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Misc / Open / Re: Anyone seen this Yoshimura ?
« on: June 11, 2022, 12:08:25 AM »
Not my cup of tea….looks like a dogs dinner to me and at that price…scarey :)

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Misc / Open / Re: Could not believe this
« on: December 23, 2021, 08:13:43 PM »
The blue ones are brighter....... ;D

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CB350/400 / Re: Cafe racer
« on: July 31, 2021, 06:53:59 PM »
Hello Ted, let me know……..Cheers Dave

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New Member Introductions / Re: Hello from Southport
« on: May 04, 2021, 04:53:59 PM »
Hello and welcome your bike looks very nice, Southport attracts lots of bikes I often ride over and have a brew at the pier on a nice day....Cheers

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Anorak's Corner / Re: Red screwdriver handle change point?
« on: April 27, 2021, 11:25:51 AM »
Hello, sorry I can’t answer your question but my 77 400 came with the red handle but I think it’s probably a bike that sat in a dealers for a while....Cheers

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Misc / Open / Re: Ads?
« on: April 11, 2021, 09:54:56 PM »
Nokia 6300 no pop ups on this bad boy!  8)

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CB350/400 / Re: 'orrible 'eadlamp!!!
« on: September 11, 2020, 01:19:55 AM »
https://www.ebay.co.uk/c/1773230353

This link appears to be a modern production of the cibié used (now owned by Valeo) but would need verification as the concave lens can't be seen in the photo.

The 400 kit came with adapter ring as I recall but could be cut out of a stainless sheet to replicate I guess.

Would give that period mod look to the 400 though  :)


I’ve made this mod to my 400 using the original headlight shell but you need more than just the ring to make up the size difference........cheers

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CB350/400 / Re: Replacement battery
« on: April 13, 2020, 03:37:18 PM »
I’ve been very happy with Motobatt AGM batteries on my 350 and 400 and also have them on my CBF600 and GL 1500 and they don’t need quite as much maintenance as conventional lead acid type.  That’s not to say you can neglect them though!  The longest life I had was just over 8 years but never less than 4 so far.

The down side on a 400 is that you can see the bright yellow case grinning at you but easily resolved with a half cover in black.

Ian

I also am using a Motobatt battery on my Cub90 seems fine no problems.......Cheers Dave

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Misc / Open / Re: The Covid Thread
« on: March 23, 2020, 01:19:50 PM »
Unfortunately I think we will have plenty of time to start/finish these project.  For those that survive unscathed they will have no diy stuff left to complete and might be able to get out on the bikes without feeling guilty.  I’m 71 in June so only time will tell!  This is my project in the dining room which we haven’t been able to use for ages!  Plus the new bike.

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Ian


Nice cub, Ive got the Innova for commuting and love it, I thought they would have put a kick start on the new cub it would have been a nice retro touch but I suppose the extra cost was a factor......cheers Dave




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Humour / Re: C90........
« on: January 15, 2020, 08:34:33 PM »
it's got proper forks! ....

The C90 and the Yam Townmate didn't from what I recall. Wonder what it is

Looks like a EX5 to me.

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CB350/400 / Re: Spring for calliper adjuster wanted
« on: July 22, 2019, 11:19:48 PM »
With or without the spring the brake is not the best  :)

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Out & About / Re: TT?
« on: July 15, 2019, 08:18:19 PM »
😁😊. The longest trip she has taken so far on her YBR250 is 80 miles 🙄. Going to Liverpool will take some persuasion and will involve shopping, chocolates, jewelry and me doing endless housework 😯!

Take the bikes and the wife in a van it’s probably cheaper on the ferry that way, and if you don’t find a hotel you can sleep in the back of it, lots of people do.....Cheers Dave

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Other Bikes / Re: Honda CT 110 2012
« on: June 18, 2019, 03:56:20 PM »
Great bikes.....I have a125 Innova for commuting and can’t fault it the new C125 is a bit expensive at the moment but I wouldn’t mind one......Cheers Dave

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Project Board / Re: CB400 Four special (Mr Sinx II )
« on: May 29, 2019, 08:58:08 PM »
Well the dreaded "will it go" time had arrived , time to wheel it outside for the first time.

Firstly for some reason the neutral light switch decided not to work. The carbs didn't flood and it turned over (while the clutch was pulled in) ..time to put the plugs back in and hope

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It lives ...phew  !! ;D ;D ;D  couldn't post video up as it was too large

 The carbs are way out but that can be sorted out later, lots of sucking !! no oil leaks , exhaust is a tad loud. Neutral light switch  has since decided to work and its running a bit rich. I have gears too which is a bonus  :)
 
So all good, still lots to sort out

Still can't find a front mudguard in the style I want , think Rd125lc  but wider  :-\



Your bike looks great I think alloy wheels on a 400/4 are so much better looking than wheels with spokes. I use a single a stay North American F2 chrome front mudguard with my alloy wheel looks so much better than the Euro guard in my opinion you have a harder choice to fit in with custom style...good work.....Cheers Dave

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CB350/400 / Re: Engine oil use?
« on: May 28, 2019, 07:45:38 PM »
Evening all. Sorry got another question. I’ve had my 400/4 a few months now and was wondering how much oil its normal to use? I estimate that I’ve used about 1.5 litres and riden about 800 miles. Is that about normal or have I a problem? There’s no obvious oil leak that I can see and haven’t noticed blue smoke out of the exhaust.

Blimey..I can’t remember ever having to top up oil on my 400, yours seems to have a problem if it uses that sort of amount I’m at about 20K miles with mostly original metal parts but new seals and other bits and pieces.......Dave

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