Nice build, great show and tell too. Might have to steal that banana pan idea on the cafe racer we are about to get started on! Any plans for an exhaust?
so its a 1986 cb450sc? I wouldve hoped it was a shaft drive like the 550, 650, and 700. but its very similar to my 1986 CMX450. my engine block is a bit more squared, and the wiring is different. I had indicators for neutral, OD, and both turn signals. Also my OEM headlight was round. oh, and the starter chain may be just as noisy, but I think if the timing chain ever needs replaced on yours, you won't have to split the case to access it. Here's hoping :)
I have the exact bike but an ‘85. Mine also had a canister & was a California model like yours was I believe. Love what you & looking to do the same! But 1st I have to get it running right. What jets & pilot’s did you run?
Hey man so I have the same bike doing a super similar build I'm having dumb issues when it comes to that exact same head light uhg if you have any idea or input on how to correctly wire the sucker let me know please!!! I also loved the idea of the banana bread box and actually used it in my build! :)
Late response sorry. But I picked one up on Ali Express. Wiring was simple just wired headlight to the new light and shoved all the wires into the bucket
i believe theres a hard line that feeds the second carboff the first one. it might be gunked up. im guessing a stuck float bowl or the jet that the float controls
Im using 130 main jets and it wont turn on untill the choke is applied, but then it shuts off when i give gas. Since i have the California model it has an extra nipple for the fuel line. Not sure if i should plug it up. I can show you what i mean with pictures.
Thank you..at first it was great. But since the build I've had to rejet it twice. Going bigger on the main jet each time. Exhaust is still stock. I can't remember exactly what jet size I'm running. Oh yea and also had to change the needle clip position.
Great. Another kid who raped a nighthawk making into everything it was not intended to be when it was already cool in the first place. But hey its your bike, make it what you want. I'm more of a purist believing it was most beautiful the way it came. I suppose in the great scheme of things there aren't many options as parts are hard to find. I will note deleting the air box leads to a whole host of problems. It just wasn't designed for air pods. Eh to each their own.
I have the same bike I’m about to start doing the same thing it’s beautiful
I've got an stock 84. I like this project and is probably one of the cleanest yet. Good job!!
Thank you very much
Nice I've got a stock 86 and trying to decide what to do with it this helped give me some ideas, thanks for sharing
Have you done your build?
@@erikdanielczyk7666 have not, no time and I have a 600 bandit that I need to get running, are you looking for a project bike?
I like it, just starting on a 250, myself
Looks like it'd make a good Scrambler too
Started on my 83 shit hawk, lol, sat in the back yard for 10yrs, carbs are soaking in gunk....
Nice work
Looks great
Thank u
Looks awesome man!
Thank you
Dude it needs a custom seat for comfort and a seat cowling that'd be the total look
Nice build, great show and tell too. Might have to steal that banana pan idea on the cafe racer we are about to get started on! Any plans for an exhaust?
Thank you
If carbs are clean they start rite up, you saw how small the pilot jets are.
Nice I have an 82 cm450 cafe
Really nice 🙂
Sweet!
so its a 1986 cb450sc? I wouldve hoped it was a shaft drive like the 550, 650, and 700. but its very similar to my 1986 CMX450. my engine block is a bit more squared, and the wiring is different. I had indicators for neutral, OD, and both turn signals. Also my OEM headlight was round. oh, and the starter chain may be just as noisy, but I think if the timing chain ever needs replaced on yours, you won't have to split the case to access it. Here's hoping :)
Awesome!
Looks cool did you buy it from me in like 2009 in Annandale VA.? Bedframe is angle iron.
I have the exact bike but an ‘85. Mine also had a canister & was a California model like yours was I believe.
Love what you & looking to do the same! But 1st I have to get it running right.
What jets & pilot’s did you run?
This is slick!
Thank you
I likeit.has mojo
Did you do anything with the back brake? Looks fantastic.
Thank you. As far as I remember the brakes were left stock just new pads
Do you still have any of the old parts
Yes whatcha need
Do you still have those parts????
Hey man so I have the same bike doing a super similar build I'm having dumb issues when it comes to that exact same head light uhg if you have any idea or input on how to correctly wire the sucker let me know please!!! I also loved the idea of the banana bread box and actually used it in my build! :)
Late response sorry. But I picked one up on Ali Express. Wiring was simple just wired headlight to the new light and shoved all the wires into the bucket
I have a 86 cb450scl nighthawk. How did you connect the fuel line? I keep getting no fuel to my second carburetor.
i believe theres a hard line that feeds the second carboff the first one. it might be gunked up. im guessing a stuck float bowl or the jet that the float controls
It was the float needle. You were right and thanks.
Im using 130 main jets and it wont turn on untill the choke is applied, but then it shuts off when i give gas. Since i have the California model it has an extra nipple for the fuel line. Not sure if i should plug it up. I can show you what i mean with pictures.
It looks great mileage? Do you want to sell it i'm looking for that exact model
my buddy is actually interested in selling it
Any troubles getting the pods to work?
yes.it could use a jet size bigger. when going faster then 40 it runs good when choke is half on.
Awesome build! Any issues on jetting with the pod filters?
Thank you..at first it was great. But since the build I've had to rejet it twice. Going bigger on the main jet each time. Exhaust is still stock. I can't remember exactly what jet size I'm running. Oh yea and also had to change the needle clip position.
Is that a California model?
hello, do you still have the side covers??
i believe so
@@gargar209 i need both, what's the price?
@@gargar209??
Will you sell the side covers ??
Where did you get most the parts?
Ali express
My RD 400 Daytona would have smoked this :P
Great. Another kid who raped a nighthawk making into everything it was not intended to be when it was already cool in the first place. But hey its your bike, make it what you want. I'm more of a purist believing it was most beautiful the way it came. I suppose in the great scheme of things there aren't many options as parts are hard to find. I will note deleting the air box leads to a whole host of problems. It just wasn't designed for air pods. Eh to each their own.
Looks like shit. Better as stock
Do you still yill have the seat.and would you be interested in selling it?
Lemme check