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SOHC.co.uk Forums => SOHC Singles & Twins => Topic started by: Johnwebley on May 18, 2023, 08:11:59 PM
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I have been asked if I am interested in a barn find, well it was never really lost,just put away many years ago,
And time has taken its toll,
It has drum braked model,
Pretty certain it's the twin,
Squarish shaped tank,chrome sides
What is the chance of getting parts?
I shall try to get the picture
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Find the exact model and look on silvers site to see whats available, that should give you a good idea of wether its viabl
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https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-ss125a-super-sport-1967-usa_model1104/partslist/
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Got a picture (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230519/66eeff2db2d18661452a14b796d4f37d.jpg)
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Looks like a challenge!
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That is not even worth weigh in value as you have to take it away!
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I had a blue one. £189 brand new at 16. Great styling, but pretty gutless. Not many survived, so restored they can be worth more than a CB550.
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It has a chainguard...that's the sort of thing that is usually missing so might be worth it for that alone!
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Hi Andy,
There's certainly spares out there. Usual sources CMSNL, David Silver and of course ebay. Lots of genuine nos in Thailand on ebay but watch out for rust (must be something to do with the humidity.)
Rarest parts are the one piece silencers and exhausts. Pretty much unobtanium. When they do come up on ebay NOS can be up to £1000 per side. Most second hand ones are completely rotten and still command silly prices.
I'm currently restoring one. But I'm an NOS obsessive so taken me a fair while so far.
Probably the most expensive will be the paint job considering the bikes value, as apart from standard honda silver for the tank, mudguard, and chainguard and a few gloss black bits, all the rest is either candy blue or candy red.
I was quoted £2000 by dream machine for everything.
There's a UK based Facebook group just for these bikes and there are some excellent people on there with helpful info and resources.
Good luck if you take it on. I see it's missing a front mudguard. I have a spare NOS one to get the ball rolling if you do. Also some other bits and bobs where I've doubled up,
Justin
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My friend in York has restored an SS125 and I sourced him a RH NOS exhaust for less than £100 from Japan Yahoo auctions .. the trick is to search for CS125 .. basically same bike as SS125 but has plastic front and rear guards. exhaust is the same but has removable baffle.
Parts book scan here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ka5n2xwkihwpdj9/Honda%20SS125%20CL125%20parts%20list.pdf?dl=0
Shop manual: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jarg9gt2m7hz8d8/CD125%20CD175%20SS125%20CL125%20Shop%20Manual.pdf?dl=0
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Sorry I meant John!
Here's a pic of mine pre strip down. Oh how I wish I hadn't bought this on ebay without major research and seeing it in the flesh.
Lots wrong with it, you couldn't tell from the photos. Wrong seat, exhaust and silencers, chopped front guard rotten rear guard, swing arm rotted through underneath, smashed plastic light holder botched with tape and painted over. Hacked about light unit. Headlight ears cracked. Centre stand butchered and pivot on frame collapsed. Gearshaft bent etc etc etc.
But challenge accepted!
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Sorry I meant John!
Here's a pic of mine pre strip down. Oh how I wish I hadn't bought this on ebay without major research and seeing it in the flesh.
Lots wrong with it, you couldn't tell from the photos. Wrong seat, exhaust and silencers, chopped front guard rotten rear guard, swing arm rotted through underneath, smashed plastic light holder botched with tape and painted over. Hacked about light unit. Headlight ears cracked. Centre stand butchered and pivot on frame collapsed. Gearshaft bent etc etc etc.
But challenge accepted!
still thinking at present,if I do jump I would welcome your input etc,
still not seen it,
so not sure about its availability, my friends know the owner,hence the picture,
depends on what the owner wants to do with it,let it rust away,or hopefully give it a second life,
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If you don’t I’d love that. There’s two years fiddling for me there!
Sorry state but lovely little thing and great colour too. ……..
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That advert is great! "...ginormous saddle for your chick......" ;D ;D
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That advert is great! "...ginormous saddle for your chick......" ;D ;D
That's in case the missus/girlfriend has a ginormous arse.
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If anyone does buy it I have this I can scan and give to Ash for Dropbox links. Also have a lubrication one for the CB92
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That advert is great! "...ginormous saddle for your chick......" ;D ;D
That's in case the missus/girlfriend has a ginormous arse.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Ha! ;D ;D ::)
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“Massive Winkers” 🤭🤭
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That's a mispell, what they meant to say was ride this and you're a massive winker.
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That's a mispell, what they meant to say was ride this and you're a massive winker.
🤣🤣🤣 🫣🫣
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still thinking at present,if I do jump I would welcome your input etc,
still not seen it,
so not sure about its availability, my friends know the owner,hence the picture,
depends on what the owner wants to do with it,let it rust away,or hopefully give it a second life,
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Hello John,
Of course be happy to help in any way I can if you end up taking the plunge,
Justin
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Been to see the bike
Decided it was to much for me
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That's not a 5 minute job!! :o
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Sometimes Euthanasia is the best option I would issue a death certificate for this 125 twin - might be a small market for selling the parts to restore something that's not as far gone - lets be honest its not like the Broughs of Bodmin Moor finds.
.https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/events/a1846556/brough-superior-barn-find-sets-two-records-auction/
https://newatlas.com/bonhams-broughs-of-bodmin-moor-barnfind-auction/40893/
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really depends on how rotten the frame is.
This rarity ( less than 30 sold in UK) is a much better bet though.
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If it was a CB160 I may have been tempted. Not because of it's value but purely through nostalgia as that was my first bike.