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General => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: honstan3 on May 27, 2014, 01:42:49 PM

Title: newbie/oldie!
Post by: honstan3 on May 27, 2014, 01:42:49 PM: hi to all,from sunny bucks, just a short intro, i have been riding motorcycles since i was sixteen, and less than half my weight! ho-hum,started from a moped,on to a honda c100/c102 eletric start fantastic in its day, triumph thunderbird 650cc with double adult sidecar, cd175,sloper,etc,up to present day a honda cb400f-2,unrestored,and low mileage,cant be many like that today!im needing some help with trying to keep her in good nick, is there an upgrade to the front disc/pads, as im not sure if its as good as can be?, and whats the best in oils-engine/brake fluid, and tyres which are good in the rain,as ive been off the bike in the past plenty of times in my teens,and those old bones dont like tarmac aftershave!. biking in my blood and thats where i would like to keep it, in my veins!! ho,p.s. im after a cb400f-rear luggage rack to buy, if you know anyone who has one to sell,please let me know. cheers honstan3.
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on May 27, 2014, 06:43:08 PM: Welcome and been there tarmac aftershave is a giggle we have a member called tarmac and when questioned his name was based on the same BRILL.
A ll the best
Bitsa
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: mickwinf on May 27, 2014, 08:40:56 PM: Welcome to the forum, lots of 400 f experts on here to help.
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: Green1 on May 27, 2014, 08:44:19 PM: Welcome I know nowt about the 400
All I do know is I would quit like one.

Mick
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: Trigger on May 27, 2014, 09:00:32 PM: Welcome to the mad,mad world of SOHC UK. Loads of good info to be had.
Title: Re: newbie
Post by: Flyingscotsman3 on May 27, 2014, 10:51:08 PM: Hi,Just joined today from Rainy Rugby in Warwickshire.Kev
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: Bryanj on May 28, 2014, 06:26:30 AM: No upgreade to front brake I'm afraid, just make sure it's all free and working properly.

Engine oil--Tesco own brand 15W40 Diesel mineral oil, Brake fluid ordinary Dot 3

Tyres are a problem due to the odd sizes on the 400, Try Metzeler or Continental
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: mick on May 28, 2014, 08:18:29 AM: Hello and welcome to the forum :), show us some photos of your bike when you get chance ;) cheers Mick.
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: honstan3 on May 28, 2014, 12:12:55 PM: hi, and many thanks your replys and advice, yes i think i will invest in a pair of metzeler tyres, they were good on the last but one bike i had,a cd175/1978 vintage, note to flyingscotsman3-about engine oil, are you sure to us tescos own brand DIESEL mineral oil, just checking?. i will try and get some pics on-line when we get a nice day!, on the subject of tarmac, back in my teens, i worked as a dispatch rider in centrol london, and over the years, got to taste the road surface at least two times a year, most offen in the wet, and a torist stepping off the pavement, and here we go again! the good old days, anyone remember PRIDE & CLARKE, (snide and shark )some called them! in stockwell road, south east london? used to go there with some mates,on a saturday, and drool over some of the bikes there ,and ended up at the nearby greecy spoon ,please excuse the mistooks!, keep on trucking, cheers. honstan3..
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: tom400f on May 28, 2014, 02:39:46 PM: Hi honstan3

I also have a 400/F F2 unrestored. Can you beat ~2.8K miles (two point 8 8) )

Bryanj - I'm using tesco oil but not diesel. I know you've recommended diesel before - likewise, why is that?
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: Bryanj on May 28, 2014, 05:27:35 PM: If you check the specs on the can against your handbook the diesel is nearest and has additives that help the gearbox
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: ka-ja on May 31, 2014, 04:14:01 PM: Welcome to another 400/4
diesel engine oils also contain detergents in the additives---ken
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: UK Pete on June 06, 2014, 09:52:19 AM: Hi and a big welcome from me
pete
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: RGP750 on July 11, 2014, 10:16:03 AM: Hi Welcome
Like your Humour,should go well on this site.
My twin brother bought a cb500/4 from Pride and Clark in 1975 sold it a couple of years later and the owner still has it with over 100000 miles on it. Bit tatty now though.
Cheers Rich
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: paul G on July 11, 2014, 12:58:35 PM: Hi and welcome. Plenty of info on here.
Brianj, is that serious regards the Diesel oil !!!

I love my 400 4 on my third restoration now and still like it the best flew through it's MOT at the weekend again.
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: hairygit on July 11, 2014, 01:33:02 PM: Paul, one thing Bryan NEVER does is joke when giving advice! Yes, the oil he mentioned is perfect for our Hondas, I used to get an identical grade from work that was used in our coach engines, until they recently moved to fully synthetic:))

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Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: paul G on July 11, 2014, 03:40:20 PM: ;D I have always had sound advice from Brian but, I really needed to check on that one.
Well off to Tesco now instead of paying a fortune elsewhere
Title: Re: newbie/oldie!
Post by: Bryanj on July 12, 2014, 10:37:49 AM: I do make the odd funny (at least i think they are even if the wife disagrees) but no the Oil is perfect, I still have a 25ltr drum of Silkolene(now Fuchs) transfleet 15 w 40 in the shed. tesco's has gone up in price recently and is only a gallon not 5 litre so watch that if comparing prices