30th Dec 2022, 22:55
Since last time the CB 125 F has had a service. It was stored for August 2021 - July 2022, due to myself having another year abroad. Had it registered again this fall. Since then, the tube in the rear wheel was replaced. I also noticed that the engine was getting short of breath, so to speak. A new air filter cured it.
Today I went out on a winter ride. When inspecting the areas in front of the rear wheel, I noticed spots of rust on the frame. The subframe holding the rest wheel looked even much worse. Road salt had taken an early toll. I'm not too happy with that. The bike is approaching 6000 km, so this was earlier than expected. Apart from this: excellent little bike.
4th Apr 2023, 19:23
Update, April 2023: The bike was left unused, inside, from August 2021 through July 2022. It has been used for a few trips during this winter, but cleaned in between. Anyway: Rust seems to be a big issue with these bikes, unfortunately. Especially the swingarm; it started to get heavily corroded. Just in front of the rear wheel there is a large area that is completely brown with rust. The frame and other parts are also starting to show ugly rust. The exhaust system also.
I read online that Honda in some places were replacing corroded parts, but don't know if that is possible in Norway yet.
16th Nov 2020, 23:18
The bike has 2870 kilometers on the odometer now, and a couple of weeks ago I replaced the original tires for Heidenau K41s with metal studs in them.
Going to use it for social distancing winter riding and my daily 80 km commute.
Enjoying the bike. 100 miles per (UK) gallon on the last tank, or just shy of 0.28 liters per 10 km.