Author Topic: Project: Over the hill -1971 cb450 (SURPRISE!) (Read 40097 times)

Stev-o · « **Reply #225 on:** July 22, 2014, 07:01:33 AM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on July 21, 2014, 07:38:37 PM

Time to eat!

Does look like it's clean enough to eat off of, but I bet Chef will not be serving food on it!

calj737 · « **Reply #226 on:** July 22, 2014, 07:04:28 AM »

I dunno about that, Stev-o.

I think Chef will be serving up quite a treat for his Dad with this little beauty! Home-cooked memories, sides of joy and happiness, and shared by the entire family. Sounds just like the recipe for a good Sunday dinner

bender01 · « **Reply #227 on:** July 22, 2014, 09:33:13 PM »

Wow Chef! Its gonna be done but close! Keep in touch!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #228 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:40:34 PM »

Finally, a 450 almost ready to go....looks awesome!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #229 on:** July 23, 2014, 12:17:06 AM »

Might just make it!

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #230 on:** July 23, 2014, 04:58:09 AM »

Today is the day we make a motorbike. This is the power plant. Hard to believe it's his gorgeous compared to what it was. I will say the 450 motor is an elegant piece, small curves and nooks. Bill and I were complimenting how the large polished right side covered pays homage to the Brit twins as well. It really is classy.

calj737 · « **Reply #231 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:34:19 AM »

What gives, Chef? You've been up to Bill's for days and the only update is a picture of an almost motorbike??? Don't you have a deadline this weekend?

I drove all night last weekend to get down and visit Sam and Bill, then Bill runs me and my boys off because he has "work to do on your engine". And still no updates! Man, something's fishy here... You've probably been sitting around with Sam drinking and smoking and eating. Get to work and post up some progress pictures, you lazy Sot! You too, Bill!

Stev-o · « **Reply #232 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:57:13 AM »

They're prolly working on the "final reveal". C'mon man, this ain't no HGTV remodel show!

calj737 · « **Reply #233 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:40:14 AM »

HGTV? What is that, code word for Hillbillys in Georgia Take on Vehicle restorations?

Stev-o · « **Reply #234 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:47:49 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on July 25, 2014, 06:40:14 AM

HGTV? What is that, code word for Hillbillys in Georgia Take on Vehicle restorations?

HA! Good one. In my world, it's the crap the wifey watches and I pay no attn to.

calj737 · « **Reply #235 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:55:14 AM »

Had half an ear on the police scanner this morning when something about a scuffle at a residence in Alpharetta came across. Apparently, from what I can piece together, a Boddington's delivery truck driver was hi-jacked as he attempted to leave with a partial load. Seems the owner of the residence had an out of town guest who was demanding full load be dropped off. This "unnamed" guest was threatening the driver with a set of Hagons in one hand, and a slightly bent drag bar in the other.

Caused quite a skirmish in an otherwise sleepy neighborhood....

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #236 on:** July 25, 2014, 08:03:33 AM »

Haha! Full update in a few minutes! On treadmill rt now. Short version fired right up, small leak at clutch cover. Carbs have issues, engine quiet, revs good, below 3 falls on it face, etc, Pulling carbs after tread milling, need correct brake pedal etc. Chef worked til 1:30 night before last. He did well. We'll fix it by Sunday night. Pics etc later! Did ride it in cul de sac, 1st and second only.really pretty bike. Vern stopped by etc. More later, Bill

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #237 on:** July 25, 2014, 11:45:21 AM »

yeah sorry guys, tuesday night I got 2 hours of sleep, and wednesday night I did not sleep. I left Atlanta at 2am and got home just in time to take a shower and go to work. Bike is with bill, he already explained what was going on. I put a 68-69 brake pedal on there and its about 2" too short so I overnighted him the original brake pedal so you can actually use the brake!

