Although the first service is due at 1000 kilometres/600 miles, I decided to perform the first oil change at ~840 kilometres and by the look of that oil, I'm sure glad I did!
mine had it's first service at the dealer after 370 miles when it was a year old (the prev owner didnt ride it much lol) but since last aug ive put on 4,500 miles and did the second service myself guided by a lifelong biker m8. it was a piece of piss really, and im quite amazed how the main dealer could charge so much for so little when the only slightly tricky part was checking the valve clearances. he recommended 10w-40 fully synthetic oil as opposed to the 10-30 honda recommend, as i dont do any short journeys under 50 miles and live in the uk, but it probably doesnt make that much difference, it's the fact you change it regular that's the main thing i suppose. GL
@@copernicusvanstruselclit9508 I'm still using the OEM filter, chucked the K&N and haven't had any problems. I'm due for another oil change in about ~2000 kilometres
I noticed that the average consumption is 2.8 liters per 100 km. I think that's a lot considering you don't push it since it's still brand new. From what I've read, seen, heard, it shouldn't be more than 2 liters. I should note here, that I expect to receive mine this week and the reason I bought it is exactly that, very little consumption given that I do daily more than 50 km per day.
If you only ride around town and don't go over about 60km/h ever, you can absolutely get an average under 2L/100km. But seeing as I do a lot of highway riding, that's why the average is higher. My bike is at wide open throttle more often than it isn't. Taking that into consideration, 2.8L/100km is still a fantastic figure. The best economy I've achieved around town was 1.8L/100km.
Ummm... That K&N 116 is for the larger 150c engines based on their website. The 113 is for the older CBF125 carby engine so that's not correct either. I'd always buy genuine filter based on your VIN number. When you jammed that 116 in I could see the pleating being crushed as it's too long. I wouldn't run it until you get a filter from a Honda dealer. Just my best advice. Good video but I'd hate to see you block off the flow from a filter that as you said was a tight fit. The actual Honda OEM filter for a 2021+ CB125F is 15412K0ND01 and is probably close to AU$20.00. About twice the K&N price. Such is life.
@@NicksBikes Phew!!! If you jam an oil filter in and crush the pleating it will block the flow and the end result is low oil pressure and engine's do not like that!
The original Honda CB125F (21') oil filter costs 22euros. It is extremely expensive for such a small and basic bike. My 3000ccm2 tractor's original New Holland oil filter costs 24euros.
I ordered a filter from Honda and although it took 3 months to come in, it only cost me $3AUD. Ordering an equivalent filter online (RYCO) cost me $20AUD. It turned out to be worth the wait to order from Honda
I had just done the first service and Honda charged 22€ ($37AUD) only for the oil filter. The first service price altogether was 98€ ($166AUD). The CB125F in our country costs 3090€ ($5270AUD). @@NicksBikes
I've done my own oil changes, chain tension etc... Warranty doesn't bother me and I'd rather save a few dollars and gain some experience. I paid $3700 on road, plus $300 to have it delivered to my driveway :)
You obviously don't have the correct tools. Would suggest you buy socket set, complete with ratchet. As an ex motor mechanic, I shuddered when you used a shift spanner on 8 mm cap bolts. That is a no no. 😮
Yeah my tools are definitely lacking. My problem is that I don't even have a shed and not much in the way of space in the house. I'd love a full set of proper tools. Not to mention a torque wrench
@@NicksBikes Maybe you could come to a compromise - a set of metric ring spanners. Much better grip than open end spanners. Leave the shift spanner for odd plumbing jobs around your home. You have same motorcycle as mine. I'm a 77 yo retired mechanic. Started life as a car mechanic, then later as a diesel fitter, working on mobile hydraulic cranes - and other big machinery. Ring spanners ! Local Sunday market place should have these things, no need to spend too much. Best Wishes for the Season mate, and take care out there on your bike.
It wouldn't go in because you didn't oil the filter o-ring / rubber grommet. Ideally you'd have primed the filter which would have accomplished this at the same time. At one point when you were forcing it, the filter partially gave way. It will have permanent lost some structural integrity (not ideal with the cover spring pushing in on it) and you could very well have torn a hole in it.
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This filter is the reason you use genuine parts. Changed mine twice with the Honda filter fitted perfectly without any trouble.
I notice you take care of your cb125f very well. I think it will work forever 😀
Here's hoping!
mine had it's first service at the dealer after 370 miles when it was a year old (the prev owner didnt ride it much lol) but since last aug ive put on 4,500 miles and did the second service myself guided by a lifelong biker m8. it was a piece of piss really, and im quite amazed how the main dealer could charge so much for so little when the only slightly tricky part was checking the valve clearances. he recommended 10w-40 fully synthetic oil as opposed to the 10-30 honda recommend, as i dont do any short journeys under 50 miles and live in the uk, but it probably doesnt make that much difference, it's the fact you change it regular that's the main thing i suppose. GL
Thabka for the video, couldnt figure out the filter size anywhere
Be careful, the KN116 filter doesn't quite fit
@@NicksBikes thanks for the waning. I woul consider deleting the video, as someone may destroy their engine due to the misinformation.
