Vehicle Description
1974 Honda CL125
Honda's revolutionary advertising slogan, "You meet the nicest
people on a Honda," shattered the myth that bikes were only for
tough guys and rebels. Single-handedly, Honda had made motorcycling
appealing to everyone. By 1965, Honda was selling well over a
quarter-million motorcycles annually. The Honda CL125 was a
4-stroke manufactured by Honda between 1967 and 1974. The CL
designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version
which implied some off-road capability, (prior to actual dirt-bikes
gaining popularity). The CL series of bikes were actually street
bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a
high-mount exhaust. The CL underwent a change from 2-cylinders to a
single-cylinder model in 1970.
As Monte Python would say "And now for something completely
different". For consignment, a beginner's bike if you will, in all
its Candy Ruby Red original glory. Stored in a living room for over
40 years and never in the rain, still wearing its original paint
and having only accrued a mere 1550 miles in its life, this
Scrambler is about as showroom new as they come. All metal/plastic
surfaces are very good, and thanks to recent going over the engine
kick starts on the first try when you get the fuel and ignition
turned on!
Toe the shifter down one time and it immediately clicks into gear,
all it needs is a twist of the throttle and you're off! (Like a
prom dress...if you will!). Get her up to speed and toe down into
the second gear and now you have a feel for the mechanicals, (5
gears of forward momentum are here so keeping up with traffic is a
breeze). The 122cc Single Cylinder OHV engine barely breaks a sweat
and with a new headlight, even an evening ride is possible. A
telescoping fork and rear swing arm suspension soak up most of the
imperfections in the road and the drum brakes front and rear bring
this hog to a stop easily. Add in the 17 and 18" chrome spoke wire
wheels and I'm ready to cruise Venice Beach. All this was with my
adult 235lb bulk sitting atop the showroom looking wide and long
seat and buzzing around the Classic Auto Mall Parking lot (AKA the
CAM Racetrack!).
A fab example of this bike, runs great, looks showroom new (even
down to the tire mold nipples). A totally fun ride for kids and
adults. I imagine myself in a beach community and riding this
around constantly, it would definitely be a hoot..." If the chain
don't break".
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
