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Drummond Biles
Mechanical Engineering PhD Candidate | University of New Hampshire
1971 Honda CB 450
In the summer of 2013 I purchased a 1971 Honda CB 450 motorcycle. The motor hand seized and needed a complete overhaul. I took on the project to learn about motorcycles and develop my knowledge in mechanical system. The following details the work I did to rebuild the motorcycle and get all system functioning properly again.























Striping the frame for a new coat of paint!
Time to rebuild the engine!
All back together!
Andddd apart again.
Finally ready to ride!
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