Honda-SOHC

Hi All,

My 400/4 is pretty much striped down now, time to refurb some parts!

I have access to an ultrasonic cleaner and wanted to clean up the carbs, mainly just for aesthetics, engine was running sweet as a nut before strip down, so I believe the carbs are working as they should.

I've not worked on carbs before so I thought id ask somebody first...

Can I just "chuck" the carbs as a whole in the tank and turn it on? or do I need to dismantle anything before?

It has pod air filters which will obviously be removed.

Hope I don't get to much stick for my noob question!  Ha!

Cheers

Sam

Hi all,

Looking forward to getting back on the road! I had mopeds when I was 16 till about 19 then switched to a car. I've always worked on my own motors and have recently restored and converted my little 98 Suzuki Carry (aka sooty van) into a little micro camper. I'm an electronic engineer by day and DIY'er at night.

I passed my bike test 5 years ago when I was 25, but only recently have been in a position to get myself a bike. It took me a long time to decide  what bike to get, but I got pretty set on a 75-77 Honda 400/4. I love the style, size, the sweet looking exhaust, the tank shape and the sound of them. I recently purchased one that's the perfect base for a project. Engine seems sweet as a nut, mainly just cosmetics.

I know the older guys will hate me for this (including my dad haha!), but I'm wanting to lightly cafe racer it. No chopping, just a different seat, mudguards and handlebars. The bike already has non stock mudguards and handlebars. I'll be stripping it all down, powder coating the frame, respraying the tank, nut and bolt restoration ect.

Looking forward to completing the project and hopefully get a few weeks riding at the end of the summer :-). I'm sure ill be asking lot of questions when building it back up!


Sam