CB400f Supersport Restomod... so far.

[Integra99]

Ah yes its just balanced at the moment,, I need to trim it to allow it to fit up under the bridge

[Tomb]

Nice one. Only worried me as I've seen a few hitting the guard with bad results.

[K2-K6]

Colour and paint example,  I like the red (cbx1000 original type) one in this picture. That line along the tank and seat base is quite effective in sculpting the bike's proportions.

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It's surprising what such small details can contribute to the overall appearance I feel.

[Rob62]

Both look great... i love the modified engine finish too... would love to do my engine like that but would look daft on an otherwise standard bike....

[andut]

Tomb's right - you'll need to check that rear guard clearance vs. tyres when the shocks are on their bump stops - might require a bit of modification to your seat when you fit it.

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[Integra99]

Andut.. thats a tidy rear end if you dont mind me saying!! Yes its only balanced I have to trim it down.

P.s where do you run the rear number plate?

Both bikes look gorgeous.. can't wait to get some paint on it

[andut]

thats a tidy rear end if you dont mind me saying!!

   


My number plate is mounted on a bracket fixed to the redundant pillion footrest mount - it's a smallish plate but I still manage to kick it regularly and it's amazing how it manages to get tangled up on everything in the garage !

Any nearer to firing it up yet ?

[Nurse Julie]

Graham made this bracket for my CB550. It was based on Anduts design as he sent me a photo but changed to fit on the bottom rear shock mount.

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[Integra99]

Ah ok great.. I have the same set up on my XS750..  that looks really neat!

Off to the Carole Nash classic Bike show this weekend so will look out for some ideas.

Yes fired her up last night, sounded lovely.. I'll grab a video tonight.. she still isnt charging.. I suspect it might be a faulty earth in the loom so will track this tonight...

[Golfcarmad]

How do you connect Tacho to Dayton Guage?
Love the style,thinking of same.
Paul

[Integra99]

Cheers Paul,

You can buy a mech converter, I have one on my XS750 and it then wires into the tacho on the Daytona's. I'm running a GPS one on this bike.. not tried it yet so hopefully works but wanted really clean lines.

[Pog]

Hi, newbie here, love the wheels/tyres combinations, could I ask what rim/ tyres you managed to fit without clearance problems . my base project has 100 section front and rear on standard rims which look iffy !
I was hoping for 2.5 (poss 2.75 ) rear and 2.15 front ?

Thanks in advance

Pete

[Integra99]

Hey sorry if I missed your reply, so I'm running 2.5 and 2.1 front rims,  100r and 110f tyres .. !  I wanted a 120 rear but advised handling not so good!

[Golfcarmad]

Hi again,I have been looking at my comstar wheels I think they may need some work to get them in a good looking useable condition. I see d silver has rims n spokes,I wondered what/whose rims you have fitted as they look good Tks again Paul

[Integra99]

Cheers mate.. yes rims are 2.1 and 2.5 Excel rims. oversize spokes so had to drill the original hubs a little.

Some work since the last update.. finally up and running and MOT'd!  A couple of niggles then off to paint! And then the kickback show..