Honda-SOHC
General => Out & About => Topic started by: paul G on October 29, 2017, 07:42:15 PM
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Well it's been a beautiful autumn day here today.
Just had to get out and about.
First issue was on what, well its been so nice I took them both out for a spin.
Got to say I love my 400/4 but getting of it straight onto the Z650 was like getting off a uncomfy stool straight into the comfiest arm chair. (I know it's my age ;D)
That's it now for the Z SORN at the end of the month, the 400/4 is now historic tax so any nice days I will be able to get out on it.
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You lucky duck. Both bikes look great 8) Iv spent my weekend laying new flooring and missed the good weather
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You lucky duck. Both bikes look great 8) Iv spent my weekend laying new flooring and missed the good weather
I got up close and personal with a red Honda today, unfortunately it was the lawnmower :'( :'( Your bikes both look great Paul.
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Did my little bit of tinkering stop it from smoking ;) and is the bloody thing run in yet.
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Did my little bit of tinkering stop it from smoking ;) and is the bloody thing run in yet.
I take it your talking to Paul and not discussing the problems with our lawnmowers? ;D ;D ;D
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Yes a lovely bright day but I made the mistake of not putting thicker gloves on. I got about 50 miles out and thought bugger this I am just not enjoying it. So made my way back home via Sherburn in Elmet [ Sqiuires ] for tea. Lesson learned from here on in its winter gear. Anyone fitted heated grips on . As these bikes are not exactly overflowing with electric.
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You lucky duck. Both bikes look great 8) Iv spent my weekend laying new flooring and missed the good weather
All work and no play makes jack a dull boy ;)
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I will be the first to admit it to much work has made me very dull.
I have no enthusiasm at the moment I get as far as looking at the bikes but can't be arsed to put the gear on and get them out.
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Did my little bit of tinkering stop it from smoking ;) and is the bloody thing run in yet.
Top job Graham gets better with every mile👍👍 hopefully we get a few decent days over the winter when I can get it out.
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You lucky duck. Both bikes look great 8) Iv spent my weekend laying new flooring and missed the good weather
I got up close and personal with a red Honda today, unfortunately it was the lawnmower :'( :'( Your bikes both look great Paul.
;D ;D
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Did my little bit of tinkering stop it from smoking ;) and is the bloody thing run in yet.
Graham, what timing.... My mower in France started smoking very badly suddenly, from the often expected bit on start up with these. Assumed serious and not worth looking at but any tips, blocked breathers etc. .... Tim
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I will be the first to admit it to much work has made me very dull.
I have no enthusiasm at the moment I get as far as looking at the bikes but can't be arsed to put the gear on and get them out.
Blimey, did I just write that. ;D
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I will be the first to admit it to much work has made me very dull.
I have no enthusiasm at the moment I get as far as looking at the bikes but can't be arsed to put the gear on and get them out.
Blimey, did I just write that. ;D
You did Roy and you need to snap out of it ;) ;) winter is upon us >:(
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Not me really Paul, but I do share the same sentiment. Too much work at the moment and I'm rapidly heading to 60 so things need to change soon. Will be on a biking day soon though as were going to the bike show at the NEC. Err hang on, were going in the car. :o
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Look great.. we were out this weekend along the coast just beautiful!
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Snigger- funny that a good few of us are nearly or in my case- turned 60 (an a decent bit)
Why, only a few years ago we were saving up for one of these bikes and the missus always had other ideas!
Yep, the cold doth bite and the little Honda is best left in the garage if a newer bike with heated grips is available! ive 2 others- My 2001 R1, owned from new- that has grips fitted, I kid you not- ive never seen another with them , but i sued to do 100 miles to work and back in the early 2000's on it. the TEX has Oxford overs which work well but id not recommend them on a 400/4 .
I replaced my headlight with the one from DSS as my bulb had blown and the lights as we know are feeble.
I thought I might fit an HID to it but when I measured the current-draw, it was nearly a constant 4 amps- thats treated than the 35w candle.
So, ive got a halogen now and an LED pilot-lamp.