the motor fired up fairly easy, and then after it cooled down it fired up by looking at the starter button! started running at 3k though and if it was fiddled with then it would die. carbs are suspect. so now its with Bill for a little loving. will be headed to pick it up monday and leave ATL for NY. now it's off to pack and make sure Yolanda is ready for the trip as well as the trailer! I have met my goal of getting gas money thanks to all that have helped, big shoutout to Vern for buying a hidden set of 341s I had

for sure I will be able to make the trip up and back and get this bike to my dad. could not have done it without all of you. of course a huge shoutout to Bill as well! thanks guys, updates to come. many pictures and video soon I promise, I am still trying to function at work!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #238 on:** July 25, 2014, 01:12:23 PM »

calj737 · « **Reply #239 on:** July 25, 2014, 02:31:07 PM »

Wow! really great looking little ride, guys! And thats a seriously clean set of carbs now, Bill

Waiting to see a finally assembled picture

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #240 on:** July 25, 2014, 03:28:41 PM »

Thanks Cal. I made the outside look good. They WERE clean but one side was clogged up. Bill made the inside look good and more than likely work good too! Cal I may be PMing you soon!

Stev-o · « **Reply #241 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:58:42 PM »

Bike is looking good, great update. Your Dad is going to flip when he sees this.

So that's where Vern got the pipes! You sold em too cheap.

DH · « **Reply #242 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:51:24 PM »

A beautiful bike Chef. And such a nice gesture. Hats off to you sir. And to the support guys who helped make it happen as well. I'll bet that machine will run as good as it looks. This is a cool thread to follow.

I find I'm checking it every day.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #243 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:55:47 PM »

I don't know how I missed in the first post what birthday this is. I'm not quite sure how to feel that he is only 10 months older than me. LOL

calj737 · « **Reply #244 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:57:25 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on July 25, 2014, 06:55:47 PM

I don't know how I missed in the first post what birthday this is. I'm not quite sure how to feel that he is only 10 months older than me. LOL

You should fell old, like the rest of us, Danny. Don't fret, one day, Chef will be the son we all wish we had

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #245 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:41:35 PM »

They ready!

Yeh, really cool project. Damn Chef, those pipes could have taken some off the bill! Haha, good for Vern.

bluezboy · « **Reply #246 on:** July 26, 2014, 06:32:56 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on July 25, 2014, 04:58:42 PM

Bike is looking good, great update. Your Dad is going to flip when he sees this.

So that's where Vern got the pipes! You sold em too cheap.

Hey Stevo, that's just cold:)! Yes Chef made the ultimate sacifice for me and for that I am forever indebted to him! Those pipes were a dream of mine since I bought Pandora 4 years ago. No I feel like I have a real 750, no insult intended to you non stockers, your bikes rock too. It was a pleasure meeting you to Bill Benton. Yes Justin is the son we all wish we had, he is so talented in s few different things and he is a GREAT friend!!!!!!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #247 on:** July 26, 2014, 06:44:57 AM »

chef,
I hope you have your Dad sit down in a nice strong chair while you wheel that 'sparkler' out to meet him w/ his eyes closed

! it wouldn't hurt to put a nice pair of shades on him before you tell him to open his eyes too !

You're going to take pictures of that too,right ??!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #248 on:** July 26, 2014, 06:47:44 AM »

Vern, my pleasure, sorry I didn't get to more spend time with you. We got to get together again, we need a new pipes/ bike pic!

Bill

Stev-o · « **Reply #249 on:** July 26, 2014, 10:52:51 AM »

Quote from: bluezboy on July 26, 2014, 06:32:56 AM

Quote from: Stev-o on July 25, 2014, 04:58:42 PM
Bike is looking good, great update. Your Dad is going to flip when he sees this.

So that's where Vern got the pipes! You sold em too cheap.

Hey Stevo, that's just cold:)!

No offense, Vern, but I would of paid more! Jealous, but I have two sets and no real need. Glad they went to a forum member that appreciates them.

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Author Topic: Project: Over the hill -1971 cb450 (SURPRISE!) (Read 40097 times)

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