Good 125 that is cheap?

[Michael Subzda]

Hello,

I am planning to buy a motorbike in one month. I will be doing CBT next week.

I am looking to get a decent commuter that doesn't look bad or is rusty. My price range is up to £800. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find anything other than Chinese bikes and I really don't want one.

If you know any good 125 with the price range please let me know. All help appreciated!

Thank you

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

See if you can find an old CG125. Now dated but still a reliable workhorse.

[Mr Fro]

Where are you? I could be persuaded to part with my CG.

[mikestrivens]

hello and welcome

[skyrider]

it's a honda so its got to be a good little work horse

[fastbob]

Easy, get one within your budget that DOES look bad and IS rusty but is MECHANICALLY SOUND. Then get the sanding pads, wire wool, degreaser and rattle cans out , apply some love and elbow grease until it DOESN'T look bad and is no longer rusty . So not only will you have got more motorcycle for your money, you will be able to gaze upon it with pride and say " I did that " And when you're bored with it and want to move on you might just get most of your money back.

[fastbob]

CG 125 . Easiest bike in the world to break down to a bare frame , clean up and then bung back together again . I've refurbished nine of these beauties and made a nice little profit every time. Steer clear of YBRs , too many moving parts to go wrong .

Edited February 21, 2019 by fastbob

[skyrider]

and your next bike you might feel you want to do the same again and have pride in it