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Project Board / Re: 1977 400F2 first restore project
« on: November 06, 2020, 06:21:10 PM »
I'm also toying with the idea of a ride before strip down unfortunately I have no headlamp or mudguards fitted......
mmmmmm

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Other Bikes / Re: Metric Nuts & Bolts advice sought ?
« on: November 06, 2020, 10:41:08 AM »
When I took the clutch cover off my 250 Dream back in the late 60s using the Honda T bar tool most had to be drilled out! I fitted new screws from Honda dealer 18 months later they were all stuck fast again. I was dreading taking the cover off my 400/4 but using a cordless impact driver they all came out. - huge relief.

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Project Board / Re: 1977 400F2 first restore project
« on: November 06, 2020, 09:53:47 AM »
Quote from: smoothoperator on November 05, 2020, 06:07:31 PM
Red Letter Day. Engine started after just 3 attempts. Soon warms up and choke reduced then off after a very short time. So far so good. After running for a couple of minutes revs' started to rise up to 3000. Switch off, try again, same issue. Start think that the helmet laying on the floor ready is hopelessly optimistic. I did have the bike running a month ago and hadn't touched anything that would directly affect things. Head scratch and start thinking well here's the first sign that I'm going to have to get serious with the carb's and then thought let's try the idle screw and holy moly a less than a quarter turn and the tick over settled down fine. Helmet on let's go. Tried the brakes and wow the back one locks the wheel easily on our recently resurfaced street. Just as well because the front brake is, struggling for the right words, ineffective, hopeless, only for the brave etc. Anyway brakes tested and onto the main road with no dramas, rode through all the gears up and down, kept the rev's below 5000. Front end somewhat bouncy but overall one of those smile on your face moments. Checked the voltage on my return and it was giving 14.5v at about 1500  - 2000 rpm. Relax for a bit and chew on what to do next. Remember to turn petrol tap off. Have been reading engine full of fuel and seized up thread. I'll just go and check that tap is still off.

Back from the road test, oil catcher at the ready.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bJrerK3GnwM7fq7U7

Pleased for you I've only reached the engine running stage so far.
Out of interest have you fitted a small clear plastic inline fuel filter?
I fitted a small one with a 90 deg outlet - it serves two purposes
1) To filter the fuel to protect my carb jets etc.
2) To act as a visible window for fuel flow especially when the tap is in the off position.

So far it seems to work well you can see the fuel level in the plastic bowl start to partially fill up when you turn on the tap. When switching off the engine I turn off the fuel for about 5 seconds before I switch off, this drops the level slightly so I can see any seepage past the fuel  tap. It least that my hope!
fuel filter top right by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr



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Other Bikes / Re: Metric Nuts & Bolts advice sought ?
« on: November 06, 2020, 09:37:44 AM »
Quote from: Lobo on November 05, 2020, 10:07:15 PM
Mac... my only comment is that you specify the type of head you need. I bought an expensive ‘restoration ’ / tailored set of fastenings for my 750, only to find they were all hex (Allen key) drives. I was **ssed off and wrote back asking how they were ‘restoration’ quality, but never got my £s back and now have oodles of SS hex fastenings.

I see the advantages of a SS hex head over JIS but not as you infer for restoration nay concourse quality. The hex head seems to get a lot of negatives on here.

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Tricks & Tips / Re: Wheel buiding the easier way
« on: November 05, 2020, 04:10:36 PM »
Quote from: philward on November 05, 2020, 12:54:31 PM
Oh I see - I was only joking!

lol  I knew that my bad for not being more specific as to the bike type.

He can reach some pretty unnerving speeds on downhill descents.

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Tricks & Tips / Re: Wheel buiding the easier way
« on: November 05, 2020, 12:38:53 PM »
My brothers bike is the type with 531 frame and pedals.

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Other Bikes / Metric Nuts & Bolts advice sought ?
« on: November 05, 2020, 11:51:28 AM »
I have a lifetimes accumulation of nuts, bolts, washers,spacers etc all A/F thread with even a few Whitworth & BSP.

Whenever I need a nut or bolt for the Honda I only have a selection I bought from Aldi few of which fit even though they are metric
E-bay sell SS selections for £45 !!.

Can anyone recommend a selection pack for my garage that would be useful in my time of need?

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Tricks & Tips / Re: Wheel buiding the easier way
« on: November 05, 2020, 08:00:27 AM »
I have to really admire the skill of the members here who lace their own wheels. When riding at say 70 mph I would have that little bit of my brain thinking - did I tighten them all properly? It's the same part of my brain that holds all my what if fears in check - well mostly anyways.

That said I personally draw the line at some DIY skills - I don't weave my own Wicker Baskets or spin my own Cotton - I will buy the skill of wheel building - nay the Art Form that is wheel building when needed from the likes of Central Wheel Components.

As a result of the various posts here on wheel building I have tried to convince my younger brother (62) that he should build his own bike wheels so far without success.

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Tricks & Tips / Re: SETTING FLOAT HEIGHTS
« on: November 05, 2020, 07:50:21 AM »
I used a Vernier Gauge courtesy of Aldi that I bought from the Man aisle about 5 years ago - I finally got to use it for something useful.

Humans & their Gadgets eh.lol

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CB500/550 / Re: DSS .25 pistons not correct size
« on: November 04, 2020, 03:37:45 PM »
Trigger is your man for the best way forward.

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Humour / Re: Good news for insomniacs
« on: November 04, 2020, 10:42:50 AM »
 ::) ::)

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Humour / Re: Dentist !
« on: November 04, 2020, 10:41:29 AM »
That's what I call a fizzer joke the humour builds up over time as the penny drops - love it! ;D

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Project Board / Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« on: November 04, 2020, 10:39:27 AM »
This is my left side part engine cover that hides the starter motor and front chainwheel gear etc.

before by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr


This is the paint finish after stripping and rubbing down with 1200 grit. Just needs oven baking tomorrow when I can use the oven more freely if you get my drift.

 after by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr

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CB350/400 / Re: 400 four rear mudguard
« on: November 04, 2020, 10:29:55 AM »
TBH I think chrome mudguards like the wire wheels are part of the beauty of retro bikes.

PS I'm not a purist.

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CB350/400 / Re: Headlamp shell...what paint?
« on: November 04, 2020, 10:17:02 AM »
If the headlamp shell is made of plastic  you need a flexible paint for plastics or it will crack badly over time.
The flexible paints tend to be quite expensive - not sure if they are available in rattle cans. I would use a local automotive firm who paint bumper sensors they will match any paint code and are not as pricey as you might think.

In Derby we have Chartwells a high end vehicle repairers as well as a variety of Smart Mobile Repairers that paint plastic bumpers etc on a regular basis.

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