Removing the rear brake fluid cover / "Trail 125" plastic cover on the right side.

[bay125er]

Some of the plastics on this bike can be a bit tricky to remove so I figured I would outline where the clips and fasteners are for this piece.




Purple: A center push button rivet/clip similar to this:

Push in the center and then pull the whole thing out.

Green: Screw, phillips.

Blue: Clips. be very careful with this section. I was unsure of the direction to remove them so I worked very slowly and even used a plastic iphone opening tool (lol) to pop them out. Remove the above first.

Here is a back view:



Why did I remove it? To install this.

 

[r80rt]

Good info, I like the pipe guard, I've been looking at them.

 

[bay125er]

Good info, I like the pipe guard, I've been looking at them.

Yeah I figured I would get one after I saw the price of a new OE pipe. It's current price is $824.73! The heat shield would protect and hide cosmetic damage though, but that is still close to $150.

 

[fmdualexhaust]

Looks complicated for just a cover.

 

[Msfitoy]

Some of the plastics on this bike can be a bit tricky to remove so I figured I would outline where the clips and fasteners are for this piece.

View attachment 216


Purple: A center push button rivet/clip similar to this:
View attachment 217
Push in the center and then pull the whole thing out.

Green: Screw, phillips.

Blue: Clips. be very careful with this section. I was unsure of the direction to remove them so I worked very slowly and even used a plastic iphone opening tool (lol) to pop them out. Remove the above first.

Here is a back view:

View attachment 218

Why did I remove it? To install this.

View attachment 219

Super awesome...I'm glad you posted this as I have the same part coming =)

 

[Lostagain]

Thanks! As a general rule it's all too easy to break the tabs off plastic motorcycle bits....and expensive. I'll be extra careful with those two on top. Seeing the price of the OEM exhaust suddenly makes me want one of those guards.

Lostagain

 

[Lostagain]

I just removed the cover. It's super easy....until you get to those two clips at the top. The trick is to pivot the lower part of the plastic cover up as much as possible, then pry the two clips out. It felt like I was breaking something, took considerable force, but they finally let go. I put a good coat of lithium grease on the parts that push into rubber grommets and the whole cover went back in place very easily. Still hard to remove those clips when I tried it again. Note that most 'Phillips' head screws on Japanese motorcycles are really JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard). A Phillips will work on the easy ones but if you find a screw that is difficult it's time to use a JIS screwdriver rather than damage the head. It's worse when the screw is going into an aluminum block. You can guess how I know.

 

[m in sc]

agreed. everyone who owns a japanese motorcycle should own at least a #2 and #3 jis bit or full screwdriver set. worth it. if nothing else, you can grind down a phillips a bit at the top and its better. but still not as good as the real deal. look up 'vessel' brand.

 

[fmdualexhaust]

agreed. everyone who owns a japanese motorcycle should own at least a #2 and #3 jis bit or full screwdriver set. worth it. if nothing else, you can grind down a phillips a bit at the top and its better. but still not as good as the real deal. look up 'vessel' brand.

Just ordered mine.

 

[r80rt]

I've got a set of Vessel JIS screw drivers, they are a great tool for Japanese bikes
What is the difference between JIS and Phillips Head screws - JIS Screwdrivers

 

[JS45]

https://www.amazon.com/Bessel-Vessel-Difference-Screwdrivers-No-220w-3/dp/B00E55DL4I/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Vessel+JIS+Screwdriver&qid=1613098623&sr=8-3

Are y’all ordering these or a larger set??

 

[JS45]

Let us know which is best! Thabks


Also great forum here glad the negativity from other forums hasn’t found its way here this community has been nothing but positive and nothing but help which is how a forum should be! Thanks everyone I really appreciate it!

 

[Lostagain]

I'm using a less expensive JIS set: $18 from Amazon. Interchangable bits are great for an on-the-road kit but not in my shop (where I'd lose track of the handle). With that said, Vessel makes great tools.

 

[G19Tony]

Some of the plastics on this bike can be a bit tricky to remove so I figured I would outline where the clips and fasteners are for this piece.

View attachment 216


Purple: A center push button rivet/clip similar to this:
View attachment 217
Push in the center and then pull the whole thing out.

Green: Screw, phillips.

Blue: Clips. be very careful with this section. I was unsure of the direction to remove them so I worked very slowly and even used a plastic iphone opening tool (lol) to pop them out. Remove the above first.

Here is a back view:

View attachment 218

Why did I remove it? To install this.

View attachment 219

I just received mine last night. I'll be installing it today.

 

[G19Tony]

Installation was a piece of cake. The cover popped right off.

 

[Lostagain]

Installation was a piece of cake. The cover popped right off.

Mine too! The exhaust guard was a perfect fit.

 

[Valker]

Where does one order these exhaust guards?

 

[dmonkey]

I bought mine from BeezDeals, shipped from Thailand with an order of other parts for the CT125.

Motion J Exhaust Crash Guard Honda CT125 Trail 125 – Beezdeals

beezdeals.com

 

[Valker]

Thanks.

 

[Dutchess2]

Even being really careful, I managed to break both of the top tabs off. I guess this really is a CT afterall because I will have to put red duct tape or a bungie cord to hold it on. Lol.