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My 1975 CB400F US
Laverda Dave:
Well done on getting to the stage you have done given the time constraints.
I am in a similar place with my own 'project 400' and hope to finish in the next couple of weeks.
The main issues I've had are pattern parts that don't fit, have been incorrectly described or even genuine parts that have been superseded by poorer quality 'genuine' parts.
Having said that if it wasn't for the great people on this fantastic forum offering guidance and knowledge I wouldn't be as far as I am now with the build!
I hope you finish yours soon and the sun shines on the first ride, good luck and keep going, it will be worth it :)
Dave
kent400:
Really good job done there Peter, far easier restoration than the model A Ford you have no doubt. I seem to remember your speedo was quite rusty inside due to the body damage having distorted the rubber seal. Water ingress probably made worse by use of a power washer with some enthusiasm at some stage.
Interestingly another speedo turned up last week that's rusty inside caused by a very poor substitute for the trip grommet which allowed the water ingress. Speaking to the owner he's owned it from new and it's now covered 100390. That's right one hundred, thirty nine thousand miles. It had a rebore at 70k miles but the bottom end hasn't been touched. Three cam chain replacements. It seems however he's been changed the oil and filter every 1000 miles. He's not a member on here, too old for these computers apparently at 58!
The speedo mechanism was still serviceable once all the rust from the corroded inner body was removed.
mike the bike:
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading it and studying the pics, great job. It's an unusual beastie this side of the pond with its larger yankee back light. When is it on the road or is it already?
+1 on the HT caps, best get a set of NGK ones, 1,4 are different from 2,3.
petermigreen:
Thank you for all the kind positive comments. Don't worry, new plug caps are on order.
Sheesh, you don't miss much do you!!
By the way, I did replace the horrendous American spec handlebars, they just look so wrong in my opinion.
Mike, bike not on road yet but imminent.
MarkCR750:
Great looking bike, I had one 30years ago , the current owner won't sell it back to me, grr!, I see they featured one on last night classic TT program, that must say something about them, anyway nice work!.
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