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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #495 on: April 29, 2018, 07:18:02 PM »
Nope he was tucked away where it was warm and dry :) :D
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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #496 on: April 29, 2018, 07:52:11 PM »
Looks really good,  hope the initial running doesn't deliver any problems.

Holed up in a warm workshop? A proper inspection department should be at 68f and it takes quite alot of tea to maintain the correct humidity levels. ;) all in the interests of accuracy you see.

And legitimate business expense  :)

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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #497 on: April 29, 2018, 07:59:49 PM »
Fantastic!!!
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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #498 on: April 29, 2018, 08:06:20 PM »
Looks great  8) I bet Trigs well pleased with himself
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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #499 on: April 29, 2018, 08:24:39 PM »
That looks excellent. Well done Julie...... flash git! :P
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #500 on: April 30, 2018, 07:22:02 AM »
Looks superb, it only spurs me on to get cracking on with my little 400 (same colour)
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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #501 on: April 30, 2018, 07:47:31 AM »
Fantastic job on Hettie, Julie. It's a real credit to you, something to be proud of.
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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #502 on: April 30, 2018, 08:26:13 AM »
Beautiful work Julie. Congrats. She looks awesome.

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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #503 on: April 30, 2018, 09:59:02 AM »
Fantastic Work Julie, Congratulations!!!!! You will get a gift for your great Restoration!!

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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #504 on: April 30, 2018, 11:17:02 PM »
Looks great Julie.
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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #505 on: May 01, 2018, 01:44:20 PM »
Sorted out the blowing exhaust headers and as a result, the hesitation when pulling away has 99% resolved itself. Just done 100 miles, no other issues presented at all. Keeping to a max of just over 60mph and 6000 rpm. This bike feels absolutely brilliant to ride and the engine is spot on.
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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #506 on: May 01, 2018, 08:25:14 PM »
Looks great Julie. Job well done, pat on the back I think. Long way to go on mine yet, hopefully will go as well as yours.  :) :) Very pleased for you.

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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #507 on: May 01, 2018, 08:48:48 PM »
That's really nice Julie.
And my Fave colour for the 400, super job
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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #508 on: May 01, 2018, 09:16:15 PM »
that's looking great. better than i remember them in the showrooms...
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Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE - NOW COMPLETE
« Reply #509 on: May 02, 2018, 07:00:47 AM »
Yes Ken, you are totally correct. I did remove them when I stripped them. Again, your also correct, in that photo, they are slightly off the horizontal. Those pics were taken after assembly but before I set them up. I actually noticed that flaps 2,3 and 4 would not close fully so i tweeked them on the adjusters to the horizontal which also let them close fully. Like you, I'm not sure if it makes much difference but as No.1 is fixed I thought I better get them all the same.
« Last Edit: May 02, 2018, 07:12:23 AM by Nurse Julie »
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
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LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

 

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