Speedometer Head: Removal And Replacement; Speedometer Cable: Examination And Renovation; Dualseat: Removal; Steering Lock: Removal And Replacement - Honda CG125 Service Manual

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1 The speedometer is secured to a bracket that bolts to the
top yoke, on which the speedometer head is rubber mounted to
prevent internal damage by vibration.
2 To remove the instrument unscrew the drive cable and take
off the headlamp unit to allow the indicator and internal lighting
lamps to be disconnected. Unscrew the mounting nuts and
remove. Replace in reverse order of dismantling. Wire reconnec-
tion is easy due to the colour-coded system used.
3 Apart from defects in either the drive or the cable, a
speedometer that malfunctions is difficult to repair. Fit a
specialist who may have perfectly good instruments with
scratched cases and glass etc. Remember that a speedometer
in good working order is a statutory requirement.

17 Speedometer cable: examination and renovation

1 It is advisable to detach the speedometer drive cable from
time to time in order to check whether it is adequately
lubricated and whether the outer cover is compressed or
damaged at any point along its run. A jerky or sluggish
movement at the instrument head can often be attributed to a
cable fault.
2 To grease the cable, uncouple both ends and withdraw the
inner cable. After removing the old grease, clean with a petrol-
soaked rag and examine the cable for broken strands or other
damage.
3 Regrease the cable with high melting point grease, taking
care not to grease the last six inches closest to the instrument
head. If this precaution is not observed, grease will work into
the instrument and immobilise the sensitive movement.
4 If the cable breaks, it is usually possible to renew the inner
cable alone, provided the outer cable is not damaged or com-
pressed at any point along its run. Before inserting the new
inner cable, it should be greased in accordance with the instruc-
tions given in the preceding paragraph. Try to avoid tight bends
in the run of the cable because this will accelerate wear and
make the instrument movement sluggish.

18 Dualseat: removal

1 The dualseat is fixed to the rear of the machine by two
brackets bolted to the rear part of the frame assembly. At the
front there is a bracket under the seat which engages with a
location bracket on the frame just to the rear of the petrol tank.
2 To remove the seat, remove the two fixing bolts. Hold the
seat firmly at the rear, pull gently and the seat will then become
detached. Replace by reversing this procedure.
Chapter 4 Frame and forks

19 Steering lock: removal and replacement

1 The steering lock is situated at the front of the machine, by
the bottom fork yoke. It is advisable to use it whenever the
machine is left unattended, even for a short time.
2 To remove the lock, remove the countersunk screws
holding the lock body to the bottom yoke. Replace and
reassemble in reverse order. Remember you will have to carry
an additional key for the new lock.

20 Cleaning the machine: general

1 After removing all surface dirt with a rag or sponge washed
frequently in clean water, the application of car polish or wax
will give a good finish to the machine. The plated parts should
require only a wipe over with a damp rag, followed by polishing
with a dry rag. If, however, corrosion has taken place, which
may occur when the roads are salted during the winter, a
proprietary chrome cleaner can be used.
2 The polished alloy parts will lose their sheen and oxidise
slowly if they are not polished regularly. The sparing use of
metal polish or special polish such as Solvol Autosol will restore
the original finish with only a few minutes labour.
3 The machine should be wiped over immediately after it has
been used in the wet so that it is not garaged under damp con-
ditions which will cause rusting and corrosion. Remember there
is little chance of water entering the control cables if they are
lubricated
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regularly, as recommended in the Routine