For just one year, Honda made 2,000 examples of a 125cc twin specifically designed for US rider’s education schools. The bike itself isn’t really anything special, but there are some fascinating lights on the front and rear that should be explained.
Per the seller, the lights are indicators so that an instructor can quickly assess certain characteristics that may not be visually obvious, especially from afar. The lights are to signify the following:
– Transmission is in first gear
– Transmission is in third gear
– Bike moving faster than 20 miles per hour
– Engine is stalled. I’m not sure how the bike would specifically determine this, I guess it’s just if the ignition is on, the bike is in first, the clutch lever is not pulled in, and the motor is off?
– Front brake applied
– Rear brake applied.
Thankfully, the sale includes the owner manual, which explains the functionality of all the lights. This example has under 2,000 miles and the seller installed a new piston/rings because the compression was low (the seller’s guess is because the motor spent a lot of time at idle). There is no title, just a bill of sale. The seller also has a 2nd CB125T with the next VIN that needs to be cleaned up if you feel like starting your own riding school.
Find this CB125T for sale here on Craigslist in Granger, Illinois for $1,200.
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