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  • Jan. 16, 2012 1:48 p.m. Youngguns New Reader

    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

  • BoxheadTim

    Jan. 16, 2012 2:15 p.m. BoxheadTim SuperDork

    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.

  • Jan. 16, 2012 2:30 p.m. Youngguns New Reader

    The NOS is more expensive :P But thanks for the advice, we'll see where it gets me!

  • 44Dwarf

    Jan. 16, 2012 2:47 p.m. 44Dwarf Dork

    http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/200x-classifieds/two-honda-450-twins-for-sa...

    not looking to part out but will take $300 cash for the pair need to be gone like yesterday...

  • Jan. 16, 2012 2:50 p.m. Youngguns New Reader

    $300 for both bikes?! I would totally take that offer if you were closer. I live in Maryland :[

  • Woody

    Jan. 16, 2012 2:53 p.m. Woody SuperDork

    $30.

    See: "Case Cover"

    http://www.rivetrestorations.com/motor.html

  • Woody

    Jan. 16, 2012 2:58 p.m. Woody SuperDork

    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.

  • Jan. 16, 2012 2:59 p.m. Youngguns New Reader

    Woody, how do I get a hold of the seller?

  • Woody

    Jan. 16, 2012 3:00 p.m. Woody SuperDork

    http://www.rivetrestorations.com/

  • ClemSparks

    Jan. 16, 2012 3:04 p.m. ClemSparks SuperDork

    Not much to add on your question...but I'm a fellow CB450 owner.

    My '71:

    Clem

  • Jan. 16, 2012 3:10 p.m. Youngguns New Reader

    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!

  • Woody

    Jan. 16, 2012 3:11 p.m. Woody SuperDork

    Nifty bike, Clem!

  • 44Dwarf

    Jan. 16, 2012 3:28 p.m. 44Dwarf Dork

    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.

  • Jan. 16, 2012 3:33 p.m. Youngguns New Reader

    Yeah Woody! Deliver them to Maryland :]

 
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