Get it running right. There's no sense in worrying about anything else until it runs and rides.

HondaTwins is a great resource.

 

A cool little bike the CB175 especially with the red/chrome tank. Yes if its in good order generally I'd get it running and mechanically sound first.

I'm currently restoring a CB500 as a barn find, its in good condition but just spent 3 months sorting, cleaning, replacing rusty parts and finally had the engine running.. this weekend after 20 years. Next job is exactly as BigAl suggests I need to get it riding, stopping and reliable, then I have a bike with a strong platform to move forward. Good luck

 

Welcome. I too live in Rome. Let me know if I can help. Any pics of the bike?

Check this out: http://www.ohiocaferacers.com/cb175.html

 

Welcome from Canton, too! I'll be glad to help any way I can, as well. (I'm also admin over at HondaTwins Forums, if that helps any )

 

since there are some nice comments here I'll be the asshole, cb175? couldn't you find a real motorcycle?

 

Go with what you're good at!

 

sl4435, don't let 'em run ya off, they are really a good bunch with a somewhat abrasive delivery. Stay with it!

 

he's going to hear that a lot about the 175....if he can't take it from us, how is he going to deal with it in real life?

To be fair this forum used to have a lot of 175 racers on it (rosko, branson, tanner) and only tanner is left.

 

Well hell, it's the internet, nothing should be taken too seriously.

 

Electrics are the 1st order of business, Accel , Rick's, Pamco or Cycle Tech haven't decided yet , Motogadgets , and a total rewire.
Will post some pics tomorrow.... color is blue and white...... been working some weird hours this week.

 

I installed an Accel coil and the Charlie's Place electronic ignition over the winter. The Charlie's Place ignition was super easy to install. So far so good.

 

Not a sportster and definitely doesn't have any of those things you mentioned but it does look awfull cool with my wife on the back...... just sayin
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