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Misc / Open / Re: VED exemption extended to 1974.
« on: March 31, 2014, 07:13:44 PM »
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Misc / Open / Re: VED exemption extended to 1974.« on: March 31, 2014, 07:13:44 PM »
Starts tomorrow
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CB750 / Re: classic tt 2014....anyone going?« on: January 17, 2014, 09:58:04 PM »
Aye, me and my lad will be over...marshalling at Windy Corner and getting a lap in, 2 up, on our 1973 CB175 K6
Got the TT and Southern 100 first 3
Other Bikes / Rode the little Honda CB175 today....« on: January 11, 2014, 04:43:47 PM »
Took the little Honda out for a run today, odd little thing....quite different to what i`m used too. Front brake is excitingly inadequate, the rear brake doesn`t much
The Beamish Trial will be an interesting 120miles 4
Misc / Open / Re: SOHC UK meet up?« on: December 29, 2013, 11:01:58 PM »56 miles, I could do that . Any camping nearby ? Literally, behind the Strath` 5
Misc / Open / Re: SOHC UK meet up?« on: December 29, 2013, 10:47:31 PM »the geography of the UK suggests some were in the Midlands, If it`s not the Isle of Man I suggest here... http://www.strathmoregold.co.uk/ 6
Misc / Open / Re: SOHC UK meet up?« on: December 29, 2013, 10:43:22 PM »How about the classic manx on the iom. +1 for this...The Sunday of the Bank Holiday in August...1pm at the Sound? 7
Misc / Open / SOHC UK meet up?« on: December 29, 2013, 02:16:30 PM »
Does such a thing happen?
I`d be interested in viewing peoples bikes, and listening to the craic. Mike 8
Tricks & Tips / CB175 Oil filter (cap removal)....« on: December 29, 2013, 02:14:21 PM »
With reference to item number 9 in this illustration...
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb175-super-sport-175-k6-england_model16498/partslist/E09.html#results When you have removed the M6 screw from the center, and you are struggling to (as the manual states, pull out the cap....where the M6 screw is removed from there is an M8 thread allowing you to GENTLY screw in an M8 bolt which will act as a puller and release the cap, 9
Misc / Open / Re: VED exemption extended to 1974.« on: December 21, 2013, 03:22:25 PM »pffft still 2 years out! I am amazed this does not just roll over each year.... Come on It`s the gov` we are talking about...you are trying to apply common sense to the gov` ? 10
Misc / Open / VED exemption extended to 1974.« on: December 21, 2013, 01:34:23 PM »
Apologies if its been posted previously....
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/9943381/Budget-2013-Classic-car-VED-exemption-extended-to-1974.html Free for my CB175 11
Misc / Open / Insuring your classic AND modern on the same policy?« on: December 20, 2013, 10:15:20 PM »
Any suggestions where to insure my classic AND modern on the same policy, the company i`m with won`t insure the CB175
Are club discounts, VJMC/Honda OC, worth paying the joining fee to obtain insurance discount? All the best of the season btw Mike. 12
Other Bikes / Re: Pictures of my 1973 K6 CB175« on: December 17, 2013, 09:32:02 PM »http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/doitonline/bl/mottestingmanualsandguides/mottestingmanualsandguides.htm Cheers, a useful link there. How about this, it`s as vertical as is reasonably practicable....due to the mounting bracket and wheel clearance....apparently 13
Other Bikes / Re: Pictures of my 1973 K6 CB175« on: December 17, 2013, 08:14:18 PM »If I was still testing the number plate would fail as its nearly horizontal so not easy to read Where does it state the number plate angle please? Out of interest, and devoid of any personal thoughts, preference or opinions, on what grounds could you have failed it? 15
Other Bikes / Re: CB175, Electronic Ignition???« on: November 16, 2013, 05:52:59 PM »You can use a Sparkrite TT electronic ignition on the CB175, it retains the points, but using a much lower voltage across them, resulting in much longer life for the points and less frequent adjustment. Found just what you need on e-bay, item number 151154496435 he's got 2 of them, apparently new and unused, probably worth a punt if you want to go down that route Cheers.... Got both of them for £10.50 Fitted one today and there is a vast improvement. Should I do away with the condensor all together?
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