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  1. reesea17

    Can we discuss the size necessity of fenders?

    I've been trying to figure out exactly what size fenders, in terms of length and width, are required in order to be both useful and minimalistic. So, how far fore and aft of the axle do you need to have a rear fender in order to keep water spray from hitting electronics or the rider. Or same...
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    Wanted: 1972 Honda CB450 fork tubes

    Looking to source some nice non-rusted non-pitted fork tubes. Mine were heavily rusted and pitted underneath the OEM headlight ears. Thanks
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    Need help with one of my CB450 Carbs

    I have a two questions to ask. On the slider, the needle I have wiggles a bit side to side. Is this normal or is it not supposed to move at all? And I am still struggling for an idea on how to remove the needle guide/jet, whatever it is thats stuck inside my second carb. Top of it simply...
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    Need Honda CB450 Engine Parts

    I am looking for an exhaust side came and I need a cam follower as well. I have a 1972 honda cb450k5.
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    CB450 Piston Compatibility

    I have a 1972 Honda CB450 and am looking for new pistons. I found a guy selling a set of cylinders and pistons from (what he believes year wise) is a 1974 Honda CL450. They look compatible to me but I know there are some differences between the CB and CL models. Question is, Would these...
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    Requesting advice on frame cleanup

    Alright, expressing my complete ignorance in posting this one, but I really don't want to mess anything up. I am preparing to start cleaning up my CB450's frame, i.e. cutting off excess tabs and chopping off the back in order to weld on a hoop later on in the build. I am far from experienced...
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    Piston help for CB450

    Im currently working on rebuilding a 1972 CB450 motor and have come across a couple problems with my cylinder jugs/pistons. One of the pistons has a hole burnt in the top of it and it also caused a bit of scratching/gouging to the side of the sleeve/piston. After measuring the sleeves I found...
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    Question about a full custom wiring set up

    Okay, so heres the idea. I want to do a very minimalistic set up on my CB450 build. The components I want are as follows: Headlight Electric Start Horn Break light LED lit Speedo and Tach Engine kill switch I would like to locate the starter switch on or near the battery box underneath the...
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    1972 Honda CB450 Cafe/Brat inspired build

    Brand new to the boards and looking to start a build thread on a bike I just bought around a week ago. I picked up a 1972 Honda CB450 from a guy who said that the bike has a hole in the left piston head and had been recently taken apart and loosely put back together. I am currently working to...
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