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@leewhaley552 Күн бұрын

I bought a 1972 cb450 new in '73 for $975. This is definitely a street bike, thus why the scrambler edition ? Doesnt make much sense.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Күн бұрын

@@leewhaley552 it was made for country roads and pastures. The high exhaust was to prevent grass fires. They were never intended for any serious off-road use.

@dougsrepair1060 2 күн бұрын

Two of these showed up in my neighbourhood when I was an impressionable young teenager growing up in a country community. They often blasted past our home topping the ton. And lots of blue exhaust smoke to follow. ( I am having a little chuckle as I write this )

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Күн бұрын

The two things they were know for speed and LOTS of smoke!

@jessnevares7861 2 күн бұрын

Nice. I had a 73 S2 350. It was blue with a yellow stripe. I had to sell it when I got divorced. Dam I miss that motorcycle. I showed it also and won trophies for it too. I have now a 75 RD 250. It’s cool but not like my triple. I’m still looking for another triple. 😊 Hang on to that 500. 🫡👍

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Күн бұрын

I'm hope you find another triple soon. They are pretty unique.

@jonicab 2 күн бұрын

I had a 72 H1 back in 75. I rode that bike everywhere. Points adjustment were somewhat of a pain in the arse, but, nothing can compare to the sound of those triples. Especially with chambers..I just last week bought a 73 H1 and am once again , loving the sound. Good Luck.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Күн бұрын

I like the body style of the 1973 and up the most. I have a 1974 to do later in the year. I'm glad you got one!

@robertengland8769 2 күн бұрын

That things too small for me to ride. My XL75 is barely big enough. Lol. Honda is cool though.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Күн бұрын

There are the best! They always put a smile on my face when I ride one of these little Honda's.

@andrewt8721 10 күн бұрын

Love your work, wish you were in Australia, I'd be your number 1 client.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 10 күн бұрын

@andrewt8721 thank you! Two of my bikes are in Australia, a 1969 SL350 Honda and a 1979 CBX.

@C.A.MARSUPIAL-ys6tl 13 күн бұрын

I'd love to own one but they are very rare in Australia. It's a awesome motorcycle 🏍️

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 12 күн бұрын

They are rare here too. I see lots of 500's and 750's but this is the first 400 I have ever worked on.

@aimandjulian3195 19 күн бұрын

I rode one of those 400 triples around australia in 1978 same color as your bike I had to carry extra gas tanks strapped on the sides and on the back as it had a small tank and used more gas than a V8 car once one of the plastic gas cans tied to the side of the bike slipped down to where the bottom of the plastic can was touching the rear exhaust pipe it burned through and a couple of gallons of gas poured out the big hole it had made I never noticed it till i stopped to gas up l counted my lucky stars that day...

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 16 күн бұрын

They were pretty bad on fuel. The only bike I owned that did worse was my Suzuki RE5 Rotary. It would barely get 15 miles per gallon.

@aussietiger 19 күн бұрын

Oh yeah I also owned one in the mid 70's what a little beast it was

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 16 күн бұрын

They did run good for their size.

@aussietiger 16 күн бұрын

@@LocustHillClassicsLLCYes mate, they did run more than good for their size, in Australia, from standing start, out in the far western plains, no traffic, blew away a Holden GTS 350cu inch V8 4 speed, but a real warning, try take a corner too fast and expect to be bitten, for a high speed it was a very unforgiving motorcycle. Was at a house party one Saturday Night and a good mate's mate, asked me about the beast parked in front of the house, of course I offered him a ride, didn't ask do you have licence, no, just here is the keys, here is the helmet, go for it. When he got back he was a much subdued man, could not believe how rocket ship it was, yes, mine was over-bored just a tad.

@youtuber5709 20 күн бұрын

What a nice bike , i used to own a 1976 when i was young .

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 19 күн бұрын

@youtuber5709 I like the colors on this one. It's a rare one here in Northern Missouri.

@sandrakemkers3158 20 күн бұрын

nice!

@corynack1047 23 күн бұрын

Do you have any for sale? If so, what are the prices and colors do you have currently shopping for one like to have a 1972?

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 22 күн бұрын

@corynack1047 I'm currently restoring a Ruby red 1972 CT70H with the 4 speed and manual clutch. It may be sold already but if he changes his mind I'll let you know. The price will be $6,500.00

@BTSmith-ig7bk 26 күн бұрын

Nice job! I had a new one in '71 just like it when I was 12 yr. old. Dad paid $369 for it as I recall. I found a restored one last year for $2800 & picked it up. I actually believe mine has the original paint and it has a scratched place on the tank but collectors say not to touch it up or repaint. I noticed yours has the correct style tail light lens with the round reflectors molded in, I had to order one on ebay.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 26 күн бұрын

@@BTSmith-ig7bk CHP in Texas has a lot of correct reproduction parts for these. The tail light assembly came from them

@NoName-c4y7h 28 күн бұрын

I have the CL90 at work, the engine is stuck from sitting.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 27 күн бұрын

Those were a neat bike too.

