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Re: Project"Independent" CL450 "98%" FINISHED!!!! Hi All! A quick update on the bike. After a super busy summer, which hasn't left much time for the bike, i have her about 98% complete and have been able to put about 100 miles on her. I am still working out the standard gremlins...

Another month gone by and still no tank! I guess thats what i get for a friend of a friend through a favor kind of deal. Oh well, its not like the weather here has been any good for riding anyway. In the meantime i think i have got her just about buttoned up. Wiring is done for the most...

Thanks Bruno! My buddy who was going to do my paint work is MIA, so I have a friend at work who is going to do it. Another week or two >:( A couple more pics..... Cheers, Mike

Re: Project"Independent" CL450(Not just a pile of parts anymore!) I got the frame back from powder on Monday! The past few nights I have been busy turning a pile of parts into something that resembles a bike. The easy stuff is done, now comes the hard part making it run again. Cheers, Mike

Hi all! Quick update on the progress of late.... Wheels done! Front end done and assembled! Motor done! (hopefully everything is correct) Exhaust can done! Rear brake linkage done! Rear fender done! Tank side covers done! Frame at powdercoater. Tank at painter. Here's a few pics...

You got it man, i hoping to have this thing done by the VJMC show the weekend before Labor day! I am sure you'll get her figured out and on the road in no time.

A steady diet of hotdish and Hamm's, and anything is possible!!! Welcome to DTT!

Got my tires, tubes and rim strips from Dennis Kirk on Friday. I am sure this is no great revelation, but they are AWESOME! Great prices, Great service and insanely fast shipping. Anyways here's what i got done last weekend.... The surgeon general says, "Always wear your rubbers" Forks...

Yeah, another 450!!! Glad to see there is a few more of us. Nice work on the stand, yet another use for strut. Good luck on the build! Cheers, Mike

Nice score on the Buffalo!!! Nothing like having two projects going at once ;) I have a friend of a friend, locally, who has restored like 5 of those things, so let me know if you have any questions I could hook you guys up.

Thanks!!! I am using Dupli-Color, GM Dark Cherry Metallic. Good luck on your build, Mike

JR, I ordered fasteners for the whole engine, so that is where the $100 number came from. Just the side cover fasteners should be about $20 plus shipping??

Definetly take them apart! It wasn't that big of a deal or a pain in the ass. I used my stock rims since the had the cool DID stamp in them. Lay everything out and take your time, the first one will take a little while, but once you get the hang of it, it's a piece o' cake. Take a bunch of...

I just want to get some for the polished covers, would be a great red accent for the engine. Any news on the list? Cheers. JR Here is what i ordered for the side covers.... Right side cover---2 M6/35mm 6 M6/25mm Left side cover----3 M6/35mm...

Looking Good!!!! The DCC tail loop is definetly the way to go. I tried to get one made locally and the guy wanted $275 just to set up the bender WTF :o Any issues with the tire sizes? I plan on doing the same on the front, but a 120/80-18 on the rear.

I will try and find that list and get it posted ASAP. According to my research and the guys at Pro-Bolt, aluminum is OK for side covers and cosmetic stuff. DO NOT use on anything structural though, i.e. engine mounts. I am by no means an expert, so maybe someone else can chime in?

Thanks guys! They did not have a ready made kit for the 450 :( so I made a list, and ordered them individually, you can order in packs of 10 and 5 so that makes it a little easier. I can post my list if you want me to(i just need to find it). they didn't have some of the exact lengths, so i...

Got my wheels laced up last night. A little overwhealming at first, but once i got everything layed out and organized it went preatty well. I got them pretty well trued up, once I get tires on them I will bring them to a shop to get them fine tuned and balanced. Triple waiting for forks...

Got the hubs polished up last weekend and have been spending my lunch and smoke breaks at work this week painting odds and end. Trying to focus on getting everything done on the wheels so I can get them laced up this weekend! Hopefully i will get some tires ordered next week, I want to go with...

I thought so, they are great dogs. I grew up with Shorthairs, and have a 2 yr old Wirehair now who likes to eat Bondo. Talk about a mess trying to get it out of her beard before it dried! Anyways good luck on the bike project i will be following to see what you come up with. Cheers, Mike