Will this $200 STUCK Honda CL125 Run and Ride after Sitting 40 Years?
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We bought a 1974 Honda CL125 Scrambler motorcycle on Facebook marketplace for $200! Unfortunately, it has been sitting for 40 years, the fuel tank is rusted out, the engine is stuck, and more. We're putting the Honda reliability name to the test in today's episode, by trying to get this old Honda scrambler running and riding again after sitting since 1982!
The single cylinder Honda CL125 Scrambler was a two year only bike, sold alongside the CB125 (the road going version of the same bike). Finding parts for this vintage small bore Honda is difficult, but we love the styling and character of these old bikes, so we try our best to get it running and riding again on a budget.
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No surprise that it's still running ! This bike was super popular in Central Africa until the early 2000's (I'm from Tchad) , and it was one of the only motorbike imported back then (nowadays it's mainly Chinese brands).
But i've seen this bike going anywhere from clean roads to sand, dirt, mud, sometimes completely overloaded with 3 or 4 people riding it, or bags of firewood, charcoals, goats and chicken,... and still driving well and being pretty comfortable.
This thing is immortal and can do anything !
If you’ve never ridden an old small bore Honda, you’re missing out!
I have to try it sometime
I had a 73 XL 100. Loved that Motorcycle.
cb750 1969
I’d look like a monkey humping football on that thing!
What ever happened to the car videos you did one video on and that was it. I always see it in video with no progress at all
That exact bike was my first vehicle in 1981. I called it "Flame" and all the high school girls would squeal when I gave it the onions. It had the back carry frame also, minus the back rest. Sold it to a farmer in 83 and bought a Nighthawk 650 with the Blue tank.
Loved it guys!! My first thing I got licensed on and rode was a 1972 Honda CL100, I was 15 years old and lived in Montgomery AL. Motorcycle test was 10 questions, same as a learners permit. Still riding motorcycles! Thanks for the memories!
Me too. 14 and it was a 1970 CL70 in Mobile. 10 questions and you had to get 8 correct to pass. Limited to 5BHP until you were 16....nobody cared...most kids in 1975 had a CB125...which was 10HP with 5HP brakes.
At 13 years old I had a 1972 Yamaha Enduro but my best friend who lived a couple of houses down the street had a 1972 CL 100. We lived in a small town in Oklahoma. My two stroke Yamaha was a little quicker in the dirt than his but I just adored his bike because it sounded so much nicer then mine and looked a little better too.
Yep, cl125 was my first bike in '72, it brings back a lot of memories. Couldn't kill it. Tuscaloosa,Al. 😊😊😊
My first ever bike was a 71 CL100 and I remember taking my buddy on the back on trails. By far the most loyal bike I have ever owned
Japanese bikes and cars are the best engineered, those thing are easily put and could survive a nuclear war! Their bike quite literally went back to life after forty years sitting in a garage with a simple (and not thoroughly) cleaning, that's simply insane when you think about it!
I literally have 30 minutes before I need to get ready for work and this couldn’t come at a better time!!! Thank you baby Jesus,
100% less "Chuck". I enjoyed this channel for the fabrication and repair stuff and now you're glossing over all of it for the big moments.
back in 07 I revived a 75 CB400F that had been sitting since 92 when it was laid over at 70MPH, all it needed was a clutch cable and a carb rebuild since they were full of water. still riding it to this day. I think the only thing that will survive the apocalypse are roaches and 70s hondas
I bought a cl175 when I was 17 because it was $250, got it running and rode it in the woods for a while before it quit. I moved on to real dirt bikes and then left it behind when my family moved, wish I had dragged it along with me.
The CL series bikes were called SCRAMBLERS. The lights are an additional position on the ignition switch. That was made before motorcycle lights had to be on all the time. I believe the CL175 and larger were twin cylinders. The SL models with the same engines were even better to ride on or off road but leaned heavier towards off road.
I saw a 1972 Honda CB125S at a friend's place that was parked up and covered in dust. I knew it had been his father's commuter...and his father had died 25 years previously.
The bike had 28,000 miles on the clock...still had it's 1972 front tyre...back one had been replaced.
I asked my friend if he intended to do anything with the bike...and he said he was going to give to to me.
I bargained him up to $50 and he threw in 2 helmets and many spares.
I took the machine home, cleaned the points, bought a new battery, cleaned the centrifugal oil filter, replaced the oil and then filled the fuel tank.
