Author Topic: Project: Over the hill -1971 cb450 (SURPRISE!) (Read 42444 times)

bluezboy · « **Reply #200 on:** July 17, 2014, 04:02:32 PM »

Justin, the bike looks great, your dad is one lucky guy! I'm coming up to Bills when you get here, if Bill doesn't mind me looking over your shoulders!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #201 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:38:37 PM »

Time to eat!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #202 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:32:30 AM »

Need one rocker arm, Chef bringing it today!

Stev-o · « **Reply #203 on:** July 22, 2014, 07:01:33 AM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on July 21, 2014, 07:38:37 PM

Time to eat!

Does look like it's clean enough to eat off of, but I bet Chef will not be serving food on it!

bender01 · « **Reply #204 on:** July 22, 2014, 09:33:13 PM »

Wow Chef! Its gonna be done but close! Keep in touch!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #205 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:40:34 PM »

Finally, a 450 almost ready to go....looks awesome!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #206 on:** July 23, 2014, 12:17:06 AM »

Might just make it!

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #207 on:** July 23, 2014, 04:58:09 AM »

Today is the day we make a motorbike. This is the power plant. Hard to believe it's his gorgeous compared to what it was. I will say the 450 motor is an elegant piece, small curves and nooks. Bill and I were complimenting how the large polished right side covered pays homage to the Brit twins as well. It really is classy.

Stev-o · « **Reply #208 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:57:13 AM »

They're prolly working on the "final reveal". C'mon man, this ain't no HGTV remodel show!

Stev-o · « **Reply #209 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:47:49 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on July 25, 2014, 06:40:14 AM

HGTV? What is that, code word for Hillbillys in Georgia Take on Vehicle restorations?

HA! Good one. In my world, it's the crap the wifey watches and I pay no attn to.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #210 on:** July 25, 2014, 08:03:33 AM »

Haha! Full update in a few minutes! On treadmill rt now. Short version fired right up, small leak at clutch cover. Carbs have issues, engine quiet, revs good, below 3 falls on it face, etc, Pulling carbs after tread milling, need correct brake pedal etc. Chef worked til 1:30 night before last. He did well. We'll fix it by Sunday night. Pics etc later! Did ride it in cul de sac, 1st and second only.really pretty bike. Vern stopped by etc. More later, Bill

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #211 on:** July 25, 2014, 11:45:21 AM »

yeah sorry guys, tuesday night I got 2 hours of sleep, and wednesday night I did not sleep. I left Atlanta at 2am and got home just in time to take a shower and go to work. Bike is with bill, he already explained what was going on. I put a 68-69 brake pedal on there and its about 2" too short so I overnighted him the original brake pedal so you can actually use the brake!

the motor fired up fairly easy, and then after it cooled down it fired up by looking at the starter button! started running at 3k though and if it was fiddled with then it would die. carbs are suspect. so now its with Bill for a little loving. will be headed to pick it up monday and leave ATL for NY. now it's off to pack and make sure Yolanda is ready for the trip as well as the trailer! I have met my goal of getting gas money thanks to all that have helped, big shoutout to Vern for buying a hidden set of 341s I had

for sure I will be able to make the trip up and back and get this bike to my dad. could not have done it without all of you. of course a huge shoutout to Bill as well! thanks guys, updates to come. many pictures and video soon I promise, I am still trying to function at work!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #212 on:** July 25, 2014, 01:12:23 PM »

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #213 on:** July 25, 2014, 03:28:41 PM »

Thanks Cal. I made the outside look good. They WERE clean but one side was clogged up. Bill made the inside look good and more than likely work good too! Cal I may be PMing you soon!

Stev-o · « **Reply #214 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:58:42 PM »

Bike is looking good, great update. Your Dad is going to flip when he sees this.

So that's where Vern got the pipes! You sold em too cheap.

DH · « **Reply #215 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:51:24 PM »

A beautiful bike Chef. And such a nice gesture. Hats off to you sir. And to the support guys who helped make it happen as well. I'll bet that machine will run as good as it looks. This is a cool thread to follow.

I find I'm checking it every day.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #216 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:55:47 PM »

I don't know how I missed in the first post what birthday this is. I'm not quite sure how to feel that he is only 10 months older than me. LOL

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #217 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:41:35 PM »

They ready!

Yeh, really cool project. Damn Chef, those pipes could have taken some off the bill! Haha, good for Vern.

bluezboy · « **Reply #218 on:** July 26, 2014, 06:32:56 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on July 25, 2014, 04:58:42 PM

Bike is looking good, great update. Your Dad is going to flip when he sees this.

So that's where Vern got the pipes! You sold em too cheap.

Hey Stevo, that's just cold:)! Yes Chef made the ultimate sacifice for me and for that I am forever indebted to him! Those pipes were a dream of mine since I bought Pandora 4 years ago. No I feel like I have a real 750, no insult intended to you non stockers, your bikes rock too. It was a pleasure meeting you to Bill Benton. Yes Justin is the son we all wish we had, he is so talented in s few different things and he is a GREAT friend!!!!!!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #219 on:** July 26, 2014, 06:44:57 AM »

chef,
I hope you have your Dad sit down in a nice strong chair while you wheel that 'sparkler' out to meet him w/ his eyes closed

! it wouldn't hurt to put a nice pair of shades on him before you tell him to open his eyes too !

You're going to take pictures of that too,right ??!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #220 on:** July 26, 2014, 06:47:44 AM »

Vern, my pleasure, sorry I didn't get to more spend time with you. We got to get together again, we need a new pipes/ bike pic!

Bill

Stev-o · « **Reply #221 on:** July 26, 2014, 10:52:51 AM »

Quote from: bluezboy on July 26, 2014, 06:32:56 AM

Quote from: Stev-o on July 25, 2014, 04:58:42 PM
Bike is looking good, great update. Your Dad is going to flip when he sees this.

So that's where Vern got the pipes! You sold em too cheap.

Hey Stevo, that's just cold:)!

No offense, Vern, but I would of paid more! Jealous, but I have two sets and no real need. Glad they went to a forum member that appreciates them.

bluezboy · « **Reply #222 on:** July 26, 2014, 11:51:24 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on July 26, 2014, 10:52:51 AM

Quote from: bluezboy on July 26, 2014, 06:32:56 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on July 25, 2014, 04:58:42 PM
Bike is looking good, great update. Your Dad is going to flip when he sees this.

So that's where Vern got the pipes! You sold em too cheap.

Hey Stevo, that's just cold:)!

No offense, Vern, but I would of paid more! Jealous, but I have two sets and no real need. Glad they went to a forum member that appreciates them.

Two sets and you're whining Stev O:)? Sounds like you have enough in your collection brother and believe me I did pay for them! Spread that 341 love Stev O!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #223 on:** July 27, 2014, 07:57:49 PM »

Chef here now, we working away! Fixed carbs and ignition issues!

Got him replacing brake pedal, BabyFace supervising! Haha. His Dad is going to be in awe! K. Can't wait to see pics and video, Bill

fendersrule · « **Reply #224 on:** July 27, 2014, 09:33:32 PM »

Chef, is that that cable clip/ring I sold ya'?

News:

Author Topic: Project: Over the hill -1971 cb450 (SURPRISE!) (Read 42444 times)

DH

fendersrule