Hello! I've found myself a motorcycle and am currently in the process of reviving it. I noticed oil dripping out of the left stator cover and took it off. Sure enough, the previous owner broke through it with the gear shifter. I've searched for this cover via Ebay and have found expensive results (~$100).
Is there a place I could find parts cheaper? Or is this price actually fair?
Any insight on where to search for replacement parts? As this is not the only thing wrong with her.
Thanks for all the help :]
She's a 1973
For a '73, that doesn't sound too far off the mark for a really nice cover NOS cover. The bikes are fairly collectable after all.
What I would do however is figure out the part number for the cover and google the part number. I've had some success find cheaper NOS parts that way.
The NOS is more expensive :P But thanks for the advice, we'll see where it gets me!
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/200x-classifieds/two-honda-450-twins-for-sale/44064/page1/
not looking to part out but will take $300 cash for the pair need to be gone like yesterday...
$300 for both bikes?! I would totally take that offer if you were closer. I live in Maryland :[
Woody
SuperDork
1/16/12 2:53 p.m.
$30.
See: "Case Cover"
http://www.rivetrestorations.com/motor.html
Woody
SuperDork
1/16/12 2:58 p.m.
FYI, when restoring those, I scuff the cover with medium to fine sandpaper, tape off a box around the lettering and spray it black. Then go back and sand the paint off the raised letters with the same paper when the paint is dry. They look as good as new.
Woody, how do I get a hold of the seller?
Woody
SuperDork
1/16/12 3:00 p.m.
http://www.rivetrestorations.com/
Not much to add on your question...but I'm a fellow CB450 owner.
My '71:
Clem
Clem, that's a beautiful bike. I hope mine looks that nice one day. Do you have any idea where to find that cover that's right below the seat?
..back on topic..Message sent to Rivet Restorations, awaiting reply :]
Thanks for all the support!
Het woody your close come up with a truck and cash in hand! the storage traile on of the bikes is in is reay to be hauled off for scrap $$ but the 450 is inside and i don't want to move it twice. Plenty of good parts.
Both motors are stuck and i have no idea if it's just from sitting or if they came to him that way....realy don't care just need to move'm for his widow.
Yeah Woody! Deliver them to Maryland :]
