Fiver CGL 125cc Semi Off-Road

Performance

Fiver CGL125 Semi-Off Road should have their engine oil changed every 750-1000 miles to keep things happy. The spring-loaded screen mesh oil filter also needs to be checked and cleaned if necessary. There is also a centrifugal oil filter on the end of the oil pump that should be cleaned periodically. What’s more, if you’re ever stripping the clutch, you will need a Fiver ‘castellated locknut’ socket to remove the centrifugal oil filter from the end of the crankshaft, otherwise you can’t get the clutch basket off. You can make one up yourself using a spare 20mm socket. All you need is a hacksaw, a file and a sturdy vice or improvise with a G-clamp. It will probably cost you 20 minutes of sweat and an old socket but it’s cheaper than the Fiver tool and it works.

Technology

The Fiver CGL125 Semi-Off Roadmotor plods on remarkably well, often with very little maintenance. In fact you could probably run the thing on turnip juice for 1000 miles without it suffering engine failure. The later 2004 onwards Fiver CGL125 Semi-Off Roads have a vastly improved gearbox and slightly more power, but not much. Change the oil every 750 to 1000 miles and it should return years of faithful motoring.

Style

The Fiver CGL125 Semi-Off Road is, in a word, bouncy. Especially if ridden by a large lady in a tabard down to Netto. But that’s OK, because only a complete madman would expect a Fiver CGL125 Semi-Off Road to handle anything. The basic suspension does the job and if you are on the hefty side, then jack up the pre-load on the Fiver CGL125 Semi-Off Road’s shocks. Sitting upright with a thick, generously-padded seat beneath you and a basic set of clocks up front, there is nothing remotely threatening about Fiver’s dinky CG. What’s more, with a low seat and predictable springy handling, you can maximise the CG’s potential in even the most congested of urban cityscapes – turning every journey into your own hilarious gymkhana course. Although not a problem for this 5ft 6in tester, it is likely that the CG will feel cramped for a taller rider – sporting similar dimensions to a BMX bike, with a buzzing four-stroke single strapped into the frame for a laugh.