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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.

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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

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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.

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

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SOHC Singles & Twins / CD175 - tips on starting - new coil at fault
« on: April 04, 2020, 09:30:28 PM »
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!

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SOHC Singles & Twins / Re: Tips on starting CD175
« on: February 07, 2020, 09:57:30 PM »
Thanks for that adespin. I think that I've covered all the electric side, i.e. new coil/leads, condenser, points, plugs. But must make sure that I have them set up right. Also it's possible that there's a faulty unit, I have heard of that even from a brand new item.
I should have said this at the start of the thread - dummy me!!!
Thanks again for your comments.
Dave

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Other Bikes / Re: Any Triumph love out there?
« on: February 07, 2020, 09:19:16 AM »
Hi, I have a love of Triumph twins, done many miles on 60's Bonneville and Thunderbird. Currently have a 2006 T120 but hardly ride it because I don't do the miles anymore and with a shed full of other bikes, etc. It's low miles and in great nick and will be coming up for sale soon.
Cheers
Dave

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SOHC Singles & Twins / Re: Tips on starting CD175
« on: February 07, 2020, 09:04:41 AM »
Oooooh!!! Now I really do feel sorry for myself. Must be holding my mouth wrong or something! I'll have to get a grip of this one.
Cheers
Dave

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SOHC Singles & Twins / Re: Tips on starting CD175
« on: February 06, 2020, 05:27:02 PM »
Many thanks guys. I think that I have given all the points that you mention a good dose of looking at and setting up to what I think is correct. However, I will get the manual out and go over them all again. I was never sure how much or little choke to give, so will apply full choke next time out.
I am sorely impressed with your hand starting Moorey, I'm obviously missing something somewhere.
I'll keep you posted on how I go on, but it will be a few weeks as the bike is currently overwintering at my sisters garage.
Thanks again and kind regards.
Dave

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SOHC Singles & Twins / Tips on starting CD175
« on: February 05, 2020, 06:56:26 PM »
The 1975 bike's a good runner but a pig to start from cold any ideas?
Cheers
Dave
p.s. usually goes with a bump.

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