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Offline Integra99

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My CB400f Supersport project
« on: September 21, 2017, 09:02:00 AM »
Picked this bike up a few years ago.. was in ok condition and the most offensive part was the colour as it was an awful blue. Well you know what its like, you take a few bits off and find some things you don't like and the next thing you are looking at a nut and bolt restoration, it looks tidy but some awful bodge jobs, wiring awful and she needed some help. This will be a little different.. no cutting of the frame but I plan to make it my own with a few tweaks, I love this little bike but just want to make it look OEM but in a 2017 version...  wheels will be very cool using 2.1 front and 2.5 rear rims..!











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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2017, 11:38:25 AM »
Be warned, these bikes should come with a Warning " Can be Addictive"
All the best with your project

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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2017, 11:44:53 AM »
Looking good!

Offline paul G

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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2017, 12:26:08 PM »
Be warned, these bikes should come with a Warning " Can be Addictive"
All the best with your project

And even worse KILL your bank ballance  ;)

Good luck.
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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2017, 12:29:10 PM »

Ha ha... I know, just ordered more bits from David Silvers as some bits are not able to refurbish.. new brake line was a bargain at £4.95 though and treated it to a new stand spring as the old one is very rusty and quite on show.







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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2017, 12:30:55 PM »
Be careful of those rear shock, they will rub on the chain guard  ;)

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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2017, 02:09:30 PM »

Thanks.. I don't plan to run one if I'm honest,

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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2017, 03:54:39 PM »
If memory serves you have to have some sort of chainguard to pass test

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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2017, 05:10:07 PM »
Glad it's all going ok so far.  I know what you mean though; there's no such thing as restoring it a bit.  Once parts start coming off there's no stopping until it's all done.  I'm keeping my K75 as it is otherwise it's another expensive restoration.
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2017, 10:50:15 AM »
Good Luck with the restoration, hide the bills!
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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2017, 01:02:11 PM »
+1 on that. Bin all those David Sliver invoices or you'll get moaned at big time.
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2017, 11:32:29 AM »

Wheels are back.. apologies as they are not OEM but this is the look I want.. stickers come off but I'm really pleased with them. I can comfortably fit a 120 rear tyre now.




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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2017, 02:19:45 PM »

Tyres on, 120 rear and 100 fronts... next job is to connect up brakes front and rear, stand etc.






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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2017, 03:18:28 PM »
Looking good :) :)
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Re: My CB400f Supersport project
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2017, 12:01:04 PM »

Bit of progress this weekend.. rolling bike, finished side covers.

Engine being painted this week.. hopefully in at the weekend, my next job is the front mudguard and light!




 

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