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2004 HONDA CBR 125 | Picture 746686 motorcycle photo

54 Plate CBR125, called Josie (so named because at first glance the first 5 of her engine number looked like 'JOSIE'). Bought off eBay in July 2006, stolen/recovered and in need of repair. Quite the extent that was needed wasn't apparent straight away! Oh well, you live and learn, and I've learnt a lot from all the work I've done (with a little help from my Dad!) Before I could ride her, she needed: New lock set (ignition, petrol cap and seat lock) - very pricey :( , New rear tyre (some numbskull had stuck a tube inside the cracked tubeless tyre!), New rear brake pads, New chain and sprockets, New indicators, Used fairing bracket, New full headlamp unit, Used full fairing (nose, screen, side and bellypan). Used passenger seat, New snazzy flame grips (old grips were bedraggled), New bar ends (old ones were gold, and then one fell off!), New teardrop mirrors, Used clutch lever bracket. The electrics were a bit of a mess, and she was generally filthy and quite rough looking. She's now a good looking bike, and runs sweet as a nut. I'm currently working my way through her 5k service, changed the oil and plug and fluids are next.

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