1974 Honda CB450 - Will it run?
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Love the videos, but I wish you had a mic attached to you so it could pick up your voice more consistently throughout the video. Other than that, love it.
Took a 1972 cb450 from California to Virginia Beach in1974....55 mph all the way, was a fun trip.
That's one hell of a drive brother! Must have been one hell of an adventure too!
I could get 175kph on mine in NZ.speed wobbles after that tho!
Same year I rode a 305 Honda Dream from Montpelier VT to Phoenix in 7 days. Interstate speeds northern route.
@@stevemiller5350 Fly like an Eagle
had that exact bike in college, loved a girl on the back cruising the campus. It matched my ford pinto, brown with gold stripe. - HEY, thats all I could afford at the time.
It was half a Z1, what's not to like?
You’re living the dream brother.
Working on vintage motorcycles while hanging out with a beautiful 69 camaro
One thing that did not really work on the CB450, was the electric starter. In front of the motor, with a chain connected to the crankshaft.
I had several engine failures, caused by the pinion on the crankshaft. The screws on it came loose, and ruined the whole motor.
You should either remove the chain, and the pinion attached to it, thats what i did, or use glue to fix that screws...
My first bike was a 1971 CL 450 Scrambler with a 2.4 gallon tank and pipes up the side. Rode it 1200 miles to college and after graduation rode from SD to CA and back to SD through Texas. Young and dumb.
Another classic octane video! What a dream! I’m settling in!
Great job. If you really want to challenge yourself. Do a restoration/custom on a Suzuki GS750 1078. Makes a cool scrambler/tracker style bike. See if you can find one in the States! Will be a cool build!
Those damn floats, I've gotten in the habit of a short kerosene soak before popping the bowls for that same frustrating reason! :) keep up the good vids
I had two of them (in succession) in my late teens. The were probably late 60s models - drum brakes and no chrome on the tanks.
I loved the sound and excellent power for a 450.
There were a few issues though :- I found to my surprise that if you maxed it out (indicated 115 mph) and then tried to stop in a hurry, the brakes would fade to nothing by the time you got down to 60. Que frantic down changes and the back wheel skipping around. Very exciting.
It was also prone to getting a speed wobble when it was in the mood.
Also the roller big end bearings were not durable - had to change cranks several times, but maybe because it spent most of its time at or sometimes over the red line.
But I would still love to have one now.
Another example of a well made video:
Good camera view
Great explanations
Tasteful music played when appropriate and not over top of the talking through what was important to know during the process
Thanks, Taylor!
Big fan of your videos, keep it up sir! only thing i would say is the audio can be a bit off putting, maybe a cheap lav mic would help?
Pamco electronic ingnitions are junk! Swap it out for the Shockwave electronic ignition from the guys at Common Motors. It's sooooo much better!
@NorCal Rider the quality of the Shockwave is much better and it's A LOT easier to time!
I had one, it was pretty good, until I got cought in the rain 😒, wouldn't buy again
Ever done a head reco on the 450 torsion bar system-have fun but ID "rocker parts" very carefully with locations, diags.wish I had the time to do this now days, I love teaching people what I've learned over the last 50+ years here in OZ. Thanks for the entertainment, when I should be working! (Paper work-ugg). Ken Colvin.
Hi Taylor, another great video as usual!!! What is your source that you were referencing on your computer when you were looking at the clutch specs? Would like to know where I can access this resource. Thanks, keep up the great work. Chris
Nice. My first bike as well at 14. Remember those stupid Philips head screws on the engine covers. I used to rev the piss out of that bike. Had a kerker 2 into 1 header
Honda built these with intentions of racing it against mid weight british bikes in road racing. That valve design allowed the engines to run higher revs than other bikes in the period..
I did a restomod on one of these. I found charging system and super stiff rear shocks were biggest issues that made these the underdogs. They race these a lot in Japan.
-cagrisayin
🧑🤝🧑🧑🤝🧑💜❤️😊😊😊😊👑🥰😊👑🥰so cute
My first brand new bike I purchased was a 1972 CB450 K5 ! Those are not the original carbs they came with CV carbs
Lots of these with carb issues -- what do you recommend for storing or occasional riding?
