1974 Honda CB450 - Will it run?

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[@jerrybeasley1708]

Took a 1972 cb450 from California to Virginia Beach in1974....55 mph all the way, was a fun trip.

[@joedeleon3435]

That's one hell of a drive brother! Must have been one hell of an adventure too!

[@maieldmik5233]

I could get 175kph on mine in NZ.speed wobbles after that tho!

[@stevemiller5350]

Same year I rode a 305 Honda Dream from Montpelier VT to Phoenix in 7 days. Interstate speeds northern route.

[@jerrybeasley1708]

@@stevemiller5350 Fly like an Eagle

[@markmath2883]

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.

[@georgemyers6518]

You’re living the dream brother. Working on vintage motorcycles while hanging out with a beautiful 69 camaro

[@kymtaylor5433]

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.

[@kemperhiggins895]

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.

[@luckylucy6532]

Just bought a cb450 74 My first “car” buy . So excited to learn it inside out

[@TheTriplelman]

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.

[@paulcasey5204]

It was half a Z1, what's not to like?

[@donovanlucibello379]

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!

[@will-i-ski8261]

Another classic octane video! What a dream! I’m settling in!

[@djantix1200]

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

[@kencolvin4821]

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.

[@justinhiebert214]

Appreciate the uploads! Hoping you’re grinding bikes while I am. Looking forward to more 🤙🏼

[@CharlesNolanArt]

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

[@joedeleon3435]

13:40, " let's go for a bowl first" don't mind if I do brother! Lol!

[@pebear]

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.

[@gregculverwell]

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.

[@kenpoulson]

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

[@davidjessee7701]

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...

[@robertotto1316]

Had a cl 450 was called the scrambler. Had high pipes on one side ,good clearance off road. Great motor,unbreakable

[@JeremyWellman]

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!

[@lokichoki_]

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

[@karlwguitar]

You make it all look so clean and easy!

[@TheDecguy]

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

[@59kimnie]

Love the sound of the 450. A friend of mine, had a cb 450 that another friend crashed. But what a lovely bike.

[@paulhatch7759]

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

[@BROOKLYNSPEED]

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

[@n8rm]

Dude you are my go to KZbinr 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.

[@huudamu1884]

AMAZING AND NICE. I LIKE JAPANESE BIKES FROM 1969-1974

[@SpankYa]

Your videos are like a Master Class. Thanks.

[@zeppafloyd]

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.

[@Jpeg13759]

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...

[@hubertetienne2571]

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

[@kencohagen4967]

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.

[@pinolo951]

Avevo il modello precedente del 1968, con freno a tamburo, carburatori diversi dai tuoi. Bel lavoro, bella moto, bei ricordi

[@f.c.truter4602]

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!

[@wayneneher6362]

I had one of these in school, same color! I sure do miss it.

[@need100k]

Mine too. A '74.

[@larrychamberland3813]

Great video, I wish I knew you when I had my bike.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

68-74 cb/cl 450 was the first bike to achieve 100 hp/litre, my favourite Honda sir

[@tonypate9174]

What a "bomber"........

[@tonypate9174]

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

[@chrismorrow7401]

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

[@buckneighkidd419]

Great info on the clutch specs.

[@BillySBC]

Wow what a nice old 450.

[@monman8183]

She's a beaut! On my list of future bikes.

[@Expatriate1977]

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.

[@jonsmith3723]

Thanks, I really enjoyed this video.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Nice work

[@plageran]

like your dedication dude

[@pebear]

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...

[@ianhogan2535]

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.

[@fredjohnson688]

Great video sir great mechanic love HONDA MOTCYLE

[@JedediahSmith342]

Love that orange thing on 4 wheels 😎🇺🇸✌🏽

[@pirateracingnz9846]

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.

[@kayanagi357]

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.

[@fredericnadeau8386]

Amongst all channels, this is always the one I'm most excited about when I get a notification 😄

[@baldjeff]

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.

[@CharlesNolanArt]

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.

[@Smegacool]

Enjoyed it...Thanks!

[@ThomasRSB]

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.

