TEASER!! FastDoc did it again :-)

FastDoc · 08-10-2011, 12:04 AM

He bought another bike. I needed this like a hole in the head but I can't help myself. I scan CL every day and I'm always looking for a good deal on something interesting.

This bike runs like new, has 3,200 miles on it, needs only minor cosmetic issues, and is mechanically excellent.

It's a 1972 Honda... :wink:

SpudRider · 08-10-2011, 01:30 AM

Stop teasing us and tell us what you bought, Doc!

Spud

katoranger · 08-10-2011, 09:40 AM

He bought the cb350. :?:

FastDoc · 08-10-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

He bought the cb350. :?:

Close. I actually looked at a CL350 on Monday but it was unrestorable economically.

This is a 1972 Honda CB175 Twin. It's gold and black and in excellent condition. Everything works and it has a clear Collector Vehicle title.

I only have a poor quality cell phone picture to share for now. Will post it soon.

FastDoc · 08-10-2011, 11:51 AM

davidsonsgccc · 08-10-2011, 12:49 PM

from the pic it looks to be in good shape. i like that style of bike its like my 78 cb125 only faster.

FastDoc · 08-10-2011, 01:06 PM

It's in really good shape. I just have to find the side panels. I've located the left one...

It only has 3,300 miles on it! the prior owner already changed the oil, plugs, points, tires, chain, battery, and tires. :P

katoranger · 08-10-2011, 01:16 PM

I had a 75 CB200T that was the same gold. It was the first bike I bought. $175. I would like it back.

It had a great sound.

FastDoc · 08-10-2011, 01:37 PM

Same basic bike. It does sound great. Sounds like an Italian sports car. Top speed somewhere around 65 though.

$175 was an awesome deal :P . This one cost me $600 which I thought was fair considering its condition and that most of the 'restoration' work (tires, chain, tuneup, battery etc) has already been done. :wink:

SpudRider · 08-10-2011, 05:12 PM

The bike looks very clean, Doc. Thanks for sharing the photo.

Of course, we expect more photos.

Spud

FastDoc · 08-10-2011, 09:19 PM

Took it on a 100 mile shakedown ride. 8)

It has an induction air leak and will need new O rings in the intake manifolds. They are aluminum so they can't leak, but the 40 year old seals can. It also needs fork seals. It needs a light bulb for the tachometer.

If this is all I need the project should be cool. :wink:

MICRider · 08-10-2011, 09:46 PM

Very nice shape! Is the chrome and exhaust in as good condition as it looks in the picture? Pipes look like new! A very good buy for $600 I would say

FastDoc · 08-10-2011, 09:56 PM

The chrome is like new. So is the seat and everything except the paint is faded on the top of the tank.

Some info gleaned from my short ride today. Even though it's of the same vintage as the BSA and only 39% the displacement, the Honda is probably faster than the Beeser. It is also much smaller, lighter, has much better brakes, the shifter is on the correct side, hardly vibrates etc.

The power is up high. If you want to accelate 'hard' you gotta shift at 9000 RPM 8O . Redline is 10,500 but I don't want to test it.

The bike runs great as is, but I'm sure it will be better with new O rings, which were available new from Bike Bandit. I also picked up some fork seals.

Jim · 08-10-2011, 10:29 PM

Cool bike Doc, nice find

FastDoc · 08-10-2011, 11:10 PM

Thanks Jim! I knew that you in particular would like it. :wink:

08-10-2011, 12:04 AM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	TEASER!! FastDoc did it again :-) He bought another bike. I needed this like a hole in the head but I can't help myself. I scan CL every day and I'm always looking for a good deal on something interesting. This bike runs like new, has 3,200 miles on it, needs only minor cosmetic issues, and is mechanically excellent. It's a 1972 Honda... :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-10-2011, 01:30 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Stop teasing us and tell us what you bought, Doc! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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08-10-2011, 11:51 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	__________________ Happy to serve.
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08-10-2011, 12:49 PM	#6
davidsonsgccc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chickamauga, Ga. Posts: 278	from the pic it looks to be in good shape. i like that style of bike its like my 78 cb125 only faster. __________________ my help may not be the best but it is free+-Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD
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08-10-2011, 01:06 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's in really good shape. I just have to find the side panels. I've located the left one... It only has 3,300 miles on it! the prior owner already changed the oil, plugs, points, tires, chain, battery, and tires. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-10-2011, 09:40 AM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	He bought the cb350. :?:
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08-10-2011, 01:16 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I had a 75 CB200T that was the same gold. It was the first bike I bought. $175. I would like it back. It had a great sound.
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08-10-2011, 01:37 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Same basic bike. It does sound great. Sounds like an Italian sports car. Top speed somewhere around 65 though. $175 was an awesome deal :P . This one cost me $600 which I thought was fair considering its condition and that most of the 'restoration' work (tires, chain, tuneup, battery etc) has already been done. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-10-2011, 05:12 PM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The bike looks very clean, Doc. Thanks for sharing the photo. Of course, we expect more photos. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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08-10-2011, 09:19 PM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Took it on a 100 mile shakedown ride. 8) It has an induction air leak and will need new O rings in the intake manifolds. They are aluminum so they can't leak, but the 40 year old seals can. It also needs fork seals. It needs a light bulb for the tachometer. If this is all I need the project should be cool. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-10-2011, 09:46 PM	#12
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Very nice shape! Is the chrome and exhaust in as good condition as it looks in the picture? Pipes look like new! A very good buy for $600 I would say
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08-10-2011, 09:56 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The chrome is like new. So is the seat and everything except the paint is faded on the top of the tank. Some info gleaned from my short ride today. Even though it's of the same vintage as the BSA and only 39% the displacement, the Honda is probably faster than the Beeser. It is also much smaller, lighter, has much better brakes, the shifter is on the correct side, hardly vibrates etc. The power is up high. If you want to accelate 'hard' you gotta shift at 9000 RPM 8O . Redline is 10,500 but I don't want to test it. The bike runs great as is, but I'm sure it will be better with new O rings, which were available new from Bike Bandit. I also picked up some fork seals. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-10-2011, 10:29 PM	#14
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Cool bike Doc, nice find
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08-10-2011, 11:10 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Thanks Jim! I knew that you in particular would like it. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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