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Offline Jewkesy

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Hello from Keith
« on: January 07, 2019, 01:18:29 PM »
Hello everyone. I was made aware of this forum by Nurse Julie, after I posted a question on Facebook. Thanks Julie!
I am currently starting a restoration of a 1977 400/4 that I have owned for 30 of its 42 years. (See attached picture). Unfortunately, it was stored for a number of years in my mother's garage and unbeknownst to me the garage roof was leaking all over the bike! It was restored once before by me in the early 90's, which was a relatively simple one, but I suspect it may be a little more involved this time around! Looking forward to the challenge though and to get to hear that unique 400/4 sound once again!  :D
I am a fan of tinkering with all things petrol powered and wheeled. My current regular bike is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100, (see avatar), which I have owned from new. I also have the unfashionable, (read cheap!), versions of the following cars, a 40 year old MG Midget, (rubber bumpered), and a 14 year old all aluminium Jaguar XJ as my main family car. The combination of all of these keeps me out of trouble  ;)
Cheers,
Keith
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Offline Moorey

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Re: Hello from Keith
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2019, 01:36:19 PM »
Welcome to the forum and have fun. There must be more 400s in sheds than CD175s the rate they keep cropping up.  :)

Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: Hello from Keith
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2019, 01:43:09 PM »
Hi again Keith. Welcome to the Forum. Great to have you with us.
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

Offline paul G

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Re: Hello from Keith
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2019, 02:50:57 PM »
Hi Keith welcome from another 400/4 owner ;D
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Offline philward

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Re: Hello from Keith
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2019, 06:08:09 PM »
Welcome Keith - from a fellow ZZR1100 owner!

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Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: Hello from Keith
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2019, 06:56:36 PM »
Welcome to the forum Keith. Looks like your 400/4 had been fitted with Koni's prior to it hibernation?
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1977 Rickman Honda CR750
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1978 Moto Morini 350 Sport
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Offline mike the bike

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Re: Hello from Keith
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2019, 07:42:19 PM »
Welcome to the 400four forum Keith.  I saw your post on Facebook so I'm glad you decided to join us.
I think you mentioned previously that you were getting lots of parts rechromed.   I can recommend the remanufactured rear mudguard on ebay for £75ish.  It's really good quality and cheaper than a rechrome.
Keep the photos coming.
Mike
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

Offline jon stead

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Re: Hello from Keith
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2019, 09:21:55 AM »
Welcome Keith, good place to be for info
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