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CB400 Four Super Sport Restoration 1979.
Sprinter:
Guys, moving on from the newbie section I thought it best to start a separate thread for my restoration. This is the first motorbike I have ever restored so it may take a while. I will post some pictures later on but for now I have a few questions that need your advice.
1 Whats the best way to remove the rivet from the steering lock as the frame is almost ready for blasting.
2 Head stock bearing seats are shot so new head stock bearing set is required. Is it best to use seats with separate balls or taper roller.
3 Fork stanchions are badly pitted. Would it be best to buy new pattern ones or get the originals re-chromed.
4 Whats the preferred method of painting/coating the frame and swing arm
Ian
Nurse Julie:
No 3. Send the stanchions to Phillpots for hard chroming. Pattern ones are really not that good, especially if made in Italy.
No 4. Powdercoat in satin black (closest to original finish) but check with the company that's doing the work as there is satin and there is satin !!!
No 1. Claw hammer to pull rivet off, if you have not got the key, you will need to drill the lock out.
No 2. Fit whatever was fitted as standard.
Sprinter:
OK, thanks for the good advice.
Well the center stand pivot pin is finally out. It took some moving but eventually it started to move with a modified air chisel bit being used in the air chisel and a home adaption to push the tube through the stand.
Steering lock drilled out and removed so frame is ready for refurbishing now.
Whats the best method of removing the cush drives from the rear hub?
Sprinter:
OK, had a good day today stripping the old paint from the frame and swing arm and now the rust is exposed. What is the best way to treat the rust before commencing with powder coating or painting?
Nurse Julie:
Blasting.
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