1966 honda 450cc 450 k0 cb

Born in Japan in 1966 and moved over to Idaho, USA in the early 80’s. Has lived an easy life: weekend rides, and an occasional commute to work. Sadly he sat in the garage for a few years as the owner had medical issues and finally had to sell. The bomber then moved to Australia in 2010 where he was used as both a commuter and weekend ride. Though much loved, the owner’s change of job requires a car, so once again he has been spending more time in the garage. The Bomber is 50, in mostly original condition so he’s not perfect, but he wears his wrinkles and scars with pride. Some cosmetic work could make him look much younger, but he is just fine the way he is. The bomber really loves getting out and about, a bit of a show off, always someone wanting to have a good look at him and chat about him. He is a head turner, both with his looks and sound. A nice weekend ride or easy daily commuter. He is lovingly looked after by a classic motorcycle mechanic/enthusiast. Just had him checked as he has been sitting awhile. He is not running and needs his tank cleaned & re-lined, also carbies need to be cleaned out too. No big deal if you are mechanically minded. Quoted approx $900 by mechanic. So if you have time to take him out and about, enjoy talking bikes and want to have some fun, then the bomber is your bike. Just needs the above work to get him back out on the road again where he belongs. Suitable for Learner approved. Specs: Engine 444 cc (27.1 cu in) DOHC straight-2, two 32 mm (1.3 in) CV carburettors[1] Bore / stroke 70 x 57.8mm[2] Compression ratio 8.5:1[2] Top speed 180 km/h (110 mph) (claimed) Power 43 hp (32 kW) @ 8500 rpm (claimed) Torque 27.6 ft lb @ 8500 rpm (claimed)[1] Ignition type Coil with auto-advance,[2] twin contact breakers[1] Transmission 4 or 5 speed Frame type Tubular semi-duplex[1] cradle with single front down-tube[2] Suspension Telescopic front forks with two-way damping, rear swing arm, shock absorbers with adjustable preload[2] Brakes Drum, 8 in (200 mm) twin leading shoe at front[1] Tires 3.25x18 front, 3.50x18 rear[2] Wheelbase 53 in (1,300 mm) Dimensions L: 82 in (2,100 mm) W: 31 in (790 mm) H: 42 in (1,100 mm)[1] Weight 412 lb (187 kg)[1] (dry) Fuel capacity 3.5 gallons (UK Imperial gallons) Oil capacity 5 pints[2] Fuel consumption 65mpg (UK Imperial gallons)[1] Related 12 volt alternator, 12 Amp Hour battery, 30/35 watt headlamp, standard mirrors and comprehensive toolkit[1][2] The Honda CB450 was the first 'big' Honda motorcycle with a 444cc 180° straight twin, dual overhead cam engine producing 43-45 horsepower (more than 100 HP/ litre). The early models were often known as 'Black Bomber',were notable for their distinctive large chrome-sided fuel tank with the same common 'family' styling used in the S90 and CD175. In Canada the K1 model was marketed as the 'Hellcat'. The initial K0 models, known as 'Black Bomber' or 'Dragon' was first shown in UK during the Diamond Jubilee Brighton Speed Trials of September 1965, traditionally held along the seafront. As the bike was newly imported, the engine was not run-in, so the appearance was a semi-competition demonstration sprint run for publicity ridden by (the late) Allan Robinson, MBE, a Honda staff member, recording a standing-start kilometre time of 30.1 seconds and a terminal speed of 100 mph (160 km/h). The CB450 was then publicly exhibited at the nearby motorcycle show, held for the first time in Brighton at the Metropole Hotel exhibition centre situated on the seafront. Although the CB450 never sold up to Honda's expectations, it had excellent engineering for the time, notably including reliable electrical components, an electric starter, and a horizontally split crankcase, all features distinct from the British twins of the era. The most radical feature was the valve springing. Instead of the conventional coil springs, it used 'torsion bars' - rods of steel that twisted to provide the spring effect.