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Title: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: bellyboy29 on November 28, 2018, 11:21:12 AM
Greetings fellow Honda fans. Hope everyone is well.

I've stalked and lurked on here for ages, Finally got round to writing up what I've tinkered with.

It started out as a little bit of fun, I went to Cadwell Park for the international meeting 3 years ago i think it was.
There was a George Beal Honda 6 replica there, Along with all the other iconic race bikes. This really set the wheels in motion.

I really wanted something cool to ride about on and just generally play with, So i sourced the project, Luckily there was a race bike that was nestled away in the back of a gentleman's shed, After a little negotiating, We brought her home!

Then the fun started, Stripped down and removed the bits i didn't require.

Just a few pics of the progress.

I shudder to think what i have spent on it up to now, However i'm pleased with it, There is still some things that i want to change on it before i feel like its complete.

I recently had it on the dyno, A cheeky 49.8 Bhp. Which i'm pleased with, Still needs a little more jetting though.

I do have a clip of it running and on the dyno. I'll try and post them next.
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: bellyboy29 on November 28, 2018, 11:22:37 AM
More pics
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: bellyboy29 on November 28, 2018, 11:25:00 AM
More pics
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: bellyboy29 on November 28, 2018, 11:25:41 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: Spitfire on November 28, 2018, 11:40:13 AM
Love those 1960's lines and colours.

Cheers

Dennis
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Post by: Johnwebley on November 28, 2018, 12:04:31 PM
Love those 1960's lines and colours.

Cheers

Dennis

  and I do like the front brake !!
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: trek97 on November 28, 2018, 12:17:46 PM
Very cool build!  The front brake is amazing.

My buddy Charlie built a similar replica.  A very neat machine.

Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: mike the bike on November 28, 2018, 12:48:49 PM
It looks very nice.  What did you do to increase the engine power?
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: Nurse Julie on November 28, 2018, 01:59:31 PM
Looking great Tom.
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Post by: bellyboy29 on November 28, 2018, 07:46:55 PM
It looks very nice.  What did you do to increase the engine power?
Cr26 carbs / Yoshi 460 kit & a little skimming and a lot of fettling ;)
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: bellyboy29 on November 28, 2018, 07:47:20 PM
Looking great Tom.
Thanks Julie.
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: llessur on November 28, 2018, 09:44:11 PM
Superb !
A credit to you
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: philward on November 28, 2018, 10:55:54 PM
Looks fantastic - were the exhaust custom made?
Title: Re: CB400/4 race bike project thing that is getting out of control ;)
Post by: Allington (Steve) on November 28, 2018, 11:03:32 PM
What a fantastic job you’ve done there. Very cool.
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