Compared to my stock CBf yours seems to maintain at least 5kph more. I think the airbox screen delete really has a good effect, I'm going to try it myself. The stock bike only needs 5kph more to feel safer without constantly being overtaken by vehicles going 10-20kph faster. Good work.
As you know, I've done plenty of things that no one in their right mind would recommend, with the exception of removing that air box screen. It truly is the best thing I could've done. You notice the difference mostly in 2nd and 3rd under acceleration and the best thing is that it is not obnoxiously loud like the time I ran it without the air filter at all.
Nice, I own a GSX8S too. I love the engine and beautiful feel it gives with the sound and vibrations. But there’s something about the cb125f that just makes me ride it more often. Funny, what Nick is doing in the video (taking it on the motorway) I find really engaging and fun. I’m actually planning a 4 day solo trip on it because I think it’ll add to the adventure.
Hola, tiene sentido eliminar esa rejilla !!!!! Mi unidad lleva 2950 km y creo que es el momento de eliminarla. Buen trabajo Nick!!! Saludos desde la isla de Mallorca!!!!💪🇪🇦💪
@@NicksBikes I reckon if u went down a tooth or 2 on the rear sprocket it would help to maintain that real speed, however the rev limiter would still run out at 115 but the speedo is already slightly optimistic anyway so the speedo error would be countered somewhat. I believe the speedo runs from countershaft speed not the front wheel.
@caveyful I could not find a sprocket that would fit this bike last time I looked, but maybe there's something on the aftermarket by now. It's a 420 pitch and the inside diameter of the rear sprocket needs to fit over the tabs on the wheel hub. Even my local bike mechanics couldn't come up with a solution. I couldn't even find a front sprocket to fit, because again, 420 pitch. I have a 428 pitch 13 tooth front sprocket I wanted to try for extra torque - stock is 14 tooth - but again, couldn't find a 428 rear sprocket that would fit the hub. I sincerely doubt I could fit a 15 tooth front sprocket without grinding, either
@@NicksBikes Have u tried India? They sell the same bike as the SP125. I saw a complete chain n sprocket kit for the equivalent of $40 but IDK bout delivering to Oz
@@caveyful It's definitely worth looking into. But from what I see, aftermarket resellers advertising sprockets for this bike are all selling 428 pitch sprockets and claiming it to be a direct replacement. I'll think about upgrading everything to 428 when the stock hardware is actually due for replacement
@@madplumber8187 actually these are cheap eBay mirrors. I borrowed the stock mirrors from this to put on my 390 Duke as the bar end mirrors on it were shit. The eBay mirrors were originally intended for the Duke, but the CB125F mirrors actually suit it rather well and provide good visibility. The EBay mirrors vibrate quite a bit on the freeway but otherwise are ok visibility-wise.
Im new to Motorcycle riding & about to do my Learner Course & at the course in Bundaberg Qld they have Honda CB125E to learn on 🏍 My Question to you ! i can buy 1 of theses little bikes for $2000 & im not a tall guy at 5'7 tall but my weight is 100kg am i to heavy for this 125cc to learn on for the first 6 months before i step up to a 500cc or 650 ??? ive been told to learn on a smaller bike first for at least the first 3 months , What do you think 🤔 is 100kg to much for around town riding ? No highways , steve from Bundaberg Qld 🍹🕺
@@stevewilson8752 nah mate you'll be fine. We're pretty close in size and literally the only limitations of 125's are freeway speed. 650's are still LAMS bikes, after all, so don't be afraid to still start there if that's what you want to ride.
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Compared to my stock CBf yours seems to maintain at least 5kph more. I think the airbox screen delete really has a good effect, I'm going to try it myself.
The stock bike only needs 5kph more to feel safer without constantly being overtaken by vehicles going 10-20kph faster.
Good work.
As you know, I've done plenty of things that no one in their right mind would recommend, with the exception of removing that air box screen. It truly is the best thing I could've done. You notice the difference mostly in 2nd and 3rd under acceleration and the best thing is that it is not obnoxiously loud like the time I ran it without the air filter at all.
You're more aggressive because on a 125 every ride is moto GP lol Just subscribed Hello from Perth GSX8S Rider here
@@leespender4774 haha it's true 😅
Nice, I own a GSX8S too. I love the engine and beautiful feel it gives with the sound and vibrations. But there’s something about the cb125f that just makes me ride it more often. Funny, what Nick is doing in the video (taking it on the motorway) I find really engaging and fun. I’m actually planning a 4 day solo trip on it because I think it’ll add to the adventure.
Hola, tiene sentido eliminar esa rejilla !!!!! Mi unidad lleva 2950 km y creo que es el momento de eliminarla. Buen trabajo Nick!!! Saludos desde la isla de Mallorca!!!!💪🇪🇦💪
@@mateu7942 usually, I say "Don't Do What Nick Does!" but I absolutely recommend removing the grille from the air box!
G'Day from Down Under!
I've got 4k miles on my CBF and may look to do this
@@BradElliot it won't drastically transform the bike into a monster, but it does give it that little bit of get-up-and-go
115kmh that engine was maxxed.
@@aslkdfjhg it sure was! I just wish it would maintain it
@@NicksBikes I reckon if u went down a tooth or 2 on the rear sprocket it would help to maintain that real speed, however the rev limiter would still run out at 115 but the speedo is already slightly optimistic anyway so the speedo error would be countered somewhat.
I believe the speedo runs from countershaft speed not the front wheel.
@caveyful I could not find a sprocket that would fit this bike last time I looked, but maybe there's something on the aftermarket by now. It's a 420 pitch and the inside diameter of the rear sprocket needs to fit over the tabs on the wheel hub. Even my local bike mechanics couldn't come up with a solution. I couldn't even find a front sprocket to fit, because again, 420 pitch.
I have a 428 pitch 13 tooth front sprocket I wanted to try for extra torque - stock is 14 tooth - but again, couldn't find a 428 rear sprocket that would fit the hub.
I sincerely doubt I could fit a 15 tooth front sprocket without grinding, either
@@NicksBikes Have u tried India? They sell the same bike as the SP125. I saw a complete chain n sprocket kit for the equivalent of $40 but IDK bout delivering to Oz
@@caveyful It's definitely worth looking into. But from what I see, aftermarket resellers advertising sprockets for this bike are all selling 428 pitch sprockets and claiming it to be a direct replacement. I'll think about upgrading everything to 428 when the stock hardware is actually due for replacement
Are the mirrors off a 125e, they look to provide better rear view than the standard ones?
@@madplumber8187 actually these are cheap eBay mirrors. I borrowed the stock mirrors from this to put on my 390 Duke as the bar end mirrors on it were shit. The eBay mirrors were originally intended for the Duke, but the CB125F mirrors actually suit it rather well and provide good visibility. The EBay mirrors vibrate quite a bit on the freeway but otherwise are ok visibility-wise.
Im new to Motorcycle riding & about to do my Learner Course & at the course in Bundaberg Qld they have Honda CB125E to learn on 🏍 My Question to you ! i can buy 1 of theses little bikes for $2000 & im not a tall guy at 5'7 tall but my weight is 100kg am i to heavy for this 125cc to learn on for the first 6 months before i step up to a 500cc or 650 ??? ive been told to learn on a smaller bike first for at least the first 3 months , What do you think 🤔 is 100kg to much for around town riding ? No highways , steve from Bundaberg Qld 🍹🕺
@@stevewilson8752 nah mate you'll be fine. We're pretty close in size and literally the only limitations of 125's are freeway speed. 650's are still LAMS bikes, after all, so don't be afraid to still start there if that's what you want to ride.
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