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CB400/4 FRONT FORK REFURB BY JULIE
kevski:
--- Quote from: K2-K6 on December 17, 2017, 09:53:00 AM ---It maybe linked to the old type ordinarily being used with fork gaitors, does the 350 have fork gaitors?
My 1984 Honda uses the seals in same format as Julie's, they also then have a further dust seal above that fits in the fork tube I suppose in place of the 400/4 covers that go outside the casting.
I was just looking at Mr Silver's emporium as mine are leaking so I've a similar job to do.
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350F has shrouds over the forks, but its the first time i have seen these, not even on all the other Hondas i have owned have i come across them, never had a 400/4 though.
Nurse Julie:
--- Quote from: kevski on December 17, 2017, 12:43:27 PM ---
--- Quote from: K2-K6 on December 17, 2017, 09:53:00 AM ---It maybe linked to the old type ordinarily being used with fork gaitors, does the 350 have fork gaitors?
My 1984 Honda uses the seals in same format as Julie's, they also then have a further dust seal above that fits in the fork tube I suppose in place of the 400/4 covers that go outside the casting.
I was just looking at Mr Silver's emporium as mine are leaking so I've a similar job to do.
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350F has shrouds over the forks, but its the first time i have seen these, not even on all the other Hondas i have owned have i come across them, never had a 400/4 though.
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400/4's are very special bikes, therefore they have very special parts fitted ;D ;D ;D
taysidedragon:
--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on December 17, 2017, 12:05:03 PM ---Well, at least I didn't have to strip them down and start again. But, if I had of got the seals in the wrong way, I would have been quite pissed off with myself more than anything, as I used up a lot of mental energy concentrating on getting them right ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Good news. I'm glad that you don't have to undo your good work.
Being a cheapskate I used pattern seals with a single lip on mine. ;D
Nurse Julie:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on December 18, 2017, 01:25:19 PM ---Surprised you didn't have Philpotts hard chrome them while they were apart Julie, would also have checked the stanchions are dead straight, according to their website most stanchions will be bent to some degree due to the forces exerted whilst under hard braking, they may appear straight to the eye and may even roll straight but could still be a few microns out. May not sound like much but could be contributing to the sticking your having.
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The chrome is in excellent condition Ken. There is no pitting or rust in the travel areas and I never had any seepage or leaks. The stanchions were put in 'V' blocks and dial micrometer was used and they measured up perfectly. (Not that I did any of this but Trig did it for me whilst I was cooking dinner, hence no photos!!!).
Mr-Gear:
Just to confirm what already has been, I recently stripped my forks down for anodising and my new fork oil seals had a spring on both sides of the seal (CB400F). I installed mine the same orientation as Julie has done. on the first page.
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