What have I bought? Is it a HONDA CG125?

[Justboughtabike]

9 hours ago, fastbob said:

Don't listen to this lot . It's a CG 125 . The only thing I can see that's altered is that someone has painted the engine and mudguard black .

 

Yeah, it looks and feels like a CG 125 but there is just a few things that through me off, the main thing being that on the DVLA form it is registered as a CT125 and also the fact the VIN number is too short and doesn't show up in any vehicle searches 

[Six30]

18 minutes ago, Justboughtabike said:

That's my main concern tbh

Just give insurance company the reg … will come up with what bike it should be , it’s probably been imported to uk at some point .

You should do all your checks before you buy a vehicle

Edited October 18, 2021 by Six30

[fastbob]

20 minutes ago, Justboughtabike said:

That's my main concern tbh

Don't worry about what model it is . Just call it a CG 125 . 

[Justboughtabike]

4 hours ago, dynax said:

It's a CG and more than likely a Turkish model just before they did a tank change and added electric start on the later 2002 onwards model. Purely based on my own research as the Turkish model was the only one to have the square headlight, but it is possible that could have been changed during the course of it's life, in which case it could be a Brazil model originally fitted with a round headlight.

Most of the parts say made in Japan, is this normal for the Turkish model? 

[fastbob]

Just now, Justboughtabike said:

Most of the parts say made in Japan, is this normal for the Turkish model? 

It's not a Turkish model then . 

[Justboughtabike]

3 hours ago, Mr Fro said:

This was my CG125 nostalgia which was 2001 registered:

 

 

 

If you have a look about, these were imported in 1997 (I think) and not registered until later.

 

Yours is spot on except for the iffy painting and the seat.

Yep, looks the same! I can't see the difference in the seat, what is it i'm looking at?

[fastbob]

My GSXR 1100 was registered as being 11,000 cc for years . 

[Justboughtabike]

1 hour ago, DuRavary said:

That would be exactly my advice too. Get it on the road and enjoy it. 

I think so too, just wanted to get some clarity to insure it correctly 

[fastbob]

1 minute ago, Justboughtabike said:

Yep, looks the same! I can't see the difference in the seat, what is it i'm looking at?

Who cares ? 

[fastbob]

The DVLA aren't bothered what model it is . 

[Justboughtabike]

17 minutes ago, fastbob said:

Who cares ? 

ME! I'm curious...

[Justboughtabike]

7 minutes ago, fastbob said:

The DVLA aren't bothered what model it is . 

I've started to come to that conclusion 

[Six30]

Just now, Justboughtabike said:

ME! I'm curious...

Should of got curious before you parted with your money …. You sound more worried than curious !

[Justboughtabike]

7 minutes ago, Six30 said:

Should of got curious before you parted with your money …. You sound more worried than curious !

A mix of both at this point. Done checks on the person who sold it to me, but since it was my first bike, I had not idea what I would need to check prior to purchasing the bike

[fastbob]

4 minutes ago, Justboughtabike said:

ME! I'm curious...

Ok fine , but you have the entire internet at your disposal . To the best of my knowledge , I don't think any of the participating members here have a CG 125 . I've renovated and sold on 9 of them but that was years ago before prices went silly . To find the picture I supplied I just googled 2001 CG 125 and there it was . I'm not trying to make you feel unwelcome here but have you considered joining a CG125 enthusiasts Facebook group ? 

[fastbob]

Here's a selection of Chinese looky likys . I got bored when I got to 15 . 

Edited October 18, 2021 by fastbob

[fastbob]

Yamasaki has always been my favourite make closely followed by Hongda .

 

Edited October 18, 2021 by fastbob

[Justboughtabike]

1 hour ago, fastbob said:

Ok fine , but you have the entire internet at your disposal . To the best of my knowledge , I don't think any of the participating members here have a CG 125 . I've renovated and sold on 9 of them but that was years ago before prices went silly . To find the picture I supplied I just googled 2001 CG 125 and there it was . I'm not trying to make you feel unwelcome here but have you considered joining a CG125 enthusiasts Facebook group ? 

I've scoured the internet, and found a few answers but it mainly left me with more questions and I felt there were specific areas relating to my situations that I couldn't clear up. Just googling and finding a Honda that looks the same or one that does not from the same year doesn't really help in any way, as it's the finer details that don't match or make sense, not the general look of the bike (this can be modified or be counterfeit copy). From all the members who've already answered, it's actually pretty much given me the answers I was looking for and been very helpful. I thought the point of this forum was to ask these types of questions, am I mistaken? I don't have Facebook.

[fastbob]

33 minutes ago, Justboughtabike said:

I've scoured the internet, and found a few answers but it mainly left me with more questions and I felt there were specific areas relating to my situations that I couldn't clear up. Just googling and finding a Honda that looks the same or one that does not from the same year doesn't really help in any way, as it's the finer details that don't match or make sense, not the general look of the bike (this can be modified or be counterfeit copy). From all the members who've already answered, it's actually pretty much given me the answers I was looking for and been very helpful. I thought the point of this forum was to ask these types of questions, am I mistaken? I don't have Facebook.

Ok , what bits have got made in Japan on them ?  It should be just about everywhere if you look closely . Have a look under the side panels and on the wheel rims for instance . 

[fastbob]

Did you buy it in Maidstone by any chance ? 

[TimR]

Meh

Edited October 18, 2021 by TimR

[fastbob]

8 minutes ago, TimR said:

Perhaps Its been imported look at first year registration is 2001 so brought to uk  as 2001 would be 51 plate or Y

The 4 down gearbox is consistent with this being a genuine Honda " Nostalgia " model built in Japan .

[MikeHorton]

Just try some insurance comparison sites chuck the reg in and see if you get a quote. You should be fine and parts readily available 

[Bender]

4 hours ago, Justboughtabike said:

I've scoured the internet, and found a few answers but it mainly left me with more questions and I felt there were specific areas relating to my situations that I couldn't clear up. Just googling and finding a Honda that looks the same or one that does not from the same year doesn't really help in any way, as it's the finer details that don't match or make sense, not the general look of the bike (this can be modified or be counterfeit copy). From all the members who've already answered, it's actually pretty much given me the answers I was looking for and been very helpful. I thought the point of this forum was to ask these types of questions, am I mistaken? I don't have Facebook.

Nothing wrong with asking questions and I don't do Facebook either so congrats to you on that score  

[Six30]

1 hour ago, Bender said:

Nothing wrong with asking questions and I don't do Facebook either so congrats to you on that score  

no you just go on midget porn tug sites.