Summary:
I got a 1982 Honda CM450C engine from a junkyard, with all the electrical too. It's going in a mini, single seat sand rail for my son. So, I opened it up, and the motor looks brand new inside, stock crank and piston sizes with like new clearances. The only thing I had to do was hone.
Great starter bike, easy to maintain and a pleasure to ride
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Faults:
As a US import that had sat in a barn in S Dakota for 5 years, I had a lot to do.
First was to fix the indicators to be ‘off’ when riding.
Speedo cable was damaged, cheap eBay replacement.
The tank was full of rust and ‘stuff’; took a while to clean out. Carbs were full of the same; cleaning the float and jets did the trick.
1982 Honda Cm450e Review
2x new tyres.
And at the end I had to get it registered in the UK, which was fun!!
General Comments:
This is a great cruiser and a very reliable and safe bike. Parts are a bit expensive, as this model wasn’t released in the UK, so parts are rare. Drives very nicely and is very comfortable (I’m 6ft and 220 lbs). Took it on a 90 mile run on the motorway; ran great at 70. It’s also a very easy bike to work on, no really tricky elements and a good bike to learn with. I just love cruisers...
1982 Honda Cm450 Review
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2018 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2018 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | 8.1 / 10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34550 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CM250C |
1982 Honda Cm450 Specs
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
1982 Honda Cm450e Carb
Review Date:15th July, 2018