thompsonmx100
Over 1,000 Posts
i think you can wire it into the coil wiring. I forget which one you need to tap into. It is a better more permanent way to go about wiring in the tach.
cb450 tarp monster
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Swagger
Putting boot to ass since 1967!
I love the amount of self-fabricated parts man good stuff. Nice work on the frame as well though were it mine I'd add diagonals from the swing arm pivot to the backbone as that's the place this frame is gonna flex the most.
I'd also like to add my vote for keeping those nifty pipes....pretty much exactly what I have in mind for one of mine!
I'd also like to add my vote for keeping those nifty pipes....pretty much exactly what I have in mind for one of mine!
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Love this build!
The new headlight position and shocks look a shit ton better.
Glad it looks like your keeping the exhaust...killer!
I'd get a rounded tail on the seat, but thats just me, it's your awesome bike, you're doing great so far.
Oh... I need your address to send you my pegs, brake and shifter so you can make me a pair of rearsets.... DAY-UM!!!
The new headlight position and shocks look a shit ton better.
Glad it looks like your keeping the exhaust...killer!
I'd get a rounded tail on the seat, but thats just me, it's your awesome bike, you're doing great so far.
Oh... I need your address to send you my pegs, brake and shifter so you can make me a pair of rearsets.... DAY-UM!!!
Big day on the 450 today ;D
I got the shock mounts welded onto the swingarm, and the rear hoop is 1/2 welded onto the frame. Everything still at a very rough stage.still need to smooth the welds out a bit to make it look like one piece.
On a side note, I discovered a couple problems. First, the 750 wheel just wont work on a 450. The chain line is way out, being for the much wider inline 4. So...called buchanans and ordered up 2 new excel shouldered aluminium rims with stainless spokes and nipples. Will build these onto the stock hubs.
Next problem I found is the hard surfacing coming off the cam lobes. was hoping to just run the engine as is. now it looks like the motor has to come at least partially apart. might be a good time for hotter cams and some porting.
this bike is turning into waaay more work than originally planned.might have to push it aside for a while because of a new project that has been in my head for quite a few years.... just picked up a h2 kawi tripple engine with all the carbs and electrics. then was donated a complete h1 with a blown engine. just have to combine the two
I got the shock mounts welded onto the swingarm, and the rear hoop is 1/2 welded onto the frame. Everything still at a very rough stage.still need to smooth the welds out a bit to make it look like one piece.
On a side note, I discovered a couple problems. First, the 750 wheel just wont work on a 450. The chain line is way out, being for the much wider inline 4. So...called buchanans and ordered up 2 new excel shouldered aluminium rims with stainless spokes and nipples. Will build these onto the stock hubs.
Next problem I found is the hard surfacing coming off the cam lobes. was hoping to just run the engine as is. now it looks like the motor has to come at least partially apart. might be a good time for hotter cams and some porting.
this bike is turning into waaay more work than originally planned.might have to push it aside for a while because of a new project that has been in my head for quite a few years.... just picked up a h2 kawi tripple engine with all the carbs and electrics. then was donated a complete h1 with a blown engine. just have to combine the two
valvesprung
Over 1,000 Posts
Love the hoop and tail light, I really like the tail section too, even though some were iffy on it. I think it's extremely unique and fitting to the bike. Amazing work mate
Thanks guys
Swagger , if you have any pic's of the bracing, i'd love to see them.
Taking the engine apart doesnt really scare me as much as the welding.I build engines everyday for work.the welding has been all self taught.
the amount of work to do still seems endless. the whole thing has to come apart to the bare frame, and it will be all smoothed out. my plan is to have the frame, swingarm, and lower crown powdercoated a light silver blue. the tank and fenders will be silver w/ lots of flake. silver engine, and all the ally polished . pipes chromed
I've had way too many black bikes. think it's time for somthing different.
these are the rims I ordered
Swagger , if you have any pic's of the bracing, i'd love to see them.