Aah my first bike was red CB 450 absolutely loved it. Had absolute ball on this machine . Front brake and one cyl didn't work in the rain. Chewed thru swinging arm bushes . Always fished broken bits of cam drive sprocket dampening rings out of centrifugal oil filter . But oh so many great times wish I had room in the garage for another one.
Buena tarde disculpe pregunto me podría ayudar tengo una cb500t modelo 1975 desconozco cómo va el tiempo para poder arrancarla
What's a soft screwdriver? Where do I get one? How do I know it's a soft one?
13:40, " let's go for a bowl first" don't mind if I do brother! Lol!
i has CB 125 twin, CB 350 twin, CB 500 four and CB 750 four, best bike ewer has 750, and worst bike has 350 clutch has all time broken worst plan and build clutch system what i has newer seen. i love my CB 750 perfect bike travelling around to europe when i has young boy about 16 year i travell around europe my CB 750. newer not has broplems at engine, CB 500 has little problem drop oil out cylinder head camshaft cover side newer not can stop oil leak i try repair many many time this.
Dude you are my go to TH-camr for classic bikes. I just got my father in laws old 1971 CL350 handed down to me. I know a little bit of things to fix on it but not enough apparently lol. I wish I was closer to you (I’m in Norman) just north of you. I would totally get ahold of you to help me out. Anyways bro take it easy and be good.
All the guys in my family were Honda guys ... back in the 70s
My dad had a cb450 my older brother had a cl175 I had A cl 100 while my little brother was riding a Honda express moped in South Alabama..back roads...
Just bought a cb450 74
My first “car” buy . So excited to learn it inside out
I meant to ask you do you sell any of the bikes you bring back? You are like Dr. Frankenstien you just need a lightning bolt to come down and hit the bike then you proclaim IT'S ALIVE! Seriously, I would feel good getting a bike from you.
I had a 71 450 for 17 years, I would hate to think the mileage I did on it, I think around the clock four times at least. Got porosity in the castings unfortunately but I did so many miles on it, would love another one.
I bought one from my elderly neighbor for $100. Yup $100 just gotta clean it up it’s was under a tarp since 82. Even have the original tiny square title for it. The damn thing won’t start not sure what’s wrong with it. I tried everything
The CB 450 has issues. The top end was not ventilated properly. Gas fumes would build up washing oil from the cams causing premature failure.
anything will run if you pour enough money into it.
Of course it will RUN…! It’s a frickin’ Honda.
Great video, I have a '75 CB500T engine inside a '72 CB450 frame. It was a basket case that I resurrected and I'm happy to say is back on the road. The timing chain was the hardest part to get sorted and aligned correctly. Keep up the great videos. Cheers
Had a cl 450 was called the scrambler. Had high pipes on one side ,good clearance off road. Great motor,unbreakable
Accidentally disliked your video, then corrected to liked and subscribed! Hoarded myself a third bike 1979 Honda CM400T. Will be posting rejuvenation videos on my channel as well. Great work!!!
So what's a good way to store my bike for the winter ...
So it doesn't wind up like this ...???
68-74 cb/cl 450 was the first bike to achieve 100 hp/litre, my favourite Honda sir
What a "bomber"........
And the CB92 "Benly" made how much "hp" from it's 125 cc engine back in the early 1960s Mr Jones care times that by 8 and see the result......you're welcome
whats with the massive Mikuni carbs, they won't do a better job than the Kiehin CV's
I am looking for a 1974 cb 450 if you have any leads.
Isn’t there a specific idle speed you must hold while timing the engine?
Great video. Can I ask where you got the hanging gas tool that lets you run the bike without the tank on?
My first motorcycle was one of these. I was 18 when I got it. Sold that 2 years later and got a 1978 Suzuki GS1000. Also had a 1980 KZ1000, Yamaha FJ1200 and last was a ZRX1200. Most fun were the CB450 and the GS1000. Probably because I was so much younger then.
What brand and model ultrasonic cleaner? What solution are you using? Great videos. Enjoy watching them. Thanks for sharing.
Great video, I wish I knew you when I had my bike.
