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175 Project

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Started this a while back. Finally getting back to it. The frame is a ‘71 CB175. Was looking to take some queues from the Honda 50 Dream, and some other vintage bikes.
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I’ll post updates as they become available.
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Re: 175 Project

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Is that a Cappellini oil cooler/filter system? I used a few of their different parts on my CL77 build last year.

The bike looks excellent with good attention to detail on the build.
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Re: 175 Project

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flyin900 wrote: Fri May 05, 2023 4:57 pm Is that a Cappellini oil cooler/filter system? I used a few of their different parts on my CL77 build last year.

The bike looks excellent with good attention to detail on the build.
Thanks. Yes, the oil filter/cooler is from Cappellini.
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1977 GL1000 - http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40398
1975 CB750K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=40426
1971 CB175K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 95&start=0
1972 CB350 - resto-mod cafe project http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47429


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looking like a new build!
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Re: 175 Project

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Whiskerfish wrote: Sat May 06, 2023 7:21 am looking like a new build!
Thanks

Got two milestones in front of me; fab an exhaust, and finish up the tank.
Bodywork & paint really isn’t my thing, and the aftermarket tank is proving to be quite the challenge.
Bought some aftermarket exhaust pipes and automotive megaphones. The down pipes are way off on the #1 cylinder. Will need to heat and bend. The megaphones are too big, both in length and diameter.
More on this later. Thanks for your interest & comments.
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1977 GL1000 - http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40398
1975 CB750K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=40426
1971 CB175K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 95&start=0
1972 CB350 - resto-mod cafe project http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47429


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Photo of what I’m thinking for the exhaust. Keep in mind the length
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will be about 6” shorter and somehow reduce the diameter down to 2 1/2” at the end.
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1977 GL1000 - http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40398
1975 CB750K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=40426
1971 CB175K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 95&start=0
1972 CB350 - resto-mod cafe project http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47429


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Mentioned the Honda Dream 50. It was a JDM model. Depending on year; had a red or black frame. The exhaust is what I’m hoping to mimic, only angled up at the rear
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1977 GL1000 - http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40398
1975 CB750K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=40426
1971 CB175K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 95&start=0
1972 CB350 - resto-mod cafe project http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47429


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Re: 175 Project

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Brief update. Still need to seal & paint the tank, but got it on to double check fitment. Seat is in position, rear fender with tail light, exhaust needs to be finished up. Also need to finish wiring.
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1977 GL1000 - http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40398
1975 CB750K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=40426
1971 CB175K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 95&start=0
1972 CB350 - resto-mod cafe project http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47429


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Final exhaust details
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1977 GL1000 - http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40398
1975 CB750K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=40426
1971 CB175K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 95&start=0
1972 CB350 - resto-mod cafe project http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47429


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Looks great.
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Nice work bud. Looks great
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Thanks for your interest & comments.
-Ray

1977 GL1000 - http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40398
1975 CB750K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=40426
1971 CB175K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 95&start=0
1972 CB350 - resto-mod cafe project http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47429


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Very nice work! I am certain with your meticulous work, that there is a reason for the “dent” in the right pipe?
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wingrider wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:18 am Very nice work! I am certain with your meticulous work, that there is a reason for the “dent” in the right pipe?
Thanks. There’s actually two dents. The inside one clears the frame. The outer one you noticed is clearance for the kick starter. The bike doesn’t have a starter. In its place is a custom oil cooler/filter.
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1977 GL1000 - http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40398
1975 CB750K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=40426
1971 CB175K5 - stock restoration http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 95&start=0
1972 CB350 - resto-mod cafe project http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47429


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Very nice work indeed !

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