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Bryanj:
PDI and sold a lot of the G5 and CJ bikes, the only time they suffered engine problems was if thrashed from cold by the owner, 175's were the same, OR oil change and centrifugal filter neglected, owners would specify NOT to clean the filter due to time cost and gasket, in which case they were told to get it done elsewhere. There were also the Numpties who removed the cam cover to try and force more cam chain tension.

bobv7:
Not to disagree but these bikes were the Japanese the equivalent of what used to be called "grey porridge" when applied to small capacity British bikes. Still high on the success of the late 60's, early 70's, all four Japanese makers were treading water in the knowledge they had no real competition in the small to medium market. Mid 70's and being kind, you could call some of their offerings novel, eg.the CX500 and the unwelcome return of the oil leak; but their main focus was on the sales of larger capacity and more lucrative machines with everything else taking a back seat.

cooleronthecoast:
Best of luck with your resto Andy but if I was looking to do up another SOHC Honda it wouldn't be a CJ, they weren't really that desirable when they were new.  But then again mebbe thats the appeal, I'm guessing but I assume they are quite rare now?  I've certainly never seen one since the early 80's

AshimotoK0:
 Horses for courses  ....I say if you like the bike go for it.. it wasn't as pretty as the G5 but handling and gearbox much better.. .. I think they are becoming more collectable particularly for cafe racers.

Bryanj:
They were the last Honda 250 "learner" bike as i remember before the 125 restriction came in, could be wrong there the memory is getting old

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