[@REDonVFR]

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!!!

[@thisolddyna3264]

Been a minute since you posted. Hoping all is well with you down in Austin.

[@mattl1811]

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.

[@Havron12345]

Lots of these with carb issues -- what do you recommend for storing or occasional riding?

[@jbborg]

Great video. Can I ask where you got the hanging gas tool that lets you run the bike without the tank on?

[@BUILDNIGHT]

Isn’t there a specific idle speed you must hold while timing the engine?

[@larscajvall5804]

Love it!

[@andy5392]

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?

[@GaryMcNeel]

What brand and model ultrasonic cleaner? What solution are you using? Great videos. Enjoy watching them. Thanks for sharing.

[@fiachramilner5691]

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

[@martinkupka3575]

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.

[@chriscoley9637]

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.

[@nuckenfutz9983]

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.

[@seandrysdale7753]

What solution did you have in the ultrasonic cleaner? Seemed to work much better than my experience

[@need100k]

OMG, what a flashback. My first "big" bike was a CB450. Bought it when I was 16. Let me give you some warnings though. It doesn't handle well. Once while riding at about 50mph, I hit a deep manhole cover and my steering went VIOLENTLY from side to side, and I thought I was about to die. Miraculously I managed to recover. Took it from San Jose to Yosemite, and a few other shorter road trips. It vibrates so much your hands literally go numb and you have to stop once in a while just to get the blood flowing properly in your hands. Eventually I sold it, and the guy I sold it to ate it on a corner and nearly died. Then I repo'd it (he never paid in full) and sold it to a friend who PROMISED not to put it on the road. Of course he did, and, with no helmet, hit a small rick or something and he lost it like I nearly did and he DID go over and also nearly died. Sorry but I DO NOT recommend riding this bike. Amazing condition though and it had decent power for a 450.

[@oilinmyblood3906]

I have a feeling that those people that you sold the bike to that ate it were not riding that bike within their limits and the bikes limits of course too, everyone's got to remember these bikes are almost 50 years old and some are even older like the 1965 cb450 black bomber, and they are not going to handle like a modern sports bike, anyone that rides needs to ride within their limits not flying down the street and trying to take a corner as quick as you can on a 50 plus year old motorcycle, these bikes are as safe as you want them to be, as long as everyone rides within their limits and of course the bikes, but of course some upgrades will be needed like tapered roller steering bearings and new brass swing arm bushings are a must for better handling

[@need100k]

@@oilinmyblood3906 - you are correct, but only somewhat. Like the dude I first sold it to went too deep into a curve and hit some gravel which caused him to lose it. However, my own experience and that of my friend proved that the bike was highly unstable if you hit an obstacle. Hitting a manhole that was under 2 inches below grade should not have caused my front end to violently swing back and forth. Do some research.

[@oilinmyblood3906]

@@need100k brother believe me when I say I researched these motorcycles every single day, I own three cb750's and a cb450, I'm wondering if your steering neck bearings were shot or something, because they are not supposed to handle like that, if the bike is really nice and tight with no Loose Ends like loose steering neck bearings or your swing arm bushings are shot and worn out that will definitely make the ride much more unstable, but they do handle very well if everything is nice and tight and has good swing arm bushings, it sucks you had one that wasn't a good Rider, if you were in Anaheim I can let you ride mine

[@need100k]

@@oilinmyblood3906 - The bike had under 15k miles on it and I did check it after that manhole incident. I live in Hawaii now, but just returned from San Jose 2 days ago. I was in San Diego in October. If I'm down that way again I might take you up on your offer. As I had mentioned, I rode mine to Yosemite and it felt like a decent handling bike. So I would say it's only when you hit an obstacle that it became unstable.

[@oilinmyblood3906]

@@need100k yeah dude right on! if you're ever around Orange County hit me up, my cb450 has 10,500 or 10,600 miles, pretty low mileage, man that's cool as hell you live in Hawaii!! Be safe out there bud...

[@shanghaibnb5416]

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?

[@alanaugust8853]

Of course it will RUN…! It’s a frickin’ Honda.

