What should I do about my Honda CL450?
One step you can take for maintaining your Honda CL450 is regularly inspecting parts to look for any signs that wear has occurred. When riding the bike, listen for any unusual sounds coming from the engine or other parts.
Why is the Honda CL450 called the scrambler?
The CL450, made by Honda, gained its nickname as “The Scrambler” because of its off-road aesthetics. Like any other vehicle, the Scrambler has maintenance needs that include occasionally replacing parts. If your motorcycle is in need of a part, learn more about what’s available to help you find a suitable replacement.
What kind of muffler does a Honda CL350 use?
While these slip-on mufflers are small enough to work on the CL bikes, they will also work as a low-profile option on the CB motorcycles. Mufflers are sold in pairs. Note: The inlet side of these mufflers are the correct size for the header pipe diameter on the Honda CL350 / CB350, CB360 / CL360, and CL450 with the graphite muffler gaskets.
What kind of gasket does a Honda CL350 use?
We sell graphite pipe adapters that are an upgrade to the units included in the kit. These adapters are made to compress and conform to the pipes and give the best seal possible. These graphite exhaust pipe gaskets will only fit the Honda CL350 / CB350 and CB360 / CL350 factory header pipes.
Why is my neutral light not working on my bike?
Clutch switches, kickstand switches and the neutral light can all break to cause this type of problem. Try starting with the kickstand up, clutch in, and bike in neutral to see if the motor spins. If not, these switches can normally be bypassed with a paperclip pressed into both ends of the connector one at a time, MacGyver-style.
How can you tell if your bike throttle cable is going bad?
The throttle cable normally lets you know it’s going bad by refusing to snap back the throttle grip when it is turned and released. Never ride such a bike – they call that a “suicide throttle” for a reason.
When was the Honda CL450 disc brake replaced?
Disc brakes were fairly new technology on motorcycles, and unproven in off-road riding. The CL450 was replaced in 1975 when Honda increased the displacement of the engine and renamed it the Honda CB500T. The bike remains popular today among enthusiasts, and many are still in use in flat track racing or have been modified into cafe racers .
What’s the difference between a Honda CL450 and Honda cyclechaos?
Although the difference between both models are mostly cosmetic, the CL450’s higher pipes, knobby tires, and aggressive styling were better suited for off-road riding.