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CB350/400 / Re: CB400F Carb tubes

« on: December 17, 2015, 04:57:30 PM »

Hi,
I removed mine when I took the engine out and put them on the rack to be replaced later and measurements are as follows.

2 Drains are 460mm and 2 are 400mm. but the book shows same part No for all so I assume they would all be the same length originally.

2 breathers are 575mm

Fuel pipe from tank 250mm

Hope this helps

Dave.

CB350/400 / Re: Broken bits on frame

« on: October 30, 2015, 07:27:49 PM »

Thanks again for the info' guys. Maybe someone bolted a tool tray or something in there, but it would seem that they're not important so I'll ignore them.

CB350/400 / Broken bits on frame

« on: October 29, 2015, 09:28:49 PM »

More info' required.
The stripping of my 400 4 is coming along but I have noticed what appears to be a couple of broken fitting points on the frame under the seat area. It looks like a some collars which were welded to the frame have broken or been removed as shown in pic'.
Anyone know what there as none my pictures of the frame show anything in that position.

CB350/400 / Re: Pillion foot pegs

« on: October 28, 2015, 10:42:13 AM »

Thanks for the info' guys. Looks like I'm stuck with it unless I can find someone to bend tube to the required radius, I can make up the mountings but bending tube accurately needs the proper kit.

CB350/400 / Pillion foot pegs

« on: October 27, 2015, 08:00:58 PM »

I've started stripping my 400-4 and a few things are already apparent, but the main one at the moment is that mine is an F1 and the pillion foot pegs are attached to the swing arm, the pivots are really badly worn and will need to be re-worked somehow but has anyone modified an F1 to mount the foot pegs on to the frame and if so is there a kit or modification parts available as I thinks it's a bit stupid to have the pillion passengers feet on an unsprung part of bike.

New Member Introductions / Another 'old' Newbie

« on: October 10, 2015, 09:10:25 PM »

Hi all.
Just joined the forum after recently buying a CB400-4 1976.
I live in south Leicestershire and am a retired Plant Engineer from the textile industry.
I was always interested in bikes and did a bit of circuit racing back in the late 1960s but gave up and took to sailboat racing when the family came along as it seemed to be somewhat cheaper and safer.
After retiring I downsized the house and garage and needed an interest for the winter months when it's too cold to sail so I bought an 87 Yamaha TZR 250. It was almost original but in fairly poor condition so I have done a complete nut and bolt restore and got it on the road in May this year.
It,s really fun to ride short distances but I realise that I don't fold up as easily nowadays and really need something a bit more upright.
The Honda came along by chance and seems to fit the bill for another winter project so I intend to strip and restore it to as near new condition as funds will allow. The bike hasn't been on the road since 2006 and is pretty high mileage at 61k. I got it home, put a battery on it and some oil in the cylinders, gave it a few turns with the kickstart then pressed the starter button and she fired up almost at once with no nasty noises. That's as far as I've gone up to now. It's pretty tatty and will need some re-chroming but all complete as far as I can tell.
Anyway I'm looking forward to getting started and hope that some of you guys can put me right with all the issues that will come up along the way.