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68cb450
May 29, 2011 18:55:59 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on May 29, 2011 18:55:59 GMT -4
this is my main project and is giving me trouble. im actually looking to get this in the shop because i cant get the wiring figured out and im missing a ground somewhere i believe. i have the diagram but it kind of confuses me to try and read it. i hope it is done soon. this is my little brother in the picture. not me.  |
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68cb450
May 29, 2011 20:16:18 GMT -4
Post by felkman on May 29, 2011 20:16:18 GMT -4
Did you just pull that out of a barn? It needs a bath......What a classic and one of the coolest tanks. Whats the plans for it when you get it running (stock original, cafe)? What all is wrong with the wiring?  You never replied to my pms I sent you! That is a great project, if you ever get tired of messing with it and decide to part ways, please let me know! Great project. |
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68cb450
May 29, 2011 23:38:40 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on May 29, 2011 23:38:40 GMT -4
Lol yea a hay barn. You can still see the cowboy in the background. It's been there since 1975. And I've got it partially taken apart. The wiring was horrid and badly done it was chopped and poorly joined with duct tape not electrical tape. And I had to get a new harness from cycle recycle. The old harness was corrodid badly under the plastic wire jacket. And I need a new ignition because this one had bad corrosion on the wiring leading into the plug of the ignition. But the silver lining of the bike is that he had the title for it!!! So I have the title.
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68cb450
May 30, 2011 12:05:45 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on May 30, 2011 12:05:45 GMT -4
Oh and I'm maligning it a cafe
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68cb450
May 30, 2011 23:14:10 GMT -4
Post by Owen Nevins on May 30, 2011 23:14:10 GMT -4
I love the bars! They don't look to comfortable but so vintage.
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68cb450
Jun 2, 2011 22:14:44 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on Jun 2, 2011 22:14:44 GMT -4
i really want my bike to look something like this when im done. its kind of my inspiration for the project  |
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Post by felkman on Jun 5, 2011 9:08:26 GMT -4
i really want my bike to look something like this when im done. its kind of my inspiration for the project I love that bike, one of my favorite cb450 builds. And here it is again before the headlight was changed out. Chris |
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68cb450
Jun 5, 2011 12:00:26 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on Jun 5, 2011 12:00:26 GMT -4
Yea very nice. I know I'm far off on it but I'll be switching jobs near November or December so I'll have to wait until then to start up on the bike again. I just don't have the extra cashflow as of now. But hopefully in the mean time I can work on fiberglass skills and learning some other skills.
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68cb450
Nov 21, 2011 14:01:37 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on Nov 21, 2011 14:01:37 GMT -4
My new harness and ignition switch have been installed but.....no spark. I'll be ordering a ingnition tune up kit next week hopefully. I also will be needing some carb rebuild kits too. But I'll be doing that after I make sure I have spark. I am going to start tearing the bike apart after I make sure it runs. I already upholstered my seat pan and it looks nice but I used a lame color because the only vinyl I had was left over from re upholstering a
Bench seat so it's like a cream color.
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68cb450
Feb 12, 2014 0:25:02 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on Feb 12, 2014 0:25:02 GMT -4
Long long time since I've worked on the 450. I decided to get it up and running this month. I have recently went all out and bought everything I need to get it started. If It doesn't start then it's not because of the ignition system. Would have to be a pressure issue. I have bought coils, condenser, points, battery, ignition switch custom wiring harness, spark plugs, plug wires, plug boots and carb rebuild kits. Carbs have been currently soaking in kerosene since Sunday. I'll report back when I get some more progress.
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68cb450
Feb 21, 2014 0:02:40 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on Feb 21, 2014 0:02:40 GMT -4
New wiring harnes on with new condenser and points. 10 minutes of kickin and boom!!! It roared to life. I will have to update you all more after this weekend
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68cb450
Mar 30, 2014 12:10:51 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on Mar 30, 2014 12:10:51 GMT -4
Update on the bike. I'm assembling it to get it started again then I'll ride it as is until I save up for the last of my paint for the side covers tank and seat.
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68cb450
Mar 30, 2014 12:13:14 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on Mar 30, 2014 12:13:14 GMT -4
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68cb450
Apr 15, 2014 9:25:21 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on Apr 15, 2014 9:25:21 GMT -4
I just ordered the tach and speedo for the bike. New clutch cable also. After installing them I should be good for a test ride around the block. So far it's just be drove up the driveway. I also have a different tank on it at the moment. I'm thinking I'll need to line the tank because I can't keep it from rusting. I got it perfect with acid then rinsed it with distilled water and then gasoline. Still rusted enough to scare me
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68cb450
Apr 18, 2014 16:08:32 GMT -4
Post by leadkrm on Apr 18, 2014 16:08:32 GMT -4
Got a little more done today. Headlight and tail light installed. I have a temporary tank on for now while doing my testing. Still waiting for some parts but I believe I'll be ready for the mad max run
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You never replied to my pms I sent you! That is a great project, if you ever get tired of messing with it and decide to part ways, please let me know! Great project.