Probably me lol
@@NicksBikes any new noises?
@@copernicusvanstruselclit9508 I'm still using the OEM filter, chucked the K&N and haven't had any problems. I'm due for another oil change in about ~2000 kilometres
I noticed that the average consumption is 2.8 liters per 100 km. I think that's a lot considering you don't push it since it's still brand new. From what I've read, seen, heard, it shouldn't be more than 2 liters. I should note here, that I expect to receive mine this week and the reason I bought it is exactly that, very little consumption given that I do daily more than 50 km per day.
If you only ride around town and don't go over about 60km/h ever, you can absolutely get an average under 2L/100km. But seeing as I do a lot of highway riding, that's why the average is higher. My bike is at wide open throttle more often than it isn't. Taking that into consideration, 2.8L/100km is still a fantastic figure. The best economy I've achieved around town was 1.8L/100km.
A Kingdom for a 8 mm socket
Ummm... That K&N 116 is for the larger 150c engines based on their website. The 113 is for the older CBF125 carby engine so that's not correct either. I'd always buy genuine filter based on your VIN number. When you jammed that 116 in I could see the pleating being crushed as it's too long. I wouldn't run it until you get a filter from a Honda dealer. Just my best advice. Good video but I'd hate to see you block off the flow from a filter that as you said was a tight fit. The actual Honda OEM filter for a 2021+ CB125F is 15412K0ND01 and is probably close to AU$20.00. About twice the K&N price. Such is life.
Thanks for the info. I was feeling much the same way and as such I haven't ridden it
Although to be fair my local bike shop didn't know any better either
@@NicksBikes Any Honda dealer will have the correct filter in stock as those bikes are so popular!
@@NicksBikes Phew!!! If you jam an oil filter in and crush the pleating it will block the flow and the end result is low oil pressure and engine's do not like that!
@@theaustralianconundrum Not even my closest Honda Powersports (~an hour away) has it in stock, but they've ordered it for me
Get yourself a hydraulic bike lift, it'll make maintenance a breeze. Best £435 I ever spent, wish I'd done it 20 years ago.
If I had a garage, or even a shed, absolutely! Beats sitting on the ground just to change oil
The original Honda CB125F (21') oil filter costs 22euros. It is extremely expensive for such a small and basic bike. My 3000ccm2 tractor's original New Holland oil filter costs 24euros.
I ordered a filter from Honda and although it took 3 months to come in, it only cost me $3AUD.
Ordering an equivalent filter online (RYCO) cost me $20AUD. It turned out to be worth the wait to order from Honda
I had just done the first service and Honda charged 22€ ($37AUD) only for the oil filter. The first service price altogether was 98€ ($166AUD). The CB125F in our country costs 3090€ ($5270AUD). @@NicksBikes
I've done my own oil changes, chain tension etc...
Warranty doesn't bother me and I'd rather save a few dollars and gain some experience. I paid $3700 on road, plus $300 to have it delivered to my driveway :)
nice
You obviously don't have the correct tools. Would suggest you buy socket set, complete with ratchet. As an ex motor mechanic, I shuddered when you used a shift spanner on 8 mm cap bolts. That is a no no. 😮
Yeah my tools are definitely lacking. My problem is that I don't even have a shed and not much in the way of space in the house. I'd love a full set of proper tools. Not to mention a torque wrench
@@NicksBikes
Maybe you could come to a compromise - a set of metric ring spanners. Much better grip than open end spanners.
Leave the shift spanner for odd plumbing jobs around your home.
You have same motorcycle as mine. I'm a 77 yo retired mechanic. Started life as a car mechanic, then later as a diesel fitter, working on mobile hydraulic cranes - and other big machinery.
Ring spanners ! Local Sunday market place should have these things, no need to spend too much.
Best Wishes for the Season mate, and take care out there on your bike.
@@kevinbourke4038 I just linked this video to you and then realised you'd already found it 🤦♀
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It wouldn't go in because you didn't oil the filter o-ring / rubber grommet. Ideally you'd have primed the filter which would have accomplished this at the same time. At one point when you were forcing it, the filter partially gave way. It will have permanent lost some structural integrity (not ideal with the cover spring pushing in on it) and you could very well have torn a hole in it.
You're wrong. It was the wrong filter.
@@NicksBikes Even the one you got from the local shop?
Exactly the one I got from the local shop.
Poor little bike, it didn't deserve that.
Didn't deserve what?