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« on: December 03, 2024, 05:47:23 PM »
PM Sent
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« on: December 02, 2024, 06:44:02 PM »
HI,
Inspecting the engine parts prior to the rebuild I have found wear on the gear select stopper. Its on one side only.
No longer available new and Steve does not have any on his 2nd hand web site.
Will a blob of MIG weld and file to shape be the best way forward?
Any suggetions?
Thanks
Michael
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« on: November 28, 2024, 05:24:51 PM »
Looking just the new one I bought in 1977!
I have found a problem with the bottom yoke on my current build, the bike had been crashed at some point and various parts used to get it back on the road.
The bottom yoke, I guess, was from a USA model and had the steering lock 'hole' in the wrong place. US model have the lock built into the keyswitch not the frame head tube.
Good work.
Michael
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« on: November 14, 2024, 05:18:53 PM »
If you want to reduce the flow add a orifice 'plate' into the pipe work.
Possibly a metal disk between the pump outlet and the pipe, drill hole in centre to suit required flow. i.e. start small and increase until you have the flow required.
Just bought a 'SGS' version in black, cheapest I could find, same as all the others apart from colour! Added a hose mounted 'brush' from machine mart and also needed to reduce the flow or all the cleaning fluid would be on the floor!
Michael
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« on: November 12, 2024, 06:13:05 PM »
Evening all,
I had this saved for future reference, cover most japanese makes. Its using NSK references as I assume its one of their distributors in the US.
Includes wheel bearings, headrace sets and crack bearings where they are ball races.
Hopefully a help to people in the future.
Michael
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« on: November 07, 2024, 05:53:24 PM »
Hi,
As I am stripping the engine to get the cam chain tensioner to work. So one of the first steps, now I have a parts washer, was to strip the oil pump.
The rotor clearances are all well within limits, but the rotor is showing its age (46K miles) and has some scratches / marks. The parts book only shows a complete pump, does anyone know if the rotors ever available separately?
I know they were / are for the 1000cc Goldwings.
Michael
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« on: October 31, 2024, 05:18:35 PM »
Re Bike cover - I have a 'Oxford' woven one that breaths, bought some time ago.
De humidifier - I run one in the workshop that will also lower the adjacent garage area up to a point. Great for keeping rust at bay on tools. Bonus if you live in a hard water area, the collected water is lime free and great for the steam irons etc.
Michael
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« on: September 24, 2024, 05:49:26 PM »
Thanks Guys,
I have one in the 'left over' pile after the rebuild, wasn't sure what it was for.....
Now I do!
Thanks again.
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« on: September 23, 2024, 05:53:41 PM »
As I was sorting out bulb references I came across the attached wall chart.
May be of use to other members?
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« on: May 29, 2024, 06:26:32 PM »
Hi,
I purchased these 'bolts' via ebay as they were stated as suited for a 400/4, there are too small!
Got a refund and told to keep them as they did not want to pay the return postage.
I don't have a use for them, happy to send onto someone who can use them.
I assume they fit smaller models than the CB400, sizes in the picture.
Don't want anything for them, better they are used rather than scrapped. Feel free to make a donation to the forum.
Michael
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« on: May 10, 2024, 05:10:42 PM »
Ted,
Sent you a PM.
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« on: April 27, 2024, 09:14:44 PM »
Done
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« on: February 28, 2024, 05:44:20 PM »
Does anyone know if Honda always used DID wheel rims or did they mix with Takasago?
The front wheel on my bike is a Takasago but may well be a rebuild as at some time the bike did have a accident in the past, as witnessed by other damage / replacement items used.
Michael
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« on: February 28, 2024, 05:40:20 PM »
I know this has been discussed before re the oil passage way up via the two studs leaking using the sealing tube/Gaskit/ORing (12909428003).
Having seen an amount of oil on the barrel fins before I started working on the bike I obtained a Gasket set for when I get the the engine. I found an Athena set as I understood these were better than some of the other options currently available. With the comments about the thickness of current head gaskets affecting the seal I ordered some Honda items to compare against the Athena version. Generally there are the same overall design and diameter. Trying to compare is not an exact science as the tapered edges and 'rubber' material of the tube prevent definative measurement.
Using a vernier caliper and measuring the point at which they slip through the jaws I measured 7.77 long for the Athena version and 7.9 for the honda version. So it does seem that the aftermarket version may well be undersized.
Just thought I would share what I had found.
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