New Member: Vlad

**Vlad** · 14th June 2009, 22:40

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** · 15th June 2009, 09:00

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

**vifferman** · 15th June 2009, 09:01

Welcome to KiwiBiker, Vlad!

**Skunk Control** · 15th June 2009, 18:06

Welcome to KB

**Mom** · 15th June 2009, 18:09

Originally Posted by 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.

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

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** · 15th June 2009, 18:30

Welcome to KB . . . behave otherwise

**varminter** · 15th June 2009, 19:17

Welcome...impaled anyone lately??

**Vlad** · 15th June 2009, 19:54

Lol Thanks everyone, i feel so welcome =P

Originally Posted by varminter

Welcome...impaled anyone lately??

Yes, but lets not talk about my sex life

Originally Posted by Mom

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

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** · 15th June 2009, 19:59

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

**Vlad** · 15th June 2009, 20:04

Originally Posted by ajturbo

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** · 15th June 2009, 20:35

Originally Posted by Vlad

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** · 22nd June 2009, 21:32

Originally Posted by 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.

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