JoshTimmins Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 First off Hi, new to this forum is me Im a reall newbie at ridin passed CBT last year and due to weather (and fallin off lol) and no experience thought id better not use the bike til now... i got a 1982 Honda CM125c and went to go back on it the other day and the speedo had the glass smashed and one of the lights. The speedo isnt the original from the bike but was fitted by the previous owner due to the rev counter, which they never connected, so why?! i dont know.Anyway my question to you is.. can i get any old speedo or will i need a specific one that will work with the gearin or something?.. as i said a real newbie. I wanted one tht suited the bikes looks better originaly, so this is the perfect time (although not timed very well) to get a new one.Thanks for any info JoshTimmins(1982 honda CM125c)This is me bike for those who want to look http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5499/image005uv6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi - pop into Newbies and say hello there too.Try fleabay for the speedo, or a local scappy/breakers might have the right part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 thanks for quickreply.. i will do when i got the time to right a biography hehe Do i need a specfici speedo or will any one that fits it will work?JoshTimmins(1982 hondaCM125c) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Not a techy, but I understand there has to be some correlation between number of teeth on the cogs etc., so it might have to be model specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thanks Para i think i will ring the local mechanics and see wht they say or the breakers yard thingy anyone else know?Joshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks Para i think i will ring the local mechanics and see wht they say or the breakers yard thingy anyone else know?Joshx is your speedo driven by a cable and drive by the wheel?if so then look on the web for a universal speedo, (found for customs etc) or a speedo of a similar bike to yours, afterall a busa speedo showing in excess of 150mph will be useless on a 125.. and visa versa..i changed the speedo on my gs650gx as it had a yamaha one fitted (bike was a Suzuki) for one of a GS650 GL..however something to note, you cannot confirm the exact mileage and this must be stated if you ever sell the bike.. unless you know the old mileage reading and the mileage reading on the replacement to start from..or if it is new therefore 17500 miles speedo replaced with new so old = 17500, new = 2500, therefore mileage = 20000. but have documentation to back it up or pics, dated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks Para i think i will ring the local mechanics and see wht they say or the breakers yard thingy anyone else know?Joshx is your speedo driven by a cable and drive by the wheel?if so then look on the web for a universal speedo, (found for customs etc) or a speedo of a similar bike to yours, afterall a busa speedo showing in excess of 150mph will be useless on a 125.. and visa versa..i changed the speedo on my gs650gx as it had a yamaha one fitted (bike was a Suzuki) for one of a GS650 GL..however something to note, you cannot confirm the exact mileage and this must be stated if you ever sell the bike.. unless you know the old mileage reading and the mileage reading on the replacement to start from..or if it is new therefore 17500 miles speedo replaced with new so old = 17500, new = 2500, therefore mileage = 20000. but have documentation to back it up or pics, dated. Thanks for the info will ave a check and keep you all updated if i have anymore queries..trouble with my bike is that the pervious owner changed speedo to a second hand speedo soo mileage is not known. i think the previous speedo had something like 52k or somethng he said but the new one :/ lol. ThanksJoshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 WalneyFrankie Your suspisions are correct - cable from speedo to front wheel. Now my next question would be.. do i have to find a speedo to fit a certain bracket or something.. im not too sure how my one is fixed to the bike as its dark outside and wnt to be sure.ThanksJoshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 can you take a photo opf the clocks.. this will give me a better insight..but generally the speedo and tacho / rev counter (if fitted) on small cc bikes are both cable driven..the awkward part is the electrics for idiot lights and illumination of the clock faces.you would be best trying to get a honda unit of the same age/year if not a CM125 one from a breakers..the universal clocks can fit by one bolt mounting, and clamp to the bars or a bolt on the yolk (the bit the bars attach to..)try ebay.. find someone with CM125 bits and see if they have the parts you need..you can always make a bracket out of ally, to bolt up to the old mountings and take the new unit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 jst went and took a few piccies of the speedo ( you will see why i need a new one more thn ever lol)Makin a bracket is no problem (grandad owns a metal engeinnering company lol)ima plan to phone local breakers in the morning and search ebay too Thansk for the help...Josh1 - Pic of speedo..2 - Pic of behind the speedo, for the speed ( revcoutner isnt connected for some reason ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 i couldnt find anythin on ebay atm.. tired so concentration isnt great but i found thisClick HereWould something like this work? ThanksJoshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Is that helmet SHARP rated? That leather gear takes me back to the 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Is that helmet SHARP rated? That leather gear takes me back to the 80's yeah EU standards n all that lol i almost had a wicked leahter suit of me dads mate.. black n yellow.. but he is to big around the waist compared to me (i am soo underweight :/ lol cos u needed to know that)Joshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Can see why you want to change the speedo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Can see why you want to change the speedo! Other than some (insert insult here) has smashed it... probably me lil bro hes a chav!! :/ lolI want a better lookin one and maybe on tht suits the bike a tad better.Joshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 i couldnt find anythin on ebay atm.. tired so concentration isnt great but i found thisClick HereWould something like this work? ThanksJoshx in my experience it easier to fit something from the same manufacturer.. so honda item, plus the one shown for an AR has a temp gauge, and other idiot lights that you dont, so these would be redundant unless you spent time working them out. also the AR is liquid cooled hence the temp gauge, and the CM is aircooled, so no need or take off for a temp sender try looking for cb250 bit or cg125.. you might get a better result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 i couldnt find anythin on ebay atm.. tired so concentration isnt great but i found thisClick HereWould something like this work? ThanksJoshx your in luck someone on ebay is breaking a CM125http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-CM125-REAR- ... 240%3A1318mail them for clocks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 thankss but i dnt have ebay as im not old enough yet lol ill see wht i can do :/Joshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 How old are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 17 ... 18week wednesday Joshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I'm 16, Got ebay, paypal, online banking everything.Can't go over drawn but, you are old enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 sorted uncle has sent email lucky he has a clue bout bikes and is nice enough lolJoshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 i couldnt find anythin on ebay atm.. tired so concentration isnt great but i found thisClick HereWould something like this work? ThanksJoshx your in luck someone on ebay is breaking a CM125http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-CM125-REAR- ... 240%3A1318mail them for clocks.. He has already sold em buttt ive found these: will this work as i was told by the previous owner (a bike mechanic) that the CB is very similar to the CM.((yes i know they are for 250))http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-CB250-CB250 ... dZViewItemThanksJoshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Josh, i think those would do the job.. they are the same manufacturer and same era.. also have the same kind of layout as your current clocks, have fun .. looks like you might get a spare ignition too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Josh, i think those would do the job.. they are the same manufacturer and same era.. also have the same kind of layout as your current clocks, have fun .. looks like you might get a spare ignition too.. Hope so i will try get em tomorow as thts when i get paid :D yay Joshx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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