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« on: October 28, 2013, 02:21:24 PM »
Anyone know of how I can find out the original colour of my K2 given its frame #?
Cheers,
Lobo
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« on: October 13, 2013, 01:29:31 AM »
A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter.
"What are you doing?", she asks.
"Hunting flies!", he responded.
"Oh! Kill any?", she asked.
"Yep, 3 males, 2 females", he replied.
Intrigued, she asked, "How can you tell them apart?"
He responded,
"3 were on a beer can and 2 were on the phone."
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« on: October 12, 2013, 02:53:22 AM »
Two blokes fishing by their favourite river, with a couple of beers.
Ever so quietly so as not to scare the fish, Bob says,
"I think I'm going to divorce my wife as she has not spoken to me in two months"
Jack continues slowly sipping his beer, and then thoughtfully says,
"You better take some time and think it over Bob, 'cause women like that of bloody hard to find."
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« on: October 12, 2013, 02:47:21 AM »
A man is getting into the shower just as is life is finishing up her shower when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.
When she opens the door there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.
Before she says a word Bob says,
"I'll give you £800 to drop that towel."
After thinking for a moment the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob.
After a few seconds, Bob hands her £800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.
When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks,
"Who was that?"
"It was Bob, the next-door neighbour", she replies.
"Great!", the husband says, "Did he say anything about the £800 he owes me?"
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« on: October 12, 2013, 02:35:34 AM »
A young ventriloquist is touring the clubs, and one night he's doing a show in Basildon.
With his dummy on his knee, he starts going through the dumb blond jokes. Suddenly, a blonde woman in the fourth row stands on her chair and starts shouting,
"I've heard enough of your stupid blonde jokes.
What makes you think you can stereotype women that way?
What does the colour of a person's hair have to do with her worth as a human being?
It's men like you that keep me from being respected at work, and in the community, and from reaching our full potential as people. You and your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against not only blondes, but women in general..."
The embarrassed ventriloquist begins to apologise and the blonde yells,
"You stay out of this mate I'm talking to the little smart arse on your lap!"
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« on: September 23, 2013, 04:04:13 PM »
Ok, I'm getting bored of draining oil, fiddling with clutch parts, straining / refilling oil etc etc. So my basic question... can I simply lay the bike over a significant amount to save me draining the oil whilst I access the clutch basket? If so, any tips how to do this safely to a now pristine bike?
Cheers,
Simon.
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« on: August 08, 2013, 02:35:20 PM »
F2 now finished, no short cuts, no "she'll be right", everything as spec as I could get it. (barring US engine / frame!)
Anyways, now getting fussy...
(1) Gear shift has a bit of slop (on footrest peg) - what is typical lateral play at the toe end? Any tips for taking this out?
(2). Kickstart not clamped tight onto splines - despite going as tight as I dare on the pinch bolt. No question of it slipping etc, just 'offends'. Have tried closing it a little in the vice, but the metal too hard & doesn't give an inch... er mm. Is this normal; if not tips for making it solid to the shaft?
Cheers,
Simon
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« on: August 07, 2013, 10:00:54 PM »
The front brake on my 400F is spongy versus my K2, where you can barely pull the lever before the pressure gets too much for further movement.
The 400 has new hoses, and has been bled, bled, bled... no bubbles / cloudiness... nothing but clear fluid. And stiil, (with a lot of effort, granted) I can pull the lever back to the handlebar. MOT fail?
Would the master cylinder benefit a rebuild with new parts / seals to cure this? I only ask because I have my doubts ... due the pressure does not 'leak away' as you hold the brake lever on. (and if the consensus is this... the DSS kit ok / recommended?)
Answers, suggestions please? I can't believe the difference in my two old & very similar systems; I've got the two extremes.....
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« on: July 25, 2013, 08:51:03 AM »
This ones nagging me... help!
I've assembled the black air manifold rubbers (4 carb + 1 inlet) dry, ie without any type of sealant. Consequently they could never be described as air-tight, particularly the large rubber in from the Airbox. I appreciate we're on the atmospheric side of the carbs, and rest assured that the air filter will always be clean - ie little cause for 'leaks'.... But should I disassemble (ugh) and 'fix' or is this how it all should be? (unable to verify mixture / running at high speeds as still awaiting the tank)
All rubbers by the way, new & nicely flexible.
Cheers,
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« on: July 17, 2013, 02:29:32 PM »
Hi,
There are 2 axle spacers either side of the rear wheel, one being slightly longer than the other. The parts manual gives part numbers, but no clue to their respective lengths. Can anybody pls verify which side the longer piece goes..... I have my thoughts but want it verified.
Cheers,
Simon.
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« on: July 04, 2013, 05:31:24 AM »
Ladies / Gents,
Can anyone advise which to install first in my rebuild - ie main loom or the air-filter box? I recall, when dismantling it all, everything bloody tight....and want to minimise the stress!
Whoever came up with the idea of installing the engine into the frame by laying the bike on its RHS - top marks! I simply, and gently lowered the frame over the engine & inserted a few bolts - no scratches, and the job done 'solo' - easily.
Cheers,
Lobo
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« on: June 23, 2013, 04:42:18 AM »
Hi all,
Thoughts on best tyres for my restoration... the bike on correct rims etc. Realise a lot of potential answers here, but as anticipate only very low mileages am not concerned in saving pennies in pursuit of low wear. Also, despite wanting the bike 'original' as possible, safety / capability of the tyre must rank higher as I'm adverse to falling off!
Back in the 70's I used the Avon RoadRunners.... but am well behind the times now & so seek help.
If giving advice can you suggest a good source, ebay or otherwise if you know of one.....
Cheers,
Lobo.
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« on: April 27, 2013, 05:12:15 AM »
Hi all,
Old loom a horrible bodge with twisted connections etc - now ripped out. Can anyone please tell me how exactly the main loom green rear indicator earth wires terminate at the rear mudguard area? I expect female bullet, and same length as blue / orange L/R feeds. Except I note, the indicator bodies have spade connectors built in, leading me to wonder if the main loom actually terminates in longer green (earth) leads with female spades.
If main loom terminates female bullets, can I assume there's yet a further short lead, ie green male bullet / female spade to connect loom to indicator.
Apologies, ... restoring the bits from afar, and working blind a little.
Ta, Lobo.
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« on: April 05, 2013, 08:09:35 AM »
Hi all, Further to my search for a quality shop to do my 400F engine restoration I settled upon Stotfold Engineering of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. No particular recommendations, simply their impressive web page & subsequent emails convinced me; and a couple of weeks ago I dumped the engine with Terry Ives, whose business it is. My CB400F engine is a 77 model, and with no known background to me. I bought the bike back in Oct last year, and due Irish plates, and a wish not to push an engine which perhaps has not been loved in a while, I have only ever heard it idle. I think its done just shy of 50ks. To date I don't know fully what's been done, but was inspired on meeting Terry who comes across as one of a dying breed of true craftsmen. His enthusiasm and honesty appear absolutely genuine, and I reckon its akin to me giving my business to a solid Capt Mainwaring versus Bob Diamond; if that helps those of my vintage! Anyways, I mentioned to Terry a blog might be nice, and he's obliged with.. http://www.stotfoldengineers.co.uk/stotfold_engineering_blog/2013/03/27/honda-cb400-engine-rebuild-part-1/Within his webside you can find also Part 2 of the rebuilt, with more to follow. As I say, I've not got the engine back, and nor will it be started for a few months yet, but all-in-all a promising start. Please feel free to comment: I'm always keen to hear all views good or bad. Final cost not known yet..., but I will update as things progress. Cheers
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