I'm a (former) Honda factory trained mechanic. I'm now 79 yrs old but in the 70's & 80's I was actively working in a So. California Honda dealership. I know quite a lot about that CB-450 you bought. First, the price you paid is abt double what that unit cost new. Second, those Honda starters were pretty much bullet-proof....I NEVER saw one replaced unless it was damaged in an accident. The "Achilles Heel" of the 450 engine was the top end valve train. It used torsion bars instead of valve springs. The cams ride in the aluminum cam towers at the top of the engine. The cam "bearing" surface is just machined aluminum. There are NO bearings or inserts or bushings. The most common problem was WEAR, both in the cams and in the "bearing" surfaces of the head. Once they're worn, the entire head needs to be replaced so proper lube is a MUST. We always used Catrol GTX 20-50. Watch the level closely and keep it changed abt every 1.000 - 1.500 miles and keep the clearances adjusted correctly (they tend to close up and get tight). Another tip...if you ride that 450 fairly regularly, you may want to pick up an ignition changeover kit to replace the old points The electronic ones saved a LOT of grief as the point rubbing blocks tended to wear and screw up the timing. You may also want to pickup a front fender....that mud thats all up and down the main frame downtube will be on YOU if you ride it in the wet. One more thing, don't put the bike on the side stand of you're gonna use the kick starter! Put it on the center stand. The side stand will eventually bend and/or break off.....trust me on this one! haha

Just a note for everyone that wrench's on old Japanese motorcycles , the screws are NOT phillips head screws , they are JIS , if you don't have a JIS screwdriver the correct size you will likely round off the drive head . JIS stands for Japanese Industrial Standard . I commend Aaron's decision to replace the JIS screws with Allen heads , smart move I'd say . Yes I own a mid 70's Honda CB 550 F so am talking from real life experience .

A Bronco, a bike, and a beautiful spouse. No wonder Aaron is smiling! Congratulations to yall!!

5:20 Love how she fells in love with the old bike. Just like hearing me

Aaron’s meticulous nature shows how approachable repairs like this are. And, you’re fun to watch. Thanks!

Some hints to make it run even smoother; You will see a Screw on top of the Intake Manifold next to the carbs, you attach a Vacuum gauge and make sure your drawing the same amount of Vacuum at Idol(set screws) and then at Quarter throttle again the same amount of vacuum{you adjust the Quarter throttle with the Adjustable Cables on the Carbs}.. You will find the Bike will run a lot smoother and Throttle response will be faster. (Constant Velocity Carbs are very finicky) (PS, I have over 1 mil miles and 53 Years on bikes, 7 of them)..☺🤓.

You guys are so cute in your new helmets,and I wish you nothing but fun adventures on your new bike Aaron you are doing well in your rehab,don't change what you are,God is Blessing you,Love Jim ❤❤❤❤

Favorite line-- “I like to pride myself in being a pretty humble person” Great job on the Honda purchase. My dad had a 750 from about the same year.

Can't ever go wrong on a vintage Honda , very nice

One thing I found out with the older japanese bikes and carbs, the phillips screws were usually JIS spec, not the standard phillips here stateside. A good set of JIS screwdrivers would save stripping out a lot of screw heads.

I'm glad Emily made a point of how Aaron approaches his work, especially when attempting something he's never done before. Impatience and tunnel vision causes injury and broken parts. The priorities of repair work? 1) Don't get hurt 2) Don't break anything 3) Fix the problem That's from the famous Tappet Brothers, Click and Clack. Good advice.

I had a CB450 back in the late 70's when I was a teenager. This brought back some memories. Thank's

Good to see a bike on the channel, they are JIS (Japanese industrial standard) screws not Philips screws, make sure the engine oil is bike specific as car stuff could damage the engine/gear box long term and ditch the cheap pod air filters and get K&Ns or Ram air filters, also David Silver spared (England) is great for old Honda parts and I'm sure he ships world wide , its a great looking bike.

Guys! That bike is awesome!! I’m not a big fan of those 70’s era bikes but there’s just something about that fender delete and knobby tires Aaron pointed out that’s really rad! Y’all enjoy it.

My first bike was a '71 CB450 back in the 70's. This video brought back a lot of great memories. Don't be afraid to rev that engine. That overhead cam gem will go 10,000 RPM without breaking a sweat. What a sweet bike! Best of luck to you guys!

One thing I learned a long time ago was that Hondas need new NGK plugs after the bikes have been off the road for a while or winter storage for us northerners. That 450 should fire up alot easier than that. Even if the plugs look good put some new ones in. Cheap insurance. Cheers you guys from Canada's capital

In 73 I bought a new CB450. Rode it everywhere. Redlined it all the time. Put 23k miles on it in 3 years. Never left me broke down. It would do about 110 indicated, handled well, no speed wobbles or weaving in curves. You should have fun riding it.

