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Offline Pirate Gonzo

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First Rebuild Honda 1972 CB450
« on: July 18, 2010, 09:59:20 AM »
I am attempting to Do a complete rebuild. This Honda is the first time I am attempting a complete tear down and rebuild.

Bring it home








The Title



Starting the tear down










This is as far as I am today so I will keep posting pics as I get further. (It would help if I had AC in the garage)
73' CB450T
76' CB500T
76' CB550K
77' CB750K
86' 49cc Spree

Offline HAIRHEAD

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Re: First Rebuild Honda 1972 CB450
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2010, 10:49:56 AM »
Hello,I see we have similar steeds crafted from fine Japanese steel in our man caves.
Cheers,your Neighbor in Minnesota.
77 R100/7 cafe,75 CB550 caffeinated,74 CB450(520)TWIN, 73TX650,72 CB750,72 CB350 TWIN,75 XL100,

Offline Stev-o

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Re: First Rebuild Honda 1972 CB450
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2010, 12:37:50 PM »
Your CB has some serious cancer, was it sitting out in the weather for years?
I would blast that frame and powdercoat...
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........