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« on: November 06, 2023, 09:02:11 AM »
Hi, is there a problem with the site loading? Ever since last Thursday 2nd November I’ve had problems either getting back into the site or it not loading at all - if I refresh I get into an error message or just sits there waiting to do something (having an extended T break maybe!). Then sometimes it loads “normally - no problem with any of my other saved forum sites just this SOHC one
Cheers - Bruce
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« on: August 25, 2023, 11:11:20 AM »
Hi all - can someone give me an idea if the front caliper swinging bracket was originally painted or polished/lacquered please
75 CB400F (UK)
Many Thanks - Bruce
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« on: November 19, 2022, 01:26:00 PM »
Just a query, with the costs and problems associated with re-chroming now, has anyone tried chrome vinyl wrap on a Chainguard at all or will it look really “bodged”?
Bruce
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« on: September 06, 2022, 08:35:42 AM »
This might seem like a “simple” question, but is there a particular way the clutch switch is inserted into the clutch housing - from the lever side it’s too big and won’t “squash” down (plastic too hard) to go through the lever slot, on the other side there’s a peg on the new switch which stops it going into the “hole” without a bit of bodging & forcing - any ideas please. CB400F (75).
Cheers - Bruce
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« on: June 17, 2022, 02:51:20 PM »
Would someone have a drawing/picture of the original horn & bracket for a 75 CB400 please. Mine is unoriginal with a made up bracket so I’d like to replicate the bracket as near original as I can.
I also see the mounting holes in the frame for the horn bracket are 8mm, the loom strap bracket has 8mm holes in it but parts description is for 6mm bolts - I see the horn bracket has rubber grommets & dowels that take the bolt fitting down to 6mm but the rest are just too big (8mm) by my thinking - am I missing something?
I’ve seen posts (here) that say the horn is a Mitsuba MB-E but other posts say something about a “plastic” shroud on it - what is right please?
Thanks - Bruce
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« on: May 22, 2022, 05:16:15 PM »
Can anyone help with this please? 75 CB400F
This is a new mudguard I got with the bike (not fitted), as you can see there is a large offset to it when fitting the securing bolt. I know there’s some rubbers/washer/hollow dowels to fit with the indicator bracket but not aware of anything else to rake up clearance.
Is it just a case of “tweaking” the sidewalls to suit or am I missing something?
Cheers - Bruce
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« on: October 27, 2021, 07:47:39 PM »
Hi, I’ve got a post in the “wanted” forum for a pair of 400 Crankcases - just in case anyone can help please?
Bruce
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« on: October 24, 2021, 05:13:33 PM »
From my post earlier for various help, question about Speedo was answered (thank you) and since purchased “correct” set of clocks - thanks Ted!
Now I’m in a quandary, been researching the age etc of my 400/4 as I’ve seen some publications that show the clock speedo as 110 not 120mph. I’m now not sure this was a UK bike or maybe a very early demo one brought in. Registered May 75 with Reg JCD636N which isn’t far different from the “test” bike used for journalists JGC606N.
Would anyone have an idea if this was a non UK bike at all - if so, which market likely to be from?
Minor difference seen so far - 110mph clock (not original possibly, even though it matches the specs after all given in my previous post - push on trip knob/angled rear drive output. Second area - it’s got a vin plate that doesn’t seem to be recognised anywhere as “usual” for a UK bike and doesn’t match anything else I can find - see photo
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« on: October 17, 2021, 12:25:32 PM »
Hello All - hopefully I can pick the brains of the knowledgeable (please!).
Acquired a CB400F a while ago with the thoughts to rebuild (slowly). Registered May 75 on Frame 102****. The Engine serial is 108****.
I know Hondas didn’t then have matching frame/engine numbers but the 108**** does seem a bit high for the year so I’m assuming it’s had an engine swap in its lifetime. Is there any difference in the “later” engines compared to the earlier? If I was to change Crankcase set to an earlier “number” and reuse internals from the later will they all transpose - with new bearings etc?
Second query - the Speedo/tachometer could do with new faces, my Speedo only goes to 110mph - is this correct for the year or should it have a 120mph Speedo?
Thirdly - I have two rear brake levers, both need re-chroming, I know it’d probably be cheaper to replace with a DS (for example) one but would anyone know which one might be original (which I’d prefer to keep)? Both look identical except the footpad “knurling” - one has a definite edge to the knurles (machined?) and the other looks to be a stamped footpad
All help gratefully received thank you - Bruce
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« on: August 29, 2021, 06:14:33 PM »
Help please - would anyone know whether the Brake Torque Arm for a May 75 reg 400/4 was painted (Black?) or chromed?
Thanks for any help - Bruce
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« on: August 25, 2021, 09:50:09 PM »
This is me, new to here and Hondas except riding a 400/4 and Dream 400 when despatch riding around London in 77. Recently acquired & resurrecting a 75 400/4 to join a Norton Jubilee & Yamaha XS850 in my garage. Likely to have a “few” queries during the rebuild so please bear with me!
Bruce
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