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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #435 on: September 24, 2023, 06:06:13 PM »
Major update....i was chatting with a bloke on the ducati forum (as ive got one) and was telling him about my inability to do anything carb related!....anyway...he lives in Bristol as well and said he was over my end of town so came over this morning and gave me a lesson in balancing and setting up carbs....and its now done....not sure i could do it again straight away but i got the jist of how its done...so it starts....Roo came over and we talked random bollocks....couldnt find the seat for a few hours but just found it...

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« Reply #436 on: September 24, 2023, 06:07:25 PM »
Boom !

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« Reply #437 on: September 24, 2023, 06:08:51 PM »
Very gingerly went round the block....yokes settled in so they needed tightening...along with the sump bolt which i completely forgot to do up... (now tightened) - might go out again for another "round the block run"!.

As me and Roo were chatting...the rear mudguard needs rechroming (and a few other bits) but ill tackle that once ive had a few goes on it!

I cant say enough thanks to everyone thats chipped in with help suggestions and what not (Bryan and Roo) - lads....its a corny phrase but i couldnt have done it without you...especially Bryan - it would still be in carboard boxes now!!
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #438 on: September 24, 2023, 06:16:08 PM »
Result mate, we’ll chuffed for you and what she’s turned out like


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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #439 on: September 24, 2023, 06:57:17 PM »
I must confess while i was pulling apart  all those years ago....i was thinking...."this aint ever gonna go back together!!"

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #440 on: September 24, 2023, 07:53:16 PM »
Nice one bud always rewarding when you get it right. ;D
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #441 on: September 24, 2023, 08:10:09 PM »
Well, as i say...the carbs - that was totally not me....but now ive been schooled next time the need setting up i think i could do it...

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« Reply #442 on: September 25, 2023, 08:41:50 AM »
You can still bathe in reflected glory though.👍
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #443 on: September 25, 2023, 09:04:21 AM »
Well, took it to work this morning. Its been a minute since i rode a carb'd bike!

1. Have to give it the beans a little bit on pull-away....!
2. Front brake is a bit spongy and weak but ill let it settle in as the pads are new - theres definately no air in there so might need a rebuild kit for the master cylinder.
3. Have to remember to use the choke!
4. Chain is rusty as, but ok so for the cost ill get a new one on order.
5. Bit of play in the throttle cable so ill adjust that out....
6. Only got the one ignition key (and original one) so ill get another one cut at lunchtime.

Stuff to do....

1. Rear mudguard is gonna get the rechroming treatment along with a coupl of other things..
2. As above - chain.
3. More of a motogadget question but when i hit the starter (and it starts) the full beam comes on and not the dip....pretty sure ive got it all wired in so could be a setting...
4. New rear shocks for nothing more than the bling.
5. Gonna change the oil after (im guessing) another half a dozen rides...im assuming after a rebuild theres gonna be some stuff swishing around...
6. Throtle cable as above...
7. One of those steel dragon air filters...for the look and....it makes it tons easier to remove the carbs if i ever need to...

Anyway - thats it for now...but more than anything else...its in one piece and it works! - hopefully itll get me home tonight! :)

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #444 on: September 25, 2023, 09:45:15 AM »
Great stuff! Another 400 on the road....
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #445 on: September 25, 2023, 09:52:32 AM »
We'll have to go for bimble sometime, well done for sticking with it and getting there.

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« Reply #446 on: September 25, 2023, 11:36:11 AM »
Yes - bimble is the word - im used to litre sized missile's - so its quite the change ill say....im a little bit scared to really open it up at the moment...engine, feels...tight..but that could be just where its been rebuilt.!

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #447 on: September 25, 2023, 12:15:20 PM »
Oil change at 500
Stick to the standard airbox, it will run better
Wiring is wrong light shouldnt come on
Rear shocks if you want good get ikons but sit down when costing them, 2nd best Hagon, chrome look goods on tinternet make good wall hangings

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #448 on: September 25, 2023, 12:25:55 PM »
The headlights probably right Andy it just depends on what you’ve told the m unit to do. There is a setting for that up to stop it doing that so you can either have no lights on or it’ll come on after start up, go to your m unit book it’ll tell you




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1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #449 on: September 25, 2023, 12:45:34 PM »
Didnt realise this had m unit so as Roo said you need to check settings

 

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