72 Honda CB450 "lucky 13"

The headlight was actually bought a few years ago off E-bay for my Miata. When I sold the car I gave one to my friend Matt for his bike and I kept the other. Unfortunately, I have no Idea what it cost or what company sells them. As for the spokes, Buchanan rim and spoke sold me those when I purchased the rims. They are bare carbon steel and I had the painter spray them black. I went and got straws to put each painted spoke in so they didn't scratch each other.
 
Holy shit you got pace!
Fantastic and so inspirational, just love how much attention you put in to every piece of the build.

loco
 
Thanks again for all the compliments!

Just picked up the final parts from the painter. I am very happy with the tank and covers.







Got home and put the cap on it. Hopefully tomorrow I can stop by the garage and put the tank on with the seat and see how things line up.





 
Yeah P71, that paint looks sick! The cap just looks like a black hole all by itself. Any plans for badges or anything?
 
Thanks, by the way those bikes you built Ian are pretty damn cool. I was looking at your site and really like the super sport! I haven't set the bar high....I think there are some crazy builds with modification done to suspension and stuff that really sets those bikes high. Mine is just clean, repaint and ride.
 
Another big step done....starting to look like a motorcycle again ;D

with out air filter covers




With the covers








Put back to sleep and await another day of work.....
 
So today started off pretty good. I got to pick up the wheels which were finally trued. Then I brought them to the garage and started to put the tires on. I decided to use the trash bag trick and found out very quickly that that trick is actually trash. I moved on and Tony decided to use soapy water. We got the rear done with most of my skin on my hands but the day went south when I couldn't get the front wheel complete. No matter how much we forced it we just couldn't get the tire over the rim. Since I need to get them balanced I gave up and sent them back to the shop. I asked them if the machine would scratch the rim and they wouldn't say so I guess I'll take the chance. They are going to call in the A.M. so please say a prayer for the rim tonight! :-\



Trash bag? yeah right....


I got the rear on and forgot to take a pic. Notice the Volvo in the background - my inspiration for color choice.
 
damn bike is lookin killer!

i want mine done so i can ride it then when it snows its gonna be undone and disassembled and painted, and have the motor gone threw.
 
your wheels will be fine, i use a plastic insert on the tire mount when installing tires on powder rims, but even the metal and someone that knows what they are doing it is going to be fine bud
 
Picked up the wheels this morning....I noticed the machine left a little scratch but I know they did there best so I'm okay with a little touch up paint here and there. I showed up a little early as I am anxious to get this bike running, took a photo while it was still on the machine. I also got stopped once again because I couldn't find the rear brake cam. I looked everywhere and it's still missing. I need this to get the rear wheel on so if anyone knows one for sale please let me know, thanks in advance. lol



Here is the pain in the ass front wheel


Anyway back at the garage ready for assembly


Put the rear sprocket on


loosely fit the front on......Someone remind me to tighten everything before I ride this okay? ;)


Kinda get the idea for the rear




 
the stance on that thing is awesome! man that tire machine is ancient, but hey got the job done! i love that seat and how you did the rear grab rail on the frame that is just awesome!!
 
It's part number is 3864532-001 on Bikebandit.com. It used to be roughly $33.00 before it went unavailable.

It's number 7 in the diagram - rear brake cam....so if it's for sale ill take it!
 
I did a search on e-bay and found plenty of cams for other Honda's including 750's. They look very similar but we all know looks can be deceiving. Is it possible that other bikes in the Honda lineup use this same part?
 
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