CD 175 Sloper parts still needed

[Orcade-Ian]

Still looking for some parts for this CD175 I'm completing for a friend.  Some are going to be a real challenge and may have to have bits from other sources fitted.  Would like to find an ignition switch with number or key, complete rear lamp and gear lever.  I also would like a pic of the centre stand pin (pref next to a rule) so that I can make one and would also like to know what the short projection on the right hand side is for.  These are available but only at stupid money for relatively simple pin.

Ian

[Johnny4428]

God, you’re busy Ian! Do you manage any time for your own bikes these days?

[Johnny4428]

You will be tried Stevie? He seem to acquire CD175 stuff, but doesn’t really like to part with much!

[Orcade-Ian]

Hi Johnny,
Emailed Stevie but no reply as yet!  As you say - he doesn't part with much.  Nearly finished Leslie's engine and box for the AJS, so might get back onto my own stuff sometime soon - new rims for the 550 and the acid stained silencer is away being re-chromed.  In the middle of fitting heated grips to the Forza too!

Speak soon,
Ian

[Johnny4428]

Busy busy Ian. Are you having your rims chromed or are you replacing them? I will certainly need mine done sometime. Maybe next winter.

[AshimotoK0]

Paul G borrowed my NOS centre stand to copy Ian. You are welcome to borrow it too if you wish.
It's also the same as my CD125 (230 part number).

[Orcade-Ian]

Thanks Ash - we already have a centre stand, it's the pivot pin we don't have and it's not the usual Honda tubular type but a solid affair with extended ends which the (non-existent) silencers attach to.
There is also a peg sticking out on the rhs which I'm not sure of the purpose of, hence the request for a pic and sizes if possible.  I'm sure I can easily make one which might be better (read cheaper) than paying £120+

Ian

[AshimotoK0]

Ah ! I see now ... here goes  On Julies favourite background cloth too ! 


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[Orcade-Ian]

Bloomin' 'eck Ash,
That's above and beyond!  I'll set every available man on that job!  I had hoped I might get just a blurred pic next to a dress-makers tape but that's just perfect.  I assume the plate is there to prevent rotation and just abuts the frame bracket.
I owe you a pint or a fish supper at Papas next time I'm in 'Ull.

Thanks again!
Ian

[Orcade-Ian]

Hi Johnny,
The 550 F1 wheel rims - original intention was to get Prestige to work their magic on them - they have done quite a few sets for me over the years but their turn around is 6 months and I would lose precious riding time.  I bought a pair of DS DID rims with that bloody awful script on the side so that I can keep riding it.  Might then send the originals for re-chroming but life's getting shorter!  Even the supposed 'Genuine' DID front rim from DS has that side script - they can't explain the difference and I didn't want to pay the difference for something I might only use for a short time.

Ian

[AshimotoK0]

Bloomin' 'eck Ash,
That's above and beyond!  I'll set every available man on that job!  I had hoped I might get just a blurred pic next to a dress-makers tape but that's just perfect.  I assume the plate is there to prevent rotation and just abuts the frame bracket.
I owe you a pint or a fish supper at Papas next time I'm in 'Ull.

Thanks again!
Ian

I did it for Paul Gledhill earlier this year (PaulG on here) because he needed one too. He also borrowed my NOS centre stand to modify one from another model to fit his sloper.
Not up to BAE standards I am afraid ... only did Tech Drawing for one term at school before opting for woodwork .. we couldn't do both metalwork/ woodwork, which was a real shame ... but if you want me to make a secret mitred dovetail joint I'm you man