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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #345 on: August 04, 2023, 11:52:54 AM »
Not sure they take that as part of the value! - however i was expecting a food based valuation coming in hot first...

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #346 on: August 04, 2023, 12:16:24 PM »
Would anyone be able to comment on what they think the value of it would be (for insurance purposes) theyre bound to ask..!

When I insured my 400 with Peter James iirc they had a threshold for values  - the first threshold (was £6k) you only needed to provide some good quality photos to prove condition - for higher agreed values they wanted a professional valuation. Not sure how much a valuation would cost - others here might know.

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Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #347 on: August 04, 2023, 12:26:08 PM »
Well i was thinking between 4 and 6K....does that sound about right?

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« Reply #348 on: August 04, 2023, 12:27:54 PM »
I went for the £6k on the 400,  my 500 is lower as it is not yet restored - be difficult to steal as I have only wheel hubs at the moment.
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #349 on: August 04, 2023, 12:33:11 PM »
Ooo, do they now, they sound filthy!

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #350 on: August 04, 2023, 12:36:34 PM »
Depends on what type of customisation or restoration has been done to the bike. The nearer to stock, the greater the value. Without seeing the bike up close and personal, no one can put a true value on it. Just pick a figure and tell the insurance company, they'll argue with you if you claim, irrespective of what you think it's worth.
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #351 on: August 04, 2023, 12:41:55 PM »
Right - well pretty well oem apart from the electrics and the handlebars. That being said ive got everything oem thats come off including all the bolts. I think i might have cut off one bullet connector from the dummy light cluster but thats about it for mods to the OEM...it could be put right back to standard if need be.
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #352 on: August 04, 2023, 12:52:02 PM »
Right - well pretty well oem apart from the electrics and the handlebars. That being said ive got everything oem thats come off including all the bolts. I think i might have cut off one bullet connector from the dummy light cluster but thats about it for mods to the OEM...it could be put right back to standard if need be.
you won't be able to put it back to standard if its stolen or catches fire 😂😂😂😂
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
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #353 on: August 04, 2023, 02:02:40 PM »
Well, wasnt for that reason...if ever i sold it all the oem stuff comes with it...just insured it...said 6k for the value. 50 quid but it had to be ground anchored...

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« Reply #354 on: August 04, 2023, 02:54:16 PM »
I intend to store mine on the ramp, with the ramp raised in the air and with it disabled so it can't be lowered without removing locks etc, don't know how they'd stipulate a ground anchor with that setup.
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #355 on: August 04, 2023, 03:01:23 PM »
Well the endgame is that itll be used literally a few times per year in warm dry weather only so 99% of the time itll be at the back of the garage, anchored to the wall behind my RSV4. Now its almost completed i do want to give it a good clean....the engine cases were bead blasted so theyre bare....best thing to clean them with?

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #356 on: August 04, 2023, 07:33:16 PM »
I intend to store mine on the ramp, with the ramp raised in the air and with it disabled so it can't be lowered without removing locks etc, don't know how they'd stipulate a ground anchor with that setup.

Chain the bike to the ramp, if the ramp is bolted to the floor it is a massive ground anchor.
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #357 on: August 04, 2023, 08:30:59 PM »
I intend to store mine on the ramp, with the ramp raised in the air and with it disabled so it can't be lowered without removing locks etc, don't know how they'd stipulate a ground anchor with that setup.

Chain the bike to the ramp, if the ramp is bolted to the floor it is a massive ground anchor.

I was thinking of putting fold down legs on the corners of the ramp, pumping it up and then dropping the legs and lowering the ramp until it was resting on the legs, that way if the hydraulic seal goes on the ramp it doesn't suddenly drop.
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #358 on: August 05, 2023, 08:25:30 AM »
I intend to store mine on the ramp, with the ramp raised in the air and with it disabled so it can't be lowered without removing locks etc, don't know how they'd stipulate a ground anchor with that setup.

Chain the bike to the ramp, if the ramp is bolted to the floor it is a massive ground anchor.

I was thinking of putting fold down legs on the corners of the ramp, pumping it up and then dropping the legs and lowering the ramp until it was resting on the legs, that way if the hydraulic seal goes on the ramp it doesn't suddenly drop.

Is there not a safety latch / pin on the ramp?
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CB400F 1976 -  Almost finished
CB400F 1977 - On the road!
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 2 - 1981 (undergoing a spruce up)
CD175 - To be restored
Triumph Speed 400
BMW F800GT

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #359 on: August 05, 2023, 10:02:30 AM »
I use the locking pin on my ramp as per the instructions - two positions for the pin on mine. Just hide the pump pedal as you can't release the lock pin without a few pumps.👍👍
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

 

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