Author Topic: Neglected CB450 (Read 9373 times)

calj737 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 30, 2016, 12:47:19 PM »

And you should really check the date code on the tire before you decide to use it.

Stev-o · « **Reply #26 on:** April 30, 2016, 12:54:23 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on April 30, 2016, 12:47:19 PM

And you should really check the date code on the tire before you decide to use it.

+1. Hate to tell ya, that tire is not worth $20.
[unless you feel lucky riding 100 mph on ten year old tires?!]

dhall57 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 30, 2016, 01:44:18 PM »

Not the most impressive bike Honda ever made as one member thought,but those dohc 450's are good bike's Brit. Not as smooth as the inline 4's of course, but they aren't suppose to be. A friend in HS back in the day had one and it was a strong running bike. He ran the piss out of it and it never let him down that I remember. Good luck with it

MoMo · « **Reply #28 on:** April 30, 2016, 06:46:38 PM »

Valve adjustment is quite different than any other bike I worked on. I remove front and rear valve covers and the carb tops. The couple extra minutes to remove the top makes access for adjusting the valves much easier. .0015 feeler gauge is that is needed...Larry

Garage_guy_chris · « **Reply #29 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 #30 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 #31 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 #32 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 #33 on:** May 08, 2016, 12:50:28 PM »

Here's one for you:

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

CycleRanger · « **Reply #34 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 #35 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 #36 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 #37 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 #38 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?

calj737 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 01, 2016, 04:54:02 PM »

Do yourself a favor and replace all those rusted spokes. It is a safety issue waiting to happen

Else, the bike looks smashing

MoMo · « **Reply #40 on:** June 01, 2016, 06:35:49 PM »

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

britman · « **Reply #41 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 #42 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 #43 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 #44 on:** July 05, 2016, 03:49:52 PM »

You've got her cleaned up sweet

!

britman · « **Reply #45 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 #46 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 #47 on:** July 23, 2016, 08:23:00 PM »

Nice work, ...Larry

grcamna2 · « **Reply #48 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 #49 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.

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Author Topic: Neglected CB450 (Read 9373 times)