medicalmechanica
Been Around the Block
Hey folks,
I just bought my first motorcycle, a 1968 CB175. I guess it's a sloper according to the year and the title, maybe someone can confirm with the only picture I have right now.
I got it from a friend for a decent price, and it's in great shape including factory paint on the tank. I've got two issues right now that I'd love feedback on, and I'm reading about this thing every free moment I have so I'm not totally helpless.
Issie one is right now my right cylinder is not running. The carb on that side was overflowing gas through the tube so I figured the float pin was stuck and replaced it, but after starting it up and having a cold exhaust on that side, I've learned that something's up. I'll be trying to run it just on the right side tomorrow with the left side spark plug lead and checking the plugs to get an idea what's up there.
I also have a leak from the camshaft block on the left side, and I'm hoping that's just a gasket issue or maybe an issue with that cover.
Anyway, it doesn't need much restoring, but it needs a little love to get moving and I'd really like to have a running bike before winter hits us so any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance, and I'm really looking forward to this little project!
I just bought my first motorcycle, a 1968 CB175. I guess it's a sloper according to the year and the title, maybe someone can confirm with the only picture I have right now.
I got it from a friend for a decent price, and it's in great shape including factory paint on the tank. I've got two issues right now that I'd love feedback on, and I'm reading about this thing every free moment I have so I'm not totally helpless.
Issie one is right now my right cylinder is not running. The carb on that side was overflowing gas through the tube so I figured the float pin was stuck and replaced it, but after starting it up and having a cold exhaust on that side, I've learned that something's up. I'll be trying to run it just on the right side tomorrow with the left side spark plug lead and checking the plugs to get an idea what's up there.
I also have a leak from the camshaft block on the left side, and I'm hoping that's just a gasket issue or maybe an issue with that cover.
Anyway, it doesn't need much restoring, but it needs a little love to get moving and I'd really like to have a running bike before winter hits us so any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance, and I'm really looking forward to this little project!