Custom Honda CB450

BlueCat Motors of St. Paul, MN is the kind of motorcycle shop that every town should have. It’s run by enthusiasts who are comfortable working on both vintage and modern machinery. BlueCat often resurrects older bikes, and this beautiful 1974 Honda CB450 K7 is a prime example. It started as a “runner” but was then heavily modified to suit the owner’s size: at 6’3', Nathaniel Salzman is a big guy. And although his CB450 looks mostly stock at first glance, there are a dozen unique touches that make it special. The bike was given the name Adeline by BlueCat's mechanic—because...