Whats up homies, been browsing on here for a couple years meow and subsequently caught the bug pretty bad. About 6 months ago I sold my '74 BMW 2002(still regret that) and went on the hunt for a project bike. After about 6 weeks of searching, a female ridden and very well maintained(husband) 1972 CB175 fell into my lap. Almost completely stock, 13k miles and only some very minor issues. All I had to do was convince myself that 20hp was enough. I've been riding motocross since I was a kid and had a YZF600 a couple years back, so it was difficult, but i'm really glad I talked myself into it.
I rode her home, had a big flat spot in power above 6k, still would jam around at 60mph though. Pulled the carbs, found out she had 90 mains instead of 98's, bingo! Popped some 100's in and lowered the needle one position and she'll scoot to 80 as advertised now. I rode her around in stock configuration for a couple months while I decided which direction I wanted to go with her and a few weeks ago I started accumulating parts and making changes and as of today, i'm at a plateau. I initially had dreams of going buckwild with the saws, but she was just too damn clean to do that to. All of the modifications are completely reversible to stock and i've retained all of the pieces as well. I'm also working out of a carport with only hand tools and given the constraints, i'm very pleased with how she turned out. The whole transformation totaled less than $100.
On to the good stuff.
Here she is a day or two after I got her.
And today.
Despite the fact i've not posted until now, the build heavily drew on the intelligence, craftiness and knowledge here on the boards and I can honestly say, this bike wouldn't be half of what it is without this site. So thanks guys.
For example, I made the seat out of an old office chair, a skateboard, a couple wooden dowels, a foam floor mat and some L brackets. My first ever attempt at upholstery and I'm quite happy. Far from perfect or my own idea though haha.
BMX footpegs wrapped in black grip tape. Flipped the shift lever for gpshift, I havent worked out rear brakes yet,
doh!
The bars are just the flipped stockers.
Made the exhaust out of 1.5" undersink piping and the clamps from the previous mufflers.
Retained the stock lights at the rear, just made new mounts, cleaned things up a lot I think.
The rest was just a lot of time with mother's polish and a toothbrush.
I'm open to any and all criticism, suggestions, comments and what have you. A simple solution for my rear brake would be splendid as well. Thanks again guys, I really wouldnt have been able to do it without you.
I rode her home, had a big flat spot in power above 6k, still would jam around at 60mph though. Pulled the carbs, found out she had 90 mains instead of 98's, bingo! Popped some 100's in and lowered the needle one position and she'll scoot to 80 as advertised now. I rode her around in stock configuration for a couple months while I decided which direction I wanted to go with her and a few weeks ago I started accumulating parts and making changes and as of today, i'm at a plateau. I initially had dreams of going buckwild with the saws, but she was just too damn clean to do that to. All of the modifications are completely reversible to stock and i've retained all of the pieces as well. I'm also working out of a carport with only hand tools and given the constraints, i'm very pleased with how she turned out. The whole transformation totaled less than $100.
On to the good stuff.
Here she is a day or two after I got her.
And today.
Despite the fact i've not posted until now, the build heavily drew on the intelligence, craftiness and knowledge here on the boards and I can honestly say, this bike wouldn't be half of what it is without this site. So thanks guys.
For example, I made the seat out of an old office chair, a skateboard, a couple wooden dowels, a foam floor mat and some L brackets. My first ever attempt at upholstery and I'm quite happy. Far from perfect or my own idea though haha.
BMX footpegs wrapped in black grip tape. Flipped the shift lever for gpshift, I havent worked out rear brakes yet,
doh! The bars are just the flipped stockers.
Made the exhaust out of 1.5" undersink piping and the clamps from the previous mufflers.
Retained the stock lights at the rear, just made new mounts, cleaned things up a lot I think.
The rest was just a lot of time with mother's polish and a toothbrush.
I'm open to any and all criticism, suggestions, comments and what have you. A simple solution for my rear brake would be splendid as well. Thanks again guys, I really wouldnt have been able to do it without you.
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