1972 Honda SL175 -- Mint Condition

 1972 Honda SL175 Enduro. original in mint condition. It has 4. 55 original and accurate miles on odometer.  I have put approximately 650 miles on the bike since I bought it several years ago. Serial # "SL175-2013401" manufactured 11/71. Title is free and clear. I maintain the bike as it should be maintained. New tires are only a few years old and in great shape. new hand grips. and I had the bike recently serviced. as I do on a regular basis.   Service done by local reputable mechanic who specializes in older/classic bikes. Recent oil change. new battery. carbs gone through. fuel drained and replaced with fresh. air filters cleaned and treated. all gas line rubber replaced with new in-line fuel filter. custom gasket. chain adjusted and everything looked over including points. etc. Will pass TX state inspection. currently registered and everything works as it should. It starts easy. idles good. does not burn any oil. does not smoke. and shifts smooth. The gas tank is a 10 out of 10. finish is spectacular and no corrosion inside tank. I always turn the petcock off when finished riding and let the carbs run dry to prevent residue build up. The seat is original and 10 out of 10. soft and pliable. Paint on fenders & lamp is 10 out of 10. Most chrome & aluminum finishes are a 9 out of 10 or better. Gauges and many components are like new. I unfortunately put some hair-line cracks in the right side plate when I recently tried to remove it in a hurry (bad on me!). I put tape on the inside of the cover to firmly hold it. to keep it from cracking further. and it still looks good and stays in place. You should know that it is there. You can hardly see it unless you are looking for it. The left side does not have any cracks. This bike is for a serious collector and/or someone who can appreciate the beauty and condition of this time piece. What this bike is not is for someone wanting a commuter bike. to use on the roads or trails and tear it up. It turns heads wherever I take it and I'm not interested in giving it away. Here is a link to additional close up pictures and a video taken 8/26/14. What you are seeing in these pictures are the close up "nitty gritty". what most people won't show you. Step back a few feet. and you don't see these imperfections. I did not "detail" the bike for these pictures.         https://plus. google. com/photos/100308082311074001563/albums/6051976192966071313?authkey=CJGCqb7D8qL6twE    Please see the previous link for very close up pictures AND VIDEO of me riding the bike and showing you how it operates.   If for any reason this link does not work. I can email it to you.   Give the video time to buffer. it takes a few minutes. I have described this bike best I can. if you have specific questions. ask!   You will not be disappointed.   The bike is being sold AS IS. and NO warranty is implied or expressed or offered. I am not a dealer. this is my bike and only selling it to downsize some toys that don't get used a lot.  

Full certified funds payment must be received within 7 days. I WILL NOT allow the bike to leave my possession until funds are completely free and clear by my financial institution.   Again. please read the last sentence. I will allow buyer a reasonable amount of time to come pick up bike in person. within 2-3 weeks if necessary because of logistics long distance. etc.   I will not turn bike over to any other party except buyer or his hired representative. i. e. shipping company representative. after coordinating with myself to ensure responsibilities are understood.   It is the buyers responsibility to insure the bike against all theft. damage. etc. . after purchasing the bike.

I will not ship the bike.   It is the buyers responsibility to come pick up the bike in person or hire a shipping company to do that for them.   I have had good experiences with "shipping masters" in the past for quality care and price. but that decision is solely the buyers responsibility.   If you do use a shipping company. I will make myself available and coordinate with them and you to ensure an easy experience. I will even video tape and send to you the video of shipping company picking up bike.   You will get keys. title. paperwork. etc. . shipped immediately after funds clear.  

Let me know if you have additional questions about the bike itself. not interested in giving you the reserve price or making a deal "off-line". so please ensure if you email me it's a legitimate question about the bike. rev1717@hotmail. com   I will allow this auction to run to completion and will not sell locally while this ad is running.

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