1969 Honda CB

CB4503018592

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Offering for sale my 1969 Honda CB450K2 Super Sport, twin cylinder motorcycle. Showing just 1459 miles from new, this bike is in beautiful, unrestored condition. The bike does everything it was built to do; starts easily by kick starter or with the "Electric Leg", idles properly and pulls strong through all 5 cogs. All electrical systems, gauges, brakes, and suspension components function properly. The bike is a joy to ride as well as simply look at. In 1969, Honda was focused on the production and roll-out of their ground-breaking CB750 Four so the other models took a back seat. Production numbers for all the '69 models are low and most of the existing models received only cosmetic updates, (many do not have individual parts lists) and the CB450K2 was no exception. Mechanically, it is virtually unchanged from the '68 K1 "Toaster Tank" bikes but Honda decided to link this model to the coming CB750 so it receives a one-year-only tank, (screw on fuel cap) with the same graphics as the coming 750. Side covers are a new shape, (wrapping around the front, behind the carburetors) and the badges are an all-new diamond shape metal plate vs. the stick-on badges of the K1. The seat is a new, pleated design and DOT mandated reflectors on the tail light lens as well as a fender mounted badge, (early) or fork cover mounted reflectors, (late, as my bike is) round out the changes. The bike retains the 18" front wheel, front drum brake and cigar shaped mufflers held over from the earlier 4-speed Black Bombers. This bike was purchased new on Dec. 20, 1969 from Emery's Honda in San Jose, CA. I have the original receipt from that long ago day. The original owner obviously rode the bike very little and, after his passing, possession passed to his widow. I purchased the bike off eBay approximately 5 years ago from a fellow in Napa, CA who purchased the bike from the family who were liquidating the widow's assets in order to get her into assisted living. The original Title was lost at some point but the State of Washington allows us to have the bike inspected by the State Patrol and, after paying registration for three years, (with the stipulation that nobody says, "Hey! That's my bike!") they issue us a Clean, Clear Washington State Title, which I have in hand. When I purchased the bike, it was in each original Candy Blue Green livery; that tank and side cover set are here with me and, whoever purchases the bike, we can talk about those parts, (I may be willing to include them depending on the winning bid amount.) I put together a Candytone Red body set based around an NOS tank and a very nice set of used side covers purchased off eBay. The chrome, painted surfaces, finished metal surfaces and upholstery are all original, OEM Honda. The only conditional issues being some very small flaws in the paint on the side covers and some fuel staining of the clear coat on the left crankcase and drive chain covers, (fortunately the beautiful, early alternator cover escaped this.) This was most likely caused by the bike sitting on it's side stand for years and the carburetor float bowl gaskets failing. I am of the mindset that this "patina" on original parts is acceptable but if you're not, I get it. The parts in question are still available for direct replacement or can be sent out for restoration, (I have people who do this correctly.) The original exhaust is in great shape but there were some very small holes underneath the left muffler, (unseen unless you're lying under the bike; I can supply pictures if requested to do so.) I repaired these with JB Weld and that was that. The bike had received a new rear tire prior to my purchase, (a 4.00-18 Dunlop K-70 in place of the 3.50-18 it would have shipped with) but was still on it's original front, which I have. I put a 3.25-18 K-70 pattern tire on the front as I wanted to ride the bike safely, (the original front tire will be made available to the purchaser.) The bike was fully serviced, (camchain tensioner adjusted, valves adjusted, ignition time set, fresh sparkplugs installed, fresh oil, centrifugal oil filter rotor removed, cleaned and replaced.) The original carburetors had issues with the right carb so an NOS set was installed and balanced. The original paper pleated air filters looked great so were retained. A fresh battery rounded out the tune-up and the bike was ready to roll to the Isle Of VashonTT here in Puget Sound where it brought home the trophy for Best Japanese Bike. The bike will be sold with the aforementioned Clean, Clear Washington StateTitle in my name and original Sales Receipt, OEM Toolkit and Owner's Manual. Both sets of bodywork are available, representing a unique opportunity to own one bike in both colors. In fact, this bike represents a unique opportunity to own a super-low mileage example of a low-production number machine in beautiful, original condition. The 450 Hondas are very entertaining to ride; as the advertising copy from the Black Bomber stated back in 1965, "43BHP from 444cc's" still represents a very powerful, efficient engine design. The exhaust note, prodigious torque and horsepower output from the 180-degree crank, Dual Overhead Cam engine make this bike a ball to ride. When it debuted, it handed the 650 British Pushrod Twins of the day fits in the 1/4 mile even though it was down 200 cc's! These early versions also handle much better than the later CB's, (and CL's) because of their 18" front wheel vs. those bikes' 19" wheels, tipping into corners effortlessly. So, that's about it! 'Any questions feel free to contact me on 206-200-7014. On Feb-26-17 at 20:49:26 PST, seller added the following information: This evening I've had a bid retraction on my bike which, prior to this occurrence, had made reserve and therefore would have sold. I want to make it clear that I have had no communication with this individual and their retraction did not come about based on any information about the condition of the motorcycle for sale here. It is my belief that this specimen was simply fishing for my Reserve Amount, which I would have provided if asked, (it is, as you now know, $6500.) My phone number is in the item description and I've spoken to quite a few honest, forthcoming, interesting folks about the bike. I have a message in to my "Mystery Bidder" and am waiting to see whether I receive a reply. In any case, thank you one and all who have taken time to view my bike, ask me questions and/or place a bid; I appreciate your interest.