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@SOHC it's this one here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/232418635440

Keep in mind I haven't tested it yet. But I hear good things. 

On 11/18/2017 at 16:42, z18et1200coupe said:

Bike is looking rad dude!

Also, I've got those same mini switch clusters (from Modern Motorcycle Company?), and I've run everything through them without relays and they seem to be holding up fine. All of my bulbs are LED but the horn and kill switch would draw plenty of current. Everything still seems to be sweet! 

 

Yeah mine are from MMC also. That's good to know! Did you use the same gauge wire to run to the lighting? Or did you step up to a larger one? The wires are tiny!

20 hours ago, Abarth said:

My Honda has same equally as bad charging system but after changing over to the new reg/rectifier and LEDs (brakes, dials, park light) I can drive round with the headlight on 100% of the time without the battery going flat. Definitely worth doing. 

Are you running the 35w headlight? Mine still does, its not great, thinking of switching to 55w but again back to power issues. 

Rad. That's the result I'm hoping for. Haven't actually received my headlight yet... I think it's a 55w one however.

8 hours ago, Raizer said:

Nice looking switchgear!

 

I'm dealing with tiny gauge wires on switches too, I think I'm just going to add relays to everything as I really don't want to run headlights etc through them.

Yeah looking at it last night, I think this will be my only option also. Relay for horn and highbeam, and have the main headlight switch on with ignition. LED indicators should be sweet through the switches I think. 

New bits! Including possibly the tiniest switch block ever. Not sure how to wire up the ridiculously small wires or if they'll even handle the right amperage. 

But hey. They look good.

Making a start on the part that I've been dreading most - wiring. I've never scratch built a loom before so I'm still getting my head around understanding the original wiring diagram and creating my own to suit my needs. 

These old Honda Twins have pretty shitty charging systems that only charge above a certain RPM or when the headlights are on (I think). Decided to change out the rectifier to a rectifier/regulator which will allow the battery to be charging at all RPMs. $11 unit from a lawnmower which is a common upgrade on these 175s. Just need to bridge 2 wires and then it will plug n play just like the old one!

Starting to mock up an electronics tray to keep everything tidy. Making sure everything fits. Still need to fit a flasher relay in there, but I'll make it work. The standard loom only had one main fuse but I'm going to run the ignition/lighting/main/aux all of their own fuse.

Mint! Now to make it out of sheet metal. 

Goddamn that's amazing. Well done!

@MopedNZ let's be honest, I'm the stereotypical poser riding his dirtbike through Ponsonby haha. But for real, I'd be hella keen but I'm working an event that Sunday. Keep me posted for the next one though cause I'm keen to get this XL off road!

How the bike is currently sitting.

Managed to wrangle the engine into the frame tonight, bloody stoked! No photos as my garage has rubbish lighting, but will update once I get a proper look in the daylight.

One problem however. After test fitting the tank I've found that my relocated petcock now fouls the headbolts. It needs to be moved about 50mm back down the length of the tank.

Anyone a fabricator/welder who'd be keen to give me a hand? 

Oh wow. I don't know why I didn't think of checking David Silver. Maybe that's the best option! Thanks mate!

Might be worth a go! I'll have a look into it.

Weather is rubbish so I'm just ticking away at cleaning up parts - making use of the dishwasher while the girlfriend is away.

Pulled open the air boxes to discover that they're in rubbish condition. These bikes are pretty sensitive to induction and ideally I'd like to keep standard filters BUT at $300 or so for a pair of NOS filters, it's just not the sort of money I want to spend on a $2500 Honda. I've seen online where people have replaced the filter material with either filter foam or a cutdown K&N paper filter. Will try cut them out and see what the best option is.

Touched up all the spots I missed when painting the frame today - turns out the paint shop mixed me matte black instead of gloss. Ended up spraying the whole thing so it matched. Not ideal, but I'm not too bothered.

Also started tidying up the wheels and spokes which is definitely the most tedious thing I've ever had to do on this bike.

If Auckland gives me some sun tomorrow I plan to paint the engine hangers and throw the engine into the frame. Fingers crossed.

13 hours ago, triumph...tristan said:

Thats a sweet helmet!  did you get yours from Nz?

Yeah man, bought it from Motomail for $499. Not too much more expensive than online - plus I wanted to try one on first.

On 8/15/2017 at 14:18, Goat said:

You have half of it, if the dude can't find bill of lading, then you will need to use the above form, and it will probably be sweet.

I think Google may have saved me here. I somehow managed to find bill of landing details with a few minutes of creepy googling.

5 minutes ago, Goat said:

Its such a fucking grey area, god damn the whole NZ vehicle registration system is so Michael mouse. All depends on the mood of the womble you get on the day.

Ain't that the truth! Thanks heaps for your help. That's reassuring. I'll throw some money and jump through some hoops and see where it goes!

Cheers!

Thanks @Goat.

Here's what I currently have:
- ownership papers from Canada (of the owner I purchased it from)
- declaration that the bike has been sold to me

I phone NZTA and they've confirmed that the chassis number has not been border checked. So I'm assuming that I will require the bill of lading (which I'm waiting on the prev owner to supply). I potentially jumped the gun on this purchase, but I'm hoping the previous owner can supply those docs... otherwise I guess I'm shit outta luck! Unless there's another way?

Is anyone able to give me the rundown on border inspections when registering an import? I've got a motorcycle which was brought back into NZ last year by the previous owner.

I understand the bike needed to have a border check to be registered. The previous owner is trying to find this paperwork for me.
Worse case scenario, is it possible to confirm a border check by checking the chassis number in the system? 

EDIT: Can probably ignore/delete this. Have just seen the re-registering thread. 

6 hours ago, GuyWithAviators said:

Yeah dude! And it's definitely rad enough, just go everywhere in second gear popping wheelies. The roads are 50/60km max anyway on the route. 

Hellll yeah!! If I'm complied by then, count me in!

11 hours ago, GuyWithAviators said:

Super lush!

So which bike are you bringing to the AKL small bike ride? Hosted by @MopedNZ with myself and @Shakotom. 

 

Is the XL small enough? If I have it registered before then I'll definitely bring it! 

I'd rather the CL, but I don't think I'll have that complete before then...

Frame finished off and ready for paint.


Giving POR15 a hoon.




End result was all good! I absolutely hate painting and bodywork so I probably didn't spend enough time prepping as I should have. 

Worst part was spending 2 hours cleaning the garage from POR15 'dust'. Never again.
 

6 minutes ago, 00quattro00 said:

Its easy as if its been legal before, ive got an xr600r im just about to re register after a bit of a tidy up

Yeap, that's what I did with the CL175. The XL however, has been imported from Canada. I've spoken to the compliance guy and have all the paperwork so it should be sweet!

It's damn tidy. But needs to go through compliance etc. Hopefully isn't too much of a hassle as I do want it road legal.