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« on: March 25, 2019, 10:46:21 AM »
You're machine looks really sharp.
Mine was originally yellow. Sprayed black at some point in its life by a PO.
May go back to yellow in due time.
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« on: March 25, 2019, 10:35:53 AM »
Looks good. But, I think the upside-down position would be more comfortable for my old knees.  It appears, rightside-up places the pegs almost halfway to the passenger peg location.
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« on: March 25, 2019, 10:28:09 AM »
I'm in the Middlesex branch Steve. I live just up the road from where they hold their social meets.
I've had my two theory lessons and went on my first social ride today, great bunch of people, glad I joined.
I need to book some observed rides now. Plan is to pass the test so I can join Blood Bikes as a volunteer. Only problem now is I'm currently undergoing training to be a tour guide in the Uxbridge RAF WW11 Operations Bunker.
And I thought retirement would involve winding down!
Sounds like awesome fun. I cant wait to retire...6-1/2 years til I turn 58yo. Then its nothin but bikes, booze and broads to the end. 
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« on: March 25, 2019, 10:24:51 AM »
Eric is THE man......I really like it when people cobble a bike together and just ride it, regardless of what others may think. Keep yup the great work Eric x
Thanks so much for all YOUR help Julie. YOURE THE BEST!!! 
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« on: March 25, 2019, 10:23:09 AM »
Great thread Eric.
When I saw that you bought a new frame and a new engine (and then another one) I couldn't help thinking of this.
https://youtu.be/LAh8HryVaeY
Ride on Eric.
Peter
HAHA, Yes its A LOT like that. Thanks so much bud, A chuckle is always a good way to start the day off right. 
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« on: March 25, 2019, 10:18:41 AM »
Looks like a nice sunny day where you are? Good to blow the winter cobwebs away. Shame about the circlip going AWOL, did you have the washer fitted between the circlip and the gear pedal?
It's been a great sunny day here as well, I'm just back from a 170mile ride out with the local institute of advanced motorcyclists. I've just joined them, a really great bunch.
That Hawk looks nice, imo they look so much better than a Superdream that followed it.
Thanks bud, and yes had the washer in place...its just the circle itself was the weak link, one of the few parts left that was actually original to the bike..  My wife loves her Hondamatic.
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« on: March 24, 2019, 02:44:18 PM »
Rach and I had our first sunny ride of the season. It was almost a success. The circlip popped off and my shifter was left dangling by the rearset linkage out on the breeze. Got home, drilled a hole through the shaft and fixed that.  
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« on: March 17, 2019, 11:47:58 AM »
Ten 4 man.
If I hadn't had the leaks I wouldn't have torn mine completely apart.
Keep me posted. Im more active on Do the ton forum. Same trek97 over there.
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« on: March 17, 2019, 11:38:31 AM »
Pulling and swapping that #1 clamp was a PITA!!!! Everything went back together as it should, but if theres any leaks I will probably have to drop that darned oil pan to get everything properly aligned and torqued. 
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« on: March 17, 2019, 11:34:30 AM »
Also mattsz, here's some pics I did take during. Not the best as sometimes I get lazy about it.  Debris stuck in the T fitting, even after ultrasonic.  Rotten o-rings.  New on the left, old and flat on the right  Best to disassemble carbs as theres plenty of places for debris to get trapped in the fuel feed galleys.  I also found one float was a half gram heavier than the other three, so I replaced it w a spare that averaged same as the others.  
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« on: March 17, 2019, 11:15:11 AM »
Yeah, sorry I ddnt bother to add the pics. I took them completely down and changed all the o-rings on the fuel feed pipes. Thank goodness, as I found the center T fitting still full of debris. Actually I bent them, being a brute during the first sync. The fast idle problem was the combination of Lean A/F mix AND the sync. But mostly A/F mixture. the first one I turned in #4. the idle really took off, faster. (Which is exactly what you want it to do. As A/F mix is properly tuned in at fastest idle.) So I knew I was onto something. Cranked in the others. Then went through and dialed them all in/out for fastest idle properly. Afterwards, I re-adjusted idle speed for 1200rpm. Running smooth as silk. 
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« on: March 17, 2019, 09:36:56 AM »
I started getting fast idle issues. Sorta like a vacuum leak but not really like a vacuum leak. Julie and I compiled a list of things to check. Thanks Lady. First was plugs and caps. They were fine. So I made a pair of more substantial links, as the originals were bent. Installed and re-synced then tuned A/F mix. I found it too lean. So with 3/4 turn in... Viola, The fast idle calmed right down, now holds a smooth and steady 1200. For fun, I installed a Dyna DS1-1, got her dialed in w my stroboscopic light and just like that she's done and ready for summer adventures. Still need to flip that pesky #1 header clamp.      
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« on: March 03, 2019, 11:49:19 PM »
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« on: February 28, 2019, 02:34:23 AM »
Love it! Can't wait to see the rest of the restoration!
Do you have specific parts vendors you like to use, or is it wherever you can find stuff?
Thanks so much bud. And I cant hardly wait to finish the proper restoration, next winter. Most has come from David Silvers, these little machines are kinda, sort of rare here in the States. (as Honda models go anyways.) Most of the used parts for sale on Ebay here are for the most part junk and $$$. So most has come from abroad.
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« on: February 28, 2019, 02:30:05 AM »
That has to be the kookiest looking 400/4 around.
Or does anybody know different? 😄
Haha, thanks. Inspired by this silly Rat Rod trend happening here now. Plus I still get to ride while collecting clean parts. As the weather is still pretty cold Ive only had the chance to take her out a couple short rides. I have restored several old Hondas now and this one was by far the most fun to do. She has been nominated and currently in the running for Do The Ton, Bike of the Month contest. haha http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=76315.0
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