Author Topic: Neglected CB450 (Read 9574 times)

Garage_guy_chris · « **Reply #25 on:** April 30, 2016, 10:11:50 PM »

I have a 450 too, that is a good bike for a whole $100. This was my $700 bike when i first brought it home on my 26th birthday

0.0012" or 0.0015" is generally accepted as being too tight for the valve adjustment over on Hondatwins.net we generally recommend 0.002"-0.003"

swing over to the forums if your looking for info or need any assistance lots of knowledgeable people over there:

http://www.hondatwins.net/forums/forum.php

maduncle · « **Reply #26 on:** April 30, 2016, 11:00:04 PM »

Nice score there.

I have built two CB450's here - fun bikes to work on and the torsion bar set up in the head is easy to work with too. I built a special tool using a notched spark plug socket and a little inch/pound deflecting beam torsion wrench to test CB450 torsion bar strength - based on a design Terry Houghton at Team Hansen Honda shared with me.

Plenty of interest in these bikes world wide and a few fans have a special Facebook page for them.

Now if anyone ever finds a CB450D for sale - please let me know. Easily the most impressive bike ever built in the universe.

britman · « **Reply #27 on:** May 08, 2016, 12:27:58 PM »

I guess I have now what the Harley guys refer too as a roller. Coming along nicely, no major hitches so far....

rb550four · « **Reply #28 on:** May 08, 2016, 12:49:28 PM »

That is cleaning up nicely. Almost any machine that isn't bent or rusted through the frame can be salvaged. Only depends on how much time and effort someone is willing to put into it. Good project.

Johnie · « **Reply #29 on:** May 08, 2016, 12:50:28 PM »

Here's one for you:

http://appleton.craigslist.org/mcy/5573434863.html

CycleRanger · « **Reply #30 on:** May 08, 2016, 01:15:32 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on May 08, 2016, 12:50:28 PM

Here's one for you:

http://appleton.craigslist.org/mcy/5573434863.html

Wholy cow that's cheap!

And Brit, you have been busy!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 09, 2016, 07:09:55 AM »

Quote from: rb550four on May 08, 2016, 12:49:28 PM

That is cleaning up nicely. Almost any machine that isn't bent or rusted through the frame can be salvaged. Only depends on how much time and effort someone is willing to put into it. Good project.

britman · « **Reply #32 on:** May 14, 2016, 01:20:29 PM »

Added a little here and there this weekend. Fender, battery and tool box, wiring tucked away, and a new battery. Next on the agenda, getting fire. New points and condenser on the way..... I parked it next to it's British cousin for some added inspiration to aid in the process......

britman · « **Reply #33 on:** June 01, 2016, 03:57:46 PM »

Well it has been around the block, a couple of times so far. Starts on first or second kick, no smoke, and runs pretty damn good. (I know I am missing a couple of cylinders for this site, but thought I would check in anyhow.) Points, plugs, carbs rebuilt, valves adjusted, timing set. I am going to run it for a few more short trips and change the oil, but overall I am a happy puppy. Still shopping for mufflers, front brakes hoses, bearings, tires, and so on, still a long way to go.......

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #34 on:** June 01, 2016, 04:01:36 PM »

Quote from: britman on June 01, 2016, 03:57:46 PM

Well it has been around the block, a couple of times so far. Starts on first or second kick, no smoke, and runs pretty damn good. (I know I am missing a couple of cylinders for this site, but thought I would check in anyhow.) Points, plugs, carbs rebuilt, valves adjusted, timing set. I am going to run it for a few more short trips and change the oil, but overall I am a happy puppy. Still shopping for mufflers, front brakes hoses, bearings, tires, and so on, still a long way to go.......

That looks great! Is that a stock 450 gas tank?

MoMo · « **Reply #35 on:** June 01, 2016, 06:35:49 PM »

Always been a 450 dohc fan, that has good bones, congrats...Larry

britman · « **Reply #36 on:** July 04, 2016, 07:48:15 PM »

Plate has been really full lately between work and 'Honey Do's" but added a few more improvements here and there. I hoping to ride it to work within the next couple of weeks. This one is really starting to grow on me.......

grcamna2 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 04, 2016, 08:37:46 PM »

That's coming along nice

Are those pipes loud enough to hear it from a mile away?

britman · « **Reply #38 on:** July 05, 2016, 02:23:34 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on July 04, 2016, 08:37:46 PM

That's coming along nice Are those pipes loud enough to hear it from a mile away?

Of course, they are from a vintage Triumph site and yes those are Lucas style turn signals on the front. The rear ones went on this afternoon. Just can't get the Union Jack attitude out of my system, but damn the little
Asian machine runs good, quick and shifts like butter..................

grcamna2 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 05, 2016, 03:49:52 PM »

You've got her cleaned up sweet

!

britman · « **Reply #40 on:** July 23, 2016, 06:14:00 PM »

Just wanted to let you guys know, she is done. Rust, faded paint, and forty years of neglect has been touched up here and there and the old girl runs great. She seems to be right at home with her British sisters and will be officially on the road next week.....

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #41 on:** July 23, 2016, 07:33:44 PM »

That looks fantastic mate, well done! It's always a pleasure to see a neglected old bike brought back from the brink, without suffering a different kind of destruction at the hands of a "Cafe Racer/bobber/brat style" builder, that bike looks great just as it is. You should feel very proud of yourself. Cheers, Terry.

MoMo · « **Reply #42 on:** July 23, 2016, 08:23:00 PM »

Nice work, ...Larry

grcamna2 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 23, 2016, 08:47:24 PM »

Quote from: MoMo on July 23, 2016, 08:23:00 PM

Nice work, ...Larry

Yes,it's looking real good

and not out of place sitting w/ your British cycles.

maduncle · « **Reply #44 on:** July 23, 2016, 11:15:10 PM »

Well done - thats a nice rescue mission completed there.

I have a CB450 K1 here to restore next, just need to find the right tank and side covers then I have everything I need.

dhall57 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 24, 2016, 03:32:00 AM »

Very impressive Brit. Nice restore

are you going to eventually try to find some HM319 stock pipes to go back on the bike. What are those pipes that you are running now.

britman · « **Reply #46 on:** July 24, 2016, 07:42:35 AM »

Quote from: dhall57 on July 24, 2016, 03:32:00 AM

Very impressive Brit. Nice restore are you going to eventually try to find some HM319 stock pipes to go back on the bike. What are those pipes that you are running now.

I will keep looking for a set of stock mufflers that don't cost a fortune, but they seem to be fairly rare. The ones I am running come from a British site and are for advertised for a Bonney. They were inexpensive and have a decent throaty sound. Thanks one and all for the kind comments........

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #47 on:** July 24, 2016, 07:56:03 AM »

What a great job rescuing that twin.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #48 on:** July 24, 2016, 08:20:58 AM »

Indeed, beautiful save!
Wish I could work that fast. $:-\$

bill440cars · « **Reply #49 on:** November 10, 2016, 09:56:09 AM »

Whoa, just came across this one. Being a fan of the 450, among some others, I could not keep from checking into this one. And I am sure glad I did. You would never think it had the history it did or that you picked it up so cheaply, considering what it looks like know. Very nice job and I am sure you will get some nice miles out of that one.

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Author Topic: Neglected CB450 (Read 9574 times)