68 CB450 Rebuild with pictures

[Mike546_imp]

I wasn't happy with the fitment of the gauges. I was having clearance problems hooking up the speedometer cable, it was hitting the headlight bucket. I got a different mounting bracket with the high beam indicator in the center of the bracket. That moved the gauges farther apart and gave me the clearance I needed. I like the look too.

Before


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[Mike546_imp]

I got a chance to put the tank and side covers on today only to discover I have the wrong petcock. I still need to get a rear fender rechromed and I'll be done.



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[Django]

Wow!!!

 

[redbirds_imp]

Beautiful Mike, just beautiful.

 

[Cormanus]

She's beautiful, Mike. Congratulations.

 

[Grinton_imp]

very nice.
I love it.

 

[Mike546_imp]

Thanks everyone. I should have gotten a picture of it next to the CB1000std

 

[Rick Froscheiser_imp]

Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing your hard work with us.

 

[paul kellam_imp]

Beautiful redline 95K WOW

 

[Razor]

Very nice work Mike. What a beautiful bike!

 

[Mike546_imp]

I even got a chance to take my first spin on the 1100 today, it's sweet.

 

[Chapomis_imp]

Looks great Mike ! It's been fun following the project.

 

[Mike546_imp]

Looks great Mike ! It's been fun following the project.

Thanks, I don't know what I'll do now. Probably clean the mess I made of the garage and basement.

 

[Ron in MO_imp]

Great job on the CB450, Mike! It looks brand new and should draw the attention of any good Honda enthusiast! Have fun with it!

 

[Cormanus]

Looks great Mike ! It's been fun following the project.

Thanks, I don't know what I'll do now. Probably clean the mess I made of the garage and basement.

Thanks, I don't know what I'll do now. Probably clean the mess I made of the garage and basement.
Go riding, mate.

 

[curlyjoe]

Gorgeous bike Mike! Great job!

 

[hdvalente_imp]

What an amazing job you did!! It looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing.

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[TonUp_imp]

fantastic restoration, well done!

 

[Mike546_imp]

Old school meet new school!

 

[the Ferret]

Cool