Honda · Honda CB/CL twin (CB175-CB500T 1965-1978)

CB175 / CL175 / CB200

Library entry covers 1968-1976

27 factory 43 guideline

Published source

Honda CB200T Owner's Manual (Honda Motor Co.), Maintenance Schedule pp.29-30

Factory owner's handbook. Covers CB200T (owner's manual; model sold 1974-1976).

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70 items for a 1975 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Centrifugal (slinger / rotor) filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Battery and coil with contact points
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Two or more carburetors
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Drum (or band / stirrup)
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

1975 Honda CB175 / CL175 / CB200

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 mi or 1 month

4 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Lighting equipment: check, adjust. Factory: Chart p.30: every month or 500 mi
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Tires: inspect, check pressure. Factory: Chart p.30: every month or 500 mi
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain: check, lubricate, adjust. Factory: Chart p.29: initial 200 mi, then every month or 500 mi
Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: All nuts, bolts, fasteners: check. Factory: Chart p.30: every month or 500 mi

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

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On the road: every 1,000 mi

1 item

Check road kit: plugs, points file, master link, tube patches, wire, tape

Pre-ride / on the road

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Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

2 items

Adjust front drum brake

Brakes

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Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 1,500 mi or 3 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: change. Factory: Chart p.29: initial 500 mi, then every 3 months or 1,500 mi
Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery: check electrolyte, add water. Factory: Chart p.30: initial 500 mi, then every 3 months or 1,500 mi

Every 1,500 mi or 6 months

1 item

Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

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Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.

Every 2,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 6 months

16 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve tappet clearance: check, adjust. Factory: Chart p.29: initial 500 mi, then every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug: clean, gap or replace. Factory: Chart p.29: every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle operation: inspect cable, adjust free play. Factory: Chart p.29: initial 500 mi, then every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Paper air filter element: clean. Factory: Chart p.29: every 6 months or 3,000 mi; more often if dusty
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Carburetor: check, adjust. Factory: Chart p.29: initial 500 mi, then every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel filter screen: clean. Factory: Chart p.29: every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Fuel lines: check

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Chart p.29: every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Clean and gap contact breaker points, oil cam felt

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Contact points and ignition timing: check. Factory: Chart p.29: initial 500 mi, then every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch: check operation, adjust. Factory: Chart p.29: initial 500 mi, then every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Cam chain tension: adjust

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Chart p.29: initial 500 mi, then every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Side stand: check. Factory: Chart p.30: every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear fork bushing: grease, check looseness. Factory: Chart p.30: every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Front and rear suspension: check operation. Factory: Chart p.30: initial 500 mi, then every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake control linkage: check, adjust. Factory: Chart p.30: initial 500 mi, then every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake shoes and pads: inspect. Factory: Chart p.30: every 6 months or 3,000 mi
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel, rims and spokes: check. Factory: Chart p.30: initial 500 mi, then every 6 months or 3,000 mi

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

11 items

Adjust cam chain tensioner

Engine

Guideline
Check engine mounting bolts and plates

Engine

Guideline
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

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Check / set ignition timing

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Adjust clutch pushrod / clutch adjuster

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Check chain guard, chain oiler (if fitted), rear chain case

Final drive

Guideline
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering damper (friction or hydraulic)

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Check cylinder head bolt torque

Engine

Guideline

Air-cooled iron and alloy engines can lose head bolt tension; follow your manual's sequence and whether it is done hot or cold.

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

8 items

Clean centrifugal oil filter (rotor / slinger)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Centrifugal oil filter: clean. Factory: Chart p.29: every 12 months or 6,000 mi
Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter screen: clean. Factory: Chart p.29: every 12 months or 6,000 mi
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Paper air filter element: replace. Factory: Chart p.29: every 12 months or 6,000 mi
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork oil: drain and refill. Factory: Chart p.30: initial 1,500 mi, then every 12 months or 6,000 mi
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering head bearings: adjust. Factory: Chart p.30: every 12 months or 6,000 mi
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 6,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Guideline
Lubricate and check automatic advance unit

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Replace points and condenser

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi or 5 years

1 item

Inspect clutch plates and springs

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12 months

1 item

Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

3 items

Inspect fuel tank for rust, sealer failure, leaks

Fuel and air

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

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Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.