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Offline gmog44

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Wheel offset?
« on: January 23, 2018, 11:02:24 PM »
Hi,
I've started a CB450 project, and the rear wheel is off-center by at least an inch.  Manuals and interwebs have not been helpful...  Can someone advise whether this image looks accurate? 
Thanks in advance,
Garth
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Offline calj737

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Re: Wheel offset?
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2018, 04:11:44 AM »
Looks like the wrong wheel spacers. Especially the right side one.
https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb450k7-1974-usa_model455/partslist/F++15.html#results
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Offline lowriderbud

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Re: Wheel offset?
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2018, 07:56:31 AM »
The image does not look accurate.

Appears the chain is running at an angle.  You might have the spacers swapped, or as mentioned above the wrong spacers altogether. I would start by making sure the chain is tracking straight and smooth on the sprockets, determine what the length of the spacers should be for proper alignment.

Later, Bud...
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Re: Wheel offset?
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2018, 12:27:44 PM »
Thanks for the replies, and the link.  Since the whole rear end needs to be rebuilt, I'll look at simply replacing all of the spacers to make sure I have the right ones, check alignment, etc.  I appreciate the input!
Garth
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