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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #165 on: February 12, 2021, 07:44:19 PM »
Today managed to remove the metalastic rear damper bushes from the rear suspension arm using a threaded bolt & a couple of sockets. Too cold to do any more.
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #166 on: February 13, 2021, 09:21:30 PM »
Still very cold outside so my garage is only +2.5 F so just brushed the rear forks/suspension arm with a first coat of Nitromores followed by some wire brushing - now down to red primer.

Seriously thinking of getting the frame bead blasted to get the paint off !
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #167 on: February 16, 2021, 02:13:27 AM »
Red primer, that aint Honda

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #168 on: February 16, 2021, 09:08:22 AM »
Red primer, that aint Honda

Interesting  to know - its obviously had the frame painted before the black paint was quite thick I suspect it was smooth hammerite. Looks like red oxide primer has been applied when repainted.
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #169 on: February 19, 2021, 09:15:17 PM »
I used to be undecided but now I'm not so sure. lol  Talk about "U" turns.

I visited Langley Coating a firm just a few mies away I took my frame to have it shot blasted only or possibly primered to stop it rusting when I get it home. After speaking to John the Motorcycle Man I decided to get it powder coated as they had the exact colour I wanted - far from original Honda it's going to be Sapphire Blue Gloss RAL5003.

I plan to paint some of the smaller parts myself in Rust-Oleum Gloss as I'm not too fussed about shading differences. They are pretty busy so it's likely to be a 14 day turn round if I can get the stand to them on Monday.

The idea of Gold alloy wheels gets more attractive every day with some mean tank & side panel custom graphics - it must be the red wine has blurred my thinking tonight.

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #170 on: February 19, 2021, 09:31:31 PM »
Sounds good if you can outsource it to get a good finish.

Went to look at a local powder coater recently as son is working on bicycles,  they showed me some really nice work and finishes and not what I'd seen in the past.

Blue and gold always look good paired.

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #171 on: February 19, 2021, 10:45:46 PM »
I used to be undecided but now I'm not so sure. lol  Talk about "U" turns.

I visited Langley Coating a firm just a few mies away I took my frame to have it shot blasted only or possibly primered to stop it rusting when I get it home. After speaking to John the Motorcycle Man I decided to get it powder coated as they had the exact colour I wanted - far from original Honda it's going to be Sapphire Blue Gloss RAL5003.

I plan to paint some of the smaller parts myself in Rust-Oleum Gloss as I'm not too fussed about shading differences. They are pretty busy so it's likely to be a 14 day turn round if I can get the stand to them on Monday.

The idea of Gold alloy wheels gets more attractive every day with some mean tank & side panel custom graphics - it must the red wine has blurred my thinking tonight.
As in Kirk Langley?? Let me know how you go on as looking for someone local for my frame etc. What are they quoting for the work if you don't mind sharing that?
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #172 on: February 20, 2021, 08:45:27 AM »
I used to be undecided but now I'm not so sure. lol  Talk about "U" turns.

I visited Langley Coating a firm just a few mies away I took my frame to have it shot blasted only or possibly primered to stop it rusting when I get it home. After speaking to John the Motorcycle Man I decided to get it powder coated as they had the exact colour I wanted - far from original Honda it's going to be Sapphire Blue Gloss RAL5003.

I plan to paint some of the smaller parts myself in Rust-Oleum Gloss as I'm not too fussed about shading differences. They are pretty busy so it's likely to be a 14 day turn round if I can get the stand to them on Monday.

The idea of Gold alloy wheels gets more attractive every day with some mean tank & side panel custom graphics - it must the red wine has blurred my thinking tonight.
As in Kirk Langley?? Let me know how you go on as looking for someone local for my frame etc. What are they quoting for the work if you don't mind sharing that?

Yes they have a website with some bike frames pictured - its a spin off from Langley Gates I think.  I will post a photo when it comes back home!

I will PM you when I have paid at the moment its not a fully firm - estimated price looks like £160 plus VAT at present.

https://www.langleycoatings.co.uk/
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #173 on: February 20, 2021, 09:25:02 AM »
Spot on thanks Ted.
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #174 on: March 02, 2021, 04:30:55 PM »
frame 1 by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr


Collected the frame this afternoon - looks brilliant so far I have to say.

If it's still as good when it's unwrapped I will be well pleased.

It's clearly not a Honda colour but its Sappire Blue Gloss RAL 5003 as I specified.
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #175 on: March 02, 2021, 04:47:13 PM »
That's a nice colour. 😁👍
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #176 on: March 02, 2021, 09:03:21 PM »
That's a nice colour. 😁👍

Thanks that will go well with the idea I have for gold wheel rims. It will also focus my thinking for the tank & side panels methinks mine are not Honda colours I like the dark blue.
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #177 on: March 03, 2021, 06:16:28 PM »
frame unpacked by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr

Having examined the frame my only gripe is they have made the stamped in frame number completely  illegible - it's a niggle because I was asked if I wanted it masking off so the original frame area would show!

I had removed the rivetted on plate so its not the end of the world. Too cold again here to start doing any rebuilding.
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #178 on: March 04, 2021, 10:32:09 AM »
Looking good Ted!
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #179 on: March 04, 2021, 09:10:51 PM »
Looks good Ted. You are at the same stage as I am with the Z400 rebuild. I collected my frame on Monday along with the swing arm, yokes, stands, headlight fowl and 28 brackets!
I spent today giving the wheels a final polish and cleaning/de-rusting the discs prior to fitting.
I'm going to start reassembly tomorrow.
Keep your progress photos coming, gold wheels always look good👍.
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