Honda 450 Black Bomber

[rigb]

Hello all, my dad just got a Honda 450 given to him, it's stuck from sitting. I think it's a 1966 Black Bomber. It has dual carbs, chrome tank panels, a cafe style seat, and the speedo in the headlight housing. Anyone know anything about these and where to get parts? Thank you.

[hmwrench]

Parts book

http://www.mcqart.com/mcqweb/manuals/cb450k0_PARTS.pdf

Service manual clymer,scroll about half way down

http://www.hondatwins.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=5707&start=0



Parts, your local honda dealer will be able to get most of what you need.

http://www.ohiocycle.com/

http://www.westernhillshondayamaha.com/

http://www.olypen.com/retro/




If you have issues,let me know.

If you want a tutorial on unsticking the motor here is a link
http://www.hondatwins.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=5707&start=0

or check out http://www.honda305.com/forum/

Here is a little history

http://www.livablelandscape.org/CYCLES/450use.htm

If you have specific questions let me know

Thanks,
Kirk

[rigb]

Thank you Kirk. Good information. Brian.

[Robin--M]

Hi Brian,

When you get the motor unstuck, one very important thing to remember. The double overhead cam, CB450 engines, take between 50 seconds and 1 minute and 10 seconds for the oil to hit the cams on initial startup, so do NOT rev the engine over around 2000 - 2500 rpms during this time, or you will wipe out the cams and followers. Also make sure you have clean oil in the crankcase.

Robin Markey
Bob's Indian Sales & Service
(Honda dealer since 1960)

[Chris Haynes]

Perhaps once it is broke loose leave the plugs out and crank it a bit before trying to start it?

[Chuck#1848]

Perhaps once it is broke loose leave the plugs out and crank it a bit before trying to start it?

Good point Chris
I always use to pull the plugs ans kick my shovel over till the fresh oil recirculated back to the tank every spring...........around 26 kicks if I remember correctly

[rigb]

Thanks guys, I don't know much about them and your knowledge is greatly appreciated. Brian Riegel. AMCA #815.