CB450 71 Cafe AkA DraGon

[joevirus563]

Sorry, let me clarify:
The original front sprocket on my cl175 had a step turned onto the backside of it to keep it a constant distance from the case. It also had a small lockwasher that bolted onto the front of the sprocket. When i ordered a new sprocket, the teeth were the same width, but there was no step turned onto the back - it was flat. The new one came with the same clip as what's pictured with Joe's sprocket. That's why i mentioned the spacing.

i had to take the original lockwasher and put it behind my new sprocket to keep the original spacing (and so the sprocket wouldn't slide back and forth on the output shaft). I would hope the 520 conversion kit wouldn't have the same problem as me - just wanted to play it safe.

Thanks for the tips I'll check it out.

 

[lapistola]

Hey Man, Did you get that Acewell gauge wired up ok??? I just got it for my 72 cb450 and I'm having a hell of a time figuring out the wiring. I have both the diagram from the bike and the gauge but I can't figure out which wires from the gauge go to which on the bike. If you have gotten this hooked up, i would REALLLLLLY appreciate a little help man. As you know the gauge isn't exactly cheap and I'm a step away from giving up. So any help would really be appreciated. my email is petemaresco@gmail.com thanks a million man.

Pete

 

[joevirus563]

Hey Man, Did you get that Acewell gauge wired up ok??? I just got it for my 72 cb450 and I'm having a hell of a time figuring out the wiring. I have both the diagram from the bike and the gauge but I can't figure out which wires from the gauge go to which on the bike. If you have gotten this hooked up, i would REALLLLLLY appreciate a little help man. As you know the gauge isn't exactly cheap and I'm a step away from giving up. So any help would really be appreciated. my email is petemaresco@gmail.com thanks a million man.

Pete

Sorry for the late reply but I don't have a Acewell gauge... I just moded my original gauge.

Sorry can't help you about that.

 

[joevirus563]

Hey!

Its been a long time since I posted my last reply!

Heres some update on my build.

I chosed the color

RED DUCATI:

The picture is ugly but in person the color is AWSOME!

And I started disasembling my front wheel and get it ready for paint!:

Here's my rear brake wheel panel painted:

And I've received my fork seal for my cb650c fork and I've done the rebuild already, here's some pic again:

I'll post the pic of my fork rebuilded and painted soon!

I just received a call yesterday to let me know that my cylinder are ready!

Bored to 74mm piston 150$.

I'll post pic again, I'll paint the cylinders black and I should be able to reinstall the whole engine back in the the frame!!!!

Thats a big step for me! Can't wait!

 

[joevirus563]

Here some more for you guys

Lets start with my cb650 fork!

I just rebuilded them and painted black.
Here's the sexy pics!

And I received my cylinder bored to 74mm and painted them black.

And today was a big day, HOOOO YEAH!!!! I finish to rebuild my whole engine and installed it back in my frame!!!!

only a few beer later:

Do you love the clothing in the back

WOWW!!!
I'M IMPRESSED BY THE RESULT!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO RIDE IT!

HAAA what a great day I had!

See ya!

 

[CresentSon]

A great day, with excellent results.

 

[joevirus563]

Hi guys

Here's some update on my project.

yesterday I was able to finish my tank paint as well as the headlight bucket.

here's some pic after the paint and with the stickers but without the clear:
Primer:

Painted:

The color is Red Ducatti and the paint is from Color rite!
One of the best paint I've ever use...
On the frame:

Whit stickers:

OMG isn't it beautiful?!? I'm sooo happy about the result right now !
Bucket cleared:

Cleared tank:

I used the Spray Max 2k clear in spray can, not cheap but worth it... totally worth it!
On the frame:

So, thats it for now.

I'm waiting for a set of valve... I bent mine trying to find the timing mark on camshaft... F*! damn casting... and with the high compresion piston... no chance...
And waiting for a bunch of parts from Dime I'll keep you guys posted.

See ya!

 

[Rocan]

holy shit! looks amazing man! im jealous!

this just got me pumped to work on my ride.

STRAP the bike down! last thing you want is her tipping when your that close!

 

[joevirus563]

holy shit! looks amazing man! im jealous!

this just got me pumped to work on my ride.

STRAP the bike down! last thing you want is her tipping when your that close!

HAHA thanks buddy for your comment.

Sure! Don't worry as soon as the engine will be in i'll strap the bike down. I had to remove it from the frame since I bent the valves in it...

 

[joevirus563]

Hi guys!

Today I received a bunch of stuff from dcc YEAHHHH. And I worked on my fiberglass seat.

Here's some picture of the seat first:

Hole for the light:

All this was before the clear coat.

I'll post some pic of the clear coat later.


Here's some pictures of the stuff I received today

Fuel hose and exhaust wrap:

You can see it much on that but this is a quick release for the fuel line:

Clutch assembly

A kick ass horn:

Clutch springs:

Master cylinder control

EBC Brake pad for rear drum

Fuel Petcook

Rear brake switch:

3 fuel filter:

Speedo Cable:

Trottle assembly:

Some pilot jet:

Universal 1 in 2 throttle cable:

And here's my fuel line I just did:

That's it for tonight!

See ya.

 

[xulf13]

Excellent build so far. This looks like a very promising Bike. Great work man. keep it up. I htink this thread in particualr is very good, because you are posting many many photos for everyone to see your progress. The tank came out great, the seat came out awsome. I can't wait to build my CB450.

 

[sxecafe]

That's so awesome! Love all those parts.

I have no idea whether it would effect this but are you sure all those filters etc wont hinder the flow of fuel? I had some issues with flow on my 400T with flow because of that.

Congrats on all the progress.

 

[joevirus563]

That's so awesome! Love all those parts.

I have no idea whether it would effect this but are you sure all those filters etc wont hinder the flow of fuel? I had some issues with flow on my 400T with flow because of that.

Congrats on all the progress.

Thanks to both of you.

To anwer your question, I don't think that the filter fill impact the fuel flow. DCC told me that with one filter in line for 2 carb its was working fine with there test, I went better, 2 fiter for 2 carb so the flow is 2 times better then with there test. Worst case, I unplug them.

Thanks!

 

[Ringo]

This is coming together NICELY! Love those Hagons.

 

[clutch]

I enjoyed this thread so much and it's given me much inspiration to rip into my project ('74 CB450). Great idea with the gauges, I always hated the dull uneven light from the stock bulbs. I wish I could post a thread like this but I get too excited when I'm working...no time for pics! Anyway, great job all around!

 

[joevirus563]

I enjoyed this thread so much and it's given me much inspiration to rip into my project ('74 CB450). Great idea with the gauges, I always hated the dull uneven light from the stock bulbs. I wish I could post a thread like this but I get too excited when I'm working...no time for pics! Anyway, great job all around!

Thanks everyone!

I know same for me usualy but I try to pace myself and to take a picture once in a while .

 

[CCRider]

I'm guessing it's just a mock-up, but I think your fuel filters are installed backwards.

CC

 

[joevirus563]

I'm guessing it's just a mock-up, but I think your fuel filters are installed backwards.

CC

? How do you know?

 

[IndieSol]

Mine have an arrow indicating direction of fuel flow.

The bike is looking great. I just caught the thread, but will be watching from here on out.

 

[JoeTee]

How many miles did the motor have on it before you rebuild? And did it run at all?