Recent content by jabowman

From looking at the diagrams in the Clymer manual, it appears that my fork tubes (which use the external springs) are very similar to the internal type fork tube. The only difference that I can see is a small disk that has been inserted at the bottom of the tube on my forks. I am wondering if I...

My clymer manual showed a few days ago; it's super helpful. I did notice something strange though. My front fork configuration does not match that of any of the diagrams in the manual. I identified that my bike is a CB450 K3 based on the VIN plate, but the fork configuration most closely matches...

Okay, I finished the engine tear-down last night. I'm not sure if has been rebuilt ever, but has honda pistons still. There are some things about this engine that are really cool! I love the planetary gears for the starter reduction (although I can't figure out how to get the ring gear out)! I...

something like this for the air filter? http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-Honda-CB-CL-350-450-Twin-Uni-Filter-Replacement-Air-Filter-NU-4001-/310434656629?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item484758f175 There is no way I can reuse the original air filters. Is this the next best option?

thanks for the reply! tons of good info there. I will continue to post photos as I move along in the project and will likely have many more questions. I definitely plan to replace ALL rubber/gaskets/seals on the entire bike. I will be using new sealed bearings in both axles and tapered bearings...

So day one is over, and after about 6 hours I've gotten as far as the complete tear down of the bike. I haven't opened the engine yet, that will be this weekend. I discovered that the engine cranks over just fine! it was the rear brake that was locked up. You can see from the last photo that I...

Hey everyone! I just bought my first motorcycle ever for a restoration project, and I know nothing about it so this seemed like a good place to start! It's a '69 Honda cb450 that has sat for 25 years without running. The guy who sold it too me said it has been completely "locked up" that whole...