rofl:

[ajturbo]

if i can offer you a sound piece of advice....don't listen to this guy...he'll have you building your bike backwards and your love life in turmoil before you no it lol........:lol::nya::rofl:
get some work done

[vifferman]

Nah its red lol, well faded red. Oh and it turns out its a CB175, guy told me it was 125.
My very first bike was a red CB175.

[Hawkeye]

Welcome to the world of KB. You will find lot's of useful (and not so useful) advice on here. The search function is also a good tool as you will find that lots of the questions you need answers to have already been asked and a wealth of feed back provided.