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Looking for input. I’m trying to workout where to install electronics so I can determine battery cable lengths. Thinking about putting the solenoid either vertically next to the regulator/rectifier, or horizontally on the opposite side of the battery. Battery terminals on the same side as the...
I am selling off some extra parts to further fund the build! Shipping can be negotiated. More pics available upon request.
Carbs $75
Mirrors $25 each
Turn signals $75
Three of these appear to have new insides.
Exhaust collars $25
Tail light and bracket $30
Battery box $40...
Ran into an issue with the carbs. The boots aren’t long enough to get the choke levers to clear the bolts on the engine covers. Looking into adding some more gaskets and finding lower profile bolts.
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’68 Honda CL450
So I tracked down the long threaded rod that goes through the bottom mount on the frame and engine that I was missing. Now I have the issue that the hole in the frame is ~10mm diameter and the bolt is ~12mm! Did they go to a larger size in later models? I had a hard enough time finding this rod...
James really wanted to get some wheels on, so we got after it this weekend and made some good progress. We will have to go back and take wheels
back off when we get new brake shoes for the rear and tires, but it was nice to see it look like a bike again!
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’68 Honda CL450
Picked up an old seat off eBay. Tore it down and pieces together the old foam and reshaped it. Covered with some carpet padding. I know it’s probably not the “right” way, but it works for me! Now to find some brown leather or something to make a cover.
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’68 Honda CL450
Thanks Goldy. We have been making sure to have masks and ventilation now. Definitely don’t want to damage that kid!
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’68 Honda CL450
I need some recommendations on carbs. I have the stock carbs, which would need a rebuild including a new flapper valve which looks melted (backfire?), but I wanted to upgrade. I was thinking the Mikuni VM32s were the way to go. I pickup up one, but missed on the other so I need to either switch...
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