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« on: July 07, 2009, 09:47:14 PM »
Hi All
Just to finish the story. I spoke with Hagon shocks. What a very helpful and friendly company. They made me a pair of shock absorbers which are 290mm long which is 20mm shorter than what they say is standard. The ones on the bike were 315mm long (5mm longer than "standard"?) so it's now 25mm lower than before and my wife is much happier. Doesn't sound a lot but it has made a big difference.
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« on: June 20, 2009, 09:51:48 PM »
Hi
Thanks for the ideas. I'll give it some more thought and probably give Hagons a call next week.
Regards
Ian
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« on: June 18, 2009, 05:08:11 PM »
Hi All
My wife is enjoying riding her 400F with only one difficulty. The seat height is a touch too high for her (Yes she has very short legs!). Any reduction would be useful, an inch would be ideal. The seat is pretty well unalterable (unless anyone has any ideas), so I'm thinking about changing the shock absorbers for a shorter pair. Has anyone done this? I've tried the web for suitable shocks but can't find a catalogue with dimensions. The current shocks measure 320mm between centres, does anyone know if this is standard? Anybody know of a link to a catalogue with dimensions? What about other Hondas, any with same fittings but shorter shocks? Any other ideas (apart from getting a different wife.....)
Thanks
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« on: March 22, 2009, 11:35:15 AM »
Thanks. I'll give them a try.
Ian
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« on: March 19, 2009, 11:08:41 PM »
Hi Dave
I've had a look at the Dyna-S system but am struggling a bit to find much detail. Maybe it's just me! I've found the website but there doesn't seem much detail. Does the DS1-1 kit include new coils? Is there a supplier I could talk to? (in the UK)
Regards
Ian
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« on: March 15, 2009, 09:38:40 PM »
Hello all
Any suggestions or experience about electronic ignition for a 400/4? I can only find Boyer Bransden. Maybe that's OK but are there any other options?
Cheers
Ian
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« on: September 28, 2008, 08:59:04 PM »
Hello again.
I
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« on: September 01, 2008, 06:27:00 PM »
I'll do that. I always fit my own tyres. Patience and soap help. I must admit that I don't repair tubes any more. Age and wisdom (and enough money) says that a puncture means a new tube. I remember in the (late) sixties and seventies repairing tubes time after time. I think we are more conscious of how fine the line is between life and death as we get older. The 400 hasn't run since 2002 according to the person I bought it off so it's getting new tubes and rim tapes as well as tyres.
Regards
Ian
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« on: September 01, 2008, 01:57:07 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions and ideas. I've ordered K82s this morning.
Regards
Ian
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« on: August 31, 2008, 07:12:20 PM »
Dave
What have you got on the front?
Ian
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« on: August 30, 2008, 09:58:16 PM »
Hi Mick
I run TT100s on my Velocette Venom and am very happy with them. I would have gone for them on the 400 but they don't seem to make them in the right sizes. The K82s are the closest I could see.
Regards
Ian
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« on: August 30, 2008, 09:14:00 PM »
Any suggestions out there for tyres for a 400f? I need two for the bike I've just bought. I was thinking of Dunlop K82. Any views/experience?
Regards
Ian
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« on: August 29, 2008, 01:25:41 AM »
Hi Mick
Nice ride. We often go over Whinlatter to Keswick then back to the West coast over either Honister or Newlands. Newlands is a very picturesque (read slow, steep and twisty) route provided you have a head for heights, particularly when travelling in the Keswick to Buttermere diection.
Regards
Ian
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« on: August 28, 2008, 05:36:56 PM »
Hi Steve
We live on the coast of Cumbria, about 8miles South of Whitehaven.
Ian
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