75 CB400 "Dad's old bike" project

[Pops400]

Still here, just about.  Quite a lot of life got in the way for the last few weeks, so forced into a break, so been planning away in spare time. Managed to get to Stoneleigh Park Kickback show for some inspiration, so think I know where I'm going with it now.

Just been pulling bits off and being amazed by the butchery I'm finding. 

Glad you like the thread. Will resume photos and updates shortly, helper in tow. 

Thanks for the interest.

[mick]

Keep up the good work , and don't forget the photos  cheers Mick.

[Pops400]

Cheers Mick. Will do. 

[Johnwebley]

  yes,glad to see you back,

 

[Pops400]

Cheers John

[Pops400]

No real progress to show, but in the interests of keeping the thread and my motivation alive, I'll amuse you with a couple of photos of general butchery that we found whilst disassembling again. Whoever gave it such a beautiful makeover was clearly an auto electric guru too... [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

And the clocks as they were butchered in. No idea why the originals were replaced in the first place, but these look like 350lc clocks to me. I've agreed a swap for some originals with someone who wants these, with a bit of folding changing hands too, so happy enough. At least they came of clean, unlike anything else!  [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[Pops400]

And just to assure the interested parties that my little helper is still on the case, here she is so worked out that after around 2 1/2 minutes she called a Wotsits break!  [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[Green1]

Unfortunately most of these old girls have suffered the same fait at one time or another my bike still has a couple of those red bullets luckally nothing terminal   

Never to old for a wotsit break

Mick

[Pops400]

Agree on the Wotsits, though I'm more a flask of tea and malt loaf man when I'm stood in the freezing cold fixing bikes.

I finally spotted a 400/4 cafe racer for some reference when I went to the Kickback show. Tried to snap a photo of it, only to find the girl has learned how to photobomb...    [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[Chris400F]

Ace photobombing!

On the topic of wiring I had to make up some leads with suitable connectors for indicators (extend leads for rack mounting) and headlamp (I have a Cibie unit fitted).
If you look on eBay you can buy Japanese 3.9mm Bullet Connectors which worked perfectly for me.
I don't have a crimp tool for non-insulated connectors so soldered the wires then used a regular crimp tool to bend the edges of the connectors to the required shape.
They fit to the standard loom, you can also get double connectors if you need them.

[Pops400]

Appreciate the insight Chris, thanks.

I will be tidying everything up as I go through it all, but the leccy is the bit I'm vaguest on, so there will be plenty of dumb questions when that comes around.

Will be investing in an Anti-Gravity battery and most of the lights will be LED if the plan stays as is, so plenty research needed. 

[MarkCR750]

One tip is don't use the lithium battery until you have completely finished the electrics and and are sure they are working properly, lithium batteries don't take shorts etc very kindly.

[Pops400]

Thanks Mark. It's little tips like that which could save me quite a lot of money and frustration. 

[Pops400]

Hello All. Just pulling my thread back up so it doesn't disappear. I'm trying to get back to the bike after life threw some pretty heavy duty stuff my way.

No photos to update, but hopefully will be back on track in the next couple of weeks. Will get some pics up as progress starts again. Remotivating...

[Green1]

Your bike is still progressing faster than mine. 

Mick