[philos1]

long time, no updates...until now.

Nearly there.... fired her up today, left cylinder has fuel/spark, but not firing... I'm pretty sure either a jet is clogged, or the slide may not be moving well. I'll dig in over the next several days as time is in short supply these days.


pics in no particular order:

 

[philos1]

still a little off, but running sporadically on both cylinders... runs nice, then choppy, then nice again... may be points/condensor I'm thinking.

anyways, a little something:

 

[philos1]

So the video isn't linking correctly right now, I'll try and figure it out....

EDIT: use the link


http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/philos1/cl450/?action=view&current=DSCN1549.flv

 

[buckandaquarter]

That looks nice. Wifey likes the orange wheels. I like the platinum grey paint.

 

[philos1]

quote:Originally posted by buckandaquarter

That looks nice. Wifey likes the orange wheels. I like the platinum grey paint.

thanks

 

[catboy]

pretty cool! i dig the orange bits and high pipes.

 

[xander450]

I've been contemplating the same exhaust setup on one of my 450s, as I just came into a good CL exhaust with rough mufflers. What's the outlet from the 2-1 - 2.25"? What'd it cost you to get that done?

 

[kenessex]

Hey Xander,
Been lurking or elsewhere? Haven't seen you post in a while.

Ken

 

[xander450]

Ken,

Just getting back to thinking about bikes again after a long, long winter. Did I mention how long it's been?

 

[philos1]

Xander - I made the collector from a set of old rusty CB pipes I had. I just cut the curved sections to where they exit to the stock mufflers and made them into a "Y" nasty rusty CB pipes can be had for +/- $20.


You'll also need to cut the CL muffler off to make it work.

 

[philos1]

here's a pic.

 

[WhiteFox50]

very nice turn out. It was a wreck before, but now it's a beauty. I'm just starting to work on mine again. It just takes a little inspiration to get my 450 going again. I'll try to post it up soon

 

[philos1]

Long time no posts but....

with some help from Robert, she's up and running!

I had fitted an electronic ignition (Dyna unit for a GL1000) and some Dyna coils I found on ebay. I'll probably have a few other tidbits to work out once I get my plates and ride a few times, but it is running/riding.


here's a quick drive-by up and back my block, enjoy.



http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/philos1/cl450/?action=view&current=cb450driveby.flv

 

[oldhondacafe]

Totaly cool 450! you have a lot of great ideas, I had to read your thread twice! I like it, tons!

 

[philos1]

thanks!

Not sure I have nearly the skills that you do though. your build is looking really good.

 

[oldhondacafe]

Thanks, but I have a unfair advantage, I've been a mechanic/welder, for over 35yrs. Technical training is'nt enough, you need to think outside the box too. Thats where I have to see what other are doing cause I'm mostly a "copy cat" I need a idea or plan to copy.Being able to come up with fresh ideas and an eye for colors etc. is also a skill, and you have it. Keep after it and the techinical skill will follow. actualy you have lots already!