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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #90 on: November 04, 2022, 09:28:25 AM »
Not been here for a little while. While building has stopped - not for anything bad...just not had the chance to get in the garage coupled with waiting for spares, coating etc etc...

Ill be in the garage on Sunday. Got the exhaust system to fit. Ive continued to get parts in. The Motogadget Munit has arrived along with a load of various coloured wires for building the loom.

That being said i have an electrical related question....as you can see from the previous pics the engine is in....but to that end when i start the wiring i need a good ground - so one thing i "think" ive got to do is to unbolt the engine and sand off where the engine touches the frame so the ground runs through the engine and frame....can anyone advise.?

And, once again, thanks to Brian again for the engine and carb work - without you i would not be where i currently am.
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« Reply #91 on: November 04, 2022, 09:30:08 AM »
A few pics of stuff....everyone likes pics!

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« Reply #92 on: November 04, 2022, 09:32:12 AM »
Oh. Had some rear spacers machined from stainless to replace the mild steel jobbies...

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #93 on: November 04, 2022, 09:34:33 AM »
Another question is the rear shocks. Ive got the original ones which are pitted rusted and generally tatty. I was thinking of going for a set of aftermarket shocks (Niton, ohlins, yss) or something like that - not for any performance reasons but more for the aesthetic....the rear shocks are the main part youre eye is drawn to (in my opinion) - has anyone got any suggestions??
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #94 on: November 04, 2022, 10:40:34 AM »
A few people have recommended TEC shocks for a good performance  at a reasonable price.

The standard spacers on a 400f are 2 different sizes. Yours both look like the long one, the other onecshould be shorter.
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« Reply #95 on: November 04, 2022, 11:05:04 AM »
Just the angle....i sent the originals away for him to copy just in case!
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #96 on: November 04, 2022, 11:28:17 AM »
As far as I know TEC shocks are not currently available from TEC themselves and they dont know when the will be getting replacement stock. However there is a guy who attends the Kempton Park Autojumbles (and a few others) who still had some TEC shocks for various bikes for sale on his stall. He is the southern area rep for TEC.
His contact details are David Hunt, 01932 786030 (evenings and weekends or leave a message).
Last time I was at Kempton Park I noticed he had a single set for the 400 and another set for the 500 (with the half chrome shrouds). If you need a set get in quick!
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #97 on: November 04, 2022, 11:31:12 AM »
Never heard of TEC....ill go-a-googling....
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #98 on: November 04, 2022, 11:42:00 AM »
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #99 on: November 04, 2022, 11:44:01 AM »
Theyvestoppedmaking TEC shocksfor the CB's
I couldnt get any at all last year for either of ours here. They say they wont be making anymore.

IAlan Kelly on here bought a really nice set of piggy back res,YSS unitslast year, they look great!
I have a set of chrome ones with a black spring if you get desperate, up for grabs.
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1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #100 on: November 04, 2022, 12:12:17 PM »
Thanks....thats pretty well what ive already got...i could just clean up what i have...i was thinking more like this....

https://www.nitron.co.uk/buy-online/motorcycles/honda/cb750-rc42/honda-cb-750-rc42-ntr-r3-twin-shocks

Or going back to the Tec site this...

https://www.tecbikeparts.com/product/tec-adjustable-length-gas-shock-absorbers-honda-cb500-cb550-four-sohc/
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« Reply #101 on: November 04, 2022, 12:26:16 PM »
Yeah, they have NO stock of the TEC items at all now. The Nitron ones would be the absolute swingers but dear at a grand plus.
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Mornings are the invention of the devil!

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 #102 on: November 04, 2022, 12:33:23 PM »
Thats what my paypal 0% interest free account is for!!! just bought some GP4RX's for my z1000 so im currently clearing that down....ive got a Nitron R3 on my z1000 which after 5 years is still in perfect nick. Im an advocate of "you get what you pay for" plus...its my dads bike...i feel its the least i can do...refresh it and give it some subtle upgrades...
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« Reply #103 on: November 04, 2022, 02:06:28 PM »
If I had the dosh, Iwould do exctly the same, I hd a Nitron on my 853, it was an incredible bit of kit,just wish I could afford one for the VFR!
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Mornings are the invention of the devil!

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 #104 on: November 04, 2022, 02:22:16 PM »
Yep - i bought the Nitron R3 rear for the Zed Some time ago (that was my first foreray into "posh suspension") - Then i upgraded the RSV4 from standard oem ohlins to a TTXmk2 and NiX30 cartridges on the front....that was a generational change...the harder you push it the more compliant it becomes....very nice...my 50th present to myself was a 3way bitubo for the rear of the Hyper - just waiting to get some cash to get some adriani cartridges for the front...

Funnily enough i dont drink, never smoked and pretty well spend #@%$ all on anything apart from bikes! :)
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