Honda 450 and 500cc Twins Manual

This Clymer motorcycle manual covers the Honda 450 and 500cc Twins  for these years:  1965-1976

The Honda 450 and 500cc Twins manual by Clymer is the best reference book for repair and service information for your Honda.  Every Clymer motorcycle service manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer as well as the experienced mechanic. Clymer motorcycle repair manuals are the cheapest way to keep your motorcycle running properly. Every Clymer motorcycle service manual contains hundreds of original photographs and illustrations obtained from the complete disassembly and assembly of the motorcycle covered. This, in addition to extensive research, is how Clymer repair manuals achieve an unmatched level of detail, accuracy and clarity to guide the reader through each service, troubleshooting and repair procedure.

 

The Honda 450 and 500cc Twins manual includes the following chapter information:

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

GENERAL INFORMATION

Manual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Parts replacement / Serial number location

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

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

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 

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION

Clutch / Transmission (4-speed) / Transmission (5-speed) / Kickstarter

FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

Air cleaners / Carburetors / Throttle linkage / Fuel tank / Exhaust system

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

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) 

REAR SUSPENSION

Rear wheel / Drive chain / Sprocket / Rear shocks / Swinging arm

BRAKES

Front drum brake / Front disc brake / Rear drum brake

FRAME

Kickstand (sidestand) / Centerstand / Stripping the frame / Painting the frame

APPENDIX / SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

 

The Honda 450 and 500cc manual by Clymer is the best reference book for repair and service information for your Honda.

Publisher: Clymer Manuals - 1978
Author: Clymer Staff
ISBN:  9780892876853