Author Topic: '72 CB450 Restoration Thread (GoManGO!) (Read 31295 times)

fendersrule · « **Reply #125 on:** March 23, 2014, 07:37:38 PM »

Whatever a professional shop would use. I assume it's not rattle can. I'll ask. Nice of him to do it!

fendersrule · « **Reply #126 on:** March 25, 2014, 10:08:05 AM »

Finding an original speedometer cable clip has been tits for this bike. They are OOP.

So I got pulled one off of a CB200 and drilled out the hole of the clip. Fits beautiful, and looks better than stock:

Minor update, but it's an update. I'm still looking for a black tachometer cable. You can see that ugly discolored stock cable. I think Bill said that the CB500T used the same cable, but black?

tbpmusic · « **Reply #127 on:** March 25, 2014, 12:45:06 PM »

Quote from: fendersrule on March 25, 2014, 10:08:05 AM

Minor update, but it's an update. I'm still looking for a black tachometer cable. You can see that ugly discolored stock cable. I think Bill said that the CB500T used the same cable, but black?

Indeed, they are identical except for color.
That cable isn't easy to find in any color.......

Stev-o · « **Reply #128 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:46:18 PM »

Where did you find your white tank stripes? Mind if I copy?? Wont be on a Mango tank.

fendersrule · « **Reply #129 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:06:29 PM »

Steve, wasn't it you giving me crap about going with white stripes awhile ago?

http://www.cbdecals.afegraphics.com/index.php?adminshopping=&cat_id=13&catname='cb450k'

Stev-o · « **Reply #130 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:08:16 PM »

Quote from: fendersrule on March 25, 2014, 03:06:29 PM

Steve, wasn't it you giving me crap about going with white stripes awhile ago?

No, you are mistaken. I like the white stripes. Thanks GoMango!

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #131 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:37:02 PM »

Looks sweet man! I have a black tach cable

I'll sell it for $2000 mwahahahahah

FuZZie · « **Reply #132 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:46:49 PM »

Seeing your going to replace it anyway why not try a heat gun to refresh the black plastic coating?

fendersrule · « **Reply #133 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:24:36 PM »

The cable you see going through the loop is a speedometer cable (NOS). I'm talking about the tachometer cable (that ugly silver/goldish aged cable) that you can still see in the pics...

There's lots of used CB500T tach cables on ebay. There's one that's cheap that I have my eye on. I've contacted the seller and asked him if it can be cleaned up and placed on a show bike. Haven't heard back. The cable looks pretty good from the images.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-CB500T-CB-500-Twin-H795-tachometer-tach-cable-/291030710020?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43c2c83704&vxp=mtr

Some other options:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Honda-CB500T-CB-500-Twin-H379-1-tachometer-tach-cable-/350873335890?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51b1ae3852&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/75-Honda-CB500T-CB-500-CB500-T-tach-tachometer-cable-cabel-/400553505116?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d42d9715c&vxp=mtr

Don't know what to do except for the wait game.

Carver · « **Reply #134 on:** March 25, 2014, 10:42:13 PM »

i'm fairly sure dime city cycles sells a cb450 tach cable that's black.

fendersrule · « **Reply #135 on:** March 25, 2014, 11:13:37 PM »

Yep. Just found it. http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-parts-honda-cables-cm400t-cb500t-cb450-cl450-tach-tachometer-cable-37260-375-000.html

fendersrule · « **Reply #136 on:** March 28, 2014, 04:10:31 PM »

Got a text from my painter today.

He said he's going to buff everything after work and then it will be done. Probably will have pictures of the whole shibang this weekend.

I talked him into coming by and enjoying some microbrews with me.

But for now:

Even the masking tape is orange.

NOT MANGO STEVE, Orange.

fendersrule · « **Reply #137 on:** April 03, 2014, 09:15:44 PM »

I'm liking this new tach cable from Charlies. The "key" that goes into the engine is a little bit narrower, but it still bites in good. I apologize for the immense amount of dust in the photos. Lots of stuff I haven't touched for months:

Other stuff:

titties:

This Honda vehicle is as cool and innovational as the CB750:

Stev-o · « **Reply #138 on:** April 04, 2014, 05:32:20 AM »

Impressive!

fendersrule · « **Reply #139 on:** April 10, 2014, 04:30:07 PM »

I've got a good mix of indoor/outdoor shots.

MoMo · « **Reply #140 on:** April 10, 2014, 04:32:13 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 04, 2014, 05:32:20 AM

Impressive!

Equally impressive tins!

FuZZie · « **Reply #141 on:** April 10, 2014, 04:42:08 PM »

Nice, the colors work!

Stev-o · « **Reply #142 on:** April 10, 2014, 04:44:49 PM »

Quote from: FuZZie on April 10, 2014, 04:42:08 PM

Nice, the colors work!

+1 But why arent they on the bike?

FuZZie · « **Reply #143 on:** April 10, 2014, 04:46:42 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 10, 2014, 04:44:49 PM

Quote from: FuZZie on April 10, 2014, 04:42:08 PM
Nice, the colors work!

+1 But why arent they on the bike?

You got to get his lazy ass of the PC and in to his shop....

fendersrule · « **Reply #144 on:** April 10, 2014, 04:49:59 PM »

Jeeze guys, rushing me! Just got the damned things home 5 minutes ago.

The fenders are going to be the first step. getting those mounted, wired, etc. We'll see how long that takes. A perfectionist as myself will have to order any missing hardware fastener from Honda.

Side covers next, and then tank last. The tank is going to need some rinsing (probably will use vinegar + baking soda) because it was in a blast booth, and any light rust that it has should be neutralized. If I'm lucky, I should be on the road within a week. Hang on fellas…

The paint came out really good. It's definitely Orange, more like Sunrise (but less red) than I thought. The silver goes really good with the orange. It will be a head turner. He shot a lot of clear on it, so it should last. The decals are all under the clear coat.

Stev-o · « **Reply #145 on:** April 10, 2014, 05:12:05 PM »

5 min ago, hardly. I would of at least set the tank on there for a quick mock up shot.
Hardware from Honda? Get some ss hardware from your local bolt supply store.

fendersrule · « **Reply #146 on:** April 10, 2014, 05:13:21 PM »

Steve, I thought you didn't like Mango?

Stev-o · « **Reply #147 on:** April 10, 2014, 05:15:26 PM »

Quote from: fendersrule on April 10, 2014, 05:13:21 PM

Steve, I thought you didn't like Mango?

I love Mangos ever since I picked wild ones in Hawaii!

fendersrule · « **Reply #148 on:** April 10, 2014, 08:20:58 PM »

Did a couple hours work. Still some more to go, but it's coming along nicely. I actually should be riding this during the weekend.

The white stripes was definitely a good idea. It gives it a bigger look!

I'll be ready to race you in the twisties soon Steve.

FuZZie · « **Reply #149 on:** April 10, 2014, 08:24:11 PM »

Holy Fark!

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