CB400f Supersport Restomod... so far.

[Integra99]

I usually post in the CB400 section but thought I'd post a few pics of my CB400F project as hadnt realaised this section was here and some great projects going on.

This is my second build.. my first being an XS750..



I then acquired a CB400f, a bike I've loved for many years. The tank was the wrong colour and a lot of bodges by the OP so it came apart.. originally I'd planned a restoration but having gone to a number of shows with the XS750 and the CB400f I decided to make it my own and do a restomod type project.

Here she is in her original form, bought it for £1500 from a local guy... she looks lovely but on closer inspection needed attention!



Then the strip down began about 12 months ago.. a few images..its been slow progress with other hobbies and my son racing.



















Back from Delkevic with the new exhaust! Tank in primer, will be the last thing I do I think!



Back in the workshop and final prep and engine running!







I have no idea of plans for the rear mudguard and light but I pick the seat up on Thursday which is based on the original base but I shortened it a little and so I hope it turns out ok. Once the seat is on I cna get her outside and think about it with a cuppa or two!

Tank - the plan is Audi RS4 grey, with a gloss black centre stripe and two cream pinstripes.. I have deliberated over colour since the start!

Lots of small jobs to do.. and its been a tough build so far engine ran really well and so apart from valves check, new cam chain, carb total restoration and a full service I've left it alone as she ran lovely!

[Integra99]

Front mudguard... hard to make lower without chopping the complicated stay but I plan to address this later. I've also done away with the speedo as running a GPS on a Daytona gauge. 

[GiannisFour]

 

[Integra99]

A ha hey mate!

P.s - The wiring loom looks like tosh because in that photo I was still testing it and replacing crap connectors with gold ones!

[Rob62]

Love it... engine colour looks great, looking forward to a video of that pipe... i intend to buy one for my 750k4

[Integra99]

Cheers Rob.. had a few issues.. David Silver to the rescue and all being well running at the weekend!

[BenLangton]

That's starting to look real smart.

[Tomb]

Looking good, I really like the neat little indicators, where are they from?

[Integra99]

The indicators were from Demon Tweaks IIRC.. they were a great find and are good quality metal finish... whist I love classic bikes I'm really not keen on the huge Honda indicators.. but many aftermarket ones looked cheap, these look OEM!

[Tomb]

The indicators were from Demon Tweaks IIRC.. they were a great find and are good quality metal finish... whist I love classic bikes I'm really not keen on the huge Honda indicators.. but many aftermarket ones looked cheap, these look OEM!

Agreed, I'd like them for a Yamaha that has ma-husive inicators. Ta, I'll have a look on their website.

[Integra99]

https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/indicators/bike-it-adjustable-stem-indicators

Here you go, they come in 3 types!

[Integra99]

Bit more work this weekend so I almost have a ride able bike...  rear mudguard needs some work to fit and now anxiously waiting on my seat.. redesign to be finished. Ignore the wonky footpeg.. trying to find a replacement over the stock one!

[Integra99]

Still undecided on the tank colour...

[paul G]

Looking good Whats it sound like with the Delkevic I have one on the Z650 and it sounds sweet (but loud )

[Tomb]

I often worry about rear guards set so low, that the tyre will catch on full compression of the rear suspension. The rear frame "bridge" is 3" higher which would have originally been where the mudguard height would have been.