Saturday 27 February 2010
Quick-Detach Fuel Line
Well my quick-detach device arrived along with the fuel pipe. Sadly, neither item was the colour shown in the advert, so I ended up with a blue QD and bright green fuel pipe Anyhow, it's fitted now.
Carbon Battery Cover
The previous owner made a neat (and shaped) cover for the battery to prevent it from ever shorting out on the seat pan. Trouble is, he made it from carbon, which is electrically conductive, as I witnessed today. I opened the seat and saw that small sparks were flying between the carbon and the positive terminal. Der!
Not recommended!
Not recommended!
Tuesday 23 February 2010
CB450 MANUALS
Want some manuals to download??
CB450 K0 PARTS MANUAL
14Mb
CB450 K1 PARTS MANUAL (Part A)
3.8Mb
CB450 K1 PARTS MANUAL (Part B)
2.4Mb
CB450 to CB500T Service Manual
18Mb
Right-Click the desired file and then
choose "SAVE TARGET AS"
Petrol Tank Removal
On most bikes, it's pretty damned simple to remove the petrol tank. Switch petcock to OFF position, remove fuel tube, remove rear retaining strap and lift fuel tank from frame!
Not on the CB450! Oh no, because Honda decided to put another fuel line in place called a balance-pipe. It runs from the rear left corner of the tank to the rear right corner of the tank. And there's no cut-off mechanism, so as soon as you pull the pipe off, fuel pours out. But you HAVE to disconnect it to get the tank off!
Anyhow, I decided to order a "Quick Disconnect" for the offending pipe...
It seals both ends when you disconnect. Available from HERE
Should save some swearing! UPDATE>>> It doesn't seal both ends! Just one.
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Not on the CB450! Oh no, because Honda decided to put another fuel line in place called a balance-pipe. It runs from the rear left corner of the tank to the rear right corner of the tank. And there's no cut-off mechanism, so as soon as you pull the pipe off, fuel pours out. But you HAVE to disconnect it to get the tank off!
Anyhow, I decided to order a "Quick Disconnect" for the offending pipe...
It seals both ends when you disconnect. Available from HERE
Should save some swearing! UPDATE>>> It doesn't seal both ends! Just one.
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Saturday 20 February 2010
Rivington Barn
On my way back from a short trip, I called at the bottom barn to see if anyone was around, but it seems like other bikers don't like the cold, lol. If you have never been to the Barn, you really should! On a Saturday, there's normally a smallish collection of bikes and people to have a chat with down at the Great Barn (better known as the bottom barn).
On a Sunday, everyone meets about half a mile higher up at the "Top Barn". On a nice day you will find hundreds of bikers on every different type of bike that you can think of. On a warm Bank Holiday, it's a real tight squeeze! Go visit!
On a Sunday, everyone meets about half a mile higher up at the "Top Barn". On a nice day you will find hundreds of bikers on every different type of bike that you can think of. On a warm Bank Holiday, it's a real tight squeeze! Go visit!
Headlight Visor
When I was a young lad, steel headlight visors (and steel sunvisors) were quite popular accessories, so it was nice to find they were still available. Took about 8 days to arrive and about 8 minutes to install. Wonderful!
I think the bike looks gorgeous with it on...
Purchased through eBay. A seller from Thailand - Cost just £8!
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I think the bike looks gorgeous with it on...
Purchased through eBay. A seller from Thailand - Cost just £8!.
NOS Speedo & Tacho
Whilst browsing eBay (as you do), I came across a brand new (old stock) Speedometer and a Tachometer. Wow!! What a rare find! I clicked on the "Watch This Item" button and made a mental note to return to the auction in the dying minutes to see if I could nick 'em.
Ooops! I forgot to go back to the auction - it had ended without me. BUT, there had been a bid of $1.99 which obviously hadn't met reserve. How very odd that they not only hadn't sold but only got a bid of a couple of dollars! Anyway, I contacted the seller and asked him how much for the pair. We agreed an amazing price and a few days later they arrived in their original 1970's Honda box. Excellent!
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Ooops! I forgot to go back to the auction - it had ended without me. BUT, there had been a bid of $1.99 which obviously hadn't met reserve. How very odd that they not only hadn't sold but only got a bid of a couple of dollars! Anyway, I contacted the seller and asked him how much for the pair. We agreed an amazing price and a few days later they arrived in their original 1970's Honda box. Excellent!
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New Rear Shocks
I looked on eBay UK and eBay US for some decent original rear shock absorbers but it looked like there was nothing to be had. Truth is, even if any had been available, they would have been pretty buggered in any case. So, I decided to bite the bullet and fit some new Hagon shocks.
Luckily, Hagon do quite a large range of shocks including the "Classic III" which is pretty identical to the original. When ordering, they ask your weight (cheeky sods) so that they can tailor them for you and the bike.
I ordered on a Wednesday and they arrived on Thursday. Excellent service! They fitted the bike perfectly and a quick test-ride determined that they worked just fine too.
Here's a photo of them on the machine and a front cover of a period brochure for comparison...
Luckily, Hagon do quite a large range of shocks including the "Classic III" which is pretty identical to the original. When ordering, they ask your weight (cheeky sods) so that they can tailor them for you and the bike.
I ordered on a Wednesday and they arrived on Thursday. Excellent service! They fitted the bike perfectly and a quick test-ride determined that they worked just fine too.
Here's a photo of them on the machine and a front cover of a period brochure for comparison...
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