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« on: March 20, 2023, 06:06:43 PM »
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OK, just looked there, I know nothing about that so here is a photo.
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« on: March 20, 2023, 05:58:22 PM »
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This is how it links to my coils, there is also one other wire, a ground, that connatcs to the frame under the seat.
The box does not open, it is a sealed unit.
It does not itself connect directly to the points.
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« on: March 20, 2023, 05:31:35 PM »
What is this bit linked to the Coils?
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It was zip-tied under the fuel tank, at the rear, under the rubber cusion and the wires go to each coil.
Is it a genuine part and should it be under the tank? It works, as in the bike starts but as I am re-wiring it with a new loom I want to know what it is and where it should live.
Thanks.
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« on: March 17, 2023, 02:39:10 PM »
Should I lacquer the patches after painting? If so, what do I use?
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« on: March 12, 2023, 12:06:04 PM »
I think that 'Sub Cord, Magnetic (non O.e. Japanese Alternative' willl do tthe trick perfectly.Thanks
I just did not know what to specifically look for.
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« on: March 11, 2023, 08:38:54 PM »
Check where the wires in the loom go to, from memory red/white goes to rectifier and red to ignition switch or fuse box depending on year.
Let me know and i will tell you what to connect where, bike would be helpful as well, and please dont say its in sig details, i like most never look there!
400f (1975) UK
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« on: March 11, 2023, 03:00:27 PM »
Starting Magnetic Switch has a Red & White cable and Red Cable coming from it. I have just replaced the wiring loom and the new loom has a Box Connector on it. I am sure it is for this cable, however, the old loom had this cable on a 'double bullet' connection. This looks like a patch job to me.
I made a patch with spades to fit the box, the bike started. What I need is a new cable that will fit into this Box connector. I can only presume it is a sealed connection due to the high voltage passing through it so I don’t want to use the patch I made as the spades could easily touch or arc. Does anyone know where I can get one?
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« on: March 11, 2023, 11:34:26 AM »
I have ordered the Rust Oleum.
Thanks.
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« on: March 09, 2023, 04:45:36 PM »
Mostly it is where nuts and bolts have been, as an exaample, I have removed the rear indictors and under there the paint could do with a touch up. Other areas are under the tank for sure. Any part of the frame that is visible that needs a patch would be small, not larger than 1cm I would say.
Not a fussy job just a remedial job where required.
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« on: March 09, 2023, 02:21:40 PM »
I want to touch up a few areas on the frame with a Gloss Black Paint as I am replacing the wiring loom, any suggestions which paint to buy?
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« on: February 17, 2023, 07:35:51 PM »
I just ordered the Eletrex one so expect me back when I am ftting it.
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« on: February 02, 2023, 07:06:56 PM »
Some dicey looking wiring there! But a work in progress of course!
I am tempted by a new loom... 
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« on: February 02, 2023, 04:01:01 PM »
Last year I replaced the Left hand Ignition coil and that was easy. This year, I am replacing the Right Hand one (as you sit on the bike). I have a problem, the only coil I could find was ‘aftermarket’ and designed for fitting on either left or right side. This Coil does not look like either of my coils but it is described as for the CB400f.
Specifically, the issue I have is the wiring, the new coil has a Positive and a Negative terminal on it and it comes with a cable that has one Yellow and one Black wire. My right hand coil connects a Black&Yellow wire to Black and a Blue wire to Blue. The black one must be missing the normal connector as it has been soldered onto the Black&Yellow one.
I need to know which terminal (on the coil) to connect the nice new Black and the new Yellow wires to and then where to connect them vis-a-vis the Black wire and the Blue wire. As ever, pictures are more helpful, please see below.
New Coil
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Old and New Wires
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« on: October 02, 2022, 12:14:43 PM »
Should I splice my #3HT Lead with this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/NGK-J-1-Racing-Cable-Splicer/dp/B0018JXIXIFollowing on from my carb rebalance I found #3 cylinder was not firing. All other are ok and by process of elimination I could get #3 to fire, proving my coils are both ok. I removed the coil and shortened the lead, #3 now gets hot on the downpipe but still not as hot as the others so I suspect the HT lead could be an issue. I don't want to replace the coil just yet since it is not broke but the HT cables are sealed units, so would a splice be a good option? Also, this is the left coil, same side as clutch lever, is that meant to fire #2 and #3?
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« on: September 23, 2022, 02:04:29 PM »
You mention that when you put No. 4 lead onto No. 3 plug the exhaust then got hot. Is there a chance that it was incorrectly fitted in the first place? Have fun, it's a great hobby for keeping the old grey matter active. Mike.
I don't think so, since the spark is is 'a redundant spark' I expected it to 'work' at the other end of the stroke to at least prove the fuel is getting through. So I think the leads aare all in the correct order. I just swapped them as a logical elimination step. I will take the tank off again, tomorrow, and follow the leads to make sure they are #1and#4 and #2and#3.. If they aare not, then it needs new cables as they are not reaching anywhere else. PS, I am having a good time doing this and learning.
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