OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I'm a bit at 6's & 7's today as I've had some pretty heavy news on my health front that's making me re-think my strategy for the build timetable. What started as a bit of blood in my Pee last week has turned nasty upstream in my kidneys - the Consultant was talking today about me having my right kidney removed. I guess that's something they don't joke about.

I'm thinking now to just get the engine running as planned if possible by the end of this month. Then I might have to abandon the planned full strip down & go instead for an Oily Rag jobbie so I can ride it when the cam chain & clutch have been sorted.

For now I've ditched the Electrolysis Petrol Tank Clean and gone and tipped 5 Litres of Evaporust in the petrol tank today. That can work its magic whilst I have CT Scans etc etc. Hey I'm 72 I know my three score years and ten are behind me but this was a bit of a sucker punch. Sorry to burden folk here about it but a problem shared and all that.

I will keep on dipping in and out of the  Forum to keep up to speed with everyones bike build progress. Cheers for now  ....Ted

[Johnwebley]

Best wishes on your health.


Get the bike running and enjoy it.




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[mattsz]

Get the bike running and enjoy it.

Agreed. Everything you planned to do will be waiting when you get back to it.

Sorry to hear about your kidney issues.  Doctors are smart these days, though, and one kidney is all you really need - I know of a few very selfless donors who can vouch for that!  My ticker wandered off into the weeds on me a few weeks ago - one surprise pacemaker installation later and I'm about back on my feet again - here's hoping for the same type of result for you!!!

[philward]

Keep your chin up Ted - keep as busy on the bike as your health allows, it's great medicine!

[Nurse Julie]

I'm sorry to hear you are having health issues Ted. Fettling Honda SOHC/4's is very theraputic, as many others on here will testify who have had health issues. I hope all goes well for you.

[Rozabikes Tim]

Sorry to hear your news. Very treatable, I have 2 friends who have each had a kidney removed  in the last 3 years. Going strong as if nothing happened now!

[Bryanj]

Had the health scare(heart not kidney tho) still about and working, both driving and on bikes.
Do whats necessary to enjoy it then do jobs as you feel like it.

All the best

Bryan

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Thanks everyone for your kind words & support including PM's it is very heartfelt as I begin my next health journey - at present it's fear of some unknowns stage -once I know what the plan is I can get my pragmatic head on.

If its warm this afternoon I'm going fishing to a lovely local lake where I am a club  member - no kids allowed just brilliant scenery and wildlife - catching a decent sized carp is just icing on the cake.




Carp 22 nd June 2020 by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr

[mattsz]

Excellent!  But listen everyone, the man is feeling vulnerable, so no "carp diem" jokes, ok?  And definitely no "carpe carp" either, that would be in really poor taste!

 

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Don't upset the Apple Carp!

[mattsz]

Don't upset the Apple Carp!

You're gonna be just fine...

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I'm back on with working on the bike - going to remove the Evaporust today - then add some petrol with 2T oil to give the tank some inside protection.

As its sunny and getting towards the back end of the Carp season I'm fishing this afternoon - planning to fit the tank tomorrow and sort out the static timing.

Starter button pressing hopefully before the weekend.

Had a good phone call yesterday from my Urologist who says the CT scan reveals no further problems with cancer spread - right kidney removal should be in the next 4 weeks - end of October by the latest provided Covid does not mess up admissions.

[mattsz]

Had a good phone call yesterday from my Urologist who says the CT scan reveals no further problems with cancer spread - right kidney removal should be in the next 4 weeks - end of October by the latest provided Covid does not mess up admissions.

Fingers crossed!!!

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Thanks everyone for your support - now it's all about the Bike.

Last night I drained out the bulk of the 10 Litres of Evaporust - I  filtered back into original containers as its not fully spent yet.
Results are amazing - shame I can't get my phone into the tank - its 98% like new everywhere I can see clean silver metal!
The bit that's rather patchy is what I would describe as the inside hump near the filler cap - it has a few spots near the top of the ridge hence I can't call it 100%! Trouble is it needs about 13 Litres to full it right up - maybee another time.

Drained out the last remnants of Evaporust this morning - now the first rinse out using a pint or so of fresh petrol, 325 ml of Wynns Dry Fuel plus 1/3 pint approx of 2T Oil.
I will slosh that all around to try to inhibit any further rusting.

It's a strange thing but as I am approaching fitting the tank and getting close to an attempted start up I feel myself slowing down fearing unforeseen issues. I ought instead to be estatic at the prospect - is this normal !!

Knowing my luck the Carbs will decide to flood just to set me back a few days. Wish I had tested them with fuel before I refitted them now!

This Friday all things being equal it will be fitting the rebuilt Petcock and putting some proper petrol in the tank!

[mattsz]

It's a strange thing but as I am approaching fitting the tank and getting close to an attempted start up I feel myself slowing down fearing unforeseen issues. I ought instead to be estatic at the prospect - is this normal !!

Oh boy, do I understand that feeling!