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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB350/400 => Topic started by: DaveN on July 06, 2020, 12:23:20 PM
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OK, I know that they are supposed to fold up to use the kick-starter, but mine flops about like a todger in a top hat!
The slightest snag on trouser or boot and it folds up only to be discovered when I try to rest my foot on it - oh what fun.
It has the circular flat spring installed but this only seems to lightly hold it up and has no tension to hold it down.
I presume it's knackered as I can re-shape it with finger pressure. Does anybody know if replacement springs are available?
Cheers for any advice.
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Cmsnl for parts list, would have looked but you didnt put year/country
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Thanks Bryan, I've had a look but CMSNL have them as unavailable. I had a search by the part number and no luck so far - just two other sources and both have it as discontinued.
One thing, looking at the picture on CMSNL, it shows a double leaf construction:
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I only have the 'inner' part so I guess that's why it's so weak.
It's a UK 1977 model by the way, but it seems to be a standard part across all markets.
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Hi Dave,
Yes, double leaf needed - I will have a look tomorrow as I think I should have one (or more) - I'll get back to you but it might be late morning.
Ian
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Cheers Ian, much appreciated :)
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Hi Dave,
Just sneaked out to the toy cupboard and found one!
PM me with details and I'll send it to you.
Ian
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Hi Dave,
Just sneaked out to the toy cupboard and found one!
PM me with details and I'll send it to you.
Ian
Will do Ian and that would be most excellent
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I seems you've sorted this already, but FWIW... one of my digital parts books says it's part # 50620-377-000.
It's a UK 1977 model by the way, but it seems to be a standard part across all markets.
My USA '77 model doesn't use this part, as the forward foot positioning moves the footrest out of the way of the kick start lever...
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That's strange - my very early (75) ex Florida 400/4, which I sold recently had the same arrangement, so does my 76 UK 400/4.
Ian
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That's strange - my very early (75) ex Florida 400/4, which I sold recently had the same arrangement, so does my 76 UK 400/4.
Not sure what you mean - and which "same" arrangement you're commenting on... As far as I know, it's just the '77 USA/Canada models that have the higher bars (with longer cables) and the forward foot pegs...
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I thought the forward peg positions were on the 350f.
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'Same arrangement' as in the use of the double leaf spring on my ex Florida bike - very early, 500ish frame number and also my UK 76 bike. There is a peg on the frame which locates the hanger - I suppose my Florida could have been 'got at' before I bought it - but it appeared unmolested when I bought it. They would have had to change brake pedal, gear lever, bars, cables &c. Not sure a forward rest/ long brake pedal would clear the clutch casing either - the 350 is different.
My 350/4 does indeed have forward rests and higher, wider bars - more comfy for me and I can see through the mirrors!!
Ian
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'Same arrangement' as in the use of the double leaf spring on my ex Florida bike - very early, 500ish frame number and also my UK 76 bike. There is a peg on the frame which locates the hanger - I suppose my Florida could have been 'got at' before I bought it - but it appeared unmolested when I bought it. They would have had to change brake pedal, gear lever, bars, cables &c. Not sure a forward rest/ long brake pedal would clear the clutch casing either - the 350 is different.
My 350/4 does indeed have forward rests and higher, wider bars - more comfy for me and I can see through the mirrors!!
Ian
It is just as you say, Ian - Honda changed the brake pedal, gear lever, bars, cables, upper brake line, and possibly handlebar switch wiring. All for just the USA/Canada 400's, and just for 1977.
I wonder how different the 350 high bars - and clutch cable - are from my 400's? According to CMSNL's "fits models" database, they're not compatible... but perhaps more research is in order...
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That's useful info Mattsz,
I was not aware that any 400s had high bars and forward pegs - I much prefer riding my 350/4 for those reasons. The only 400/4 I have left now is a minter that I've almost finished so I don't think I should alter that one.
Thanks again,
Ian
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That's useful info Mattsz,
I was not aware that any 400s had high bars and forward pegs - I much prefer riding my 350/4 for those reasons. The only 400/4 I have left now is a minter that I've almost finished so I don't think I should alter that one.
Thanks again,
Ian
Let me know if you change your mind and want to swap bars and components... ;D