Comments on: 1971 Honda CB450 K4

By: Wolfy

Wolfy — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:16:14 +0000

If you set out to do a 100% original restoration there is always someone who will point out that the pinstriping should be 2.5mm, not 3mm: or it is the wrong shade of pink or some such.
At the other extreme one can build the most radical ever chooper/cafe/whatever, until someone ups the ante. But it will probably not be usable…
In between these, in the real world, it should first and foremost please the owner. And if that was me I’d be proud of it.
Has a “period” look about it yet so well done that – as said by others – could be mistaken for a new machine. And eminently usable, would be at home commuting, touring, at a bike show, on a sunday ride.
Well done that man!

By: Darnell Barkman

Darnell Barkman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:44:05 +0000

Awesome Job! I’m riding a stock 81 cb400t and all the great work you did is inspiring me to put a few custom touches on myself. Specifically the painted engine and different springs in the back. You’ve done a great job and I hope ur very proud.

By: Ken

Ken — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:20:01 +0000

Add a 1 in Black Stripe to the front fender, with gold pin stripe on each side of the black .

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:37:29 +0000

Those wheel are late 70′s model. The 71 had wire spokes. Other than that, a nice restoration…

By: TED

TED — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:21:48 +0000

I think it looks fabulous.

By: Tanshanomi

Tanshanomi — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:22:26 +0000

I have never been a great fan of comstar wheels, but now that I can see how nicely they update an older machine, I’m rethinking my aversion to them. They really are the keystone to this whole update, and the whole project just looks smashing!

By: Aldo

Aldo — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:38:39 +0000

Very nicely done! And thanks for posting the link with details and photos on the restoration/update! I got some ideas for my own CL360 I am working on!