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« on: June 16, 2020, 03:40:44 PM »
No Julie, I'm not at all certain as I did not do the rebuild  I'll check all settings when I've got them off again. The new bits are in there, so I'd be surprised (nay, disappointed) if they were not set up properly, but stranger things have happened. Looks like I'll be joining 'Carb 101' 
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« on: June 16, 2020, 02:03:37 PM »
Thanks for the advice so far folks.
I have been using the fuel tap dodge when approaching home, but unfortunately, when it's open, it's pouring out at every traffic stop (traffic lights, junctions etc.) and I'm not at all convinced that it's not overflowing whilst driving too - my last full tank of petrol lasted approximately 75 miles before I had to go to reserve! I've also tried running the carbs dry during a run (petrol tap off until the engine cuts) in the hope it might dislodge any crud but no luck there.
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« on: June 16, 2020, 09:33:56 AM »
Hi All,
I've only put 450 miles on the 400 since the rebuild but it is regularly overflowing the carbs and depositing lots of petrol on the ground if it's been standing for longer than a few days.
First time the overflow stopped after a long run and all was well.
Second time it did not and I had to take off the carbs and give the float valves and bowls a good clean out (some reddish deposits in all of them).
Not ridden it for 10 days and again, most of the petrol is ending up on the floor even after a 60 mile run. I've tried knocking the float bowls with a screwdriver handle but the overflow persists.
Looks like I have to have the carbs off again and was just wondering if this is a known issue with the 400/4 or have I a rogue set of carbs? They all benefitted from a DS carb repair kit during the rebuild. The bike runs well with no noticeable flat spots so I presume they are set up OK and the inside of the tank looks fairly clean.
Any suggestions or advice welcome.
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« on: June 02, 2020, 05:43:39 PM »
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« on: June 01, 2020, 11:40:56 PM »
Just keep it away from petrol for quite a few weeks after. I learnt the hard way (IK lacquer over the decals).
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Managed to save it but will coat with 2K lacquer next time the tank is empty(ish)
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« on: May 20, 2020, 11:52:07 PM »
Nice 
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« on: May 20, 2020, 09:50:08 AM »
Cheers Andych, I was planning to leave the tank for two weeks but I may make it three now  Thanks to everybody who has advised - I really appreciate it
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« on: May 19, 2020, 03:28:38 PM »
Well, I'm quite pleased with the salvage operation.
Coat of the same 1K lacquer to even out the surface and leaving it at least 2 weeks before trying anything else.
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I've got a spray can of 2K on order and will meanwhile make up a test piece of steel sheet to match whats on the tank. If the 2K covers that OK without issue, then the tank gets it!
But more importantly, at last every thing is on the bike and looking as I want it.
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« on: May 17, 2020, 02:43:28 PM »
Thanks for all the advice and sympathy folks.
Spent today seeing if I can salvage the tank. First stop was 800 grit wet and dry.
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Then 1200...
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Finished off with 1500
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And touched up the red as I had to go a bit deep on the top edge to get it smooth.
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Letting this all dry off and will decide what lacquer to use tomorrow.
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« on: May 15, 2020, 11:53:39 PM »
It's worth trying to salvage it. My tank is sprayed with Halfords Honda Milano Red and Petrol Resistant Laquer.
It was at least a week before I put any fuel in it and no problems so far. 👍
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« on: May 15, 2020, 11:01:54 PM »
Hope you don't mind if I tag into this thread but I'm also near to the stage of applying lacquer to a rattle can sprayed tank. For my sins I used a Halfords Dark Blue metallic (I just liked the colour!) and suddenly this query crops up, fortuitous or not I can't say. I've found the 2K and the reviews seem positive but the seller is , thank fully , honest enough to admit that he's not sure if it's compatible with the paint already applied. Has anyone tried the two together, I'd hate to apply and get an adverse reaction as it's taken ages to get this far and another set back will find me reaching for the club hammer!
Yes Bill, mine was done in Halfords Honda Milano Red, which is a pretty good match for the original Light Ruby version. I'm guessing that I simply rushed it and only gave the lacquer 48 hours to dry. Apparently, it takes much, much longer to harden off, so maybe it would resist petrol a bit better then. I'll keep this post updated as I try and rescue it over the next week or so.
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« on: May 15, 2020, 10:56:47 PM »
Thanks for the advice Paul. 2K sounds a bit obnoxious. I have plenty of test area as I painted the underside of the tank as well. Call me old fashioned, but whilst it was off and I had the can in my hand, it didn't occur to me not to  I am minded to write the paint job off anyway, so may well experiment to see if I can sand/cut down the blemishes to the base colour and re-coat with one of the 'Petrol Resistant Lacquers' that are available. That way, I might be able to save the decals which only went on last Monday.
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« on: May 15, 2020, 06:53:22 PM »
Yeah, but at least I can finish running it in whilst I gird my loins to strip it down again. Tomorrow will be a better day ;-)
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« on: May 15, 2020, 05:07:10 PM »
Hmmm, I guess only leaving the lacquer for 48 hours (as per the instructions) didn't help either then. Ah well, we learn from our mistakes.
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« on: May 15, 2020, 04:55:38 PM »
Thanks Sye, that nips my plan of re-spraying with Halfords 'Petrol Resistant Lacquer' in the bud then.
I've never used 2K paint/lacquer - is one dependent on the other? The tank is in acrylic 1K.
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