CD175 - tips on starting - new coil at fault

[oldh]

In February I asked for tips on starting my problematic CD175 and tips were generously given, gratefully received and acted on - thanks to one and all. But no cures.
By pure coincidence I met someone who'd experienced a similar problem with his CD175 and eventually he pinpointed a defective coil although it was brand new. So he put back the tatty looking original and away the bike went.
Luckily I still had my original and did the same with same result, better starting and smoother running. Boom Boom job's a good 'un!

[Bryanj]

Just a thought CD was 6v but CB was 12v, has a supplier labled the coils wrong?  Wouldnt be the first time ive had new parts incorrect to part number!!

[oldh]

That's a good point Bryanj, I will look in to it.
Thanks

[oldh]

I had a look for any identifying marks on the new coil - there were none. Had a look on Google re 12 volt vs 6 volt and came away confused. Which one then? I will stick with the original for now, so I have a brand new coil going if anyone's interested.

[AshimotoK0]

 CD175's had 6v electrics ..some were converted by owners though to 12v using components from CB175's/ CB160's



Parts & Shop  manuals for CD175 (sloper and upright models), CB175 early and CB160 are in the dropbox links on here.

CB175 SHOP MANUAL

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2jsslit69gijsmi/125-CB175-CL125-CL175%20Shop%20Manual-1971.pdf%20-%20Shortcut%20%282%29.lnk?dl=0

CD175K4 A4 Parts Book.(Upright)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nn7oo2p2o6vbd0o/CD175K4%20Parts%20Book.pdf?dl=0

1967 CD175 SLOPER/CB175K0/CL175  ETC PARTS MANUAL

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5k0tcbyenikx50i/D1-Honda_Cd175_Cb175_Cl175_Parts_Manual_Catalog_Download_1967.pdf?dl=0

CA175 (USA SIMILAR TO CD175 BUT ELECTRIC START) SLOPER PARTS MANUAL

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4e82cxmbsjv1wwk/CA175%20parts%20list.pdf?dl=0

CB160 PARTS MANUAL

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fgfvgmg4evyd6h8/CB160%20Part%20Index.pdf?dl=0

[oldh]

Thanks for that Ashimoto - very useful info. I don't think the bike had ever been converted though as the bulbs were all 6V.
Regards.
Dave

[oldh]

However the bike continues to start well enough, although not first kick. I have just drained the tank as the petrol's been in there long enough. It can have fresh when the curfew is over.