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CB750 / 1969 Sandcast CB750 at Bonhams Auction

« on: April 28, 2019, 06:59:28 PM »

I went to the Carole Nash Motorcycle show today. Bonhams were there auctioning vintage motorcycles and this little beauty popped up.

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A 1969 sandcastle. Went for £2000

Or did I miss a 2 out 🤑

CB350/400 / pods or oem air filter

« on: September 30, 2018, 07:27:47 PM »

Hi people, I was wondering whether there is any advantage to using Pods rather than the OEM air filter. They look quite cool but I'm not sure either way. by the way should the OEM air filter housing have a lid. I don't have one on mine.

Project Board / Yankee Doodle not so dandy CB400 rebuild

« on: August 20, 2018, 08:50:35 PM »

Hi

I have decided to detail my restoration of a 74 CB400F here.

The bike was imported in may and shows 6700 miles and is in a pretty sorry state. The ignition switch is missing and it looks as if it stood for a long time.
I took the tank and seat off and it looks ok. The front wheel is out of line but the frame seems ok. I expect that The triple trees need adjustment. The front brake is buggered and the brake fluid has turned to crack cocaine. Which can only make it faster 👍
Apart from a broken headlight and missing switch/keys, everything is there. The engine turns over on the Kickstarter and there’s new oil in it. I suspect someone has tried to start it.

Here are a few before photos

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New Member Introductions / Derby Biker

« on: August 18, 2018, 10:18:30 PM »

Hi I'm a motorcycle nut from Derby.

I recently finished a custom build on a BMW K100 ex-Police machine and almost by accident stumbled on my next Project. A 1974 Honda CB400F with a vin number 1001279 imported from the US.
As a lad I had a thing for the little Honda 400 (My first bike was a CB200) but never got round to owning one. The bike is in a right mess as its been standing for a long time. Having said that the engine turns and its only showing 6763 on the speedo. The engine looks clean with no oil leaks and everything is present and correct. The only damage being to the headlight glass (Which I would have to change anyway) and some dents in the tank.

My last Project was a custom and this one will be a restoration as I feel that the little Honda had so much appeal with all its chrome etc. Although I may add more modern touches such as electronic ignition and perhaps new wiring possibly with a m-unit and LED bulbs. I look forward to sharing my build with you and will start a thread (with Photos) on the build pages.