[wtipster]

Hi all. I've had bikes most of my life. Had a break due to other commitments. Took the plunge and bought a 1973 CB450 K6. Im in the uk and it's an American import. Had it a couple of months now. It's sprayed us army green! Apart from the tank which is just undercoat grey. Tinkered a lot and have it running well. Passed its MOT, just waiting for the docs to come back from the DVLA, then I'll order plates and I'm on the road . I have a few questions with I'll ask in the correct places. Cheers

 

[wtipster]

Here she is

 

[dtsmjr8dan]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Lefty]

Great! Another 450

 

[Alex jb]

Great! Another 450

Sarcasm?
Hope not

Welcome chap, whereabouts in Blighty do you reside?

Looks like a solid bike, looking forward to progress.


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[Lefty]

Sarcasm?
Hope not

Welcome chap, whereabouts in Blighty do you reside?

Looks like a solid bike, looking forward to progress.


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did I sound like my grandma at Christmas-"great! More pot holders"

 

[ancientdad]

did I sound like my grandma at Christmas-"great! More pot holders"

Nah - Alex knows better... but that bike is going to need a lot of paint remover to get rid of that OD green

 

[Lefty]

Nah - Alex knows better... but that bike is going to need a lot of paint remover to get rid of that OD green

Hey Tom, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder

 

[wtipster]

Hi Alex JB, in a lil village called Seamer next to Scarborough. The bikes had an almost full restoration on it, engines been rebuilt etc. Just needed finishing off. No idea why it's green. Each to their own I suppose.

Lefty and ancientdad. Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder!! I looked at a few 450's. I was torn between back to original or brat. They were either too close to original to sacrifice or needed too much work (time wise,I'm a busy man) to bring to life. So "The Greeny" (or as you Americans call a"booger") is a mere blank canvas and will in time become a beauty to behold. Happy days

 

[Alex jb]

What colour are you planning then?
Got a brat seat in mind?


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[ancientdad]

Hey Tom, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder

So true - many people dislike my bike, and even more the headlight! :lol: Just an assumption based on the green being all over everything...

 

[wtipster]

I'm a bit undecided about colour, I'll be spraying the frame and wheels etc black, keeping the engine as it is I think. Also the seat not 100 percent but I'm leaning towards black.... I've kinda fallen in love with the look of these two so I'm gonna aim for something like it .......

 

[Alex jb]

They are both nice, the second one is drool worthy.
That's the best tank paint


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[wtipster]

Hi gents. This is where I’m at nearly 2 years on. Not getting much free time to build but enjoying every second I get