Project XL185/CG250 swap - Page 4

aaw611 · 09-10-2020, 11:21 PM

This is a good read! Keep up the good work!

I think you will be happy with the CG engine. I just took my hawk on a 250 mile ride this past weekend. Kept up with my buddies on old Harleys no problem. The motor is bulletproof.

XLsior · 09-11-2020, 12:25 AM

Hey aaw611,
thanks for the kind feedback.

I think a CG with a dab of maintenance and mechanical sympathy could be a step up from bulletproof and in the bombproof apocalypse approved category. They were literally developed to survive almost no maintenance while carrying the family and a goat.

I think the real question is what can't keep up with a Harley? jk

aaw611 · 09-11-2020, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by XLsior

Hey aaw611,
thanks for the kind feedback.

I think a CG with a dab of maintenance and mechanical sympathy could be a step up from bulletproof and in the bombproof apocalypse approved category. They were literally developed to survive almost no maintenance while carrying the family and a goat.

I think the real question is what can't keep up with a Harley? jk

Yeah these were old school 883 Sportsters and a Honda Shadow that were bobbed out. I was even kept up for a stretch on the interstate! The horsepower from a 229cc Hawk to an 883cc Harley is not a linear relationship!!!

XLsior · 09-12-2020, 01:34 AM

Started on the triple tree yesterday.

Was a cold wet and foggy day here so what better thing to do then spray paint bike parts, never fear I had a top notch drying booth*

Also just showing how I basically cleaned all the fittings with a brass wheel and bench drill.

As well as a bit of a project tip to tag and bag everything in order and location, you will thank yourself later.

XLsior · 09-12-2020, 01:38 AM

Woops got the stem bearings and bench drill pics mixed up.

Well as far as the bearings were concerned you can't have enough grease...

franque · 09-22-2020, 01:06 PM

Looking great! Did you say that you don't have your license yet?

XLsior · 09-22-2020, 03:52 PM

That's correct Franque, I have an Australian open class C drivers license. but not a motorcycle license.

The first last time I tried to ride a motorbike I uncoordinated myself and ended up in a stinging nettle thicket. After that I sort of put the idea on the shelf.

Getting a motorcycle class license in Australia is a bit of a faff. no lack of regulations here.

I will likely enroll in a approved riding course in the foreseeable future. almost costs the same as the bike...

China Rider 27 · 09-22-2020, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by XLsior

I will likely enroll in a approved riding course in the foreseeable future. almost costs the same as the bike...

Hopefully they have some beaters to ride instead of that beauty.

XLsior · 09-22-2020, 11:23 PM

Yeah I'll be taking advantage of the supplied benders for an additional fee.

China Rider 27 · 09-23-2020, 09:54 AM

It cost $200 where I live, good thing is if you pass the written and the driving test they give you an endorsement and you go to Dept Motor Vehicles and get it added to your license. There were 12 in my course and 11 of 12 dropped the bike at least once!

Ktmarty · 09-29-2020, 08:02 PM

Well done mate. Keep up the good work.

I’ve got a shed full of CG , CRF And horizontal Honda copies waiting for new homes. Love what you are doing with yours

Ps. I love JenniesGarage. Those two make me laugh. Great inspiration

humanbeing · 10-29-2020, 01:44 AM

http://www.dansmc.com/rings.htm
The shape tells...

Shiny (chromed) 1 is top ring

XLsior · 10-29-2020, 05:05 AM

thanks Humanbeing...any idea what the ring gaps should be perchance?

humanbeing · 10-29-2020, 06:25 AM

Why not ref to good old AG200 https://ag200blog.wordpress.com/2013...0-service-info spec?
Rings [1.2/ 1.2/ 2.5] are interchangeable btw them...

XLsior · 10-29-2020, 04:56 PM

I also found this Hartford manual for CG125-150 online.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/82...rd-Cg-125.html

0.5mm limit and 0.15 minimal seems to be described.

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humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	http://www.dansmc.com/rings.htm The shape tells... Shiny (chromed) 1 is top ring __________________
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humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	Why not ref to good old AG200 https://ag200blog.wordpress.com/2013...0-service-info spec? Rings [1.2/ 1.2/ 2.5] are interchangeable btw them... __________________
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09-10-2020, 11:21 PM	#1
aaw611 Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 48	This is a good read! Keep up the good work! I think you will be happy with the CG engine. I just took my hawk on a 250 mile ride this past weekend. Kept up with my buddies on old Harleys no problem. The motor is bulletproof.
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09-11-2020, 12:25 AM	#2
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,327	Hey aaw611, thanks for the kind feedback. I think a CG with a dab of maintenance and mechanical sympathy could be a step up from bulletproof and in the bombproof apocalypse approved category. They were literally developed to survive almost no maintenance while carrying the family and a goat. I think the real question is what can't keep up with a Harley? jk
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09-22-2020, 01:06 PM	#6
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	Looking great! Did you say that you don't have your license yet?
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09-22-2020, 03:52 PM	#7
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,327	That's correct Franque, I have an Australian open class C drivers license. but not a motorcycle license. The first last time I tried to ride a motorbike I uncoordinated myself and ended up in a stinging nettle thicket. After that I sort of put the idea on the shelf. Getting a motorcycle class license in Australia is a bit of a faff. no lack of regulations here. I will likely enroll in a approved riding course in the foreseeable future. almost costs the same as the bike...
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09-22-2020, 11:23 PM	#9
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,327	Yeah I'll be taking advantage of the supplied benders for an additional fee.
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09-23-2020, 09:54 AM	#10
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 982	It cost $200 where I live, good thing is if you pass the written and the driving test they give you an endorsement and you go to Dept Motor Vehicles and get it added to your license. There were 12 in my course and 11 of 12 dropped the bike at least once!
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09-29-2020, 08:02 PM	#11
Ktmarty Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 1	Well done mate. Keep up the good work. I’ve got a shed full of CG , CRF And horizontal Honda copies waiting for new homes. Love what you are doing with yours Ps. I love JenniesGarage. Those two make me laugh. Great inspiration
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10-29-2020, 05:05 AM	#13
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,327	thanks Humanbeing...any idea what the ring gaps should be perchance?
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10-29-2020, 04:56 PM	#15
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,327	I also found this Hartford manual for CG125-150 online. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/82...rd-Cg-125.html 0.5mm limit and 0.15 minimal seems to be described.
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