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CB750 / Re: Starting the engine
« on: January 20, 2015, 03:52:31 PM »
Hi,
    Can only go on general set up advice (as per 400/4)     set the gaps on the two sets of points to the book settings say 0.3-0.4 mm at maximum lift, line up the 1/4 "F"mark to the pointer, then turning the main backplate, set the 1/4 points to just cracking open using a bulb or even the thinnest feeler gauge you have, lock the backplate, timing should be near enough to run the motor, after that , set up with a strobe----Ken

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CB750 / Re: Starting the engine
« on: January 20, 2015, 03:32:58 PM »
Hi,
    The "spark" is made when the points start to open ie. as soon as there is an air gap when the crank is at the "F" point, yours sounds as though it is well in advance, if the points don't close properly or for long enough, the spark suffers!

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CB750 / Re: Starting the engine
« on: January 20, 2015, 09:27:53 AM »
Hi,
    The fag paper was later superceded with a 12v bulb soldered on two wires with croc. clips (stopped smoking) :D :D :D :D :D :D-----Ken

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CB750 / Re: Starting the engine
« on: January 19, 2015, 08:56:05 PM »
Hi,
    The old fashioned way is to line up the "F" mark to the pointer and a piece of cig rolling paper should just pull free from between the points!----Ken

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CB350/400 / Re: Gear change lever - rubber covers
« on: January 19, 2015, 08:52:26 PM »
Hi,
    And some after market products are of suspect quality!----Ken

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CB750 / Re: swing arm grease nipples
« on: January 12, 2015, 08:30:29 PM »
Hi,
   No comment Bitsa, after a lifetime using spanners to earn a living, the only nuts I torque are the cylinder head bolts----Ken

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CB350/400 / Re: Gear change lever - rubber covers
« on: January 12, 2015, 12:02:46 PM »
Hi,
     Be careful on some after market "rubber" items, I reverted to an original battery strap when an after market one rotted in four months without leaving the garage!----Ken

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CB350/400 / Re: Rear Shocks - advice please
« on: January 12, 2015, 11:59:52 AM »
Hi,
    Fitted Hagons myself, along with their progressive front springs with no problems.The bottom yokes were the correct gap and thread as per originals, easy way is to try the bottom "yoke" for side play against the swinging arm bushes, and try the fixing bolt before finally putting it vall together!----Ken

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The "meaning of life" is a SOHC!!!!!!!!!    Ken

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CB350/400 / Re: Rear Shocks - advice please
« on: January 11, 2015, 11:50:15 AM »
Hi Julie,
           The PO washers were probably to make up for incorrect length bolts, the shocks should line up when fitted as per parts drawing.---Ken

           http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb400f-england_model14639/partslist/F01-4.html#results

  or

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Misc / Open / Re: speed dreams-the fastest place on earth
« on: January 11, 2015, 09:31:54 AM »
Cheers Lobo,
                     It reminds me of the gang on this forum, beavering away in back street sheds and garages.----ken

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Misc / Open / speed dreams-the fastest place on earth
« on: January 06, 2015, 08:41:18 PM »
Hi All,
        For those who haven't seen these, rivting veiwing------Ken

       Part one    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnJNQIXMYv0

      Part two    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQO_4b7GnUM

            Volume is a bit low on part two

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Misc / Open / Re: Newark show
« on: January 04, 2015, 12:04:24 PM »
Hi All,
        Highly polished alloy was never a "Jap" thing, even the front forks were dull silver until the autosol came out!---Ken

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New Member Introductions / Re: Hello from sunny Scotland
« on: January 04, 2015, 11:59:27 AM »
Hi Andy,
            Welcome to the forum, there is no such things as silly questions, we have all been there sometime or other!----Ken

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