Just throwing this out here. I'm looking to buy in October a black '82 CB450T in good shape. It will be my first motorcycle. I live in Indianapolis, IN....
I just got my Hawk and gave it some test rides. When it runs, it's been great. But, a week after buying it, it's not running anymore. From the beginning, it's...
Cleaning your carbs is an intimidating job if you're not particularly wrenchy, but it's not actually all that hard. If you don't properly winterize your bike,...
... I hate the idea of "rebuilding" carbs or tearing them apart to clean them. There are really only a couple things that can go wrong with them and they can...
Doesn't this bike have a vacuum operated fuel valve? If so the fuel valve may have a leak or engine is not developing enough vacuum to make it open up. I'm...
How does gas go bad in 1 week? Well I would drain the tank, then spray in a half can of Berryman carb cleaner then go for a ride That carb cleaner will go...
... The gas in the float bowl is exposed to air. The volitile parts of gas evaporate easily and dissapate into the air leaving stuff that doesn't burn easily....
Wow, that's a lot of excellent advice. I didn't realize that I could get to that many parts of the bike without removing the carbs entirely. That gives me a...
... It sounds like the carbs aren't balanced. Make sure that when you open the throttle both carbs start to open up at the same time. I look at one carb and...
You may want to check to make sure that your carb linkage is working freely and that your throttle cable is not binding. You might need to work some lube into...
I am considering selling my 82 CB450T. It runs great but needs painted and the exhaust pipes have surface rust. I have a parts bike that goes with it too. has...
Dave where are you located? Vegas/ In a message dated 9/14/2006 8:38:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, dwanderson18@... writes: I am considering selling my...
Better make that 2,250 miles. Vegas is my name. I'm in NJ. BTW, Back in 1980 I rode a 550 Honda 14,840 miles. I wouldn't hesitate to take my 450 SC to Alaska...
Hello, I have a 1982 Honda CB450T Hawk. My mechanic says it will cost a total of $250 (parts + labor) for putting in new chain and sprockets. Is this a fair...
I paid less then $100.00 for both sprockets and a made in China chain from JCW and I still never had need to make any adjustments. I have a bit over 4-K on my...
chain and sprockets are so easy, i dont understand why a person would want to pay someone to do them for you. 250? f that. i want you to save money. buy the...
... Hi Scott! The bike runs fine. Here's my web page: http://home.inreach.com/apeneck/hawk.htm I have a problem with the rear wheel that's bugging me so I...
This is a job I want to do also. It looks like a simple remove and replace job. My question is how to hold the bike up to get the rear wheel off. I can pop off...
... The center stand works fine. That's one of the things it's good for! So you can fix a flat on the road etc. No blocks. No pipe damage. Sometimes it's...
What are the options for making the '82 Hawk's headlight brighter? I'm not interested in a fairing. I would like to keep the original look of the Hawk. Is it...
If it's an older Stanley bulb like most you can cut the bulb out of the back, enlarge the hole then install a plastic socket and use a H-4 type Halogen bulb. I...
... The only solution I've found so far that isn't cobbled together with inner tubes and duct tape is to find the spot on the dimmer switch between high and...
Let's keep this a CB450T and closely related vehicle forum. I don't think we should become a bike advertising forum. Too much junk mail in the inbox as it is! ...
I just replaced my headlight 2 weeks ago with an EMGO 7" bowl and ring, and a 7inch lamp with halogen bulb. I just bought it at my local bike shop. -Vivek...
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