KKtrips Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 So as I've always been keen to jump on any old bandwagon, I too have decided to get myself a little scoot for some summer cruising. Picked myself a bargain from Kicker and it was kindly dropped off to my lockup a month or so back by the lovely Joe and Jeremy. I was busy with other things up until now but found myself with a spare hour or two on Wednesday and ripped into getting it running which was extremely easy. Having not ridden a motorbike for several (read 20) years I went for a quick jaunt up and down the road reminding myself about clutchless 3 speeds and how smooth they are not to ride. That will come with time though. Plans are Change the handlebars to a bicycle type. Run a digital bike speedo. Mount a headlight nice and low on the forks. Tidy up the leg guard cracks with a few coloured cable ties and a JDM shopping list Build up a thicker seat for me bum. Tidy up the rust with a bit of a combination of rust killer, paint or part replacement. Some new rear shocks with a higher spring rating for my fat ass. Change the gear shifter into an up-down toe shifter rather than heel and toe cos my big feet seem to make it difficult. Also want to change the rear brakes to a left hand control. I'm used to it on pushbikes and also will satisfy my symmetrical OCD requirements. Not sure if parts are available to do all of these things or if I need to fabricate but will start scouring round the internet now - unless someone else has seen these parts and can put me in the right direction. Pic for thread... and another This is the kinda look I want to go for - but narrower bars. (I know its a Yamaha) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Handlebar Mount and Stem. http://www.customcub.com/collections/frontpage/products/honda-c90-handlebar-conversion-plate-1?variant=1221648899 Handlebars. http://www.burkescycles.co.nz/collections/components-handlebars/products/box-triple-taper-handlebar Throttle and Grips. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=994477170 Brake Levers. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=992957032 Brake Cable. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=995289774 Headlight. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=997144284 Tailight. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=993068034 Muffler. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=996725037 CG125 Rear Shocks - need to find black ones Seat - will reupholster current one http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/honda/c_90/70-82/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Yeah that kit is the way to go. I've always used my toe to kick down and both sides of the gear lever to select gears based on the size of my foot and how low these things are to the ground in regards to changing it to toe under lever to select up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Value Buddy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Good looks governor! Don't change the bike to suit OCD; change the OCD to learn the bike. You don't need to use the rear brake as much as a push bike, so leave it as foot spec. I ride BMX, MTB, road bike, CB750 and AX100, and they all have different combinations of brakes and gear shift. It becomes second nature when you get on each steed. I heel and toe change on the AX100 with my size 12.5. But on the flip side of that, folks I know will saw off the back half of the gear leaver, if you leave your bike unattended for too long! Cool that this bike has gone from one GC to another! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 china 125 so you have a clutch with left hand plz you'll get used to foot brake pretty quick/use it bugger all anyway prolly. i need another scoot. i'll be the beaner on a vespa again someday 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Awesome! Cool to see more c50's being built. Leg-shields are pretty easy to get if you need a replacement. I may have about 5 coming here in the new year. The dudes in the UK are right into the custom cubs and they have the best place for checking out how to's and locations to buy stuff. Camphill Chop Shop is the group on facebook. I'm using an aftermarket swing arm on mine to fit a 4.5" rim in the rear, you can go about 3.0" wide if you keep the standard one. Keeping an eye on the build! Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about parts etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Man I want to build it to be wild like this (Chaly)... LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I will check my parts box when I get home but should have a proper foot shifter lying around, the lifans normally come with one and i have been through a few. Give that thing some 140cc goodness is my vote Ah is that the tyres you wanted? Goldenboys, cheap as from Boyals. they come in 17 inch for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 That would be rad thanks man. I'll probably go 140 once this bad boy pops its clogs. I'll have to convert that to 2-stroke too cos I hear they go harder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Sorry to bust in on this, but where do you guys buy all your shit from to do the 140cc swap from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnrusty Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 trademe for the motors, and ebay for all the parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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