Picked up a running 1971 CB450 earlier this summer.
Drove it around for a lil bit. Motor runs decent but it needs some work. Decided I wanted to strip it down to the frame and build from the ground up.
Took it over to a friend's shop so I could media blast it.
After that decided I need a bench to work with.
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Picked up a front end off a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 and a tank since mine had a massive dent that could take be repaired.
Grabbed some ultra low superbike bars.
Waiting on the tapered bearings from all balls to get the front end on. I have detabed the bike and lopped the rear end off.
Next I will be getting the front hub from Cognito. Thinking of some excel rims 18x2.15 for the front and 18x2.50 for the rear.
I put this in Specials because this will be a mix of tracker and brat style bike. Currently looking to see if I can fit some 14.3" rear shocks without much modification. Also looking at what it will take to convert the rear to a disc brake but as the drum is plenty of rear brake for this bike its the least of my worries right now.
Honestly when I started this project I had basically household tools small cordless drill, hammer, screwdriver set and basic standard ratchet set. So as this project progresses I will be picking up tools along the way. Going to try and do as much as I can myself. Between this forum and the honda twins forums I am pretty sure I can find the answer to 99% of my questions.
Wish me luck!
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Drove it around for a lil bit. Motor runs decent but it needs some work. Decided I wanted to strip it down to the frame and build from the ground up.
Took it over to a friend's shop so I could media blast it.
After that decided I need a bench to work with.
Picked up a front end off a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 and a tank since mine had a massive dent that could take be repaired.
Grabbed some ultra low superbike bars.
Waiting on the tapered bearings from all balls to get the front end on. I have detabed the bike and lopped the rear end off.
Next I will be getting the front hub from Cognito. Thinking of some excel rims 18x2.15 for the front and 18x2.50 for the rear.
I put this in Specials because this will be a mix of tracker and brat style bike. Currently looking to see if I can fit some 14.3" rear shocks without much modification. Also looking at what it will take to convert the rear to a disc brake but as the drum is plenty of rear brake for this bike its the least of my worries right now.
Honestly when I started this project I had basically household tools small cordless drill, hammer, screwdriver set and basic standard ratchet set. So as this project progresses I will be picking up tools along the way. Going to try and do as much as I can myself. Between this forum and the honda twins forums I am pretty sure I can find the answer to 99% of my questions.
Wish me luck!
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