We don't have corn juice in our fuel so no corrosion either in the tank or carb...but I put in an inline filter when I replaced the fuel lines.
It started on the third kick.
I had to re-register it and that cost $320......they attached a new VIN plate to the chassis.
The next weekend I rode the bike 250 miles to see the friend who was on holiday to show him it was up and running. He almost fell over when he realised I had ridden the bike that distance as a shakedown cruise.
I then rode it back home on the same day...14 hours in the saddle.
Oil top up completely replaced the oil in the sump over the course of the journey ( 1 litre Mobil 1) cruising at 8000rpm...maxing out downhill @ 9200rpm.
A month later I did three days of 300 miles....after which I considered it reliable enough to use as a commuter for the next 2 years....
I swapped it to a workmate who wanted a "vintage" bike...and one suitable to teach his 12 year old to ride...
As far as I know it is still going.....
Back in mid 80s my dad got a basket case XL 100...had it until about 10 years ago! Best little bike ever!
20 years ago I had a 73 CL 350, an inline Twin, in metallic orange and cream! The only non-stock part was the exhaust: It had dual megaphones, one on each side. Sounded like a baby Harley! She was a fun little ride!
Ive has tons of old rust buckets that still turn over with enough loving.
The sound of that bike takes me straight back to my childhood! 🥰
I have a 2016 sym wolf classic 150 which is a 73 Honda CG and it's awesome had it since 2017 never get tired of it
I rode one of those around in the late 70s early 80s and the cops could never catch me some of the funnest times of my life😂
200 bucks was a steal for a complete honda. Looks better than my 1972 cl125
I love those kind of bikes which is popular in our country. We got this Honda TMX 125/155 (From Honda TM 110) that hasn't changed style and has the same engine since '78 till 2013 and it's a torquee bike for lower displacement bike. I love this content!
Old Hondas never die! I got an '81 CX500 that hasn't been on the road since 87 after a carb clean and new plugs it ran great. Then I replaced fluids, clutch cable and tires and ride it all the time now.
These go for years I rode mine from new 1979 model lk but it got thrashed everyday always worked never let me down 140 000 miles I got on it and it still went mint
You guys are awesome I've learned so much from you guys and have been like family since I got my predator and didn't have a clue about it. I appreciate everything you have taught me and I'm looking forward to more. Thank you
"Pick the low hanging fruit first" especially when troubleshooting. I had a better looking backrest back when I rode quite a bit but it's a lumbar support now.
I literally just got a 45 year old ct 125 going for free after it sat outside for 6years then turned it into a trike and took it camping for 3 days ,old bikes rock just like you guys take it easy cheers
I bought myself a 72 cb125 project bike a few months ago, same motor as yours but alot worse for wear as it has no compression at all. Must've already ridden through the ground in it's past. Still, this video might give me a nice boost of motivation to work on the damn thing, keep it up guys!
I recently restored a 71 CL100 for my buddy with only 1000 miles on it, and you guys are 100% right about the ignition system.....it just won't run/run right with a dead battery. Yea, it makes no sense, given the permanent magnet charging system/magneto. Strangely, my 81 XL100R will start and run with a dead battery, both machines are 6V too! I wonder if i has to do with the old selenium rectifiers vs the more modern box regulators the newer bikes had.
Vinegar and rocks and that wheel. Perfect tank cleaner. Used to strap em to the one wheel peel rear wheel drive and spin em like that to clean em up.
The por fuel tank sealer.
LofrigginL... Charles should have his own comedy show, I've never heard such good one liners....
im here for my free Prozac, always feel a bit better watching the guys
Gas tank 2000, love it guys. Just about wet myself when Ike nearly set fire to his leg. Great work.
My Hawk 250 is based on the Honda CL125 engine design. Many of the Chinese bikes spawned from this engine design.
I grew up on the SL 125 in the 90's ❤
Y’all’s videos have gotten so much better since you made a more realistic upload schedule
Nice! I had a ‘72 blue with orange pinstripe 🤙. Y’all doin Gods work
Got my first bike at 14 a 74 Honda CL125 I felt like the king of the world. Granted it was 1999 mine was well used but for a small amount of time I was awesome lol. I miss it always hoped to find another one. Never rode it on the street. But still the best I could get my hands on
Picked up a 1974 CT90 for $100 a couple years ago, runs good, looks fair, rides ok, but it FUNS fantastic.
