1969 Honda CD175, good runner tidy example with V5C

Here is a very well preserved example of one of the amazing new Honda’s that were taking over the lightweight market in the late 60’s.

It didn’t take long for the Japanese manufacturers to put an end to production of anything smaller than 500cc here in the UK. When you compare what was on offer it’s not that difficult to understand why.

Oil tight, twin cylinder, ultra smooth , quiet , easy to start, reasonably quick, indicators and good lights, good brakes, arguably good modern styling etc.

This example starts and runs very well. No smoke, engine sounds great especially when pulling hard. Everything works, handling is great with great brakes. 4-speed gearbox excellent, clutch good. Charging system working properly, (checked with ammeter), all lights work, speedo working also.

It’s a real fun little bike to ride and something a bit different these days, a genuine UK registered machine that has survived in good condition.

The bike comes with V5C. Registration number LCL 87H is believed to be the original. Date of registration in V5C is 2^nd October 1969.

Frame number CD1751021623 & Engine number CD175E 1021853 both match the V5C doc and are genuine untampered factory stampings.

The bike is registered as an Historic Vehicle, therefore road tax is free and it is MOT exempt.

There is a Clymer manual for the CD175 included.

Cosmetically the bike is in very tidy and presentable all round condition. It is a used bike not a show bike and is a long way from concours.

The enamel on frame looks like stove enamel and is excellent quality and condition. Tank has good paint with excellent chrome side panels. It has been linered inside at some point and this may eventually need attention.

No fin damage on engine.

Both wheel rims have decent but not as new chrome. There are tiny flacks on close inspection.

Spokes front and rear are stainless but nipples are standard steel and have light rust.

Front tyre is virtually as new IRC. Rear is a Mitas also as new.

Down pipes and silencers are very good but not as new. They have light patina in the chrome.

The crankcases have had silver paint applied at some point and most of it has come off, this looks a bit scruffy on close inspection.

The seat is very nice having recently been recovered.

Recorded mileage is 16051,but cannot be verified of course.

All in all this is an eye catching lightweigh Honda, easy to handle, easy to start and fun to ride.

Don’t miss this classic late 60’s revelation!

Selling as a good runner in very presentable but not freshly restored condition with NO RESERVE & NO BUY IT NOW

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