(Well, technically, my girlfriend is a new hawk basketcase owner. But close enough.) Just picked up a 82 CB450T rolling chassis/engine which turns freely. Not...
... Welcome Norman! I've gotta go to work so my answers will be short! :) 1 Choke cable shouldn't be notchy. Check routing, lube with dry slide or graphite...
... Oops! I already posted the wiring diagram in the "Photo" section under Elec-Diag. You could alo look for answers by going to our "messages" section and ...
... Hrm. Could you please upload a copy of it to "files"? The one in photos, there's no way to get the full-size diagram downloaded, and the one at screen...
... Well, no, that's the thing. The airbox is still there. Just the boots which go between the airbox and the carbs. I think they just got taken off by a PO...
... The best resolution is to view the P1 and P2 prints, (Click on the thumbnail), then when you see the picture that is obviously too small to read click on...
... I don't see a "full size" which is clickable, or the words "view screen size". At the bottom of the page, there's the thumbnail/screen/full size, but...
... Oh, OK. I lubed it tonight. There's actual drilled detents in the rod at those positions. So I guess I have a non-stock cable. ... Grf. OK, looked at it...
... minute ... Hi Norman I had a similar problem with my 400 after rebuilding the carbs. The boots from the carbs to the heads were leaking. 1) Make sure the ...
... the ... small to ... It's right ... Hi Again Norman. You are correct that you can't view the pics full size. Only the person who posted the pics gets that...
Ok, I give. How in heck do you get the exhaust off? It's loose up front, loose down below, no mufflers so it's not tied up back there. But it can't come...
sawzall is how i got mine off, but thats only if you dont plan on keeping it or if you have a welder. Ryman norman_hamer <norman.hamer@...> wrote: Ok, I...
... You don't have to cut it. I think it has something to do with removing the footpeg. I'm in a rush right now. Business and summer school finals but I'll get...
... Dan is right. Don't cut anything. My '81 400T should be pretty much the same as your 450, and I've had my entire exhaust system off a couple times. Here is...
I got mine off with the liberal use of a hacksaw. Thankfully, the one I've purchased to replace it is warranted to separate at the header/collector joint. Even...
Hello all, I'm the proud owner of a new-old 450-t, and I'm looking for parts. Specifically, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend good modern replacements for...
... The original parts were designed for 50,000 miles of no maintenance. I've got 38,000 and no problems. Honda has the parts. Put a 1 inch pvc spacer on top...
... parts. ... technology has ... to ... this ... way ... I'm ... idea. ... me ... Hi Dave I had to rebuild my forks when I first bought my 400T, and got all ...
Nice website Steven! I used teflon tape on my fork threads. The seals were what was always leaking. Put on new seals and then take a vigorous ride over bumpy ...
... Thanks Dan I always apreciate any feedback on my websites (and of course praise to feed my ego... Ha ha ha). So far I have been doing ok with the seals in...
Hey, if anybody needs valve cover gaskets, I picked some up on eBay for cheap. I figure I need to keep 2, but have 2 more which I'd let go for cost of...
BTW, does anybody have side covers on a parts bike? I'm looking for both, but could live with just a left one. Cosmetic condition can be between shabby and...
... Yeah, done business with sirius a couple of times. Good company. BTW, I really like the LED lights you put in the end of the side-bars. I'm missing a cap...
... all ... that ... bars. ... something, ... Promise not to tell anyone?.......... They are actually brass plumbing fittings. But they don't look like it when...
Anybody done head bearings on this bike? I had able bodied help today, sorting the bloody carbs (MAN, you wouldn't think sorting a nearly-stock bike would be...
... It's a big PITA. If you don't have a big dent in them that stops the steering I wouldn't do it. If they are just loose all you have to do is tighten them....
Ok. So with able help, the nightmare carbs on the CB450T have been _almost_ adjusted right. Idles better (which wasn't too bad before), very rideable at this...
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