canuk eh
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Hey guy
First post on any forum whatsoever, finally found something to nerd out about!
I just bought this minty 1975 CB200T, with less than 4000km on it(2500 miles). First bike ever, don't even have my bike license yet.
Before you ask, she starts up first kick every time, even when cold as hell(I live in winnipeg), does't leak a drop of oil and, with the exception of the handlebars and exhaust, is 100% factory original(I'm tracking those down as we speak). I really like the handlebars it has now(as pictured), although I'm going to get them chromed.
Now to get to the point. Although it work as good as new, i would like to replace the plugs with something new, mostly to reduce carbon buildup, get a cleaner burn etc, but also to save the originals.
I'm also looking into getting original style chrome exhaust, sans-baffles. The current exhaust sounds amazing, but looks goofy, and has a dent in it from the kick starter because the last goof who installed it didn't do a good enough job and made it too high. He also welded it without putting any kind of protective coating on it, which means its all rusty and the welds look like little pebbles instead of a stack of dimes. Needless to say, they need to go.
Third thing is an LED style ignition system instead of the current points style, for really good reliability and low maintenance, but i don't know the first thing about them.
Lastly, the battery. It's 100% fine, but I would love to shove a lithium ion under the seat, not sure if its worth it
Of course, there are a few more niggles and tidbits I want to tweak in the future, but ill deal with them all later. Any suggestions/comments are fully welcomed and fully encouraged here, so let loose!
canuk
First post on any forum whatsoever, finally found something to nerd out about!
I just bought this minty 1975 CB200T, with less than 4000km on it(2500 miles). First bike ever, don't even have my bike license yet.
Before you ask, she starts up first kick every time, even when cold as hell(I live in winnipeg), does't leak a drop of oil and, with the exception of the handlebars and exhaust, is 100% factory original(I'm tracking those down as we speak). I really like the handlebars it has now(as pictured), although I'm going to get them chromed.
Now to get to the point. Although it work as good as new, i would like to replace the plugs with something new, mostly to reduce carbon buildup, get a cleaner burn etc, but also to save the originals.
I'm also looking into getting original style chrome exhaust, sans-baffles. The current exhaust sounds amazing, but looks goofy, and has a dent in it from the kick starter because the last goof who installed it didn't do a good enough job and made it too high. He also welded it without putting any kind of protective coating on it, which means its all rusty and the welds look like little pebbles instead of a stack of dimes. Needless to say, they need to go.
Third thing is an LED style ignition system instead of the current points style, for really good reliability and low maintenance, but i don't know the first thing about them.
Lastly, the battery. It's 100% fine, but I would love to shove a lithium ion under the seat, not sure if its worth it
Of course, there are a few more niggles and tidbits I want to tweak in the future, but ill deal with them all later. Any suggestions/comments are fully welcomed and fully encouraged here, so let loose!
canuk
