BFair
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I just finished a mechanical restoration on a 49 year old CB175 Honda twin. Timed and set ignition points with a light bulb, valves were in spec with 13,000 miles. The charging system needed converted to a regulator rectifier unit, 4 wires easy enough, carb clean, rebuild and tune. Chased 3 oil leaks to 2 perished gaskets and a pinhole puncture in the case from a to long case bolt.
Bike revs to red line, makes rates power, and brings the rider back to 1971.
My question is this, how is a bike with computer electronics controlling engine management, fueling, braking, suspension, and traction, going to age 49 years from now? I could tear out most of the wiring harnesses on this 175 and it would run the same!
Bike revs to red line, makes rates power, and brings the rider back to 1971.
My question is this, how is a bike with computer electronics controlling engine management, fueling, braking, suspension, and traction, going to age 49 years from now? I could tear out most of the wiring harnesses on this 175 and it would run the same!