Honda-SOHC

Been thinking about selling my 1977 400/4, but not sure of what would be a fair price to ask for it.
Seen some really high prices being asked for what looks like show standard bikes. Mine is nothing like that though but I’d consider it as a survivor bike in good original condition. I’ve attached a picture and to be honest the picture does flatter it slightly it’s a few years old that snap and I have hardly ridden it since then so it’s a lost a bit of its sparkle.  Got a few scabs and scars on it and a bit of rusty staining appearing here and there on the chrome parts.
So I would be very interested to hear what your thoughts are. Bike has 27000 miles registered as a historic vehicle so no MOT required, rebuilt the carbs recently so runs ok but needs some fine tuning/balancing done, new oil and filters in the past week. Reason for selling is It isn’t getting the attention or use it deserves.

Looking for a local sparky to help me with an old 6 volt Honda C50 step through which has no spark.
I’ve replaced everything electrical on it points, condenser, coil HT lead cap and plug and cannot get a spark. Other than checking continuity that’s as far as my troubleshooting skills go, so really need help from anyone that can come and have a look at it. It was running briefly about a year ago but since then It will not spark. Any help will be gratefully received with all the tea and biscuits you can handle.

I’ve recently overhauled my 77 400/4 carbs with a kit from the USA, from 4into1.com had the kit for many years but never fitted it. Now that I’ve done it the float height is concerning me slightly, the bottom of the floats do not sit parallel to the face of the float bowls but neither did the originals before I took them apart. When I measure from the face of the bowl to the lowest point of the float it measures 21mm which is what I understand it should be, but at the high end of the float it measures 23/24mm. Should the float be a constant 21mm straight across or does this sound right?

Also any tips on setting them up statically before refitting them.

Thanks in advance.

Hi all I’m hoping someone on here has or knows someone that has a CB125 superdream and maybe has either a good spare engine or specifically a complete cylinder head that they don’t need and would be willing to sell.

Mine is in a poor state and it would cost too much to fix what needs fixed with replacement parts. So looking for a top end but would take a full engine if available and at a reasonable price.

Thanks Alan

My bike doesn’t get a lot of use but generally always starts on the button, can be a little rough running initially and occasionally runs on 3 cylinders for a while till it warms up and then kicks in.

I was thinking an ignition swap would maybe smooth things out a bit and was looking for any thoughts or recommendations on any particular systems. I’ve seen a wide variety of kits and prices and are they a “you get what you pay for” type upgrade?

Cheers Alan

I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1983 Honda CB125TDC, and I'm missing a small part from one of the carbs. Its the small w-shaped spring clip that holds the needle into the slide.



You can't buy the spring clip separately as it comes as a set with a new needle and c-clip and costs about £16.00 plus postage, I only need the clip so was hoping somebody on here maybe has a stash of parts that could help me out, or point me in the right direction to somewhere that maybe supplies the clip separately, I haven't been able to find anywhere yet.

Thanks

Alan

Hi folks was reading with interest Peteuk’s cb125 thread as I’ve also got myself one. A 1983 TDC model. No pictures unfortunately at present but it was in a similar state to Pete’s very rusty and unloved. So far I’ve completely dismantled it and had the frame powder coated. In the process of cleaning and painting everything else and looking to start rebuilding the forks and front brake caliper.

This is where I’ve hit a stumbling block, the front caliper is a twin pot which is probably identical and used on dozens of other Hondas. What has got me slightly miffed is the variation of prices for what must be the exact same part. I had to trash the caliper pistons getting them out of the body as they were completely seized in place. I thought replacements wouldn’t cost much but for my specific model they’re around £20-22 each. if I search by diameter and length 30mm dia.x 35mm long there are several different models using that size and are quite a bit cheaper. There’s just this nagging doubt that if I get the cheaper ones will they definitely fit ok. Searched by part number too and then the prices seem to go up again. Any suggestions or recommendations for suppliers.