Congrats on the first repair of your awesome CB450! Sounds like it's running well and will be loved by you both. Be sure to check the oil by dropping the dipstick in but not screwing it in and enjoy putting some miles on it! We have tons of information and resources on our youtube channel and website if any other issues pop up!

Hi guys- when you check the oil level do not screw in the dipstick. Just rest it on the casing.

Great video. You just don't know how much you remind me of my son. He is just like you always tinkering around bikes and cars and much more patient than I am... He is now into "crawling", having rebuilt his CJ. Last year I had the pleasure of helping him but all new springs, shocks and a 4 inch lift on it. He is now the chief engineer at the Honda Plant in Marysville, OH. I really enjoyed this one.

You might find that those phillips screws are not phillips but JIS (japanese industrial standard).I found this out from working on snowmobiles, 4 wheelers and motorcycles. Once you get the correct JIS drivers, the screws come out easier, less likely for the bit to cam out. Bike appears to be in excellent shape. I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with it.

1. Love watching you guys work and vibe together. 2. Please consider full face helmets. I wouldn't be here today to enjoy your videos without one...

The second side stand is not a side stand it’s a centerstand design to be used for service. You step on the lever and get the bike rocking and pull it back onto the centerstand. It stays vertical with no further assistance. Spend a few bucks and get a shop manual or reprint, it’s worth it. It basically gives instructions for a complete overhaul if necessary. Rocky Mountain atvmc is a good place for parts. Also as I Remember the Phillip screws are not Phillips head but JIS which is different spec than Phillips and CAN be damaged by a Phillips screwdriver.

Understand and appreciate the philosophy on performing repairs. Calmness and persistence always goes a long way. Get it right no matter what. I like it. Thank you.

We watch you because you both don’t pretend to know everything. We watch you because you are real people that do what we all do! We love both of you guys too! Love the helmets! They are awesome and fit you personalities well! 🤗🤪😇❣

Way back in 1976 I had a '75 CB-450. Great bike!

Very cool! You need to interview the neighbor with the roadmaster pulling the boat!

I owned two of those 450s at different times of my early riding days, the first one, I painted and had a custom seat built, eventually traded that for a Polara , then a second one just like yours, which I knocked a tooth off of 5th on a bad shift..In those days It was easy to find one for around 300 bucks, now collectors are paying Thousands for older Hondas. Have fun with that CB450..Also I found Dunlop tires that fit, those tires you have now are not good for anything but dirt riding, always put new tubes, and the front forks need a fender to keep the wobbling down 👍

That is a sweet bike. It reminds me of my youth. I respect and appreciate Aaron’s work ethic.

My first motorcycle was a 1974 CB450 when I was 14 years old. That sound when it fired up took me straight back in time

Good content! I'd love to see more bike content on this channel, that first ride looks fun, and the way that you're figuring stuff out was so entertaining!

I may be showing my age a little. I've had several of these old bikes. My favorite was a 1975 Yamaha RD 350 two stroke. That was by far the most fun to ride. There's not to many around anymore. If you find one buy it! You wont believe the power these little bikes put out. Thanks for bringing back old memories. 😃

My wife & I got a 450 when I was 17 & she 16. It was so cool and reliable until I used it short of oil and it just wouldn't go any more. I still love these like they have a heart & a soul. I miss none more of the several motorcycles I have had. I deeply long for another chance to own one again and will not be surprised if you find the same. Lovely trip back down memory lane, thank you good people for that.

If you don't have one, you need to get an impact driver. You get it lined up and whack it with a hammer. The force pushes the bit into the screw and an internal cam provides the twist. A must have for philips screws in aluminum motorcycle parts (and you'll find other uses for it too). Probably not a bad idea with the new allen screws too. They used to be pretty cheap! In the early 70's I was going to buy a 450. When we got to the dealer, they had 3 gold 750s on sale for not much more so guess what I got! I loved that 750 but those early seats were torture for any distance riding! While dating my wife & I would take rides in the evenings after hot summer days. You'll have lots of fun with it but obviously be careful!

That bike looks so cool and I am sure it will be very useful camping and on car/race events...and a whole lot of fun as well. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it in the future. Enjoy your new toy!

You gotta love the sound of those old twin Honda's. I had a 350 scrambler style Honda ( like the CB but the pipes run up along the side, CL I believe ). Later a CB550 but that was a 4. Love both of you guys enthusiasm !

