CB175 - points do not turn when attempting to start
Two days ago I achieved a milestone in my attempted CB175 revival. i was able to ride the bike for the first time; running a little rough I was able to ride down my drive way in first gear.
To get to this point I have spent 7 months reading through posts on this site and asking a few questions of members. Without this resource I doubt if I would be this far along.
After the first ride I made a few small changes to the air mixture screws on the carbys and was able to start the bike again on the centre stand.
One day ago I hit another issue and I am unsure of the level of severity.
Attempted to have another ride in the driveway and when starting the bike heard a clunk type sound from somewhere down below. Was attempting to start the bike in neutral with the electric start.
I do not have a kick start as this was sheared off the righ hand side prior to my purchase.
The starter motor spins and whirrs and the bike did will not start.
Back to the centre stand and for some investigation.
Found that the points were not moving - centre part does not turn. Refer image.
They were earlier when test starting on the centre stand.
At this point I am not sure if I should be looking in the left crank cover near the starter motor? Or if the problem is higher up in the engine and possibly internal chain?
Any assistance to guide me on the correct path for trouble shooting would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Cameron
Two days ago I achieved a milestone in my attempted CB175 revival. i was able to ride the bike for the first time; running a little rough I was able to ride down my drive way in first gear.
To get to this point I have spent 7 months reading through posts on this site and asking a few questions of members. Without this resource I doubt if I would be this far along.
After the first ride I made a few small changes to the air mixture screws on the carbys and was able to start the bike again on the centre stand.
One day ago I hit another issue and I am unsure of the level of severity.
Attempted to have another ride in the driveway and when starting the bike heard a clunk type sound from somewhere down below. Was attempting to start the bike in neutral with the electric start.
I do not have a kick start as this was sheared off the righ hand side prior to my purchase.
The starter motor spins and whirrs and the bike did will not start.
Back to the centre stand and for some investigation.
Found that the points were not moving - centre part does not turn. Refer image.

They were earlier when test starting on the centre stand.
At this point I am not sure if I should be looking in the left crank cover near the starter motor? Or if the problem is higher up in the engine and possibly internal chain?
Any assistance to guide me on the correct path for trouble shooting would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Cameron