Author Topic: Need help identifing this bike (Read 4325 times)

53kemper · « **on:** June 02, 2009, 07:14:50 PM »

Brother in law called me today and told me his neighbor moved out and left a motorcycle behind. He said it was an old Honda so I drove down to his house to check it out. Well I couldn't pass up a bike that needs a home. I know I can bring it back to life. It's got compression so that's a plus. Need to do some research to find out year and model. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.

Thanks

scunny · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:16:35 PM »

picture ?

53kemper · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:18:47 PM »

Sorry

Hush · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:19:09 PM »

I'm looking in my crystal ball and ..yes...the mist is clearing....yes I see a bike....it's...it's....damn it's gone again!

Hush · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:19:36 PM »

205 or 305 Honda Dream, no on looking harder it is def something else, an early 450 or 350 maybe?
Nice find, it's practically all there for restoration.....lucky you.

53kemper · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:20:13 PM »

Close up

myhondas · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:21:17 PM »

You might want your bro law to get in touch with the neighbor and see if he has the title and wants to unload the bike. If he has the title, you taking the bike without his permission could find youself with receiving charges or theft. You may think he abandoned it, but you don't know that for sure. He may be planning to come back for it later. Did you check the frame for a vin # and model #?

53kemper · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:22:24 PM »

Any idea of what year

53kemper · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:24:28 PM »

Well they neighbor called the landlord that owns the house and said he was leaving. He left the house in shambles and didn't pay his last months rent. I don't think I'll have any problems. Landlord said take it.

scunny · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:24:41 PM »

450 ? twin cam, damn where's my books

53kemper · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:29:19 PM »

Rinsed it down and found a stamp on the neck. CB 450

myhondas · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:33:38 PM »

there ya go....with the vin # you should be able to find the year of mfg too. Looks like you got yourself a project bike to put back on the road.....congrats

53kemper · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:35:35 PM »

Thanks for the help. Bike will need some work but it looks like most of it is there. My CB750 is finished and ready for paint so this bike came at the right time.

many408 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:38:39 PM »

Quote from: 53kemper on June 02, 2009, 07:20:13 PM

Close up

cb450 - first year, if the tank is original. 1968, K0.

53kemper · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:39:57 PM »

Could this be it

53kemper · « **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:43:17 PM »

Found this utube. Was called the Black Bomber

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2009, 08:11:25 PM »

In the UK it was known as the Black Bomber 444cc CB450.

Sam.

DollarBill · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2009, 08:23:51 PM »

That is so beautiful....if you could restore it to that you would not just have a nice bike on your hands but an incredible piece of artwork!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2009, 08:37:07 PM »

This is Simons (lordmoonpie) CB450 race bike.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=44760.0;attach=65248;image

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=44760.0;attach=65246;image

Sam.

53kemper · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2009, 08:51:59 PM »

Wonder what the bike would be worth if I restored it.

Hush · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:12:17 PM »

Just viewed that Clymer video on the bike, that is one very very nice bike, it even sounds good at full revs......

OakBehringer · « **Reply #21 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:50:07 PM »

Quote from: 53kemper on June 02, 2009, 08:51:59 PM

Wonder what the bike would be worth if I restored it.

Quite a bit, the Black Bombers are one of the more valuable Honda twins. I love the 450's.

Dave-and-his-550 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 02, 2009, 11:03:05 PM »

I think I saw one or two on ebay today going for over $3k or maybe it was $2k...

I really like them. I was looking at those before I decided on my 550. But couldn't get one reasonable price for a first bike. I also like the Super Hawk. I would LOVE to ride one because I'm a smaller guy and I think they'd be a lotta fun around town. (The super hawk that is) if anybody's got one and doesn't mind me riding lemme know

Magpie · « **Reply #23 on:** June 03, 2009, 08:07:20 AM »

That's one hell of a find! And a great price too. Good for you, I'm very envious.
Cliff.

754 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 03, 2009, 08:25:05 AM »

To me that is the pinnacle and the end of the 'early" 60,s styling. A good looking and a bit exotic motor in the older style chassis.
Everything changed so quickly in the next 2 or 3 years and the bikes looked totally different forever..

I think that motor looked far better than the 72/77 series.

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Author Topic: Need help identifing this bike (Read 4325 times)