Topic: 1975 CB125s front fork boot.

[chriscraft42]

Looking for some direction how to replace the front fork boot on a 1975 CB125s. If you can give me some advice it would be much appreciated...thanks

[bryanj]

You gotta pull the leg out of the trees

[chriscraft42]

What does "you have to pull the legs out of the trees mean"?   

[Alan F.]

you have to remove the wheel and brakes and fender.  Then loosen the bolts that clamp that fork into the upper and lower triple clamps, then slide that fork down and out of the triple clamps. 

Get a manual and read it, owning an old motorcycle demands that one become motorcycle literate at times.  Besides knowing what the parts are called, you'll know what the heck we're all babbling on about here in these forums. 

Many different types of old motorcycles have a way of turning ordinary people into mechanics.

Welcome!

[chriscraft42]

thanks - I have the original owners service manual but it does not show how to remove and replace the fork boot!

[bryanj]

Owners service no good you need WORKSHOP

[Alan F.]

OK, here's the front suspension section from an early CB750 shop manual, it'll help you understand what's involved.  Look for links here in these forums to download some shop manuals, maybe you'll get lucky and find one for your bike.

[Alan F.]

Here's a link to a boatload of manuals I just discovered in another thread, sorry I forgot to note which member to give credit to...

So Thanks to whoever originated this link, we'll all get tons of use from this one.

The point is there's a 1975 cb125 manual there.  Check it out and download the file.
Cheers!

http://www.manualz.info/~manualzi/Manuals_pdf/HONDA/

[chriscraft42]

Thanks Alan for all the useful information you posted for my question. It will definitely help me replace the front fork boot!

[Alan F.]

It'll help beyond that one repair I think, have a good safe holiday.