I remember the very moment I became addicted back when I was 16 and gas was 10 cents a gallon, sitting on the back of my best friends 90cc Suzuki scrambler as we accelerated from the five way lights at the center of our downtown, population 15 thousand, how the piston hammered up my spine, omg I really, really want one.
So, luck was with me and next summer I got a job at Expo'67 and with the money left over after buying that gorgeous white electric guitar (a piece of shit that shredded my poor finger tips and got me fired from the nascent band) I bought the most CCs I could afford (not quite, I disdained the 350 Jawa probably 'cuz of its communist connections). It was a 1967 Honda CB175, you know, the one with that ridiculous pressed steel frame. I rode it hard (like it was a scrambler (oh but it most definitely was not)) right into the start of winter but stopped when I had to put my feet down to stop me falling over as we pulled a full 360 in only one inch of snow on the smooth asphalt.
It was probably the next summer and our motorcycle 'gang' had driven to the beach (ha ha, my bike was one of the largest). Night had fallen and as we lay among the dunes drinking beer and smoking reefer a full lunar eclipse bathed the whole scene surrealistically red. After it passed we walked out onto the flat hard sandy beach and saw some guy rapidly approaching an a huge gigantic bike. That was the first time I saw a 450 (just like the one above) and miracle of miracles somehow he let me take it for a spin. Oh yes, I was immensely impressed. All I did was turn the handle and the rear wheel turned faster than the sand could handle and sprayed the crowd as I took off. It was so much more than the 175 that had to be revved up very high before I could pop a wheely. Those were the good old days.
Good video! I'd like to find a CL450.
I had a 73 CB350 that I rode all around the Southeast USA. I rode it maybe 10K miles and then I blew the head gaskets. I replaced the head gaskets and never had another problems with it. As with most Honda products, it's bullet proof.
I still have my dads 1970 1/2. Im never getting rid of it. Original paint and I restored 95% of it. Still gonna complete it and buy 3 more in different colors.
Love that orange thing on 4 wheels 😎🇺🇸✌🏽
I was hoping we are going to get into the valve springs "issue"
Nice but the scrambler model was the one.
Man I had insomnia the last few nights I found your video last night, you are a wizard! I love that you bring back a better time. I lived thru this time it goes so fast. Back then everything was made to last. I guess the CEOS died off and the next generation was greedy. Nothing today is close to the quality of the things made then. Honda is a great example you do a wonderful job with the resurrection. I have subscribed thank you
Great video sir great mechanic love HONDA MOTCYLE
Bravo Monsieur pour votre vidéo !!
Vous avez un grand calme , qui donne ce moment d'écoute dans votre excellent tuto , sur cette merveilleuse moto .CB 450 HONDA .!!
Merci Monsieur ,
Coucou de France
Hubert
I need help, i bought a 1982 honda cb150 the previous owner threw the wiring harness away, i looked around for a harness but no luck! What other models share the same harness?
Those Side covers are worth more than the motorcycle. People walk around the cities of America and steal side covers off of bikes....
What do you put in your Ultra sonic cleaner ?
Hey Taylor are you going to be releasing another video anytime soon on that CB450? I think it's already been 11 days since your last video post, I hope everything is okay with you and the family
Apologies if you've put this elsewhere, but what model is the ultrasonic? Thanks
Love the sound of the 450. A friend of mine, had a cb 450 that another friend crashed. But what a lovely bike.
Looks in very good condition. i would replace the pods with an original air cleaner. Smoke probably just a sticky ring or valve from sitting. A hot ride would fix that.
Avevo il modello precedente del 1968, con freno a tamburo, carburatori diversi dai tuoi. Bel lavoro, bella moto, bei ricordi
Very interesting and well made video. It seems that also the timing would have been very interesting to see. Of course I understand that there´s not always enough time left for filming. But may be you can show that part on another bike in a future video.
What do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner? Looks like it did a great job, didn't hurt the plastic or rubber either. I haven't had any good luck with mine yet.
Taylor, can you do that dual disc video you mentioned a while back? I've got a 76 cb750f and a parts bike. I want to see how you would do the brake lines.
Hi Taylor
Great video as usual and looking forward to the next.
