Honda CB450, CL450 and CB500T manual.
Includes Color Wiring Diagrams.
Clymer Honda CB/CL450 & CB500T 1965-1976 repair manual is written specifically for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. From basic maintenance to troubleshooting to complete overhaul of your Honda CB/CL450 & CB500T 1965-1976, Clymer manuals provide the information you need. The most important tool in your tool box may be your Clymer manual, get one today.
CB450 (1965-1974)
CL450 (1968-1974)
CB500T (1975-1976)
See M332 for CB350-550 SOHC four cylinder models.
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
