1966 Honda 450 project

[exeric]

This is my first Japanese motorcycle deep-dive and most of it has been fun, and enjoyable; however, today I put the exhaust system on. The right-side system is NOS and the left is excellent used but it was everything but enjoyable. I can understand from years of H-D, Indian, and Excelsior issues with exhaust systems that present a myriad of variables, and damage to contend with; but with a straight frame, and excellent parts the Honda should have fallen together. As I told my wife today; I'm glad her tender ears did not have to hear the litany of vile cussing that spewed forth. Anyways; it all worked out and I am pleased with the results. This bike is now 60 years old (staggering) and it was near the end of the 'chrome everything' era for 20th century objects. Also, this bike is all metal, with very little plastic and that is another milestone we will not see again. It's been fun to step out of my groove of American bikes and explore another world, I would recommend it to anyone that feels stuck in a rut and may need to step out of the box and be humbled and learn some new things.

[JoJo357]

Crystal clear explanation Eric. And, I always found the cursing to be an excellent venting...followed by a cigarette~Haha.

*M.A.D.*