Honda CB450 1968 Service Manual page 13

2
1.
FEATURES
riding performance on rough terrain. In conjunction with the design in the exhaust system, the
carburetor setting is also different.
2, FRAME
- l Frame body
Main structural member of frame 1s made of high strength steel tubing and
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double cradle frame.
-2
Front and rear suspension
as a semi-
Front wheel suspension is a telescoping oil damper type having an aluminum alloy bottom case
for
I
ightness.
Rear wheei suspension is a welded steel tubing, cross member, swing arm type rear fork cushion
for both the front and rear are made longer for improved comfort.
-3
Big tires,
3.25··18
for the front and
3.50-18
for the rear are mounted on the
CB450
for greater
comfort and better stab'tity.
The
CL 450
mounts a
3.25-19
on the front and
3.50-18
on the rear wheels with block pattern
tread for stability on rough roads.
-4
Friction type steering damper is used
for
improved handling.
-5
The
frame of the
CL 450 is
higher to prevent the components from contacting the ground in case
of fall.