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Offline Multiman

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Re: 400/4 RHS switch - part..
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2023, 10:23:10 PM »
Yes, found it after checking messages on here, then texts, then WhatsApp messages. It was in an email.
I'll post tomorrow

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Re: 400/4 RHS switch - part..
« Reply #16 on: November 06, 2023, 08:50:35 AM »
Cheers, Tim. By the time it arrives, I'll be ready to take the existing one apart!!
Matt
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Re: 400/4 RHS switch - part..
« Reply #17 on: November 07, 2023, 05:54:18 PM »
Tim, you are  star!
I now have everything working however, I'm somewhat baffled by the switchgear before I took it apart!
In short, it appears to be a non OEM part and was missing parts compared to the one you sent me. With a bit of dexterity, I managed to fit the button, spring and mini pcb board from your part and resolder the wires accordingly. Needed to tap one hole for an M4 screw. It certainly wasn't easy but far easier than trying to remove the cables from the inside of the handlebars and replace once fixed. Starter now operating and I'm ready to pop a bit of oil in the rebuilt engine and test the oil pressure.
Matt
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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

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Re: 400/4 RHS switch - part..
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2023, 09:50:55 AM »
No probs mate.
I too messed about trying to solder bits back in whilst the switch was hanging from the bars.
The next time I removed the whole lot and it was so much easier.
Just left some thick strimmer line in place to pull back.
It’s one of those jobs that looks worse than it actually is.

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Re: 400/4 RHS switch - part..
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2023, 10:15:41 AM »
I used Silicone spray down the bars & on the wiring sheath.
Honda CB500 K1 (new pit dug out ready)
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html

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Re: 400/4 RHS switch - part..
« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2023, 11:54:35 AM »
Ted, I'd probably have used red rubber grease as I find this perfect for slipping wires in sheaves etc. But silicone would do the Jon just as well, I'm sure.
Matt
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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

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Re: 400/4 RHS switch - part..
« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2023, 12:33:20 PM »
Ted, I'd probably have used red rubber grease as I find this perfect for slipping wires in sheaves etc. But silicone would do the Jon just as well, I'm sure.

My Silicone spray was dirt cheap (£1.50) from a local Asian  Bitza Shop - I bought half a dozen cans for lubricating my garage roller section  door primarily.
Honda CB500 K1 (new pit dug out ready)
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html

 

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