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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB350/400 => Topic started by: ozzybud on March 22, 2024, 05:10:28 PM
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I am wondering If I am missing something simple here with removal and Installing the Rubber over the rear of the tank on my1975 CB400F?
When removing the tank for the first time a couple months ago i broke the rubber trying to pull it back far enough to clear the Tab .
I bought a new OEM Honda rubber. Putting it on the first time seemed like a super long stretch. Then when removing there is nothing really to grab on to. Using a hook i got it out far enough to get my fingers on it. Seems like the tab on the tank could be a quarter of its length.
Am i missing something ?
On the other Honda models its very easy
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I used a broad cable tie as suggested previously by NJ.
I have left mine in place as it's not in the way.
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They're all like that unfortunately. When I bought my bike the original rubber was quite hard and had been damaged by previous owners trying to get the rubber on and off.
I bought a new one, but still really tough to stretch it over the tank tab. The tab could be a lot shorter, I guess Honda over-engineered the fixing to make absolutely sure it never came off by accident.
I use a spring puller to get mine off or the zip tie method works well.
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When I first got my CB400F2 it wasn't secured the way it should be and I rode around a few months like that too not knowing different. Eventally someone looking at something else for me at the Blackheath Tea Hut showed me how it is done. ;D I think Honda want to weed out older riders? :o
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No just the weaker ones!!!!!
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No just the weaker ones!!!!!
I bet they have broken a few nails :o ..... what should we do, ask Julie? ;D
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No just the weaker ones!!!!!
I bet they have broken a few nails :o ..... what should we do, ask Julie? ;D
Yes George, I bloody have broken plenty of nails on that pesky thing, hence the cable tie in situ.
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;D ;D ;D