Love the long form content from you guys. Been watching a long time and haven't seen a video I don't like. Especially with the trio now I get a lot of Top Gear/Grand Tour vibes with the camaraderie, even though the style isn't quite the same(as the shows). Y'all better stick together.
Also love how some things aren't done "right" but you get it done with some tricks you only learn by actually doing it. Only thing I'll critique is sometimes things aren't so safe. None of us want any of you getting hurt (again).
Sweet old bike, ain't nothin' like an old Honda, my 1980 Honda XL500S dirt bike starts right up first kick too!
Had one of these in the 80's as a boy. Looked exactly like this one. Used it as a dirt bike. Lol
29:38 Yep starting to make sense why we have Ethanol in our fuel now. More opportunity's to make a sale mixed with a touch of planed obsolinitity.
The ignition system is called "battery points ignition". A "normal" ignition system uses a coil (stator) and flywheel magnets to produce the low voltage that is sent to the CDI or ignition coil and points. This system simply charges the battery and uses power form the battery to feed the coil / points.
This system is arguably better, as the stator coil is usually the most vulnerable coil in the system. In a battery system (battery points system) your ignition relies on the battery and battery charging... You can have a charging light that tells you if the battery isn't charging, and if the light comes on, you can still usually drive for a considerable distance before you lose spark. If your stator coil goes bad, you lose fire immediately.
There is a magic of true buddy's working together,, to get anything done ,, I miss mine,, I'm the only one left,, getting old , I was at there side,, love yalls videos, thanks, yall rule ,,
Ultrasonic cleaners are great, since you're constantly working on vehicles you should consider buying (or making) a really large one, so you would be able to clean up tanks, engine pieces, rims and such.
Also, I like the video, I subscribe in hope to see a complete engine disassembly, cleaning and some love given to those worn out harnesses!
You telling me that you guys FINALLY got an ultrasonic cleaner! Game changer!
I hopeya restoreit . Get lights brakes . Everything working and ya got a Dream ride !
I would have killed for that bike as a kid ... Even though that one sounded like Flubber when it first fired up.
I have a 1973 xl175 working on refreshing the motor for it. tons of fun!!
Need to make a sticker that says keep it simple stupid. I would definitely buy a few lol. Love the content. Keep it up guys been watching since the beginning.
I can find stuff all over the place, the trick is the TIME to work on em!
Gs back memories, my grandfather gave me there 1975 Buick skylark looks like Ikes Nova in the background. And I had the 175 cc version of this bike at same time.
Brilliant video and the bike is a peach it was well worth saving very cool 👍👍👍
Can't find deals like that here in Vegas anymore NICE FIND ‼️
I had a ct70 and it was so much fun. The power of dreams🙂😉
You can’t kill an old Honda!!!!
Awsome video guys btw u can also use apple cider vinegar to rusted tanks just leave it dor 48 hours and et will be sparkling clean as a new motor
Amazing job guys i never know what to expect from your videos.
Ike is like the movie SlingBlade. Instead of tank's empty, it's "fuse is blown."
That reminds me of a 175cc I had 2 cylinder electric and kick start . I bought it from a local bike, gun, gas and liquor store.
Central California watching
Yes. Those old Hondas were the best.
Really excited to see this bike get fixed!!!
I like the shirt. It's a shame they ain't got it in a 3x I might have got one of them. Those old bikes are a ton of fun man
Go to HF,but their ultrasonic cleaner,and a few gallons of your favorite cleaner,and make your carb lives so much easier...
Charles and John, it's usually the simplest problem. Next time, check the fuse. Yes, it's the item that usually fails first.
Hondas truly are heads and tails better than ANYTHING out there
Had a CL125 that I fixed up . Knobby tires front and rear of the same make is the only way to go . Always have a good charged Battery . well done . Don't forget to change the fork oil folks .
Hey guys. There's another TH-cam channel that has one of those ultrasonic cleaners. So yes, John, I do know how clean the items from them could become. Every automotive shop needs one or more of them.
I had small gas engine class in 1987 in high school. The teacher was always going around class saying k.i.s.s . We all teased Kim back and said kissing this engine was going to make it run But it sure did just give it your best kiss and you'll probably get it going 😂😂😂
My 125 carb was why it got parked. They don't like dirt and once it gets warm, it needs different air speed adjustment. To be honest I want to switch to fuel injection and CDI ignition but at that time, that was only a pipe dream.
