Honda-SOHC

Which is the. Est for the shopping?

The Honda, the Velo or the Lambo?


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Well Steve, I sold the Countach in 2009 - so thats out, the Honda doesn't have any load space, - SO I thnk its possibly the Velo - with bags of low down torque.!!! 

Can anyone help with the following from your collective forum experiences please.

1. The thread size of the 4 manifold vacuum screws used for the test adaptors used on the vacuum pipes.
2. The kit model that you regard as successful.
3. Good UK supplier for service bits and "O" rings etc.
4. The majority concensus on the Brand and spec of the Engine oil for the 400/4. (Currently considering Motul 5000 MA2) (I know asking about engine oils can be a can of worms, so feel that the concensus may be the best approach.

Thanks

Dennis
 

Hi K2-K6,

I used the Renualt 3ltr V6 with K-Jetronic Fuel injection and Renault 5 speed trans axle mid mounted.

The AFR is work in progress and I shall be monitoring what readings I am getting over a period of time to make an assessment.

Dennis

Pics Part 3

Welcome Dennis. A photo of your bike is eagerly anticipated. Enjoy the forum.

To Julie and all who enquired.

Well today was good for photos, so I will have a go at uploading. As only 5 per posting are permitted , I will do several. Firstly the Honda and then the Velo GTP 250.

I have listed here the work done prior to my ownwership by the previous owner:

Full nut and bolt rebuild in 2015/2016 at 34,438 miles. Engine was sent to D&M engineering in Bilsthorpe for sonic clean, cylinder honing and painted black. Lots of new interior engine parts including main and end bearings, cam chain, primary drive chain, pistons & rings, new clutch and EBC heavy duty clutch springs, new seals, gaskets etc. Frame stripped and powder coated, new swing arm bushings. Running K&N pods and shorty exhaust, re-jetted to suit (running 95s). Fitted an innovative motorsports MTX-L wideband sensor to assist fuelling diagnostics. Electronic ignition & Dyna coils and new ignition leads. Falcon shocks on the rear, new springs in the front with TTR400 preload adjusters. Tapered headstock bearings. AP racing big break conversion on front (by D&M engineering) and new pads in back. Café clubman handlebars. Lithium battery with physical isolator. Custom café seat. Wheels re-spoked and balanced. TTR400 rearset, TTR400 kick starter blank, TTR400 engine brackets and cam chain adjuster.

Welcome to the forum Dennis and for owning what some members on here might say (tongue in cheek) is the best bike Honda ever built 😁. Let's see a picture of your new stead.
It's funny how bikes have an affect on you from a very early age. I think it's because unlike a car you can see and hear a motorcycle engine. A family friends Velocette Venom Thruxton had me hooked when I was about 10 years old. The sight, sound and smell of the engine was amazing. Watching the chronometer rev counter 'ticking' it's way around the dial was mesmerising to a young kid like me. 50 years on and motorcycles still have the same effect.

Hi Dave, thanks for your welcome, you hit the nail on the head,  "some members on here might say (tongue in cheek) is the best bike Honda ever built 😁". I like the advanced design for its day, the execution of the engineering challenges, quality of the R&D and end result. All hallmarks of a true classic I think. These are the same reasons I chose my Velo.

I agree, that smell, especially the Castrol R, is unforgettable, much better than Dior perfume. Ha Ha. Once its in your veins its there to stay !!!

Perthaps you can help me find the posts from the previous owner, who was a member here Malcolm from Winchburgh, Edinburgh. I forgot to ask him what his forum name was. It would interesting to see his experiences while he had the bike.  ?

Thanks

Dennis

     Welcome to the forum and have fun.   

Appreciated. Thanks Moorey

Welcome Dennis. A photo of your bike is eagerly anticipated. Enjoy the forum.

Hi Nurse Julie,

Thanks for your welcome.
I will take some pics for everyone as soon as we get a nice day.

Thanks

Dennis