Suspension bits and Pistons for CB450

[Schwebel]

So I've got my 73 CB450 down to the bare metal frame, painting tomorrow, and need to start planing out my suspension and motor build. I'm trying to find new shocks and forks that are decent and within my build budget, any suggestions of websites/brands? Also want to overbore the engine to 500cc and up the compression, so trying to find some pistons, I saw someone who had them for around $200-$300 on a website but don't remember the site. Any help/suggestions would be great...Thanks.

 

[dgfischer]

Also want to overbore the engine to 500cc and up the compression, so trying to find some pistons, I saw someone who had them for around $200-$300 on a website but don't remember the site. Any help/suggestions would be great...Thanks.

KZ 900 / KZ 1000(non J style) pistons work great for a performance build CB 450 (DOHC). The domes usually have to be cut to get the compression down to an acceptable level and valve releifs need to be recut also. Oversize head gaskets are hard to find though.
DG

 

[brian weir]

So I've got my 73 CB450 down to the bare metal frame, painting tomorrow, and need to start planing out my suspension and motor build. I'm trying to find new shocks and forks that are decent and within my build budget, any suggestions of websites/brands? Also want to overbore the engine to 500cc and up the compression, so trying to find some pistons, I saw someone who had them for around $200-$300 on a website but don't remember the site. Any help/suggestions would be great...Thanks.

contact dinosaurthatroars, he has the name which i forget of the fellow in the states that has the 500cc NOS pistons and rings. I had them sent to a friend in PA cause he say he won't ship to Canadians but Paul talked nicely to him and he did send them to him.
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