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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

Honda Motorcycle CL450 (1968 - 1974)

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    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
    Suitable for novice and pro mechanics
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    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
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This Honda Motorcycle Manual is 184 pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Parts replacement / Serial number location

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Starting difficulties / Poor idling / Misfiring / Flat spots / Lack of power / Overheating / Backfiring / Engine noises / Piston seizure / Vibration / High oil consumption / Clutch slip or drag / Transmission problems / Poor handling / Brake system / Lighting system / Troubleshooting guide

CHAPTER THREE / PERIODIC LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Routine checks / Periodic maintenance / 500 mile/monthly maintenance / 1500 mile/3-month maintenance / 3000 mile/6-month maintenance / 6000 mile/12-month maintenance / Engine tune-up

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Removal / Installation / Cylinder head / Cylinders / Pistons, pins, and rings / Camshafts / Cam chain guides / Valves and valve gear / Oil filter / Oil pump / Crankcase side covers / Crankcase / Crankshaft

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Transmission (4-speed) / Transmission (5-speed) / Kickstarter

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Air cleaners / Carburetors / Throttle linkage / Fuel tank / Exhaust system

CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system / Battery / Alternator / Rectifier / Regulator / Ignition system / Ignition coils / Condensers / Starter motor / Starter clutch / Starter solenoid / Lighting system / Horn / Fuse / Wiring harness / Wiring diagrams

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel (drum brake) / Front wheel (disc brake) / Front forks (early, 2-spring) / Front forks (early, 1-spring) / Front forks (CB450 K3 and K4) / Front forks (CB450 K5-K7) / Front forks (CB500T)

CHAPTER NINE / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel / Drive chain / Sprocket / Rear shocks / Swinging arm

CHAPTER TEN / BRAKES
Front drum brake / Front disc brake / Rear drum brake

CHAPTER ELEVEN / FRAME
Kickstand (sidestand) / Centerstand / Stripping the frame / Painting the frame

APPENDIX / SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

Clymer Manuals Honda CB450 Manual
Clymer Manuals Honda CL450 Manual
Clymer Manuals Honda CB500T Manual

Models covered:
1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 HONDA CB450
1975 -1976 HONDA CB500T
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 HONDA CL450

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