1982 Nighthawk 450 Cafe Project - Help!

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1982 Nighthawk 450 Cafe Project - Help!

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Current Bike
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1982 Honda Nighthawk CB450SC

- Picked it up for $450 not running, ran with new battery and air filter cleaning.
- Rebuilt forks and front brake system
- Hand-sanded and repainted it black (time consuming!)
- 40,000 miles, needs an overhaul


I plan on rebuilding it entirely, engine/transmission, blast and paint frame, and most of all cafe it!

Does anyone know if someone has posted a blog describing how they went about doing this? I know I love the cafe looks, and I hear the 450 was a decent model to work with. I have lots of time, very little cash, and lots of patience! Thanks!

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Re: 1982 Nighthawk 450 Cafe Project - Help!

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junkracer wrote:Current Bike
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1982 Honda Nighthawk CB450SC

- Picked it up for $450 not running, ran with new battery and air filter cleaning.
- Rebuilt forks and front brake system
- Hand-sanded and repainted it black (time consuming!)
- 40,000 miles, needs an overhaul


I plan on rebuilding it entirely, engine/transmission, blast and paint frame, and most of all cafe it!

Does anyone know if someone has posted a blog describing how they went about doing this? I know I love the cafe looks, and I hear the 450 was a decent model to work with. I have lots of time, very little cash, and lots of patience! Thanks!
Check out Mysta's Blog for hints and inspiration. Speaking of Mysta, he hasn't been around lately, wonder what new projects he has on the go?
Always ask why.

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Thanks, I'll definitely head over to Mysta's Blog. I saw his name pop up a couple times on blogs while I was researching other bikes, he must know a lot.

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