1971 CL175 cafe buildup

Texas Mechanic · 12-22-2012, 07:26 PM

got my setup plus tons of extras for $300 a couple days ago!!

OK, so I have not taken as many pictures as i would have liked to, but here is the story. Found a deal on Craigslist for $800, talked him down to $300, thinking it was a simple DIY cafe project with a couple extras. Turns out I got way more than what I paid for!
ALso if anyone needs any parts, let me know, I should be able to help you out
2 frames, a CL175 and CB175, the cl has a title
3 tanks
3 seats two in good condition
loads of gauges and lights ( enough for 3 bikes)
2 motors, one is ready to go, the other is half assembled, will do a rebuild on some down time.
parts from three other motors
3 wiring harnesses
brand new coils and wheel bearings
3 sets of wheel, two with new tires and tubes
a new set of rims, spokes and nipples
2 pairs of forks
and pretty much every part you can think of multiplied by 3.

In other words, somewhere in this mess of parts, is a great bike waiting to be built.

this is how i got it

just some of the extras i got

the new coil installed, btw, does it matter which spark plug wire goes to which side?

as it sits now

I am waiting on the Clymer manual with wiring diagram to finish hooking things up

these parts are in the mail
Throttle cable
clutch cable
front brake cable
new gaskets
manual

I still need a chain, a right hand side set of controls for the handlebars, and a headlight cover and mount.
any suggestions on a chain?

cm75 · 12-23-2012, 06:36 AM

Can't wait to see the finished bike!

concours · 12-23-2012, 11:06 AM

together, those TWO engines will make it a great rider!

JK, enjoy!

Texas Mechanic · 12-23-2012, 08:51 PM

Not much done to bike lately, Been in Houston with the family for christmas, can't wait to get back and get her running!

concours · 12-24-2012, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Mechanic

Not much done to bike lately, Been in Houston with the family for christmas, can't wait to get back and get her running!

Keep the camera handy, because without pictures, it didn't happen

Texas Mechanic · 01-09-2013, 10:06 PM

has been moved to here: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index....=44741.new#new

12-22-2012, 07:26 PM	#1
Texas Mechanic ^OP Denton, TX Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Denton, TX Oddometer: 3	1971 CL175 cafe buildup got my setup plus tons of extras for $300 a couple days ago!! OK, so I have not taken as many pictures as i would have liked to, but here is the story. Found a deal on Craigslist for $800, talked him down to $300, thinking it was a simple DIY cafe project with a couple extras. Turns out I got way more than what I paid for! ALso if anyone needs any parts, let me know, I should be able to help you out 2 frames, a CL175 and CB175, the cl has a title 3 tanks 3 seats two in good condition loads of gauges and lights ( enough for 3 bikes) 2 motors, one is ready to go, the other is half assembled, will do a rebuild on some down time. parts from three other motors 3 wiring harnesses brand new coils and wheel bearings 3 sets of wheel, two with new tires and tubes a new set of rims, spokes and nipples 2 pairs of forks and pretty much every part you can think of multiplied by 3. In other words, somewhere in this mess of parts, is a great bike waiting to be built. this is how i got it just some of the extras i got the new coil installed, btw, does it matter which spark plug wire goes to which side? as it sits now I am waiting on the Clymer manual with wiring diagram to finish hooking things up these parts are in the mail Throttle cable clutch cable front brake cable new gaskets manual I still need a chain, a right hand side set of controls for the handlebars, and a headlight cover and mount. any suggestions on a chain?

12-23-2012, 11:06 AM	#3
concours WFO for 41 years Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Kensington, NH USA Oddometer: 4,015	together, those TWO engines will make it a great rider! JK, enjoy! __________________ Too much is just barely enough..... 2007 Tiger 1050 2005 Royal Star Tour DeLuxe 1973 Yamaha TX750 1974 Norton 850 Commando Roadster

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12-23-2012, 06:36 AM	#2
cm75 Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Westlake,LA. Oddometer: 94	Can't wait to see the finished bike!

12-23-2012, 08:51 PM	#4
Texas Mechanic ^OP Denton, TX Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Denton, TX Oddometer: 3	Not much done to bike lately, Been in Houston with the family for christmas, can't wait to get back and get her running!

01-09-2013, 10:06 PM	#6
Texas Mechanic ^OP Denton, TX Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Denton, TX Oddometer: 3	has been moved to here: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index....=44741.new#new