CB 450...Where can I purchase Special tools for Honda?

neuxstone

I remember working at a Honda dealership in my late teens, and they had a whole pegboard full of Honda Special Dealership tools that were unavailable to the general public.
I'm sure there are Knock-offs for some of these...namely the four lugged T-handle wrench made for taking off the "cloverleaf" nuts.
The nut in particular that I am trying to remove is the engine shaft (Drive/Primary) side of a 450 1972 K-4.
It looks to be about 28mm. outside dia. and the inside of the four fingers look like about 22mm.
I would use the standard punch method, but it's down inside the centrifical oil basket.
Any help or guidance in making a tool would be appreciated...
Oh by the way; can anyone tell me which direction the threads are? (they appear to be r.h.-threads)
Thanks, Dave

tbpmusic · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject:

Alternator puller and oil pump nut tool are both available at Motion Pro for about $10 each.
I don't think anything on a 450 has reverse threads.

Link to Tool

Link to Tool

neuxstone · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:16 pm Post subject:

THAT'S IT! Highscore

thanks tbpmusic

05c50 · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:51 pm Post subject:

I made mine by grinding down a 1/2 inch socket. It aint pretty, but it works. besides, I'm a cheap b^$tard and if I can waste an hour instead of spending a buck, I will! Laughing

..........Paul

neuxstone · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:35 am Post subject:

Hey Paul,
The thought crossed my mind, but I couldn't get my hands on a socket that I wanted to sacrifice to the Motorcycle Gods.
I found a place locally in Florida that dropped it in UPS yesterday and I'll have it this AM...Much sooner than hunting for a socket and spending half my afternoon at the grinder.
Thanks Very Happy

jayel · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:34 am Post subject:

neuxstone · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:14 am Post subject:

Correction; Didn't you mean 3.175mm? doh

jayel · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:32 am Post subject:

Steve Searles · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:15 pm Post subject: Cheap

If you have multiple bike syndrome (MBS) then you have to be a cheap b^$tard in order to get parts for all the projects. CHEAP B^$STARDS UNITE!!!!!!

neuxstone · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject:

Actually I have so many that I was embarrassed to say. But seeing how you guys are as SICK Help

as I am, time I fess-up.
Let's see... Hmm

76 CB400F SuperSport
(2) 74 Norton Commandos
76 Yamaha 650 C
78 550K
64 CA77 Dream
76 KZ 1000
76 BMW R75/6
72 CB450 K4
75 CB750F SuperSport
78 Yamaha SR500
00 Heritage Springer FLSTS
05 FLSTSC
08 FLTR Road Glide
76 TT500 Yamaha
79 KL250
My challenge is to ride each one before the gas gets stale... Flame On

jayel · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject:

out of the kindness of my heart I would help you out by taking that SR500 off your hands, you'd still have one 500 Yammie but maybe some of the other guys would step up and help out too Very Happy

neuxstone · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:34 pm Post subject:

Actually, funny you should mention the SR...I just received my Norton Manx gas tank and seat. I also have a custom built exhaust system to mimic the Manx system, with a Super Trapp. I am now working on a clear plastic lense for the number plate flyscreen.
As soon as my funding opens up a bit, I plan on ordering a flatslide Kehin to help boost the power

I probably should post this in the appropriate spot, but do you know of a place that specializes in PERFORMANCE PARTS for that puppy dog motor?

jayel · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:18 am Post subject:

might check some of the UK 500 sites they with in to hopping them up more than state side (youjust buy a bigger motor over here)

Steve Searles · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:31 am Post subject: MBS

I have probably 72 or more motorcycles in my posession right now. I can't keep count. It flucuates weekly. I need some prescription drugs to help with my illness, or maybe just more bikes will cure me!

neuxstone · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject:

Maybe you should lay off the drugs... bong

(It will leave you more money to buy more bikes)