Newb 454 owner

[elan]

HI all, 

I just picked up a 454 for free on craigslist. Well.... I did give the guy $50 to give it to me instead of another guy...   He had planned to make a project out of it, but put it off, then he was selling the house so it had to go fast.

A little about me, I spend more time fixing up 70's honda's and mainly ride my 76' CB750 (or 836 these days).

Anyway, the bike is in overall good shape, hasnt been started in about 8 years. Its all original, and only has 8K miles on it! very little rust except for the cargo carrier.


I'm going to do some small mods (blinkers, mirrors,  bars, some powdercoating, more streamlined seat/rear fender) get her cleaned up nice, and get her back on the road for spring.
So far ive been rebuilding the carbs, front fork, and brake caliper.

Oh, it also came with the grill and a case of beer ! 

[eaglerider]

Looks great! It may have sat a long while, but it doesn't look it! I think you made out great!!!

[elan]

Feb 13, 2019 7:11:38 GMT -6 eaglerider said:

Looks great! It may have sat a long while, but it doesn't look it! I think you made out great!!!

Thanks! Yeah I’m actually shocked at how rust free it is, considering it’s been sitting outside in New England winters. Was covered, but was sitting in the grass. I was shocked when he told me he had the key and paperwork for it too.