@gustwowheeling7337 29 күн бұрын

It is beautiful, nice job.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 28 күн бұрын

@@gustwowheeling7337 thank you!

@SVCRescue Ай бұрын

I see that QA50 in the background. You're a patient man to restore one of those.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

@@SVCRescue that's the third one I've done. They are harder to get parts for.

@SVCRescue Ай бұрын

Great job!!

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

@@SVCRescue thank you!

@SVCRescue Ай бұрын

Great work! Beautiful restoration job sir.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

@@SVCRescue thank you!

@MrBoxer1200 Ай бұрын

How do I get one. The gold tan color from early 70s is what I remember most. And the green one. I would place an order if you could.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

@@MrBoxer1200 I have a green CT70 H model with the 4 speed and manual clutch. I'll be doing it in March. I'll get ahold of you when it's done.

@MrBoxer1200 Ай бұрын

@@LocustHillClassicsLLC I would love to hear from you about it.

@MrBoxer1200 Ай бұрын

@@LocustHillClassicsLLC Could you give me some idea of pricing, and where in the world are you located. zip code I am interested.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

@MrBoxer1200 you can me at my shop number tomorrow afternoon at 660-730-5101.

@markborzak9308 Ай бұрын

I had the exact bike when I was 9, great fun, then moved up to an SL70, then an Elsinore 125

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

@@markborzak9308 they got a lot of people started on motorcycles.

@williamjancha2812 Ай бұрын

One of the best cycles that I owned as a youngster! An older neighbor gave my friend and I, 3 rolling frames and a box of engines from a CT and SL 70cc, when he cleaned out his garage. My friend, and I, built 2 out of the surplus, one of which was powered by the SL motor with a 4-speed transmission and hand clutch. We siliconed the spark plug and could ride double in knee deep water.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

@williamjancha2812 that's how I got started on motorcycles too. I put two together and made one to ride.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

Thank you! I plan on transitioning to restoring only.

@ColsTiger Ай бұрын

You should make it a full time thing. You work is excellent! It seems the demand is out there for restored CT70s.

@ColsTiger Ай бұрын

That's amazing work! And I don't doubt the amount of time spent on the work either. Great job! And thanks for sharing. Love these little restored CT70s.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

Thank you! It takes a lot of time to do them the right way.

@atheistconservative6211 Ай бұрын

You're right, older bikes will run and run and run long after newer bikes are shot

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

They put a lot of care in the engineering on them.

@andrewt8721 Ай бұрын

Beautiful work, is that a blue Gemini in the background?

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

Yes it is! You are the only one so far who knows what that was. I rebuilt the engine on it.

@andrewt8721 Ай бұрын

@@LocustHillClassicsLLC They were popular here in Australia, we had an SST 50 and a Boss 80

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

@andrewt8721 it was a nightmare to find parts for. A lot of Yamaha parts worked on it.

@chrisbrady-t1u Ай бұрын

looks like a two wheeled golf cart

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

It does use some of the same parts.

@badzbradzgoodyz6477 Ай бұрын

So Kool!

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

They are for sure. They only made 3,000 of them in 5 years.

@helpmeplziminjail Ай бұрын

cool af

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Ай бұрын

Thank you

@NanetteAntalan 4 ай бұрын

If you resolve to make a sale with that 1974 Honda CL 450 SCRAMBLER. How much would it be in $. Just want to know,.tanks.

@Pk_blu 9 ай бұрын

Did this sell?

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 8 ай бұрын

Yes, it sold for $15,000.00

@pauloconnor7951 10 ай бұрын

But how exactly is that 2mm before TDC please ?. Where's the 2mm ?.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC 10 ай бұрын

That what the dial indicator that's screwed into the spark plug hole is for. You find top dead center with it then back up the piston 2mm before TDC.

@pauloconnor7951 10 ай бұрын

Mine works great !!!

@deanrobblee2003 Жыл бұрын

Wow I had that very same bike, it had 0.3 miles when I bought it off the showroom floor in March of 74. I can't wait to see what it goes for...Honda's designers nailed it with this model.

@LocustHillClassicsLLC Жыл бұрын

The auction will be live streaming on Mecum's website. Won't be too long till the auction on the 24th of this month.