Recent content by Cptpackrat

The first part of the project arrived today. I got the shift lever so hopefully I can get it in gear and work on getting the motor freed up. Going to start the tear-down tomorrow and get the jugs filled up with ATF/Acetone per Adventurco's advice

Re: 1973 CB175 "Lucy" Huh, never knew that! I might have to go that route. I read the XL build where you had done that

Why the acetone? Ive never heard of that one. I heard brake fluid works well for penetration as well. I was gonna just fill the cylinders with MMO and let it sit for a few weeks while occasionally topping it off. I really need to drain the oil out as well, maybe fill the case with MMO. Not sure...

Well while Im waiting for room to unload and store the bike for tear down I located the first part I needed. A shift lever. I found the proper one on ebay and ordered it, it should be here in the next few days. Once I have that I can work on using the transmission to my benefit and slowly start...

Well I picked up a 1973 Honda CB175 yesterday as a barn find. It has been parked since 83, or that was the last time it was registered. I have big plans to do a complete tear down, free up the motor and rebuild it, fresh paint on the entire bike, and hopefully have her done sometime before next...

Allow me to introduce myself. I'm a first time bike owner and long time automotive enthusiast. I JUST picked a 1973 CB175 for $100 as a barn find. She is in rough shape, but mostly complete. I hope over the next few months I can resurrect her to her former glory and then some. I have big plans...