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If you guys have one laying around, I'd like to snag one up for cheap! Please PM me ;D

Hello brethren, Short intro: I'm a starving college student and have built two bikes before, one being a cb450 cafe racer and an 89 cbr600 hurricane cafe fighter. It's been quite a while since I've been bikeless and I recently purchased an 89 zx600 last week for $300! Not currently running...

Emgo Slash Cut Mufflers Fits 1-3/4" or 1-1/2" pipes 15" Long Perfect for your bobber or cafe :). I was going to use this on my cb450 project long time ago, but I opted to run straights because of clearance issues, so here they are up for grabs. They are practically new, however one off the...

Well here it is... my "fighter" thread. I'll use the word "figther" loosely because I don't want my ass chewed up lol. So the story: I originally bought a cb450 and gave it a cafe racer style. In the end I wanted something modern; something that won't die on me. So I sold the 450 to a dear...

I start a lot of threads here! Well here's the new problem: I just installed the new coils and condenser following this $50 mod (http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=6496.270) and I also rewired a new circuit for more power to my coils...

Hey guys, My cb450 has a disc brake in the front. I replaced the brake pads with new ones, but it seems they have a lot more meat than the old ones. Since they have a lot of meat, the caliper adjuster bolt doesn't really make a difference. I can't even really stick a piece of paper between the...

Hello guys, well I recently purchased some LED lights to make a new taillight set up. Here it is: (The other one is not pictured) I'd like to use it as a running, brake, and turn signal light, just like the ones on the HD Iron 883. However, what will I need to do to accomplish such a task...

Mini Speedo and Tach! Price: $30 shipped, Paypal only! I bought these gauges from a member on the board a while back. I'm selling them because I want to save up for an Acewell electronic speedo/tach. These gauges are in good condition and look great, however there is a slight dent on the top...

Emgo Slash Cut Mufflers Fits 1-3/4" or 1-1/2" pipes I was going to use this on my cb450 project, but I opted to run straights because of clearance issues, so here they are up for grabs. They are practically new, however one off the mufflers might have minor scratches on it due to test fitting...

Hey guys, So the choke on my 450 does not affect the idle speed when it's closed and when it's a cold start. Half choke does help my bike to get started, however when I use full choke, my bike dies. I checked the butterfly valves and they are in the proper position. I understand that with the...

Hello guys, I'm pretty much finished with the 450 project, but now I'm having a real doozy with tuning. The Problem: For the past week, the bike started out idling fine, but until a few days ago and especially tonight, it keeps dying! It doesn't seem to want to idle. I can start it up and...

I'm not sure which octane to use for my cb450. The manual says regular but it also says premium, so I'm a bit confused. I understand that higher octane means that the gas is harder to burn, so would gas octane affect starting the bike? Would it also affect or be affected by the air/fuel ratio?

Hey guys, I'm having trouble getting the 450 to start at the first crank. It usually takes a few tries and some throttling to get the bike to start and idle. I also use a combination of half choke as well. I've set the timing, valve clearances and float levels. I'm getting spark but I just...

It probably isn't a big deal to have a neutral indicator but it'd be a heck of a lot convenient. However my neutral inditcator does not work. There aren't any problems with the bulbs so it could either be the wire or the switch itself. Does anyone know how to get around this? Or would I have...

So I got the 450 running and after a while I can see through the wrap that the headers are glowing a bit in the middle portion. I understand that this is due to running lean, but my problem is, what could be causing it? Would I have to re-jet? Re-adjust my timing? Any and all advice would help...

Yes. I am also looking for the sought after CL pipes. My price range is about $60 at most, so if you have a decent pair or know where I can get some, please let me know. Thanks!

Hey guys, I'm having a small electrical issue here. Everything was working before I took the bike apart. I just wired everything together last week and haven't been able to figure out a couple of problems. 1) My idiot lights won't work and they used to. So I think I'm going to ditch them if...

I can't seem to find good quality fuel line for a decent price. I checked motion pro and it's about $20 shipped for 3ft of clear fuel line. I also checked this other site and it'll be $16 shipped for 3ft as well. I'll be checking a local motorcycle shop, but does anyone know of a site that I...

Hello gentlemen, I'm in the process of rebuilding my MC and I'm having trouble with the circlip (the one under the outer rubber boot) that holds the piston in. Are there any tricks to get it out?

Hey guys, I'm only looking to replace my slow jets on my cb450k7, but all I can find at ebay are the kits for cb450 years from 68-71. Will those fit? I've checked JetsRUs, and I'm not sure which pilot jet to get. I found two that look like it...