Honda-SOHC

I am looking at rewiring the back end on the 350F but not sure of the cable routes for the lights and indicators (especially the indicators). Anybody that has a 350, any chance of posting a picture of the routing (under the seat and under the rear mudguard). That would be a big help, many thanks.

Morning All.

Am in need of rewiring the back end of the 350F from where the loom stops to the back light/indicators etc.

I have a good supplier for cable, and I have the colours from the wiring diagram.

The question is what size cable do I need, and should it be standard or thin wall.

Don't forget the wiring is exposed under the back mudguard on the 350/400 and not sleeved.

Many thanks.

Had a problem with my restored F2 that at first appeared to be a wheel balance issue. It felt jerky and bouncy at low speed, but strangely smoothed out the faster it went. Had the wheels balanced and the back was already spot on but the front was way out. Put it back together and it was still the same. Tried rear suspension adjustments but that didn't help either.

Decided to re-check the tyre pressures, and whilst doing the back noticed a scrape mark along the inside of the chain like it was rubbing on something. On closer inspection it was rubbing on the crankcase. So off with the transmission covers and this is what I found.

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Turns out the front sprocket has an inner boss that I had inadvertently fitted the wrong way round.

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Put it all back together and the jerky ride has gone. Narrowly averted total disaster there. Just goes to show, no matter how careful you are things still go wrong. At least I caught it in time and all is well now.

With a bit of luck this post will stop someone else making the same stupid mistake.

Ashley has asked me to get some prices from the guy I use for engineering services. He's done a fair few bits for me and it's always been good quality stuff.

Got a short list below:

Valve seats re-cut- £25 (twin)  £40 (four)
Head skim - £25
Barrel skim - £25
Re-bore - £45 (twin)  £80 (four)
Stainless disc re-grind - up to £50

David Burton Engineering.
Holly Road,
Thornton-Cleveleys,
Lancashire.
FY5-4HH
01253-868111

If you arrange it direct with David, I don't mind you posting it to me and I shall drop it in to him (as long as it's not too many people). He's not VAT registered and he does like cash. So as long as you Paypal me the correct amount including return postage I shall sort it for you.

Cheers Roy.

Does anybody know how many dowel pins locate the 350F crankcase halves. I can only find two 10mm at the front of the engine. Only 2 dowels, is this correct? Thanks.

Can someone in the know have a quick look at these pictures and say if this tensioner blade is shot or re-usable. I think it's past it's best? Also, are the aftermarket tensioners any good or am I best with genuine. Thanks in advance.

Just looking through the engine bolts for the 350F in case they need re-plating etc. They are actually in good nick, but thought whilst I have time I will see what they would cost to replace. Got the codes for top and bottom bolts and went on the DSS site. Including delivery its £151.32p. Holy crap, for a few BZP shoulder bolts. Every order a lottery win for Dave. The old ones are going back in.

I usually copper slip the threads, is that the correct thing to do.

Thanks all.

Has anybody ever used a colortune to set the idle mixture? Is it worth the effort and cost, and if it was how easy was it to do.