Clymer Honda 450 and 500cc Twins 1965-1976

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