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« on: September 20, 2023, 09:35:51 AM »
I'm stripping down my forks to get the stanchions re-chromed. I'm struggling to remove the old fork seals, as I want to replace these when rebuilding the forks. The Haynes manual, and some YouTube videos, advise that the seals are "simply pryed" out - I've tried this without success. Are there any hints/"tricks of the trade" to remove these? TIA
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« on: July 17, 2023, 04:33:12 PM »
Hi
I'm finally back working on my 400 restoration (I'm racing the Forth Bridge painters, and currently coming second!!).
Currently struggling to remove the clutch castellated nut. I have tools to fit the nut, and hold the clutch drum (the engine is out of the bike). Looking at video on YouTube, and reading the Haynes manual it seems that the nut should be relatively easy to remove!! Am I missing something as I cannot get the nut to loosen? I've sprayed on penetrating oil, and tried with a "breaker" bar - just lifts the engine off of the bench!
Any tips/advice gratefully received
TIA
Cheers Steve
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« on: March 23, 2020, 08:10:41 PM »
The rebuild of my 400/4 continues at a snails pace - however working from home may have some hidden benefits i.e. more time to tinker with my collection of old bikes!! I need to replace the head gasket, and was planning to replace the domed nuts and various washers - however after pricing this up on the David Silvers site I'm reconsidering whether this is necessary. What is the considered opinion on what should be replaced, and what can be reused. Also are there any other suppliers of these items? Thanks in anticipation.
Stay safe everyone and if you have to self isolate the garage is the perfect place to do it!!
Cheers
Steve
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« on: August 07, 2019, 08:58:48 PM »
After a few months off (sorting out a 1966 Triumph 500) I've finally got back to work on my Honda 400.
The original lower shock absorber bushes had "rotted out" - I've got some new ones from David Silvers, but these are a very tight fit!! Is there any "trick" to fitting these?
Thanks in advance
Steve
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« on: April 16, 2019, 02:02:54 PM »
Hi All
I've just received some swinging arm bushes from "Frank" - are there any techniques/tricks required to fit these?
Thanks
Steve
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« on: November 10, 2018, 09:14:28 AM »
Hi
I'm needing to buy front and rear wheel rims (and spokes) for my CB400 - I see that they are available from David Silver, but wondering if there are any other suppliers that you would recommend.
Many thanks
Steve
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« on: May 12, 2018, 01:23:55 PM »
Hi All
I'm in the process of restoring the tacho on my 400 - I've managed to undo the crimped ring, but am struggling to dismantle it further due to the trip reset knob preventing me from removing the mechanism. Is there a trick/technique to remove this?
Thanks Steve
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« on: April 30, 2018, 07:12:52 PM »
Hi The dismantling of my 400 is going well (so far!!) - I now need to remove the chain and need a chain splitter/riveter. Can anyone recommend me a good one - there seems to be a big difference in cost between different makes. Do you get what you pay for? My every day bike has a shaft drive so chains, and especially the tools are a bit of a dark art to me!!  Thanks Steve
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« on: April 11, 2018, 07:58:55 PM »
Hi There
I'm in South Somerset, and have just bought a Honda 400 4 (photos hopefully attached)
It's a runner, with an MOT and so hopefully just needs a very thorough "fettling" - although I suspect I'll find other things that need doing as I progress.
I used to do some basic mechanics MANY years ago, and so I suspect I will be frequently posting "how to you do….." questions!!!
Before I start are there any "man traps" I need to be aware of when working on the bike? All advice very gratefully received
Cheers Steve
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