Author Topic: CB450s Have Been Discussed, Look At This One! (Read 5998 times)

bill440cars · « **on:** March 18, 2007, 10:07:45 AM »

I've seen this one before and have it saved, just didn't remember where it came from. Bill

http://www.vf750fd.com/vf750f/graeme.html

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2007, 07:45:45 PM »

I used to wonder why so many people take strange pictures of their bikes, but then I figured out it's my computer.
Why does my screen cut off the last right side inch of pictures? I see most of the bike except for 2/3 of the front wheel.

Anyway, Bill, it's probably etched into your brain. It travels through your nerves, onto the keyboard, and into our screens. It's a good thing you're on our side.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2007, 07:48:54 PM »

Ernie, do you see sliders below and/or to the side of the picture?

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2007, 07:11:37 AM »

Nice bike but whats up with that exhaust hanger/bracket !

mgmuellner · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2007, 07:43:13 AM »

Quote from: ProTeal55 on March 19, 2007, 07:11:37 AM

Nice bike but whats up with that exhaust hanger/bracket !

That's the way they used to look on the period race bikes.

bill440cars · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2007, 09:39:13 AM »

Quote from: mgmuellner on March 19, 2007, 07:43:13 AM

Quote from: ProTeal55 on March 19, 2007, 07:11:37 AM
Nice bike but whats up with that exhaust hanger/bracket !

That's the way they used to look on the period race bikes.

Thank you! I've always taken for granted that what ever was on a Race Bike, was there for a definite purpose and not for looks.

Later on, Bill

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2007, 12:04:37 PM »

Hey Bob- yeah- thanks!

wardmoto · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2007, 08:15:54 PM »

Way freakin cool, I agree with proteal55 (sorry mgmuellner) You will be hard pressed to find any RC (Honda factory gp bikes) or CR bikes (privateer kits for road bikes) that used what appears to be flat stock of some sort with holes drilled in it. It was all tubular or round stock. I used Tubular aluminum stock and pressed the ends shut and polished it...what they used in that picture looks like corner bead for drywall!!!!

bill440cars · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2007, 11:03:24 PM »

Well Ward, personally, I don't seehe big deal about the material used for the exhaust brackets. I don't imagine that the bike will perform poorly because of it. While the choice of material may, or may not be exact, it's still basically the way they were mounted. Here's another one of an earlier period and it has a different exhaust. Later on, Bill

mgmuellner · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2007, 05:34:41 AM »

Quote from: wardmoto on March 20, 2007, 08:15:54 PM

Way freakin cool, I agree with proteal55 (sorry mgmuellner) You will be hard pressed to find any RC (Honda factory gp bikes) or CR bikes (privateer kits for road bikes) that used what appears to be flat stock of some sort with holes drilled in it. It was all tubular or round stock. I used Tubular aluminum stock and pressed the ends shut and polished it...what they used in that picture looks like corner bead for drywall!!!!

I never said it was an exact duplication. The poster asked "what's up with the bracket" not "what's up with that period imperfect flat stock bracket"

bill440cars · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2007, 06:42:55 AM »

"What's up with the exhaust/hanger bracket?"

How about using words to explain what is being asked?

Is the question, Why The Holes or. Is the question, why is it mounted that way or what?

A clue could be given in the original question, don't ya think?

Myself, I don't see how it really matters. After all, it is a RACE bike.

Later on, Bill

wardmoto · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2007, 01:18:55 PM »

Are you guys F'n attorneys?

xtalon · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2007, 02:43:57 PM »

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on March 19, 2007, 12:04:37 PM

Hey Bob- yeah- thanks!

Uncle E, if your monitor will support higher resolutions, you may want to try upping the resolution; however, this will make the print smaller and possibly harder to read. If you don't want to bother with this, then just use the sliders as mentioned.

Oh and Bill, that's a sweet bike!

--xTalon

bill440cars · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2007, 05:08:47 PM »

Thanks xTalon,
I thought that they were pretty tough looking and thought some others might enjoy them as well. I'll bet they'd be a blast to ride too!

Later on, Bill

bill440cars · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:06:35 PM »

Ward, you've got a PM $:-\$

Later on, Bill

wardmoto · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2007, 03:24:51 AM »

very much appreciated, I will get back to you when I get to work...Thank you.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2007, 06:28:47 AM »

Didn't mean to start a war or anything..
All I was saying was is that massive/ugly/monster of an exhaust bracket needed ?
I dont care if Mr. Honda rode that bike himself, that exhaust bracket is still out of control...

bill440cars · « **Reply #17 on:** March 22, 2007, 07:42:06 AM »

Quote from: ProTeal55 on March 22, 2007, 06:28:47 AM

Didn't mean to start a war or anything..
All I was saying was is that massive/ugly/monster of an exhaust bracket needed ?
I dont care if Mr. Honda rode that bike himself, that exhaus tbracket is still out of control...

I'm sure "Mr Honda" Would care. And you've built How Many Race Bikes?

What ever.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 22, 2007, 07:52:44 AM »

Quote from: bill440cars on March 22, 2007, 07:42:06 AM

What ever.

And how old are you Bill ?
I dont have to defend myself (or my opinions) to you Bill, nor anyone else on this board.
I stated my opinion, YOU didnt like it, and YOU are the one crying about it.

bill440cars · « **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2007, 08:52:13 AM »

You won't find any tears here.

I grew out of that years ago.

And to set the record straight, I posted the bike because I liked the fact that it was a 450 the fact that it was bike designed similar to the old racers. opinions shared, is one thing and everybody's got them I know. You may not mean it to come out the way it does but, it seams like your comments have a tendacy to say that it shouldn't be this way or it should be that way. Personally, I don't have the experience to build a proper road race bike and I've been around and dealing with motorcycles (one way or another) since I can remember and I started riding back in 1961. As for age, I'm 60. Been around for quite a while and intend to be around for quite awhile longer. Why don't we just get on with doing what this place is all about, "Sharing and Learning."

Later on, Bill

upperlake04 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 22, 2007, 09:28:57 AM »

Bill and PT - if you boys don't stop bickering I'll be sending both of you a PM

bill440cars · « **Reply #21 on:** March 22, 2007, 09:50:38 AM »

Quote from: upperlake04 on March 22, 2007, 09:28:57 AM

Bill and PT - if you boys don't stop bickering I'll be sending both of you a PM

Hey Dave,

I sure hope you don't have to resort to that!!

Later on, Bill

mgmuellner · « **Reply #22 on:** March 22, 2007, 02:35:46 PM »

Quote from: wardmoto on March 21, 2007, 01:18:55 PM

Are you guys F'n attorneys?

Nah, just someone who's a bit on the crabby side this week. You know the story, havnt ridden in a few months, working too much, sleeping too little & I've watched my dog slowly die this month (died 3.5 hrs ago

). I wasnt trying to start anything. BTW - I'm a programmer/project manager/end user support/blah blah blah & definately not a lawyer

Andoo · « **Reply #23 on:** March 22, 2007, 03:03:52 PM »

You're right ProTeal... that exhaust bracket is not nearly as slick as your Velcro mounted cafe seat

I kid because I love

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 22, 2007, 03:44:36 PM »

Hey , it's clean and works right ?

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Author Topic: CB450s Have Been Discussed, Look At This One! (Read 5998 times)

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