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1966 Honda 450 Scrambler 305 Custom Motorcycle - 2-Page Vintage Article
Original, Vintage Magazine articlePage Size: Approx. 8\" x 11\" (21 cm x 28 cm) each pageCondition: Good
First 450 ScramblerA Choice 305TANGERINE METALFLAKE with black shading,paint job by John Frassanito of Los Angeles.SCRAMBLER PERFECTION:CUSTOMIZED HONDAIndividuality and resourcefulness aretraits commonly associated with motor-cyclists. Nowhere are these traits more inevidence than on the many customizedmachines seen throughout the country. Alarge percentage of motorcyclists find greatenjoyment in adding a touch of individual-ity to their bikes, through the use of chromeand paint.Paul Kastriades’ Honda Scrambler em-bodies just the right amount of flashinessto set it apart from the run-of-the-mill bikein a tasteful manner. Thoughtful use ofchrome plating, functional accessories, anda rich-looking paint job make this an out-standing custom. <FIRST HONDA 450 SCRAMBLERIt\'s not a factory production machineand you can\'t buy one, but this is the wayretailer Honda of Pomona, located inPomona, California set up this beautiful,black 450 for scrambles use.The engine is stock. Tank and seat arefiberglass ; handlebars are scramblestype; battery is mounted between theforks. Ignition system is fed directlyfrom a CL-77 battery. The starter wasremoved, and a CB-77 tappet cover wasused to cover the opening. Swing arm isextended one inch. Megaphones areV-12-1% inch; y2 inch was cut endsto give high-speed performance. Tires arePirelli 4:00 x 18’s.The firm’s rider is Monte Darling, (num-ber 4 in District 37), who will test thebike on a drag strip.From its first introduction severalmonths ago, the Honda 450 with its dualoverhead cams has stirred unprecedentedinterest among competition riders. Thiscustom-built prototype may very well ex-ert a powerful influence upon future fac-tory developments. <\"Snuff-or-Not\" by Pacifico provides silencingwhen necessary, as pointed out by CYCLE ArtDirector Halesworth. Pipes are T.T. style.ROLLED and pleated seat.Internal engine modifications include. 305ccbore (formerly 250cc), Harman & Collins cam,Webco valve springs, re-jetted carbs. Carb veloc-ity stacks are by Webco.Tank is sculptured and peaked with fiberglass.Knee pads are removed and panels sunken in.SHOCK TREATMENT. Bottom covers were chromedand placed over top of chromed springs. Chain-guard is also plated.Fenders have been chopped, front and rear.License plate is relocated on fender.
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