1985 CB450SC Nighthawk

 Purchased with 8,540 Miles, April 28th of 2008
(55-58 mpg)

 


BEFORE


CURRENT

 

 

 
 


Just Home...  MORE PICS

  • Candy Empire Blue
  • Blue pinstripes
  • The Honda wing tank emblem is silver
  • The "Nighthawk 450" side cover decal is silver
  • The front fender is chrome
  • The wheels are cast alloy
  • The speedometer has a 105 mph (170 km) limit
  • The engine is a 447cc 4-stroke SOHC 3-valve parallel twin
  • The transmission is a 6-speed
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With a little polish and the shield removed....


After seat and tire replacement ...  MORE PICS

 

 
Manufacturer Honda
Production 1982-1986
Class Sport bike
Engine 447cc parallel twin-cylinder
Transmission Five speed plus overdrive sixth
Wheelbase 57.1 inches
Seat height 30.9 inches
Weight 392.5 lb
Fuel capacity 3.2 gallons, including 0.5 gallon reserve
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 50.6mm
Compression Ratio 9.3 : 1
Carburetors Two 34mm constant velocity
Ignition Solid state
Starter Electric
Driveline O-ring sealed chain
Wheels Cast alloy
Tires Front: 100/90 - 19 tubeless (Also heard 3.2/x-19)
Rear: 130/90 - 16 tubeless
Suspension Front: Air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings
Rear: VHD shocks
Brakes Front: Disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear: Drum

 
Initial Repairs

Left Blinker Lens ( www.powersportseast.com )
Seat Cover from Saddlemen ( www.saddlemen.com )
Tires ( www.tiresunlimited.com )
New Battery

Mechanic

Rear Brakes
Front Brakes and Calibers
Carburetor Work (Clean and Repair)
Install and Balance Tires

Other

@ 11,600 Miles, New RK Racing Chain

 

Needs doing at some point:

Replace Left Fork Seal (Small Leak)