Moderator Cynic Posted July 22, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 22, 2016 Well its here, a rather dubious trip in a borrowed trailer that was 'legal honest officer' and its home. Not quite as I remember it, still the odd colour that appertains to be I don't know exactly what colour, Honestly I would prefer it back in the blue its supposed to be or a proper shade of the original 2 tone gold/white, clutch is stuck and the brakes do little if anything. Tyres are 30 years old. She runs, badly, thanks to a worn ig advancer plate. and some epically gunged up carbs I think. Still its all there. I was thinking of running it up to squires but it needs too much work at the minute and it would be an epic rush with shortcuts. My plan, tap Drewpy up for the number of the paint man that did his FZ or someone like. Then I need to rebuild both wheels with new spokes, new brakes, tyres and replace the clutch and the oil and fix the electric start. With a complete clean and as necessary change the rusted fasteners that need love. And acquaint myself with the polisher again. Oh, sad fact, she has done less than 500 miles in 30 years and the longest single trip was just over 30. Oh yeah, what is it? I hear, my dads CB175t, Its a couple of weeks younger than I am. He rebuilt it from a near wreck when I was 16, between you and me he enjoyed the building more than the riding. I know for a fact he had no love of the drum brake on the front. Anyhow, only the 3rd non Yamaha I have had in 30 years of motorcycling. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Brillian t , You know the rules "_-----------------------------................................ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted July 22, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 22, 2016 nice, Andys bike services in Derby you need to allow 6 month for a full respray though as he's really busy www.andybikeservices.co.uk 07764 898222 and bring choc hob nobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Yeah as above Cynic, YOU DON'T OWN IT TILL WE SEE THE PHOTOS !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted July 24, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2016 Here goes, the pictures are being quite generous tbh, or I'm picky. The failing paint on the tank. And the wheels?? Need shiny..... And the engine and its associated grotty fasteners.. Everything is just being eaten by time, the whole bike has seemingly just slipped through the last 20years, it hasn't much of any dirt from being ridden, but also as it was rebuilt its not caked in 30 years of rust and crap either. The little bit of damp and corrosion in the air is enough to have started everything down the road to destruction. Everything is a little bit faded, a little bit corroded but without the patina of wear, little odd to look at. Should be nice next year though as its only light cosmetics. Oh, my old mans one rule. Don't sell it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Yep have to agree with your Dad DON'T sell it; is that the original paint colour? Looks like it just stepped out of an army video !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted July 24, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2016 Nah, its what my old man fancied painting it at the time, the wheels were gold when he got it too? Tis all original though, except the front muddy (Actually CL175 the CB one has a cross brace each side), and the paint. Anyway I really don't like the paint on the wheels, a set of stainless spokes will do the trick there, will be asking for tips on that one, and depending on cost I would like it to be the proper gold. If I'm honest i would prefer its original blue, it really pops as a colour but with due respect to my old man, it was gifted after all I will probably go with the proper honda gold which was an option at the time with the blue and a red. Like I say rattle cans or professional depends on beer tokens. No I'm not selling, I will put a bloody sight more miles on it than he did though. So mint showroom look is not wanted, more appreciated classic like my TDR. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted July 24, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2016 thtas the way, make it a rider. Honda Gold is a nice colour too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyoldiron Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 On 7/24/2016 at 6:58 AM, slice said: Yep have to agree with your Dad DON'T sell it; is that the original paint colour? Looks like it just stepped out of an army video !! l think that's whats known as the "Erwins Afrika'' colour option 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr bignal Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 i like it - looks great fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted August 9, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted August 9, 2016 It is. I have ridden it a few times. Feels like a 100cc bike weight wise but with some usefull go. Tops out at about 80 maybe 85 with a tailwind. Has a lovely bark when used hard and the front drum is surprisingly good if used appropriately and properly adjusted. Apparently the old guard (brit pilots) were not impressed as these embarrased quite a few 'proper bikes'. Back in the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr bignal Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 i remember this one, which i presume is a later derivative? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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