[@26TptCoy]

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.

[@patrickwells4553]

What are you dipping in after you pull out of the ultrasonic cleaner?

[@howardskinner4916]

Good video! I'd like to find a CL450.

[@eugenerussell8518]

What's a soft screwdriver? Where do I get one? How do I know it's a soft one?

[@joedeleon3435]

Taylor more videos on the cb450 please brother!

[@dennishanson9529]

Nice bike.

[@AvaPxiaO]

I was hoping we are going to get into the valve springs "issue"

[@s.hussainnaser5793]

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?

[@andarthome142]

Always watchs your channel, i'm ok but dit you precautionary measures for your self?, as always thumps upp :-)

[@Chucktinez]

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

[@jerrybigrig9475]

So what's a good way to store my bike for the winter ... So it doesn't wind up like this ...???

[@FitFast8]

Apologies if you've put this elsewhere, but what model is the ultrasonic? Thanks

[@paultheuma1486]

What do you put in your Ultra sonic cleaner ?

[@scottdeeslcutusa8117]

What size of cleaner do you have the 2L or 3L?

[@jaytitus902]

Very Mustie-esque. Good job.

[@josephjakubec3171]

Mustie? Maybe if it was a lawn mower. He's a butcher who half aSses whatever he worksmon

[@jaytitus902]

@@josephjakubec3171 Most of the stuff he gets is free or cheap enoungh that if he blows it , it doesn't really matter. He does try to do things in a way that pretty much anyone can do it. He has been doing the KZbin thing for a really long time and has a good # of subscribers. Not everyone can afford a $60,000 trailer queen.

[@joedeleon3435]

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

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

I didn't know there was a 450. About a month ago I almost caved in and bought a CB400 to tinker with.

[@oilinmyblood3906]

Yeah brother the cb450 was released in 1965 as the black bomber and ran up until I'm pretty sure it was 74, but nonetheless all of the CB models are pretty badass and reliable, the cb400 that you almost bought was it the F model with four Pistons?

[@czarekp3552]

of course it will run

[@caseymuehlig273]

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.

[@luisvelarde8999]

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?

[@FixItStupid]

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

[@daveco1270]

What do you use in your ultra sonic cleaner? I recently bought one similar to yours. I've tried a couple different cleaning solutions (mixed with water of course). Some cleaners will discolor the metal carb bodies a little. It works really well though.

[@ClassicOctane]

I use Berrymans carb cleaner in mine.

[@daveco1270]

@@ClassicOctane do you just dump a whole bucket of Berryman's in there or do you dilute it with water? Seems like one bucket wouldn't be enough if you were using it straight. I've been filling mine with water and adding some Pinsol, which works well and doesn't cost much money.

[@ClassicOctane]

Almost 3 gallons to fill mine. I don’t dilute it.

[@oilinmyblood3906]

@@ClassicOctane Jesus man almost 3 gallons of Berryman carb cleaner to fill up that ultrasonic cleaner! That would cost just under $90 at about $27 a gallon to fill that damn cleaner up with berryman's!!! that is expensive as hell!!!

[@longneck43]

@@ClassicOctane could you let us know what web site you use to get all the specs ?

[@gordwoods7775]

where do you get your honda parts?

[@TheFinlaybob]

Hi what solution do you use in you sonic cleaner ??.

[@joedeleon3435]

I think he is using the berrymen's carburetor and parts cleaner that comes in a bucket for dipping, and it does work very well

[@seankirk333]

Great videos just one constructive criticism when introducing yourself it would be better to us 'your viewers' rather than the bike...excellent videos just a constructive comment. very formative in high definition quality.......... Thanks for your time/effort A KZbin viewer

[@patrickwilliams4419]

Would c foam keep the carb clean on this bike?

[@skyb8687]

If you run ethanol free gas you'll be fine ,just put a little in every few tanks to keep the valve's cleaner, but if it's sat at all,with cheap ethanol fuel,you'll be pulling off carbs,good luck

[@FixItStupid]

bridge rectifier on the alternator...... Honda used a selenium diode which goes bad.