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1983 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk · Valvetrain Buying guide
The listed CB450 twin uses four intake valves and two exhaust valves. The offered stem seal serves its four intake positions; the exhaust valves require another seal specification. Keep those details separate from the guide-clip decision, particularly if replacement guides have been installed.
Individual intake valveOne 14711-235-010 replacement is supplied. Two intake valves are used per cylinder on the listed CB450 twin, giving four for an engine-wide replacement. Confirm the position and existing head condition.View part
Individual exhaust valveThe 14721-413-000 replacement is supplied singly. One exhaust valve is used per cylinder, so two renew both exhaust positions. Intake and exhaust references should remain separate on the order.View part
Stem seal for the intake positionsOne seal is supplied under the listed 12208-413-003, 12209-KL4-005 and 12209-428-003 references. Four serve the intake positions; the two exhaust valves use a different specification.View part
Related parts: Guide clip for the compatible stock-style design
The valve information calls for measuring stem-to-guide clearance, inspecting seats and springs, and checking installed height and valve clearance against the Honda manual. A new valve does not correct a worn guide or damaged seat. Let those findings determine whether the parts list needs further head work.
The individual 12211-250-310 clip is intended for a compatible stock-style guide. Some performance replacement guides have an integral machined shoulder and must not receive a separate clip. Use the guide maker’s design and instructions when the head has been modified.
Order four of the listed intake valves and two of the exhaust valves to replace every valve in the compatible CB450 twin. Each product supplies one valve. For a partial repair, count the affected intake and exhaust positions separately.
Check stem-to-guide clearance, valve seats and springs, then verify installed height against the Honda manual. A worn guide or damaged seat needs attention alongside the valve, so these findings help establish the repair scope before ordering individual replacements.
The offered seal is sold individually, with four required for the listed CB450 intake positions. Its two exhaust valves use a different seal specification. Confirm that exhaust reference separately rather than ordering six of the intake seal for the engine.
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