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    CB450 Rear brake rod. Why cant i find any?

    not gonna lie i am being a cheap bastard... oh well ill just pick it up then
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    CB450 Rear brake rod. Why cant i find any?

    I also saw some on ebay just a $14 shipping just seems ridiculous
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    CB450 Rear brake rod. Why cant i find any?

    I am in search of a new rear brake rod for my CB450 however i cant seem to find one online! Am i searching for the wrong thing what should i do? can i make one? Please point me in the proper direction
  4. J

    A few questions on my cb450

    I am in the process of taking apart my cb450.... well swing arm is also off. however i do have a few questions im having a hard time getting the rod that holds the center stand and rear brake are there any tips for that? if i were to get rid of the center stand where would the rear brake...
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    What is this buzzing and why wont it turn on?

    Hey guys attached is a video of my bike. Before you watch it this is my first bike and first time working on anything this old. Im not shy to working on things with engine (trust me the mini in the background likes to test me) however i dont know what im doing when it comes to the bike. i have...
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    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build

    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build Episode 3: ConFUSEd "WHERE THE FUCK IS THE FUSE BOX?" he shouted as he searched under his seat. "Do I not have one? is this tape thing it? what am i missing?" INB4 RTFM
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    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build

    Quick update: 1. the pet cock is clogged 2. there is very little rust in the tank. Pictures will be up with episode 4 part 1 3. I am most likely going to get the quick disconnects per Frogman 4. Price aside should I rebuild the petcock or rebuild it. DCC has an OEM one but i got blasted for...
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    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build

    Im checking the sparks ,fuel flow, and ignition points the oil is set and that manual is kicking my ass but im trucking along any tips on fuel flow?
  9. J

    Help needed to get a CB450 running

    can you point me in a better direction for stock air filters i have all the parts for it
  10. J

    Help needed to get a CB450 running

    the battery is a year old of sitting
  11. J

    Help needed to get a CB450 running

    Recently purchased a cb450 trying to get it to turn on. Please help more info in video below View My Video i have a thread on here http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=64122.0 where i have posted the issue
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    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build

    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build Episode 2.5 Turnover Trouble QUESTION QUESTION PLEASE HELP "So today my car broke down" he said with a heavy heart "My transmission went" But this just meant he had time to work on the bike he had a very serious question please refer to the video below...
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    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build

    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build EP. 3: Carburetor Conundrum "Cleaning went well" he said with a sigh of relief "LOTS of little pieces and it felt good working with my hands I have the new filters on and will fit the assembly on the bike tomorrow" he sputtered out as he knew there...
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    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build

    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build Episode 1.5 Presumed Parcel Our unlikely builder was to receive a package from D.C. Cycles. what entailed with help him in his quest! Next time on Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build Episode 2 "Cleaning Conundrum"
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    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build

    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build Episode 1: Constraining Carb In our first outing we see that Juan is trying to remove the carburetors. However the bolts were extremely difficult to get to! After a free scraps on his hands he had finally got them out. He wonder though. what is...
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    Misadventures in Moto: A '72 CB450 Build

    Welcome one and all to the Misadventures of Moto! Starring an unlikely cast for a common goal Juan the inexperienced yet aspiring builder and rider of great bikes. He has no experience with bikes, however he knows how to pick things up quick and has a great intuition with mechanical things...
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    Yamaha xt600 PLEASE HELP

    Looking to get my first bike for a tracker build this guy is offering this one for $600 http://hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/4764802859.html my main question is should i get this as a start ?
  18. J

    From Connecticut and I'm going to hit the ground running!

    For the tail light im going to use a turn signal as seen here http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=6496.msg344787#msg344787
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    From Connecticut and I'm going to hit the ground running!

    Hey everyone. So ive been interested in motorcycles since i can remember. always loved the look and feel. I also always wanted a motorcycle but i hated the way most looked. I would explain to my friends what i like and they just wouldnt get it until one day a friend said hey check out cafe...
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