JohnnyB Sorry to take so long getting back to you- I've been out of town for the last week. Here is a photo of the tensioner. I'll bring up one for you to...
Thanks Bill, I'd like to take a look at one. Looks different than what might work on a 175. I've got a couple of tensioners built with metal sprockets ...
Hi everyone, Im new to the group and thought I would introduce myself. Im Kym, from NJ. I was just given a 1971 CB175. It needs a bit of cleaning up and just a...
you came to the right place. more later it's supper time. EVIL ... Scott Vile The Ascensius Press PO Box 779 46 Bristol Road South Freeport, ME 04078-0779 ...
Hi Kym I think you may have the first street ridden 175 on this list. http://www.race-uscra.com/ This is the main group most folks ride with but I don't know...
Thanks for the welcome and the bit of info. Ill check the link out for sure. In the meantime, I was able to get a few pics in the photo page. Check them out if...
Bill !!! Check out the BMW they own on the photos page . . . Nice 175. Very street. Wait till Branson gets his pistons and exhaust installed in that puppy. 22...
Thanks for the compliments on my bikes. You put a smile on my face. They are our pride and joy. We get quite a crowd around us when we are on the BMW. Ill have...
Glen Ridge, City of Shame. See http://www.jrbranson.com/HondaRacer/mainpage.htm scott ... Scott Vile The Ascensius Press PO Box 779 46 Bristol Road South...
--Glen Ridge isnt too bad, There are plenty of "shameful" spots, lol. I was just checking out the link you left in your post. Very interesting and very...
Hey Kym Nice Beemer. What year is it? I have a couple of old ones myself. Your 175 looks like it's in nice shape too- too nice to chop up for the track. A...
--Hey there Bill, our BMW is a 1938 what years do you have? I need to get another pic of the BMW up with the passenger seat on, I know youd like it alot....
Wow...I don't check the group for a couple of days and all hell breaks loose. Welcome to the new members, it's about time we picked up a few. That's an nice...
-Hi John, and thanks for the warm welcome. Im glad I joined the group, everyone has been very nice ( besides, they like my bikes) They have to be good people,...
Hey Everyone, hope this finds you all doing well. Anybody else out there that was enjoying the 74 degree weather we had this weekend? I took full advantage of...
Really is a sweet looking 175. Just noticed the one picture next to the water.....someone is also a good photographer. There is a little adjustment procedure...
-Hi John, I see you found my other hobbie ( photography) :) Turned out pretty good with its first cleaning. thanks for the clutch info, It will help alot. K....
For those interested I put a bunch of detailed images of the PVL system I have installed on the race bike here: http://www.jrbranson.com/showandtell-3.htm ...
Added some more parts on the CDR parts page: http://www.jrbranson.com/BikeParts/CDR-Parts.htm Most of you are already familiar with these parts...just finally...
Just curious is the front wheel/brake a bolt on swap? Does this give any better braking. Also how about the forks/triple tree, is this a straight swap? Thanks,...
AD, Actually the CB160 brake is better than a stock CB350, both are 180mm brakes...the stock 175 brake is 170mm I think. I know a well setup 160 will stop...
Cool, I guess the problem is CB350 brakes are common as muck, and the only 160 brake I've found looks like it's been in a lake for 10yrs.. ;) I'll keep...
Johnny B.'s real job is working in a bar . . . hehe. ... Scott Vile The Ascensius Press PO Box 779 46 Bristol Road South Freeport, ME 04078-0779 207-865-0360 ...
The CB160 brakes are pretty common on Ebay. I have at least one here, maybe more. Probably worth your time to find one when compared to a 350 brake. The 160...
So quit hoarding them and help a brother out.... Cheers, A.D. ... here, ... a ... the ... you ... very ... upgrade ... and ... thought if ... to ... owe...
Of course I have a really killer CB450 drum sitting around too. Needs to be turned to see if the liner is good, has some good size pits in the liner...might...
I found a spare CB160 brake, pretty nice condition. $50 as is. $100 with all the vent/lightening machining done...holes in hub, backing plate, spoke flange. ...