One of your best videos on this channel you're nice and calm someone else talks so much you can't even get a break more videos with you nice and calm😂. Camera angles were just fine

After tackling a C-6 transmission I'd think a CB450 starter clutch assembly would be childs play Aaron, beauty bike.👍

Love it. I owned a old Honda like that way back in the day and turned it into a Enduro. Great bike so much fun. It looks so sweet behind your Bronco. Thanks for the good memories!

Cool to see you guys with something that's got 2 wheels. She looks a real well cared for example, great find Aaron.

Great work Aaron! Your work has been impeccable.

When the CB450 first came out I was buying a motorcycle and I really wanted that motorcycle. My dad wouldn't sign for that, but he did go for a 305 Scrambler. I have always had a soft place in my heart for the CB450.

Wow! Awesome job trying to figure stuff out and get it going again!

Great job , I hope y'all have lots of fun times and adventures on that little bike . Be Safe .

I'm the proud owner of an '82 CB750C great bikes in that era.

Awesome Honda! Love seeing vintage bikes.

Aaron looked pretty happy on that bike with Emily holding on! Beautiful bike. I wish I had half the patience Aaron does. Great work on the bike.

I had a cb360 of that vintage. Me and my friend who also had one used to get up to all sorts of shenanigans! That's where my love of bikes started.

I had the very same 450. Same year. Same color. Got my motorcycle license on that bike. I could start the bike with the electric starter cold but not hot. Had to kick it hot. Thanks for the memory!

Aaron you need an impact screwdriver to get most Phillips screws out on motorcycle cases, etc. The 450 is a good revving engine.

That is just like my CB450 that transported me through my college years in the 70’s. Same color too. Easy to ride and loves to rev. Great memories.

You got a nice bike that was well taken care of. Don’t forget about securing it wherever you go!

What a FUN and AWESOME vid and new acquisition to the fam!!!

My first bike was '74 OD green CB-750, great bike, easy to work on, and while they lacked torque of the big v-twin bikes I learned to ride on, they had great mid-range and high end power being inline 4 cylinder engines. I have only rode alongside someone with the two-cylinder CB-450, but it always kept up with us and was reliable as hell.

Hey Emily and Aaron 👋, That. CB 450 is in good shape for it age. Thanks for sharing, and have a great time with it. Have a great week ahead 👍

I am so happy for your boat and motorcycle purchase. This 450 is very similar to my first bike, which was a CB 500 T. I hope it is great fun for you both.

Craftsman at Work...Always Wonderful to Watch.!!! God Bless

What a clean unit!! Great job as always Aaron and love the new matching helmets 🤙

No car can give one the same intrinsic joy, euphoria and romance as a bike, and that's why everyone should ride... A car can be cool but they don't hold a candlestick and all for a fraction of the cost.

Very cool bike! Old Hondas are so cool. Easy to work on, low maintenance machines. I'm in the process of restoring my father's 1975, Apricot red metal flake Honda CB750K. It's been 10 years since he passed and I've had it since then. It needed a new engine because the case was cracked. I finally found a good engine and have just recently started the cleaning and re- assembly of the bike. Congratulations on your awesome find and keep the shiney side up!

Love your channel... and while I know you are working on achieving a better balance... I do confess I miss when your uploads were a bit more frequent. I had a 1980 Honda 500 when I was in my early 20s, and I loved the thing. So... this was cool.

I have a CL77 (305 scrambler) I need to get back together. Love the sound of those early Honda twins!

I was noticing the different location. It's so cool that your grandparents let you use their place. The color of the bike is beautiful. I plan to paint my 78 F250 a similar color some time.

I loved my Hondas and my Harley’s. Took my bike test on a 350 Honda. “Toot once ya take a left son, I blow my horn twice you turn right. Three toots y’a stop”. Yep, past my test! 😁😁👍👍👍👍👍Love It you’all.

Great job. Something magic about those Honda twins. Proper....xx🤗🤗

I love the look of those early 70s Honda bikes. I dont even ride motorcycles but they are cool

The starter clutch has left the chat.

Kids and their toys! lol! You never cease to amaze me with what one of you find! Nice bike!!

I had a 71 SL350 and a 72 CL350 back in the day. Fun Fun Fun. Good to see Aaron back to working with his hands!

I had a stroke a few years, ago, can't ride my Electra Glide anymore, I'd kill for a 450 honda. Congratulations. I don't know if you realize it, that assembly is called a "Sprague clutch", commonly used on lawnmower rope starting assemblies. Y'all have fun.

Amazing how good those bikes look now, and the prices are amazing too!

Pls tell your Grandparents we all said hello. You all are doing a super job and we appreciate you taking us along. God Bless you and yours.

I admire the fact that you show the WHOLE process - not just edit out any issues.. That and I can suggest your channel to anyone without reservation.. Thanks for high quality episodes!

