M.H. Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 That xl looks like a nice survivor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.H. Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Super lush! So which bike are you bringing to the AKL small bike ride? Hosted by @MopedNZ with myself and @Shakotom. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 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... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 hour ago, kdotlowe said: 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... 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kdotlowe Posted September 25, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2017 I've done absolutely nothing more on this bike, BUT the XL is now road legal so that's progress I guess. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph...tristan Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Thats a sweet helmet! did you get yours from Nz? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Keen to try dishwasher, just need wife to bigger off for awhile what about a honda gx160 or robin ex21 stationary motor filter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Might be worth a go! I'll have a look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarth Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 You can still get the filters brand new from David Silver spares in the US then YouShop it home. https://www.davidsilverspares.com/parts/by-part-number/partnumber_5985/ $45 usd each still ain’t cheap but I usually order a tone of other small stuff like replacing rusted out bolts and stuff too All the part numbers are listed here: https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb175k7-super-sport-1973-usa_model423/partslist/?model_q=cb175 I just put the part numbers in the David silver site and build up a decent shopping basket. Easy to spend way too much lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Oh wow. I don't know why I didn't think of checking David Silver. Maybe that's the best option! Thanks mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 How the bike is currently sitting. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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