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Offline Nathan S

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Engine for a CT125?
« on: November 22, 2008, 04:21:21 pm »
Just got given a complete 87 Honda CT125 with a dead engine.
I want to get it running, so I can give it to a mate who lets me ride on his property occasionally.

My first thought was to get a Chinese engine for it, but I can't find anything on Ebay.
And then if I did find something, how will I know if it fits?

Or has anyone got a running CT125/185/200 engine they want to sell for not-too-much money?
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Re: Engine for a CT125?
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2008, 04:51:11 pm »
So whats dead about the engine Nathan? They are pretty simple to fix and parts are easy to get. Is it a points or CDI model? I have a few spares for the 125cc models (a dozen or so wrecks). Two piece head XL engines are the same .   Forget fitting up the 200 auto agi motor to that frame too ;) and the 185 Skippers are rare. Tim
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Re: Engine for a CT125?
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2008, 05:07:54 pm »
Yeah, I've got a pile of ct125 motors as well,give us a call and I'll put one together for you or tell you how to fix yours........
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Re: Engine for a CT125?
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2008, 10:09:18 pm »
Its got no compression (like none - like something is broken), and is missing ignition pick-up stuff (there's the plate with the pick-up dangling by the wires, and nothing else).
Cam chain is still intact and the cam still rotates, FWIW.

No enthusiasm for spending real time or money on it - which is why the engine swap appeals - but could be talked into having a proper look.
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Re: Engine for a CT125?
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2008, 11:30:05 pm »
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=190267717372

Will this engine fit? It looks like a Honda copy engine to my untrained eye, and has the bonus of coming with some YZ125 bits...
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Re: Engine for a CT125?
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2008, 12:26:09 pm »
Chinese copy of TTR Yamaha  you most likely have to fart around making engine mountings etc. Still looks a fair deal for the bits
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