Anybody NEED a CD175??

Drewski

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I have a lead on a nice Honda CD175. I've seen pics and it is partially disassembled. The tins are off as is the seat and carb. The carb is partially disassembled and needs a GOOD cleaning.

The bike is in the west end of the GTA (Toronto) and could be delivered a reasonable distance.

My source says the bike is rust free and everything looks complete.

I don't know the year, but I'll find out. I'll post a couple of pics too asap. I'm just testing the interest level and trying to determine if I should "go after" said Honda! :D

It looks like something that should be restored, not chopped. 8)

Any interest?? :)
 
O'k, here ya go! :P


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Any thoughts?? :D
 
VonYinzer said:
Price?
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What's it worth?? I hear the CD is a little rare, but I really have no idea what it's worth!
 
Bump! ;)

Come on you "Honda Guys"!! Any other interest?? :) I think I can get it for a "couple o' hundred" according to my contact. ??? :D
 
I might be willing to take a trade??!! ???

Something a little more mundane... like a CB-something-or-other, KZ-whatever, or...

;D
 
It's in in pretty decent shape. A couple of hundred bucks is certainly a fair price.q But I need another project like I need another proverbial hole in my head.
 
Drewski said:
I might be willing to take a trade??!! ???

Something a little more mundane... like a CB-something-or-other, KZ-whatever, or...

;D
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How about a 1985 Honda Elite 250 scooter with title in my name? Partially disassembled.
 
DrJ said:
How about a 1985 Honda Elite 250 scooter with title in my name? Partially disassembled.
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Ahhhh, I'm really not a "scooter" kinda guy there DrJ. How about your CB350!! Haha!
 
how far towards ottawa would you be willing to go and meet? what kinda coinage would you be looking for? pm me
 
Well guys, I see a fair amount of interest, so I'll see if I can get my mitts on this "jewel"! When/If I get it, I'll revive the discussion and we'll know the price!! 8)

Thanks! Stay tuned! :)
 
Drew,
You might want to take the CD175 out to the CVMG Paris Rally / Swap meet the Fathers' Day Weekend. I don't think they have a separate bikes for sale corral or anything like that, so I guess it'd be around $40.00 for the weekend (check their website).
The CD's 4 speed tranny, 17" wheels and single carb might throw a lot of people off, but for an around-town bike, it's pretty good. Your bodywork is in excellent condition and is pretty funky - my CD's stock stuff was so bad, I threw it away and fabbed new stuff.
If the motor turns over and particularly if you have an Ontario ownership, I'd think you should think around $500-ish at least. If it was running and you could chug around the meet, start at $800.00 (saw a running, unrestored Yamaha 80 cc for that price a couple of years ago). Carb kits are available as are most other parts (these bikes were huge in Asia) and prices are surprisingly reasonable for the most part. A lot of the CB/CL parts will bolt right on - just remember it's a 6 volt system on the CD's, so there are differences in the electrical system (if the electric starter doesn't work, you can have mine if it doesn't sell at Paris - I'm converting to kick only).
Based on the 2 motors I've been through, give it an oilchange right away and check the valve clearances and cam chain asap -most of these bikes were owned by kids with no maintenance skills...
Probably faster than a new CBR125 and has about 10 times the funk factor.
Hope to see you at Paris.
Pat Cowan,
Vintage Motorcycle Fiberglass
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