Are all the Post 70's CB 450 gas tanks the same ? Reason I ask, is that I have a 74' CB 450 K7 and want to change the paint scheme to the 72' Red with Gold Stripe. I want to make sure before I order the tank decals that the gas tanks were the same ?
Ray -James, you seem sure about that. What is the basis for your statement? Did you own one from new? Is there a source somewhere that you are citing? It's no big deal, but I'm curious.
I believe the 1972 K5 got the first chrome strip. Other difference was when they went from rear hinged seat to side hinged seat. I think, but am not sure, that this affected the rear mounting tab on the tank.
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How about it Bill? Did you peel the chrome strip off the bottom of your tank?
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Not just model years, different models entirely.........Thanks, I was also curious about which year they switched to the side-mount seat. I thought it was K5, but wasn't sure.
If your bike came from 5 or 6 different model years, you did a beautiful job of blending.
To clarify, I believe lots of things changed mid model year in 71'. They used up the parts they had so early/late production bikes will be different. You can't pin it down. For example my 71' was built early and has the painted fork ears and other things different from a late 71' with the chrome ears ect...Lot of things changed in 71'. Depends on if it was early or late. I think you'll be fine with your stickers.
This is one of the reasons we stick with K-models here, instead of "years". I see you're in Wisconsin, one of the few states to title on the engine number, right?To clarify, I believe lots of things changed mid model year in 71'. They used up the parts they had so early/late production bikes will be different. You can't pin it down. For example my 71' was built early and has the painted fork ears and other things different from a late 71' with the chrome ears ect...
Could be, I just thought I've seen bikes with k4 and k5 parts before that seemed original. I know my k4 has the lower triple that would be used with the earlier steering dampers.This is one of the reasons we stick with K-models here, instead of "years". I see you're in Wisconsin, one of the few states to title on the engine number, right?
Also, bikes were often titled as the year they were sold back then, not what their VIN tags said. I've seen K4's titled as 1972 models, etc.
What does your VIN tag call your bike, K4 probably??
I've never personally seen a K4 with chrome fork ears, etc., and I've seen a LOT of 450's......
Could be, I just thought I've seen bikes with k4 and k5 parts before that seemed original. I know my k4 has the lower triple that would be used with the earlier steering dampers.