Can anyone give details into how to have the front and rear brakes drum linings turned? Mine are quite pitted. The one place I inquired said they would need...
Hi, I dont know about this really as ive never needed to look into it. I would imagine that you would need to strip the wheel down?. Perhaps they could hold it...
Bobdiehl_69, Robin is correct, unless you have access to a really big lathe, the brake drums need to be skimmed when you have the wheel dismantled for ...
... <turnbullsuk@...> wrote: Yep! I know that. I'm thinking the easiest way would be to secure the hub to the axle and chuck it into a lathe. I'll do the...
Planning on replacing my cam chain and the Honda shop manual shows it being done when the head is removed. It looks like it would be possible through the cam...
So I thought I would let you all know... she runs. After lots of kick starts by my dad, we had it running the night I picked it up... funnel fed gas to avoid...
Hi, The hub is better secured as described in previous e-mails. You would still need to strip the wheel down, but also if you use the bearings as a fixing ...
Hi, I dont see why it cant be dont with out the head being removed. I would take the upper cover off, and the lower cover, to expose the camchain on both ...
Hi, good to here another one of these classics is up and running!. I know some restorerers use some kind of sealant in the tank to prevent the rust from ...
Honestly, 2 things… Although some people (vintage Brake Service in the US) offers such service as the skimming of the inside of the drum, I've NEVER had...
Hi, Im not sure i follow all you say. It is possible to replac the bearings, take a note of the number and phone around a few bearing shops. Vesrah and EBC may...
Well, to make a long thread short, I used what tools and resources I had on hand and was able to restore the brake linings to better than expected condition....
Hi, No worries, i think its great that everyone just doesnt ignore or nibble at each thread, but chomps on it like a plague of Locust!!.... ;) regards Robin ...
If anyone tries it in the future, it is possible to replace the cam chain without removing the engine (and without removing the head) by feeding it through the...
My three cents on this... ....on a 175 sloper there is an access cover on the BOTTOM of the engine for replacing the cam chain. All you do is remoe the valve...
Hi, To undo the bolt to get to the generator stator off. i use an O ring spanner or socket with a fixed wrench bar on the end. I use a rubber mallet to ...
Hi, I noticed the new pictures uploaded showing the cylinder head repair and its a very nice repair. Did you do the repair yourself, or take it to a welder and...
250123478587 Hi all the above speedo is listed as being suitable for the SS125A and CD125, but although it will fit and work it isnt the correct one!. I sent...
I love people like this Robin - they make me feel so superior when they wallow in their own ignorance Best not to stomp on flaming stupidity...some of it is...
O.K., now that the deed is done, I'm looking for closure of some sort. I came across a cylinder head out of Thailand and in a moment of ??? bid on it and, to...
bob..let us separate the issues...first, you are crazy....no doubt about that; second, let's take a look at the cylinder head before passing judgement on the...
... posted the picture (there are a whole bunch available, but I just posted one) under "twin cylinder twin carb" in the photo section. ... about that; second,...
II had a twin carb 125, it was made and sold for the European market. There are most likely very few in the states, . The bike had a tube style frame and...
... A bit of a problem, but I'm already addressing that with the 160 engine I'm putting in another "T-bone" frame. I'm working with the carb mounting blocks...
Hi I had heard a few years ago about doing the following conversion to an SS125A engine to get a bit more speed..... CB125 head, carbs and gearbox. I have a ...
... Lots of insight. I appreciate that and contrary to Les' opinion, I may not be all that crazy (at least in this instance). He may be correct otherwise!...
Another voter from the west coast....you are clearly crazy. But who here isn't ...trying to keep odd little honda 125's on the road. You'll be eliminating the...
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