Taking the engine apart doesnt really scare me as much as the welding.I build engines everyday for work.the welding has been all self taught.
the amount of work to do still seems endless. the whole thing has to come apart to the bare frame, and it will be all smoothed out. my plan is to have the frame, swingarm, and lower crown powdercoated a light silver blue. the tank and fenders will be silver w/ lots of flake. silver engine, and all the ally polished . pipes chromed
I've had way too many black bikes. think it's time for somthing different.
these are the rims I ordered
31337figher
buhahaha
What size rim and where did ya get it?
Hey everyone 
picked up the new rims, spokes, and a bunch of pieces to rebuild the hubs. still need to have the hubs powdercoated.
I managed to fully weld in the frame bracing , rear hoop, and finish out the rear of the seat where the light mounts.
before fully welding on the hoop, i took a spring off one of the shocks. collapsed the suspension to check for tire clearence.
the hoop missed, but the large oval light in the previous picture was just too big. The tire would have hit at max compression.
In my junk pile , found another honda front brake rotor that I drilled a few years ago.
I'm super happy with the rims. They look way better in person
picked up the new rims, spokes, and a bunch of pieces to rebuild the hubs. still need to have the hubs powdercoated.
I managed to fully weld in the frame bracing , rear hoop, and finish out the rear of the seat where the light mounts.
before fully welding on the hoop, i took a spring off one of the shocks. collapsed the suspension to check for tire clearence.
the hoop missed, but the large oval light in the previous picture was just too big. The tire would have hit at max compression.
In my junk pile , found another honda front brake rotor that I drilled a few years ago.
I'm super happy with the rims. They look way better in person
bikeboy
Over 1,000 Posts
I love your attention to detail, and that exhaust is killer. On a par with zonda's unit on his 450. Amazing work. And those speed holes in you rear loop! Magic. While your tail is a fine piece of fabrication itself, like some others have suggested, I'm not sure it fits the flow of your bike?
What ever you do, I'll be watching with interest. Always great to see builds of this quality.
cheers
ian
What ever you do, I'll be watching with interest. Always great to see builds of this quality.
cheers
ian
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
Really cool build here, and I like some of the unique things I have seen here. It is all looking good to me, my thoughts on the tail light is this: I think it looks good the way it is, I do however see where the others are coming from, and there may be a better option out there, but this one fits the part fine until you figure something that really flows well with the rest of the bike.
Thanks for the comments guys. I really need the support right now, because the project is a little intimidating at times.
This weekend, I just wanted to push the bike back outside and throw a tarp over it and go fishing.
The holes in the rear hoop are actually 7 pieces of tube, welded in, then filed smooth with a file.
The seat still kinda bothers me too.
I' ve been thinking about just calling airtech and ordering a glass seat with a round rear hump somthing like this
This weekend, I just wanted to push the bike back outside and throw a tarp over it and go fishing.
The holes in the rear hoop are actually 7 pieces of tube, welded in, then filed smooth with a file.
The seat still kinda bothers me too.
I' ve been thinking about just calling airtech and ordering a glass seat with a round rear hump somthing like this
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
what ever you do, find a way to leave that hoop exposed! I knew from the pic how you did it and how much time it took! I really looks cool as hell and I would not want you to cover it up!
And sometimes, you need to just go fishing. I like to hunt and fish, and sometimes you need to leave the bike and find peace by fishing or whatever else your into. It is nice to get away some times, when you return to the project you may even have a more clear vision of where you want to go!
And sometimes, you need to just go fishing. I like to hunt and fish, and sometimes you need to leave the bike and find peace by fishing or whatever else your into. It is nice to get away some times, when you return to the project you may even have a more clear vision of where you want to go!
Jfishsolevibe
Coast to Coast
WOW
How did I miss this build?
This thing is NUTS!
How did I miss this build?
This thing is NUTS!
