Ian Frog Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Guys I will throw this open as I have zero experience of generic parts for small bikes. I notice a number of sellers on the bay offering what I presume to be Chinese carbs aimed at small Hondas. I will have soon a 2006 CG125 and as it has undoubtedly stood for a long time it has carb related issues. Is it worth my while getting said new carb or go down the rebuild kit and cleaning route? There is very little financial difference either way. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Personally I would rather go with the rebuild purely because of the questionable quality that comes from China 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 As Stu says, buy a repair kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 This does sound the preferable route I will have to open up dialogue with Wemoto again. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) I had a 2005 CG125 that had been stood for 5 years! .. I got a cheap Chinese carburettor of ebay for about £15, bolted it on and it ran like a dream! Edited February 1, 2023 by KiwiBob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Ball well and truly back in my court. I am collecting it over the weekend I think I will unbolt it and have a peek in the float bowl first thing. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightstuff Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Have had two Chinese carbs from ebay for two honda pressure cleaners bolted straight on have never had a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Watched an Allen Millyard rebuild he went for rhe Chinese option and didn't need to make any adjustments, he seems to know his onions. I don't think either way would cause any issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, MikeHorton said: Watched an Allen Millyard rebuild he went for rhe Chinese option and didn't need to make any adjustments, he seems to know his onions. I don't think either way would cause any issues That is good to know. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution onesea Posted February 2, 2023 Solution Share Posted February 2, 2023 On 01/02/2023 at 15:37, Ian Frog said: Ball well and truly back in my court. I am collecting it over the weekend I think I will unbolt it and have a peek in the float bowl first thing. Cheers Ian That would be my choice, New spark plug (check for spark) if it runs fresh petrol, additive (outboard stuff) and ride it. If not undo drain screw on carb bowl get clean petrol then try again. If that fails carb off remove bowl soak in petrol over night, spray with carb cleaner maybe prod/ wipe around a bit gently try again. Once running get it hot and ride it hard, my belief is petrol dissolves petrol deposits in time. Try it it might surprise you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 42 minutes ago, onesea said: That would be my choice, New spark plug (check for spark) if it runs fresh petrol, additive (outboard stuff) and ride it. If not undo drain screw on carb bowl get clean petrol then try again. If that fails carb off remove bowl soak in petrol over night, spray with carb cleaner maybe prod/ wipe around a bit gently try again. Once running get it hot and ride it hard, my belief is petrol dissolves petrol deposits in time. Try it it might surprise you. I think that`s a good call I will get some aspen or similar (not bothered by cost as CG125 so frugal with fuel) to just run through it and hope to naturally clear some of the deposits. When I went to see it the running was woolly but not hesitant so I suspect someone passed their test and let it languish in the shed while they enjoyed their new bike. As a learner for my better half it will be ideal and if it needs a little ragging to purge I suppose I will look a tad amusing (haven`t ridden anything smaller than 1050cc for so long it`s unbelievable lol. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Ian Frog said: I think that`s a good call I will get some aspen or similar (not bothered by cost as CG125 so frugal with fuel) to just run through it and hope to naturally clear some of the deposits. When I went to see it the running was woolly but not hesitant so I suspect someone passed their test and let it languish in the shed while they enjoyed their new bike. As a learner for my better half it will be ideal and if it needs a little ragging to purge I suppose I will look a tad amusing (haven`t ridden anything smaller than 1050cc for so long it`s unbelievable lol. Cheers Ian The other one on a 125cc not to be under estimated my nephew (he’s 17 so every 0.1 of a mph matter) is the air filter. When he pointed. Out that they don’t have big filters or much power to pull in the clean air it made sense. I now have 2 bikes one 1200cc one 125cc, you might find it more fun than you imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exportmanuk Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I bought a cheap Chinese copy of a CG125 for my son when he went to collage, some things were not brilliant like the electrics, suspension and swingarm and had to be sorted, but the engine was bullet proof, After collage he went to Uni in Leeds his GF at the time went to Uni in Preston, he rode between Leeds and Preston then back every weekend for 2 years through Sun Rain and snow, engine never missed a beat. New Spark plug and oil every year adjust the valve clearances and it just kept on going. Still got the complete engine somewhere in my shed, frame etc went to the tip as it was shot after being unused for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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