Life finally slowed down enough for me to watch. Congratulations! Years ago I drug home a 1971 Honda 350 in pieces. You brought back a lot of fond memories, I hope the same for you. Thank you ~ Chuck. P.S. You’re so right about Aaron. My dad taught me years ago, if it’s broken you have nothing to lose in learning how to fix it. I see the same in both of you.

Hope You 2 will have a lot of fun riding this classic & charming old Honda. Greetings from Denmark, Anders

Are yet another challenge passed your way love the bike and Aarons grit and determiination i feel a painting coming on crack on

40 years ago I made myself a set of various length case bolt guides by cutting off the top of the bolt off. It makes it very easy to place a gasket on a side cover and then put the side cover over the guide studs. Just make them finger tight so you can remove them. Gaskets are perfectly aligned every time.

Lovely bike. I had the older model from the late 60's. The Black Bomber. The starter had the same problem as yours so it must be a common fail on those. I loved that bike. Great engine. Your video brings back great memories thanks!!

I had an 85 Honda and an 85 Suzuki as soon as i seen this it brought back good memories! Great video thanks for sharing!

yes the two-cylinder the after runner of the black bomber also had 1 later the cb500 many memories of it now I drive a jamaha diversion xj 900 from 1995 and nice to see you again

That red bronco is awesome. Had one just like it !!!

Thanks for sharing awesome old bike love it enjoy and ride safe

I had a '73 CB-350, same color, that my brother sold to me when he was short on cash ($400 back in '82.) Looks great for a 50 year-old bike!

Bonito (e raro) de ver a esposa vibrando com a aquisição do marido. Parabéns!!!!👏👏👏👏

I just bought a 1971 CB450 and it has a starter problem. Glad to see you are delving into the starter mechanism and that will show me the way.

Amazing how the prices have gone up for "vintage" bike like this. Actually just clean, well-cared-for bikes from the 70s and 80s used to be everywhere for 500 to 1000 bucks. The smiles are worth every penny, you guys.

Nice classic, sounds great! Better with a front fender to keep things cleaner & less chip damage.

I had a 1971 Honda CB400 when I was 14 years old! I lived in a small town called Wells in Maine. I drove that thing everywhere and loved it. Now I live in Waco Texas and would love to find another old Honda there so reliable and easy to work on.

Love that bike! In 1973 rode one from Jacksonville FL to upstate New York and back in two weeks. Had a blast, had no problems with it, ran great was not to bad on my back or bottom. I would love to have another one.

I had 2 of these back in the day practically bulletproof. Don't forget to teach the kid how to drive it

I had a 71 CB450 as a recall the same color. put a rack on the back with a trunk and a Vetter WindJammer faring. Took it to Guam for 3 yrs then back to CA where it got replaced with a MotoGuzzi 850 LAPD flavor. Was fun watching you work your way through the 450's quarks

It's great to see these old bikes still around. Congrats on getting it running. In 1974, I bought a '71 CB450, right after my wife and I got married. It had 10K miles on it and I had to rebuild the topend before it would run right. My wife and I rode it up and down the old river roads just south of Sacramento CA.

Man! What a MONEY episode!!! Pure KZfaq GOLD! What a beloved couple and Aaron's explanations are so spot on...so easy to follow along! That bike is SO going to look good wherever you take it! It was time for me to get rid of my 2 wheels (okay, I still have plenty of 4wheelers ATV/RZR) so hearing and seeing y'all run up and down the street...Ahhhh! Thanks for sharing! Truly a Rockstar couple!!! Sincerely enjoyed the ride! Best wishes to y'all!!! 😎👍👍

Hey guys! I am glad I found you. I have watched your channel 5 or so years ago and then life got in the way and I lost you. I am a big fan of VGG and FSG. I am sorry Erin you are going through physical stuff, I can relate. You guys are awesome!!!

Yeppers, I like the new member of the family ❣️. Great job guys 👍.

That's how you learn. I learn new shit everyday just fucking with something I haven't wrenched on before

I had a bike like that. Rode it to work for years. Rode it to Dallas from Houston twice. Only failure was the chain. It stretches. Keep it oiled!

I live on Cape Cod Massachusetts . I used to had multiple motor cycles and as long as you maintain it it will work for you

You said it was a 2 stroke, it’s actually a 4 stroke engine. Probably a slip of the tongue ! LOL . Back in the late 60’s I owned a 350 scrambler, you talk about 1 cool bike for a teenager, I was the talk of the town. There weren’t very many bikes around Winnfield, La. back then.

I had a Honda 350 scrambler. It was fun. That was a long time ago, I'm 63 now.