Just took it for a test run. All good. I actually put a little too much play in the clutch cable- will tighten it up a bit tomorrow.

Any motorcycle guys in here? Trying to track down some parts for an old Honda CB125

I just scrolled up and saw @Sonic Pic...lol

Anyway, I'm having a hell of a time tracking down a gas tank that the fork doesn't bang into, and also fits against the front cushions and bolts properly. Help would be appreciated.

Have a tank rigged up, but sizing is not correct, was taken from a different year, same model.

@Freiheit - CA you might be able to search online and find which tanks from certain years are a factory match with yours. I've found the craziest specific details on motorcycle forums. Also see if you have a motorcycle junk yard near by that lets you pick your parts, we have a couple of them out here- very useful.

Yeah, I've searched the part number and I wasn't able to cross reference it to any other models. There are some nice alternatives but even with correct length, I don't have the clearance at the fork I'm looking for. Could also order one without the cushion mounts welded on, but that's an other pain of measuring &c...The junk yard may be my best bet. I'll check some more forums too. Thanks @Sonic

Keep us updated on your progress man

Sounds good.

Will do.

What year is it?

'84

Ok. When I get some spare time I'll see if I can find any info for you.

I appreciate it.

@Freiheit - CA There are a few on eBay for $75-$200. Brand new and used ones for 1984 CB125S. Do you have aftermarket forks or just want more clearance than you've got from the factory?

It's an aftermarket tank...someone put an '85 tank on it and it's too short.

The front cushion stops are too far back.

The annoying thing is that a lot of these old bikes are still in production in Asia, but some specs are slightly off.

Here's just one listing WITH dimensions of the bottom of tank. Says it fits your bike. https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Motorcycle-9L-2-4-Gallon-Cafe-Racer-Fuel-Gas-Tank-Tap-Key-For-Honda-CG125/372374946917?fits=Model%3ACB125S%7CMake%3AHonda&epid=28021622666&hash=item56b346c465:g:t6sAAOSwTU9bUa95#vi-ilComp

The CG is close, but I need a length of 58cm from bolt hole center to pad mounts...I may just get one, ~$80 isn't too bad for a rust free tank...if it doesn't work I can find a buyer.

I'd assume they're pretty popular right now as a lot of people are modding out older bikes into cafe style.

Yeah, I want to make one, but at the moment I'm just rebuilding this for a commuter, it was parked for a decade and now I'll be riding it to work.

Cafe bikes are cool lookin

I might Cafe a 175 in the near future, or just buy one that has already been modded. I eventually need something freeway legal in Commiefornia, and 175 has almost the same mileage. Want to take longer trips.

I've been burned on part dimensions before like seat lengths &c.

Nice- that'll be a fun project for sure! I've been looking for some other i.e. guys who ride

There's a bunch, I'm just getting into it TBH

I've ridden for years, but just got a different bike recently. I'm tall, so I've always gotta mod them out a bit to fit me lol

Makes sense.

They don't quite make them in difference sizes.

My first bike was a 78 (I think) cb250

Nice.

The CBs are cool.

Yeah they've got a nice style. And reliable as hell

Plus easy to work on too

Yup, if I remember to flip all the right switches before I kickstart, it lights up every time.

I have to half choke usually.

I miss the Kickstarter. My new (2005) bike only has electric start.

Yeah, my low-key goal was to find a bike that was cheap but was EMP hardened...more mechanical the better.

Well gotta work in the am, I'm headed off to bed. Nice chatting with you and good luck on the tank man!

Thanks, I appreciate the help.