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« on: June 15, 2018, 06:25:29 PM »
Right here is the first lot going for sand blasting and powder coating.
Is the nut that holds the clutch assembly in place a left or right hand thread because it's extremely tight either way?
Also wheel bearings, what's the preference SFK, Koyo, NTN etc?
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« on: June 10, 2018, 08:00:04 PM »
OK, had a good day today stripping the old paint from the frame and swing arm and now the rust is exposed. What is the best way to treat the rust before commencing with powder coating or painting?
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« on: June 08, 2018, 06:29:56 AM »
OK, thanks for the good advice.
Well the center stand pivot pin is finally out. It took some moving but eventually it started to move with a modified air chisel bit being used in the air chisel and a home adaption to push the tube through the stand.
Steering lock drilled out and removed so frame is ready for refurbishing now.
Whats the best method of removing the cush drives from the rear hub?
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« on: June 06, 2018, 09:08:13 PM »
Guys, moving on from the newbie section I thought it best to start a separate thread for my restoration. This is the first motorbike I have ever restored so it may take a while. I will post some pictures later on but for now I have a few questions that need your advice.
1 Whats the best way to remove the rivet from the steering lock as the frame is almost ready for blasting.
2 Head stock bearing seats are shot so new head stock bearing set is required. Is it best to use seats with separate balls or taper roller.
3 Fork stanchions are badly pitted. Would it be best to buy new pattern ones or get the originals re-chromed.
4 Whats the preferred method of painting/coating the frame and swing arm
Ian
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« on: June 01, 2018, 10:00:54 PM »
Thanks for the replies guys. I had looked a cutting it out as a last resort but the SDS idea sound good. I have an SDS with rotary stop on it but also just thought we have an air chisel at work which may perform as well if not better so I'll give it a go before getting brutal.
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« on: June 01, 2018, 06:53:54 AM »
My idea is to keep as many original parts on the bike as possible. The timescale of getting it done is not critical, so if it takes a while longer to clean and re-chrome or plate is OK. Actually purchased a zinc plating kit last year to do some parts for my other bikes and got great results, so these bits can be done as I go along.
The only problem I've come across so far is the main stand pivot tube is rusted to the stand itself. Someone has slackened off the pinch bolts to allow it to operate. I've tried heating it up, applying plus gas but it won't budge, any idea's or tips to removing it.
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« on: May 30, 2018, 08:40:45 PM »
Yes it not in a bad condition, just decided it deserves a complete rebuild to look the part. Silencer needs replacing which I think will be the most expensive part other than the rim re-chroming. Stanchions need re-chroming as well. Yes it's a 'T' registration.
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« on: May 30, 2018, 08:03:10 PM »
Guys,
Thanks for the warm welcome. The bike is a 1979 400 super sport. It's now in bits as a complete restoration is planned. These are the only two photos I have before stripping it. I have plenty of it while stripping it for reference later when I rebuild it.
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« on: May 30, 2018, 06:57:19 AM »
Hi Guys, just purchased a CB400 four to restore. This looks like the only place for great advice on these machines. Looking forward to conversing with many of you like minded people.
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