WTB CB450/CL/Cb500T frame w/good papers

[augustiron]

Hi there

My name is augustiron and I am a 450 DOHC nut.
I used to have cb450 parts stacked to the ceiling but I gave them away years ago as I thought I could give them up, but I have a project in mind for a custom and I need a titled frame, cheap/free/trade.

frame or partial bike : Cb450K1 or later, CB500T, CL450 needed, must have good title and no back fees. I have 2 other bikes I have to do the "no papers" dance with already, I have failed on one of them but will try again, I'd like to avoid that.

What for?
Picture a REAL CL450 scrambler, w/modern offroad suspension and bodywork...

Why?
I just bought a 2002 KTM MXC w/a blown engine and title issues, I want to put the complete KTM suspension on a modified CB/L 450 frame. I already have a completely rebuilt mint CL450 engine in my chopper I will use.

Other possible bad ideas are:
putting the single FCR carb on the twin
custom lightweight exhaust (CRF 250 dual mufflers under the tail)
?? tank
offroad style seat and bodywork

I know, sounds stupid for the power to weight ratio but what the hell. If I can get a good hookup, I will do my best to have this on the Sheetiron 300 this year.

so, anyone got one lying around? If BARF can hook me up I will even document the build here (something I have never been able to be patient enough to take the time to do)
:thumbup

 

[Carlo]

That sounds like a fun project!
Don't you hate it when you get rid of something, and find out you needed it later?
I don't know of any CB or CL 450's offhand that are available, but I'll keep my eyes open. The big OVM swap meet and show is coming up in just under a month. There are usually a lot of basket cases and partial bikes for sale there.
If there's a 450 among them, I'll get the seller's contact info and pass it on to you.
The basket cases usually don't sell on the day.

Hi there

My name is augustiron and I am a 450 DOHC nut.
I used to have cb450 parts stacked to the ceiling but I gave them away years ago as I thought I could give them up, but I have a project in mind for a custom and I need a titled frame, cheap/free/trade.

frame or partial bike : Cb450K1 or later, CB500T, CL450 needed, must have good title and no back fees. I have 2 other bikes I have to do the "no papers" dance with already, I have failed on one of them but will try again, I'd like to avoid that.

What for?
Picture a REAL CL450 scrambler, w/modern offroad suspension and bodywork...

Why?
I just bought a 2002 KTM MXC w/a blown engine and title issues, I want to put the complete KTM suspension on a modified CB/L 450 frame. I already have a completely rebuilt mint CL450 engine in my chopper I will use.

Other possible bad ideas are:
putting the single FCR carb on the twin
custom lightweight exhaust (CRF 250 dual mufflers under the tail)
?? tank
offroad style seat and bodywork

I know, sounds stupid for the power to weight ratio but what the hell. If I can get a good hookup, I will do my best to have this on the Sheetiron 300 this year.

so, anyone got one lying around? If BARF can hook me up I will even document the build here (something I have never been able to be patient enough to take the time to do)
:thumbup

 

[travisobvs]

I am sure you already know but you should keep an eye out for the CM series too. They were a discount line of bikes from 1980 - 84, great bikes that generally use all the same parts.

Cheers

 

[augustiron]

I am sure you already know but you should keep an eye out for the CM series too. They were a discount line of bikes from 1980 - 84, great bikes that generally use all the same parts.

Cheers

the CM is totally 100% a different bike from what I am looking for.
I have a DOHC 450 engine I rebuilt and still have enough other parts laying around to piece this together minus a frame.
I want nothing to do with CMs. :x

 

[firstbuell]

drop local Japanese vintage guru & CB450 expert Allen Siekman a line:

allen@ebold.com