I just got a 1971 CL450. It runs great, leaks some oil while running (I think forn the clutch). I have on the way a set of gaskets to rebuild the engine. I was thinking to go ahead and get new pistons and get the motor rectify if I was going to take the motor apart to change the gaskets. do you have any tips? or opinions? really anything will help.
thanks
P.S. sorry I still dont know how to post pictures
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Hold off ordering those pistons Doc. If your going to tear it down you may find that the stock size piston is the one you need. If you order a set of .010 over pistons when you tear it down and find .020 over pistons in it already, you won't be happy. 
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Thanks for the feedback
Thanks "Johnj" I you are right, I didn't think about that.
"JWINC" it does has the original pipes on it and not a single bit of rust on them.
thanks for the tip about the pictures, It seems that I'm stupid because I cant still figure it out
"JWINC" it does has the original pipes on it and not a single bit of rust on them.
thanks for the tip about the pictures, It seems that I'm stupid because I cant still figure it out
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Are they on your computer? or online? You'll need to upload them to a photo sharing site, like photobucket or whatever. Then use the url they give you to post it and share it here! Oh, and happy bike day!
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