Close, the mid 80s models are 6spd shaft drive. However, the 90s-2000s models are 5spd chain driven. No idea about the mounting bolts or if it would physically fit but that'd probably be an easier swap if you were going to try it.
-Kyle On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM, Glenn Jensen <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Group: > > Has anyone tried / heard of anyone changing out a 1982 650 engine with a > later model. The 1982 650 I have is chain drive and has five gears. It is > my understanding that the later models were six speed transmissions with > belt drive. > > Anyrate, my current engine is burning a little oil, so it probably needs a > top end job, but then I was thinking, if it was relatively easy, perhaps > just swap in a more modern engine/transmission. > > Thanks > > Glenn > > ------------------------------ > Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:00:01 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 CB450SC > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > <Responding to Old E-mails here - Sorry for the delay!> > John! > Welcome aboard! > -Joey, Group Moderator, Brewer, Maine. > 82 CB450SC (Black) and 1978 Suzuki GS-1000E > > On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 9:42 PM, Paul <[email protected]> wrote: > > *Thanks for the note John! You bike looks as sharp now as the day you > bought it new!! Good job! Glad you're on the e-group here. > * > * > > Paul > > > > Paul LeBoutillier > * > * > * > *www.hondanighthawks.net* > > > > On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM, John Hess <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Paul, > > **** ** > > Great website! I kind of stumbled across it by accident. Seeing what > you’ve collected, I thought I’d send you a photo of my ride. I bought > this ’82 450 Nighthawk new in 1984 and have owned it ever since. It’s all > original. It was my first and is my only motorcycle, though I’ve driven a > few others. It’s been a great bike and is essentially bulletproof. I > only have about 6,200 miles on it – partly due to many other distractions > and partly due to our shorter season here in the far north. Hope to see > you out there someday. > > ** ** > > John > > York County, Maine > > By the way, I compressed the original photo as suggested at your site. If > it is too small, I can re-send at about 440 KB. Thanks. > > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > > > > -- > -Joey Kelley > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! > JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
