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« on: June 12, 2020, 02:34:12 PM »
CB 400F2. My bike is fitted with 18x1.6 and 18x1.85 rims front and rear. Tyres sizes recommended are 90/90 18 and 100/90 18 yet Avon website seems to say these are too wide for the rims. Is this the size most people are fitting? Probably covered before but my search skills not that good.
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« on: June 05, 2020, 06:48:38 PM »
Thanks for quick replies. Think I'll try one.
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« on: June 05, 2020, 04:19:38 PM »
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« on: June 05, 2020, 03:04:55 PM »
1978 CB400F2. The rectifier has packed up on my bike. A new rectifier/regulator costs about £80-90. However, I can get a 3 phase bridge rectifier (1000v 50A) for less than £20. Am I missing something?
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« on: March 25, 2020, 12:47:09 PM »
The man who invented predictive texting died last week. His funfair is on monkey.
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« on: January 13, 2020, 04:49:04 PM »
Thanks again. Really finding this forum helpful.
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« on: January 13, 2020, 02:14:27 PM »
Any recommendations for rebuild kits. Apart from DS, 4into1 have some advertised as made in Taiwan. Also some direct from Taiwan, cheaper but with some negative feedback. Tried to search what most people use but I am not very good at that sort of thing.
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« on: January 02, 2020, 08:53:58 PM »
Thanks again for info. Not sure of engine history. Last owner hardly rode it but previous owner did lots of work on bike including engine strip. (Don't know why). I will try and contact him. Also I know a guy who was a Honda mechanic in the 70's who might help me. Mileage on clock is about 28k. Cheers.
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« on: January 02, 2020, 01:22:54 PM »
Further to my initial enquiry, I am aware of how the system is supposed to work and the fact that you can't actually remove the horseshoe without stripping the engine, what I was trying to find out was whether there is any way I can see/feel if the slack has been taken up after adjustment or if the horseshoe is seized. Rocker cover off?
P.S. I am an ex (car) mechanic, 40 years, so I know the basics but realise I have much to learn when it comes to this type of engine.
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« on: January 01, 2020, 04:06:11 PM »
Thanks for speedy reply. will do as you suggest.
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« on: January 01, 2020, 02:38:08 PM »
My bike registered 2nd August 1978. I acquired it on 11th November 2019 and went t P.O. on12th. They taxed it (free) there and then and sent off for new V5 registered as historic. No insurance proof needed! Suggest a good Post Office can sort it.
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« on: January 01, 2020, 12:33:04 PM »
I've recently bought a 1978 CB400F. There is a slight rattle when cold that disappears when warm. I am paranoid about adjuster problems. Is there a way of checking whether the horseshoe and/or tensioner rod are seized? Does sump removal help? Also if the threads for locking bolt are damaged is there a way of repair? These questions have probably been answered before but new to site.
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« on: December 28, 2019, 03:11:21 PM »
Many thanks for the welcome. Bike is a runner although there are a few parts missing and some others bodged. Past bikes mainly British but first was a Lambretta d150 and I had a BSA B31 with a DBD34 engine. I am of the old school "if it ain't broke, fix it till it is brigade" so I am sure there'll be lots of questions I'll be asking,
Thanks.
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« on: December 27, 2019, 12:01:38 PM »
Hi all. I'm from Wirral. Just bought a Honda CB400F after many years without a bike. Not very clued up on Japanese bikes so will be asking some (stupid!) questions. Cheers.
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