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« on: September 30, 2020, 09:43:19 PM »
Think this one was left unsold. The one I guesstimated at £2000 went for about £1500. Having said that I have looked at so many I could well be wrong. Have been doing a LOT of reading especially on this forum which has me swinging like a pendulum. If this one wasn't so far away I would be having a look. As it is I am only in the thinking of having a look phase. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1976-Honda-Cb400-4-Super-Sport/303617689189
It's a tidy looking bike, the price isn't daft if its had a good restoration and looks as good in the flesh as it does in the photo. A bike bought for £1500-£2000 can soon rack up parts cost to reach that asking price. Looks like its in North Yorkshire near Skipton on the map. I was lucky in my search as I found one only 3 miles away so I had the advantage of seeing it before I bought. Mine wasn't a bargain at £2k either though I am very happy with it now. The mileage is pretty high at 72,000 miles is my only negative observation but they do like to be ridden.
6422
« on: September 30, 2020, 09:19:40 PM »
The advantage with the Dynatec is, unlike the Boyer (unless it's been changed) it doesn't need a circuit box. The pickups are connected directly to the coils. The only mod that needs to be done is to run a positive from the coils (black/white) to the points plate along side the yellow and blue wires. I used grey coloured 3 core.
I used the rear brake lamp switch power for mine until I rewire it - also dead handy connection wise as it's in the same cluster as the wires to the coil. I don't know the cost of the Boyer - my Dynatek with coils & plug leads with two rotors included was £355 - my Brother in Law recommended it tbh I didn't shop around much so it might be available cheaper mine came from a UK Suzuki dealer via e-bay.
6423
« on: September 30, 2020, 05:41:23 PM »
I fitted Dynatec with their coils - nice kit they supplied me with the bigger rotor f.o.c. It comes with leads as well. Enough to make a second set of leads with angled connectors. Fitting instructions were easy to follow. I've done the static timing method to get it going. I will use my timing light to tweak it later.
6424
« on: September 30, 2020, 05:37:37 PM »
I have order two of each bolts so I'm covered.
6425
« on: September 30, 2020, 10:59:56 AM »
As has been said buy a bike you will be happy with my last ride was a XJ900F I sold it when I started to struggle pulling it onto the centre stand.
I went for a CB400F restoration as it is a much lighter bike plus it still has some oomph!
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« on: September 29, 2020, 01:27:53 PM »
Yes , remove cover by your left foot when sitting on bike and it's right there.
Don't know about other's, but I do the bolts dry with a spot of blue lock tight to secure. They're not concentric with shaft rotation so not likely to fidget out, but because they're hidden in use then better to make sure they stay there.
I am about to order my output shaft drive sprockets from DS - there is a small conundrum they list two seperate length bolts for attaching the fixing plate to the sprocket - they say I need one of each one is this right ? One is 0.6 a 12 the other is 0.6 x 20. Any advice please as to the right ones ?
6427
« on: September 28, 2020, 06:00:57 PM »
Old Bed frames - I love the recycling !!
6428
« on: September 28, 2020, 05:59:35 PM »
Im using the cheap final drive chain from Silvers. Had on for about 7k miles now of not so slow, not so ladylike riding and its still got plenty of life in it. 😁😁 Whatever you do, don't go for O ring or X ring modern type chains as they are too wide.
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/part_28475/
On that basis assuming they have the same supplier I'll go for the cheaper version it will take me 5 years to do 7k of summer dry weather only miles. Do you have an opinion on the dearer rear sprocket?
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« on: September 28, 2020, 05:56:32 PM »
Yes , remove cover by your left foot when sitting on bike and it's right there.
Don't know about other's, but I do the bolts dry with a spot of blue lock tight to secure. They're not concentric with shaft rotation so not likely to fidget out, but because they're hidden in use then better to make sure they stay there.
I like that idea must get some Blue Locktight for stock not had any for decades now.
6430
« on: September 28, 2020, 04:02:58 PM »
I like the look of the expensive rear drive sprocket on the DS website that incorporates the chain guard so am wondering what chain to go for the Honda Genuine Chain at £37.19 plus VAT looks a competitive price - are there better brands out there ?
My new plan on the build is to at least get a chain on so I can see if the gears appear to be okay.
No doubt the clutch will be stuck so I guess that will have to come out and be replaced after 12 years of standing.
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« on: September 28, 2020, 03:56:03 PM »
The plate has a match to the shaft form "castellation" that you push on until it gets to a groove in the shaft, that groove allows you to now rotate the plate about 20degree so it won't now float along the shaft.
The bolts now hold the plate in that orientation so that both it and the sprocket are prevented from sliding inward or outward.
It's very simple but effective and easily seen if you have all the components ready to assemble, but a bit puzzling if the plate is missing.
That makes sense - my plate is missing as are the screws - I have now looked on the DS website using a Honda Part Number - the plate is priced at £2.20 plus VAT 23811-292-000 the bolts are also listed 92101060200B I think. Am I right that I will need to remove the right hand side cover thingy to access the output shaft ?
6432
« on: September 28, 2020, 03:14:24 PM »
For some reason when I bought my Honda the chain and rear sprocket were amongst a box of loose parts.
The sprocket shows signs of wear so I will fit a replacement - looking at where it fits I can see the output shaft from the gearbox has a sort of square/hex type spline to it but how does the gear attach to the shaft as its a narrow gear with a square/hex type splined fitting.
The Haynes Manual shows a plate with a couple of screws that fit into the gear but what keeps it in position on the output shaft as the area seems quite wide is there some sort of end lock nut?
To fit a new gear do I have to remove the left had side plate thingy?
6433
« on: September 28, 2020, 03:06:41 PM »
Why is there no V5 how can the seller prove he even owns it, has a legitimate title to the bike, that it is not stolen or an insurance write off ?
No rear photo showing a registration mark?
6434
« on: September 28, 2020, 08:59:46 AM »
Whilst on hol in Cornwall the 400s reg/rec failed cooking the battery and blowing several bulbs luckily with only one day to go before we returned home. Not wanting to pay the thick end of £200 for another i opted for a no doubt Chinese lookee likee. This gets quite hot. Now I would expect it to get warm but no idea as to how warm, never having had reason to touch the original one when in operation. So for a couple of quid i have put a fan on it and it now works much cooler which i would think can only be a good thing.
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I like it great lateral thinking- where did you source the fan is it a PC unit?
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« on: September 27, 2020, 09:26:35 PM »
Thanks Trigger I am glad I waited for them to arrive.
Pistons and cylinder block back on, used new rings and gudgeon clips.
Then got the engine back in the frame whilst it is still relatively light, did the frame over the engine thing which worked really well and I didn't scratch the frame!
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One of those bottles of Yellow Tail has my name on it tonight!
Using all new nice shiny fixings -
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Finish off cylinder head next and get the rest of the engine assembled
Wow that's a "better than new" looking engine in your photos - very nice.
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