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Offline Maurice

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« on: September 10, 2014, 09:19:14 AM »
This is following me home.





Looks fairly complete, I am psyched! Should be able to restore to original, gas tank has zero dings just some specks of rust inside.
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Offline goldarrow

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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2014, 09:28:39 AM »
Sandcast color.  Nice!
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2014, 10:29:18 AM »
There are a few parts that swap back and forth from the early 450's and 750's.  How many miles on the old girl ?
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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2014, 10:33:40 AM »
I like the color, indeed.

26k miles if I remember correctly.
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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2014, 02:32:55 PM »
Score indeed.  Start a build thread.

Did you know the CB450 is the most IMPRESSIVE bike ever built?
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2014, 02:51:59 PM »
And ugliest if it was brown
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2014, 03:06:58 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on September 10, 2014, 02:32:55 PM
Did you know the CB450 is the most IMPRESSIVE bike ever built?

OMG!  Don't start that again....     :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2014, 03:57:49 PM »
Of course I knew. And I know how to ride I never crash. Only when I crash, but that doesn't count. ;)

I hope I can keep this color, it's absolutely smashing.
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2014, 04:03:37 PM »
Quote from: Maurice on September 10, 2014, 03:57:49 PM
Of course I knew. And I know how to ride I never crash.

Good one!
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« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2014, 09:37:52 AM »
Torsion bars!
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« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2014, 10:25:56 AM »
Can't believe you didn't consult with Fenders before making the purchase Maurice ;D Shouldn't of went there, I'll shut up.
But seriously never owned one but I've always like the style and look of the CB450. What is it a 1970 8)
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« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2014, 11:26:11 AM »
Yes 1970. Clean title, great deal for me.

Bit of a tense moment when the rear wheel was completely frozen, turns out the brake was a bit stuck. Spins  ok now. Not the motor though, hopefully just a bit of rust in the rings... Shifter seems to work fine and PO says he had it unstuck about a year ago. We all know what that means :)

Tires are new. Maybe 15 years old but new.

I'll be starting a build thread, would like to restore to factory since all is there.

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« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2014, 01:54:13 PM »
Put some ATF down the plug holes and let it sit for just a little bit. Put the bike in one of the higher gears an gently rock in back and forth. If it's just stuck from sitting for a long period this should free it it up. I had the same problem with the CB750K4 I bought earlier in the year and it came free fairly easy.
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« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2014, 02:36:51 PM »
You are right it freed right up, really didn't take much. Nice to hear floop-floop, kicker now turns over motor as well. Next step see how much compression...
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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2014, 08:04:34 AM »
I'll start a dedicated thread soon, in the meantime, going to be a long road of scrubbing:









On the up-side, removing screws/bolts seems reasonable. Underneath the crust is this:



We'll see when we get to the head nuts...

Where's waldo? Told my wife I came across a potential deal on CL she asked "Can you ask if you can pick it up today?" :) Not complaining.



Also, "un-seizing" the motor took surprisingly little effort as I mentioned earlier. This was advertised as a seized engine, I was fooled... Should I attempt to start it as is? Do I risk grenading it? Of course I'd be checking compression, timing, valve adjust etc... And eventually it will be refreshed, but can't wait to hear it run.

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« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2014, 08:23:29 AM »
Its got the CB 750 KO forks on it.. Shorter tubes, probably different springs.
 Nice bike, like the color..
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« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2014, 08:37:48 AM »
Forks look ok from there on down. If so (still need to inspect around the seals), I'll probably sand/paint so they don't rust more, the gaiter/ears will stay on top.

I'll look for a soda blaster, sounds like a great idea.

I'm excited because this bike is older than me and it's the first such old bike I've been able to dig up complete. My 550 and 750 came painstakingly bit by bit...

Got pulled over today on the 550. Proof of insurance was home so there's that, be in court that day hopefully judge will be in a good mood... Otherwise he couldn't find anything wrong. Had to show the headlight worked because I turn it off when stopped. Signals etc. everything's there.
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Offline Maurice

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« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2014, 08:40:13 AM »
Quote from: 754 on September 12, 2014, 08:23:29 AM
Its got the CB 750 KO forks on it.. Shorter tubes, probably different springs.
 Nice bike, like the color..

Interesting, as a matter of fact, the brake rotor is the same as the 750 also, and seems the brake setup is similar (my 750 is a k8 so different).

I like the color, hope I can keep it/touch it up there are some small rust specks on the otherwise mostly intact tank...
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« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2014, 06:23:05 PM »
Quote from: fmctm1sw on September 10, 2014, 03:06:58 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on September 10, 2014, 02:32:55 PM
Did you know the CB450 is the most IMPRESSIVE bike ever built?

OMG!  Don't start that again....     :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

+1  :-X  :o  :-X
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« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2014, 07:17:43 PM »
beautiful score! JUST finished up a restoration on this bike. if you have any questions just ask, also check out my thread for some pics and whatnot. can't wait to see it shine again!
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« Reply #20 on: September 19, 2014, 07:36:31 PM »
She's a beauty of a bike Maurice,fight the rust to win a sweet victory.

 Chef, How's your Dad enjoying his CB450? is he getting it out on the road a bit ?
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« Reply #21 on: September 19, 2014, 07:50:43 PM »
Quote from: grcamna2 on September 19, 2014, 07:36:31 PM
She's a beauty of a bike Maurice,fight the rust to win a sweet victory.

 Chef, How's your Dad enjoying his CB450? is he getting it out on the road a bit ?

He is enjoying a lot. we went for a nice 90 mile ride last evening and ended up at a fantastic bbq place. We were on back country roads and at one point went 10 miles without seeing a single car. it was great. he will be commuting on it about 15 minutes each way. no traffic on his route either. very happy for him but still nervous as it's still in the beginning stage of the bike and I feel so responsible for every little bit :)
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« Reply #22 on: September 19, 2014, 09:38:04 PM »
Quote from: cheftuskey121 on September 19, 2014, 07:50:43 PM
Quote from: grcamna2 on September 19, 2014, 07:36:31 PM
She's a beauty of a bike Maurice,fight the rust to win a sweet victory.

 Chef, How's your Dad enjoying his CB450? is he getting it out on the road a bit ?

He is enjoying a lot. we went for a nice 90 mile ride last evening and ended up at a fantastic bbq place. We were on back country roads and at one point went 10 miles without seeing a single car. it was great. he will be commuting on it about 15 minutes each way. no traffic on his route either. very happy for him but still nervous as it's still in the beginning stage of the bike and I feel so responsible for every little bit :)

I'm glad that it's been received well by him and it's a keeper  :)
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« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2014, 05:57:52 AM »
Chef, that is such a cool story, a real tear jerker :)

I need to finish my K8, this looks like a winter project...

I did a quick compression check and it reads 90 on both cylinders.

One issue is an o-ring chain: clutch arm a bit chewed up.

Thanks for the encouragement.
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