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    XXX 1973 CB450

    Yes, each brake light will blink independently as a turn, unfortunately it doesn't work without front bulbs. The old blinker needs the extra resistance to flash. So if I push the turn signal on it just stays lit, no blinky. It was a trick I stole from the Harley Nightster they are set up the...
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    XXX 1973 CB450

    The XXX won the bike show this weekend so I was real happy about that. The front end is stock, all I did was powder coat it and put in new fork seals and fork boots. The tail lights are Harley Deuce style tail lights. I spliced in a towing light adapter to make them operate as run, turn...
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    XXX 1973 CB450

    Plate holder came from a customer of mine, McIntosh Machine and Fabrication. If anyone is into AMA drag racing they'll probably know who that is. These guys fabricate some unbelievable swingarms for drag bikes. I'm talking absolutely top notch work. http://mcintoshswingarms.com/
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    XXX 1973 CB450

    Thanks I really enjoy rebuilding bikes. I wouldn't let it go for less the $2500, but I'll ask for a $3000 buy it now. It's going to a local bike show this weekend so hopefully it'll find a new home then.
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    XXX 1973 CB450

    Thanks, mufflers were an ebay find. They are a called short universal mufflers.
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    XXX 1973 CB450

    Not much of a photo person so I have no before pics. It was a freebie "alley bike", didn't run, rust from top to bottom, and no title. Like I said it was free so what the hell. First I got it running, typical carb issues, and bent valves from a timing chain mishap. Then I stripped it and...
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    Cost to make this seat

    I just received my Roccitycafe seat today and am very impressed with the finish. Prior to the purchase I spoke with him about some questions and concerns I had. Every question was answered and he even went into detail on how I can modify the seat for fitment on my bike. Shipping was 3 days...
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