1972 Honda CB

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1972 CB-175 with super low miles and was purchased at Northern Illinois Honda in Libertyville, IL on 4-19-72 (includes original bill of sale). This is a one owner bike that has sat idle in a garage most of its forty-two years. First - let me state that I don't know much about motorcycles. However, I acquired this bike knowing that the mileage was very low and a friend or two who know more about these became really excited to see this bike and ride it (to verify very operational). I personally do not know how to get out of first gear and have reluctantly decided I better stick to four wheels at my age. I also felt it could go to a good home for a two wheel enthusiast who appreciates originality. Again, I dont know much about the bike. It is not perfect, the exhaust pipes must have rusted along the bottom as they appear to be repaired. The paint shows fading and evidence of minor pitting or chips. Again, it is a forty-two year old bike. I would assume the tires are original. I am sorry, but I may not be able to answer too many technical questions. They bike can be viewed in Crystal Lake, IL if necessary. ENGINE TYPE - OHC parallel twin cylinders, Displacement 174cc. DRIVETRAIN - 5 Speed Transmission COLOR - Light Ruby Red (also available in Candy Gold) The Honda CB175 was a standard motorcycle made by Honda from 1969 to 1973. It had a 174 cc overhead camshaft twin-cylinder four-stroke, air-cooled engine, dual carburetors, dual exhausts, five-speed gearbox, 12-volt electrics, kick and electric start, front and rear drum brakes, turn signals, speedometer with trip meter, 1972 and later models, and tachometer, and was rated at 20 bhp. An update in 1972 brought a more rounded gas tank and changes to the air box covers, along with some other minor trim changes. The CB175 was discontinued for 1974 and replaced by the CB200, a similar bike already in production. Although not technologically remarkable, Honda's small twins of the 1960s and 1970s were among their best sellers.