CB 450-CL 450 WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING?

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Jul 8, 2012

• #41

Found a vinyl decal maker on e-bay getting some rising sun decals in orange 3.5 x 5 hope they match close should be cool.

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Jul 9, 2012

• #42

Clear coated some parts today. I am waiting for a gasket for the clutch case to show up so I can install my motor. Ordered a decal off ebay for my tank, think it should look sweet. Did some clean up to the CB450 today, and strip the old front end off while I wait for parts for the CL. A quick look to see what the CBR front end would look like.

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Jul 16, 2012

• #43

Some how end up working on cb more lately to get out and ride, but it seems like I am running into problems at every turn. I did make some progress today got CBR600 front end on today.

 

andycafe

Northern Suburbs, Melbourne Victoria, Australia

• Jul 16, 2012

• #44

are you going to slip the cbr rear wheel on to it too? front look sweet as......

 

Bert Jan

Holy Modification Batman

• Jul 16, 2012

• #45

Haha i did that a few times too (the trick with the vice and the strap )

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Jul 23, 2012

• #46

Little update things are going slow, but making some headway. Really like the look of the front drum brake and tire together.

 

SCARE!

Active Member

• Jul 23, 2012

• #47

drum looks sweet!

 

PjkF

Artist & Vehicle Enthusiast

• Jul 24, 2012

• #48

Dang, nice frame color choice! Very lively!

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Jul 24, 2012

• #49

Thanks for your kind words, hope to have everything back together this weekend or next.

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Jul 26, 2012

• #50

Picked up a CL 450 exhaust for 10.00 bucks, but muffler is rusted out may cut them off at start of muffler. Not sure about no baffle or different back pressure.

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Jul 29, 2012

• #51

Got wire harness in to day. Brakes hooked up. Making a mount for speedo only. Hope to have everything together soon.

 

andycafe

Northern Suburbs, Melbourne Victoria, Australia

• Jul 30, 2012

• #52

man this is looking good! love that frame colour can't help but say Nice! out loud every time I check your build

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Jul 31, 2012

• #53

Thanks for your kind words and for following along.

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Aug 6, 2012

• #54

I was hoping to fire bike up this weekend, but it did not happen. I got some fab work done on speed gauge. New chain cut to length and installed. All cables and brakes hooked up. Making custom mount for new brake light and license plate. New plug caps and spark plugs in. Bought some Uni foam air filter, I think they will fit inside of side covers, which would be cool.

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Aug 9, 2012

• #55

I cut off rear fender, made a custom mount for new tail light and license plate. What do you think?

 

PjkF

Artist & Vehicle Enthusiast

• Aug 10, 2012

• #56

Looks great! That's about the same spot that I cut my fender at. That mount really sets the light in the right place too.

 

doctavee

Go Fast

• Aug 10, 2012

• #57

JEANIOUS!

bluesmoke69 said:

Came up with this I am sure someone has done it before. Used my vise and ratchet strap as a spring compressor. Looks funny but worked great, just thought I would share it with everyone.

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doctavee

Go Fast

• Aug 10, 2012

• #58

the bike is coming out sweet man. great job!

 

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oldnbroken

Active Member

• Aug 10, 2012

• #59

That looks fantastic Blue. I reckon you could leave it without the seat and tank it looks so good as is.

Jim

 

bluesmoke69

Been Around the Block

• Aug 10, 2012

• #60

Thanks for the kind words guys. Hope to have it on the road this weekend.