What size is your ultrasonic tank and which cleaning solution do you recommend?
Got the answers from your previous posts.
Berrymans Carb Cleaner and almost 3 Gallons to fill your tank so I guess your tank is around 15 litre volume.
What solution did you have in the ultrasonic cleaner? Seemed to work much better than my experience
Are you not worried about damaging the clutch basket? I've only replaced two clutches, but the manual explicitly stated to alternate between bolts similar to a star pattern.
Hi taylor, I love your videos, is there any chnce you could show the re-wiring of a stock CB500 0r 550? My CB 500 has everything working besides the turn signals
Shame somebody removed orig carbs and air filters ruin the style of originality those air filter are rubbish’s!then to lose the CV you’d have to be deranged
Love your content! Which ultrasonic cleaner do you have? Whats the minimum size you'd recommend if I plan to use it strictly for automotive use? Thanks.
Hi Taylor, your youtube videos are the best on the subject. Kudos.
I am about to try and get a barn find CB360 running, I am interested to know what cheap oil you use to sacrifice for the first times getting your bikes started?
Thank you, keep up the awesome work.
AMAZING AND NICE. I LIKE JAPANESE BIKES FROM 1969-1974
Nice ultrasonic cleaner. I'm gong to buy one this summer. I see so many super clean parts coming out of those, especially carb parts...
What the hell is a soft screwdriver
Can you do a review of the ultrasonic and where you bought it? If you were to purchase it again would you get the same one?
Wrong carbs
Always watchs your channel, i'm ok but dit you precautionary measures for your self?, as always thumps upp :-)
Enjoyed the video but be sure to wear eye pro when spraying carb cleaner around. 😱😱😱
where do you get your honda parts?
My first “real” bike was a CL 450. I rode it all over the country in my younger days, north to south, east to west. I loved that bike. Thanks
This is epic! I have a Honda CM450c and CM200T that I'm about to work on. Getting better at different things, but have such a long way to go!
Wow what a nice old 450.
Common Motor Collective
Downtown Houston
I prefer to upgrade to Mikuni CV Carbs over the round sides.
What are you dipping in after you pull out of the ultrasonic cleaner?
Best to run the timing light off it's own 12v source.
Can you explain why? The 12V power is only for the operation of the timing light (xenon tube) and do not affect the result even when the power source is an external power source.
@@GettingNervous It is not absolutely mandatory to use a separate power source but it is recommended as it is possible for AC pulses in the the bikes wiring to influence the timing light when powered by the machines battery. The separate battery is not affected by this. Many service manuals recommend this step.
@@tmackinator Thank you. For myself i am always using a separate power source because all of my old mopeds are running on 6V.
Been a minute since you posted. Hoping all is well with you down in Austin.
Taylor more videos on the cb450 please brother!
Thanks for the video! I’d love to see how you replace the clutch cable once the new one arrives. I tried replacing mine on my 450 but have troubles with the little join clutch (the little part that’s on the cable and goes between crankcase cover and motor. ) can’t seem to get it off the old cable.
You should wear gloves if your using carb cleaner
nice job! I was a machinist for 40 years. I chopped one years ago with a hardtail. Love to do it again...looking for a clean one
Hi Taylor, I’ve heard that these bikes (CB750, 500, 550, 400) that are esentially the same have charging problems when they run a electronic ignition, and this is because their alternator does not generate enough power for the additional energy that it demands. I personally own a CB750 K5 with electronic ignition and, precisely, this is my problem if I do not ride the bike at more than 3.5Krpm, but sometimes in the traffic this is not possible and at the next try electronic starter does not run the bike. I need to use the kick starter. Have you experienced something like this?
Had 3 Of Theses ALL Took A bridge rectifier bridge rectifier on the alternator...... Honda used a selenium diode which goes bad..... I got these bikes for a cheap ......fix them for $18 I got these bikes for a cheap fix them for $18
Only 2 years. 😳
I rode a CB 400'and loved it. That whole series of CB's were great bikes! But I like the 4 cyl versions better than the twins.
Thanks, I really enjoyed this video.
What size of cleaner do you have the 2L or 3L?
Nice work