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Okay so I took apart the cam chain tensioner, lubed it up and re installed as per service manual and the noise is gone. For now. I took her for a half hour ride after work and she didn't miss a beat. Am I being too optimistic in hoping that this was all the issue was? Thanks again for the knowledge

Thanks for the responses guys, I have dropped the oil and there was no o-ring pieces or anything in it. The oil filter showed some a very small amount of aluminium particles as you said. I have taken the cam chain tensioner off and it seems to be in perfect working order. Removing the cylinder...

So the bike has been running really well the last few months and then in the last few kms of a 200km ride it developed this rattle. It sounds like it is coming from the top end but I can't be sure. I have adjusted the valves to the specified clearances and also adjusted the cam chain and...

G'day mate, you've probably figured it out by now but I'll throw in my experiences. I removed the rod with a hammer, a pin punch and some elbow grease. It did take the better part of half an hour though. The rod that holds the centre stand can be put back in once the stand is removed and you...

Okay so I wired in the diodes and then spliced the right and left indicator wires together. Then I created the earth as instructed in the post. Now the left side indicators flash perfectly but when I move the switch to the right the lights do not come on at all and the neutral indicator light...

Thanks again! Much appreciated!

Ahh I swear read that post! Must have missed the most important part! As great as your service was when I bought the Rectifier/Regulator from you last month, if the diode is something I can get from a local store tomorrow I will probably do that. Shipping to the other side of the world and all...

So I recently upgraded to LED indicators and after wiring everything up they now all come on at once. If I press the switch left and they will all illuminate, same thing with the right side. Also the indicator light on the tacho is now constantly on. I've looked at all the wiring diagrams I...

Ahh well that makes sense now. Thanks! Yes it's kick only, I've always liked the idea, from kicking over dirt bikes since I was a kid I suppose.

Hey guys! I'm from sunny Melbourne and have a 72' Honda CB450. Still getting a few little things sorted out (fenders and such) but she's almost ready for the road again!

Few more of the wiring. Feel free to critique as I am very new to this! I also found a little wire going from the triple clamps to the spedo mount, couldn't be more than 10cm long. Anyone know what it is? Earth maybe?

Bit of a lack of action on here recently, moving house will do that. But I'm back into it now! Got my plug back and am stoked with how its ended up! Battery box also has been made up and fits well, perhaps a little snug between the frame rails but I suppose that is better than the...

Didn't notice the edit sorry mate Yes I'll definitely be adding a fender. Whether it'll be a rolled unit following the shape of the wheel, or a piece of sheet mounted up across the frame uprights I've not decided yet. Number plate seems to clear the tyre so far, putting the plate on a bit of...

Here's more of a side view, still think so? I might look into getting an extension then by the sounds of that. Hahahaha well as long as the cars behind me see said deathray and slow down it I'll be a happy bloke

It's got 145's in it at the moment so when I get my plug back from my fitter and turner mate I'll oil her up and test them. If anything I think I'd only have to go to 150's. Your area of expertise by any chance? It's not exactly mine

Worked on the bike a bit more today and was able to get the indicators and tail light all wired up. I had to modify the mounts a little bit for the light to sit where I wanted but I'm pretty happy with it, a touch lower would be ideal but ah well. Exhausts arrived and were installed and I'm...

Thanks mate! Can't really give an answer to that at the moment as its still in the build stage, I'll let you know when I get to ride it though!

Thanks very much mate

Just a quick question about removing the electric start from my 450. I know I remove the sprockets and chain but do I completely remove the starter clutch or just take out the springs and such? Thanks in advance guys

I've got a local sheet metal shop making me up an under seat electronics box at the moment, plan is to mount everything in there. I'll upload when I get it back and mounted. I bought some aftermarket mufflers for it but they hit on a a large bolt on the frame (right under the kickstand) so I...