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Offline bellyboy29

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Greetings fellow Honda fans. Hope everyone is well.

I've stalked and lurked on here for ages, Finally got round to writing up what I've tinkered with.

It started out as a little bit of fun, I went to Cadwell Park for the international meeting 3 years ago i think it was.
There was a George Beal Honda 6 replica there, Along with all the other iconic race bikes. This really set the wheels in motion.

I really wanted something cool to ride about on and just generally play with, So i sourced the project, Luckily there was a race bike that was nestled away in the back of a gentleman's shed, After a little negotiating, We brought her home!

Then the fun started, Stripped down and removed the bits i didn't require.

Just a few pics of the progress.

I shudder to think what i have spent on it up to now, However i'm pleased with it, There is still some things that i want to change on it before i feel like its complete.

I recently had it on the dyno, A cheeky 49.8 Bhp. Which i'm pleased with, Still needs a little more jetting though.

I do have a clip of it running and on the dyno. I'll try and post them next.
« Last Edit: November 28, 2018, 11:23:54 AM by bellyboy29 »

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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2018, 11:22:37 AM »
More pics

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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2018, 11:25:00 AM »
More pics

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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2018, 11:25:41 AM »
 ;)

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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2018, 11:40:13 AM »
Love those 1960's lines and colours.

Cheers

Dennis
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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2018, 12:04:31 PM »
Love those 1960's lines and colours.

Cheers

Dennis

  and I do like the front brake !!
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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2018, 12:17:46 PM »
Very cool build!  The front brake is amazing.

My buddy Charlie built a similar replica.  A very neat machine.

« Last Edit: November 28, 2018, 04:48:00 PM by trek97 »

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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2018, 12:48:49 PM »
It looks very nice.  What did you do to increase the engine power?
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2018, 01:59:31 PM »
Looking great Tom.
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.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

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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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2018, 07:46:55 PM »
It looks very nice.  What did you do to increase the engine power?
Cr26 carbs / Yoshi 460 kit & a little skimming and a lot of fettling ;)

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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2018, 09:44:11 PM »
Superb !
A credit to you

Offline philward

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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2018, 10:55:54 PM »
Looks fantastic - were the exhaust custom made?
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Offline Allington (Steve)

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Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2018, 11:03:32 PM »
What a fantastic job you’ve done there. Very cool.
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