This is a joy, How many motorcycle full service shop can say that they work on vintage bikes? Very few. There we have a 1965 Honda CB450-Black
Bomber hat we are restoring to prime condition. The image below is not the original photo of the bike as taken prior to the rebuild, but i will provide you with a visual image of what it should look like at the end.
A collection of parts before we start. Stay tuned as it comes together.
An this is what it looks like when done right.
Manufacturer Honda
Also called Dream, Hellcat
Production 1965–1974
Predecessor CB77
Successor CB500T
Class Standard
ngine 444 cc (27.1 cu in) DOHC straight-2, two 32 mm (1.3 in) CV carburetors
Bore / stroke 70 x 57.8mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Top speed 180 km/h (110 mph) (claimed)
Power 43 hp (32 kW) @ 8500 rpm (claimed)
Torque 27.6 ft lb @ 8500 rpm (claimed)
Ignition type Coil with auto-advance,twin contact breakers
Transmission 4 or 5 speed
Frame type Tubular semi-duplex cradle with single front down-tube
Suspension Telescopic front forks with two-way damping, rear swing arm, shock absorbers with adjustable preload
Brakes Drum, 8 in (200 mm) twin leading shoe at front
Tires 3.25×18 front, 3.50×18 rear
Wheelbase 53 in (1,300 mm)
Dimensions L: 82 in (2,100 mm)
W: 31 in (790 mm)
H: 42 in (1,100 mm)
Weight 412 lb (187 kg) (dry)
Fuel capacity 3.5 gallons (UK Imperial gallons)
Oil capacity 5 pints
Fuel consumption 65mpg (UK Imperial gallons)
Related 12 volt alternator, 12 Amp Hour battery, 30/35 watt headlamp, standard mirrors and comprehensive toolkit