Topic: A 450 "Black Bomber Is Worth Plenty, But Look At This!

[bill440cars]

        In the way of a 450, the Black Bomber can be worth quite a bit, but I dare say this one is worth more. Some folks have never seen one and some have never even heard of it. 1967 Cb450D and also known as CL450K0      Later on, Bill

         

[bryanj]

Only time i ever seen a CL450 was in my ID book and in Dave Silvers list of parts

[bill440cars]

Only time i ever seen a CL450 was in my ID book and in Dave Silvers list of parts

          I've seen one on ebay once, about 2 years ago. It wasn't in good shape and I don't even remember how much they got for it either.

                                                   Later on, Bill

[GroovieGhoulie]

I've seen plenty of later CL450s on eBay.  Never seen a K0 though.

I want to get a CB450K1, which still had the toaster-style chrome on the tank, but it was a different shape.  More British-shaped instead of German.

[bill440cars]

I've seen plenty of later CL450s on eBay.  Never seen a K0 though.

I want to get a CB450K1, which still had the toaster-style chrome on the tank, but it was a different shape.  More British-shaped instead of German.

         I agree GG, those are nice looking bikes and the 450 motor has some pretty good punch to it too! Also had the 5 speed trans. 

       

[GroovieGhoulie]

That's the one.

Lordy, I want one.  Just like that one.

[bryanj]

But that cant be a "black bomer" Its Red

[bill440cars]

But that cant be a "black bomer" Its Red

             Hey Bryan,

                     First off, the 450 pictured isn't a "Black Bomber".  Secondly, "Black Bomber" is a nickname and I don't know exactly where it came from. They came in red also though. If anyone has the story behind the nickname, could you shed some light on it?

                                             Later on, Bill          

[USN20]

I'm thinking the "Black Bomber" nickname probably came from Honda in one of their sales advertisements, but I can't say for sure. 

Sales ad:  http://members.aol.com/classjap/Page11.html#Picture%203

[bryanj]

Hi Bill, The "Black Bomer" bit is what all the 450 were known as in the UK as I think they only brought in Black ones and VERY few of those!

[bill440cars]

Hi Bill, The "Black Bomer" bit is what all the 450 were known as in the UK as I think they only brought in Black ones and VERY few of those!

        Thanks for sharing that Bryan, it's a shame things weren't done more fairly than that. As time goes along, I'm learning about quite a few things like that that happened and I guess are still happening. Thanks for sharing that.

                                                  Later on, Bill