jakeZ70
Been Around the Block
After being mostly a voyeur on DTT, I've finally decided to post my project. I've been a fan of Japanese motorcycles since I was a kid and have become a fan of the style of cafe bikes. I don't have lots of experience as far as body and engine work, but I know the basics. This knowledge and community here seems pretty strong, so I'll appreciate any help I can get along the way.
Last year I picked up a 71 Honda CB175. My first bike in about ten years. After one accident twenty years ago and a couple of close calls I thought I had sworn them off. Yeah right. I had planned on turning the 175 into a cafe project, but it was in such good shape I couldn't bear to cut it up. A couple of months later the same exact bike goes up on Craig's List for 200 bucks. It's pretty rusty, but it runs and the side covers are intact. Sold!
I've been working on this project since last August, though I took the winter off for skiing. Too damn cold to do any serious work during the winter anyway. Still a decent amount of polishing and painting to to but it's finally rolling
I also picked up a CB77 speedo and a CB200 tank. Both are pretty rough, but are cleaning up pretty well.
Last year I picked up a 71 Honda CB175. My first bike in about ten years. After one accident twenty years ago and a couple of close calls I thought I had sworn them off. Yeah right. I had planned on turning the 175 into a cafe project, but it was in such good shape I couldn't bear to cut it up. A couple of months later the same exact bike goes up on Craig's List for 200 bucks. It's pretty rusty, but it runs and the side covers are intact. Sold!
I've been working on this project since last August, though I took the winter off for skiing. Too damn cold to do any serious work during the winter anyway. Still a decent amount of polishing and painting to to but it's finally rolling
I also picked up a CB77 speedo and a CB200 tank. Both are pretty rough, but are cleaning up pretty well.