The clutch is notoriously drag on all the old Hondas trying to get it in neutral sometimes is tough
Gods I want one of the older honda's. You just can't kill them and they not stupid overpowered.
Well done. Got 'er idling and it sounds great!
9:31 why does that sound so funny xD
Use some CLR I that tank overnight , that's my go to and it's on the shelf at any Walmart, Dollar general and anywhere, awesome bike I have a 72 CB100
Y’all should build the most powerful mini bikes that you can and then go cross country over landing 🔥
This bike looks amazing for a 74. Wow.
My first bike, a 1971 cl350 from a yard sale.😊
First😂 from sweden here, love you guys!
Charles: "Let me set Ike's manhood on fire."
Hey cars and cameras, I don’t think I’ve ever written them before but I’ve watched every one of your videos past two or 3 4 years about your CL 125 Honda. Very good bikes it’s 7580 miles is a gallon check your timing chain tensioner there notorious for the plastic ribbon off of them which throws it into a bad timing when you’re trying to start it and also the point plate because it’s overhead cam pull that out lubricate it real good make sure the centripetal advance is working overnight if you don’t smoke Doggett, they’ll take it you can’t hardly ball those things up. I’ve had three or four of them back in my day.
Oh, one other thing about your bike the front fender is too low to the tire and if you get mold up in there and you don’t wash it the next time you try to drive it you’ll get mud in there and it’ll lock the front tire up and you do a skateboard over the handlebars I know it’s my experience. Just trying to help y’all guys out because you’re the awesome job.
Ooo muddy
Damn that thing came out nice, Good Save!
My 72 Honda CT90, it will not get spark without a battery. I got it after it was sitting in a garage since 86. Put gas, a battery and a fuse, It fired right up.
Sounds like pilot jet/idle circuit needs cleaning out again.
Genuine old school OEM goodness
That breaking clutches loose trick does not work on my track loader though.
The left side steering clutch pack is rusted up and even under a heavy load, the clutches are not breaking loose.
I plan on putting some evaporust or some such in it and driving it with the clutch pack popped open until it breaks free and then go in there and clean the gunk out of them.
You are a very good TH-camr.
Need to try redcoat in gas tank works really well on rusty gas tanks even plugs small holes
Not surprised the carb came out so clean again...remember back then gas didn't have the ethanol bs as today's fuel does...I restored a 97 Polaris 2 stroke atv that sat in the weather for 15 plus years ..I expected the worst and shocked it came out like that one...and I just soaked it over night in dawn dish soap...still runs to this day with its original carb...n runs very well....had to unfortunately do a top end build after the 3rd ride it started to lack power...but for original I couldn't complain...now has a wiseco...thing looks brand new now
That old carb looks like a crime scene!!!!
My first bike was a sl70 an my brother got the 100. Later on I found a 125 just like thos one but brown of I Remember. Rode that 125 all over PA.
the battery exites the generator coils to produce the power to charge and ignite , theoreticly you shouldnt need a battery after the bike is running and charging
Good reviving that Honda 125.
I’ve made wiring harnesses for those old Hondas before and a Yamaha R5350
Are you sure remember the 550 top rods original engine when you guys were making the crosskart and you opened up its carburetors and it looks like somebody poured baking soda in it those are lease salvageable even though they'll take a lot of work but the ones from when you were building the cross cart basically trash. Have a great day
Great video ya'll love the old Honda's first bike ever road 175 xl have owned several over the years had 75 350xl prolly more fun than anything ever road and I've had some fast scooters but just can't beat the old Honda's for fun and handling. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy
i have a 1973 cb-350f 350cc four cylinder was my first bike....welp time to slam some points on and do the carbs now
Pretty cool i have a 1972 sl 125 pretty muci same bike different paint and nobluggage rack.been off the road since 1983 only 1800 original miles usully startsbfirst kick.
Good job guys 👍
Love the new tee. I'll have to pick one up on pay day. I want a z50 bad lol they're crazy expensive.
Hahaha...i learnt to ride on one of these..soo much fun over the long summers..
I love the shit yall do, much to the dismay of my parents. Ya'll have helped inspire me to obtain a degree in mechanical engineering. That being said, how do y'all deal with titling and legal paperwork with your bikes like this that likely don't have a title.
The bike cleaned up pretty nice seams to run good that was the worse gas tank I have seen I can see a road trip with it's bike