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CB350/400 / Re: Clutch Cover Stuck !

« on: April 22, 2018, 11:15:17 AM »

I had a similar issue when trying to remove my clutch cover. Mine was down to the gasket being stuck to both faces. After trying all the things you tried eventually I had use a plastic car trim remover to get some leverage and to try not damage the faces. After I faced up the surfaces with some emery paper to ensure all was flat again before replacing.

Misc / Open / Re: TEC Rear Shocks

« on: April 21, 2018, 06:34:41 PM »

I have fitted them on my bike and were a huge difference from the previous ones on the bike. Not sure if the old ones were stock or replaced at some time but were very hard on there lowest setting. For the price the TEC ones seem good quality and have been experimenting with setup and can notice the difference between settings.

If I was to buy again I would look at YSS shocks but thats just because I prefer the look of the black shock.

New Member Introductions / Milton Keynes Newbie 400/4

« on: April 21, 2018, 12:59:33 PM »

Hi All,

Have been lurking around for a while and using all of the knowledge on the site to get my bike running and doing a light resto. Have had a few modern bikes but much prefer older bikes to ride and work on. My 1976 cb400f is 10 years older than me (probably in better condition as well!)/

When I purchased the bike it was working but in rough condition. Worked out after a ride I only had one cyclinder. After removing the head I found the below! as well as broken rings on 1 and 4 pistons.

Fortunately my father has a couple of 400/4 as some parts so was able to get a standard piston and order new rings. Have re painted and tidy up quite alot if parts. Also have replaced a lot of the bolts with stainless which has required a lot of cutting down on the lathe due the number of different sizes.

Now we finally have some sunshine have managed to get out and loving throwing the little bike about.

Thinking about changing the motad exhaust to either marving or delkevic and doing some minor customisation (nothing that cant be reversed) such as shortening front fender if i can find a cheap tatty donor.