Agreed with all of this. Less electrics the better, kick start always works and carburettor means very easy home DIY. CG's changed from 6v to 12v in 1985 but even 6v is fine.
cg125 all day everyday. Brilliant bikes, good practice and just seriously practical. My 1981 one will happily do 60mph all day long and costs me mere pounds to fill up (100mpg give or take). reliable as anything as well.
exhaust wrap, anyone done it?