$2,200
Richmond, Virginia
Category
Standard Motorcycles
Engine
175
Posted Over 1 Month
What we have here is a very original, very nice survivor, garage find 1970 Honda CB175 Super Sport. I restore cars for a living and had recently finished a project for a customer. I went to deliver the car to his home and when he opened the garage this is what I saw. It had stuff all around it, a 10 speed bike laying on it, I asked him what he was going do with the bike and we struck a deal and I brought it home. These little vintage Honda motorcycles are getting harder and harder to find, especially in this type of condition. With so many people cutting these bikes up making them into some awful café racer they are dwindling fast. If you have a love for these little bikes like I do then this one should surely get your blood pumping. If you are truly interested in this bike, lets talk by phone, showing up in person with cash in hand will get you the best deal. HISTORY My customer said he purchased the bike from a college student here in Richmond in 1984. He rode the bike for a while and put it away in his garage occasionally starting it and then it just sat. After I got the bike home I went to work on it to get it in running order. All of the things I replaced on the bike were GENUINE HONDA NOS parts with the exception of the carb kits themselves. I pulled the carbs off disassembled them, cleaned them and installed new kits. I also purchase an NOS float for the passenger side carb. I pulled the tank drained it and installed an NOS pet cock. The original was corroded on the inside and didn't want to let the gas come thru. I installed an NOS gas cap all new fuel lines and put it all back together. New plug and the air filters looked to be just recently replaced with no dirt or discoloration and also HONDA units. He was unable to find the keys for the bike, I gave him a while to look for he keys while I was doing other things and then I decided to purchase an NOS ignition switch and keys for the bike. It also came with the lock set for the steering wheel, which I will include with the sale, but have yet to change due to the fact I cannot find out how to get the lock cylinder out with out the original key. I also installed a new GEL CELL battery which works great, an upgrade from the acid type battery. After all of that was done it fired with out any problems. I have put probably 50 miles on the bike riding it around town and it has performed flawlessly. It runs smooth, shift fine and will rev to the redline if you so desire to do so. CONDTION The bike is true to the word "survivor". It is not perfect, it has its blemishes but I love it the way it is. There are some scratches on the tank (from a 10 speed bicycle that was laying over on it in the garage) and a few tears in the original seat. The seat looks very respectable and it appears to be original and even though you can get a new cover for the seat I did not want to change it, due to the fact it was the original. All of the lights, horn, started operate like they should. Tach works and sometimes it is a little sticky until you give it some RPM and then is jumps to life and works fine after that. The rear tire looks to be new. Not actually new, but no dry rot and he must have replaced it before he put it in storage, I see no reason not to trust it. The front tire does have some dry rot, hold air just fine and I would trust it around town easily. If you plan on driving it long distances I might replace it. The pipes are in excellent shape, no blueing, and they shine nicely. Same for the rims and spokes. They look super nice and have benefited from being inside all of these years. There is some minor rust or pitting on some of the blinker stalks but nothing that really takes away from the bike. It all just looks original. The neutral light works sporadically, I think it is in need of adjustment, should be an easy fix. It starts on the first try, whether you kick it or use the electric start. I have yet to have to use the choke. That's about the long and the short of it. Overall it is a great looking, great running bike. As with anything this old, I can not guarantee what it will do in the future, but in my opinion it is a solid little bike with many many miles left in it. I have put a video on YOUTUBE. I walk around the bike, give you information, demonstrate all of the lights and fire it up. You should definitely look it up and it gives you an even better idea of how solid it is. If you go to youtube and type in Shannon Hopkins Honda CB175 Super Sport the video will come up and you can see it. Also know the mileage will go up. I ride it when it is sunny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6djROfe8NDg SUMMARYThis is a rare bike. It is very nice and presentable and will be a hit anywhere you bring it. I have given you ALL of the information I have on the bike to try and be as honest as I can about it. Many times you do not get any history on a bike or information from the seller. I believe the more information I can give you the better for the both of us. I have represented the bike to the BEST of my knowledge and encourage you to come and look at the bike for yourself. If you have any questions about the bike please ask them. My number is 804-240-6164. I have the bike for sale locally and I reserve the right to end this auction at any time. If you are serious about it CALL ME and we can discuss in further detail. I really prefer CASH IN HAND but will work with you if you need to send certified funds or wire money. Please have your finances in order BEFORE you bid. If you have less than 10 feedbacks contact me ahead of before you bid. IF you do not or if you have excessive negative feedback I will cancel your bid. This vehicle is sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser and I can assist with loading or supervising of loading the car by your shipper. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required 48 hrs after the auction closes if you are the winning bidder and the remainder of the balance is due 7 days after auction close unless it is discussed previous to auction close.
Trim Super Sport
