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CB400 Four special (Mr Sinx II )
Northy:
So decide to prep both tanks ......
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However the red tank got put to one side, for another day, as still has imperfections in it.
In the warm and whilst doing white I started on the cockpit faring , problem being the red paint was reacting with white primer
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So had rub that all the way back ....time consuming task.
BUT least i've got the correct date on my camera now ;-) ... for this picture away
Some other bits done
Sorted out the mounting for fairing and a new 7 inch headlight
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Finally got my mate to turn down the wheel spacer to 19 mm for the rear wheel spindle and fit wheel, chain and stuff to the rear end.
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Might get around putting oil in engine and turning it over ....but that means sorting out the wiring out and clocks opps
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Next fun headache is the seat. I was after a giuliari style sloped seat like on the 750,but none for 400/4 and the chinese specials are too short. So back to the drawing board and a 2/4 seat as originally fitted to Mr Snix has been purchased and will be modified
Sowing machine out !!
Northy:
Ok the clocks are done .....umm not really can you spot the error.
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They had already been pulled apart so the crimped ring is not a nice as finish as I would like .
Next the wallet took a pounding and new Delkevic system was purchase. They don't list the full system anymore as the bracket for the silencer only fits the F1 models , I wasn't worried as was going to make a stainless one up anyway. So after some discussion managed to purchase a complete one. Its fits easily enough and there are no silly collets to mess about with. Its close fit but it nicely tucked away, very pleased with it.
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Finally the bike is off the wooden bench and can be wheeled around .....ready for a engine start ! ???
Oh hell this is the real scary stuff now ie adding battery ! plugs out turn it over to check oil pressure , do I have spark ? adding petrol to the carbs (of course they will flood) ...pressing the button .
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And yes it does lean over a bit as it been jacked up a bit by a inch (my fat a**e will sort that out )
Northy:
Well the dreaded "will it go" time had arrived , time to wheel it outside for the first time.
Firstly for some reason the neutral light switch decided not to work. The carbs didn't flood and it turned over (while the clutch was pulled in) ..time to put the plugs back in and hope
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It lives ...phew !! ;D ;D ;D couldn't post video up as it was too large
The carbs are way out but that can be sorted out later, lots of sucking !! no oil leaks , exhaust is a tad loud. Neutral light switch has since decided to work and its running a bit rich. I have gears too which is a bonus :)
So all good, still lots to sort out
Still can't find a front mudguard in the style I want , think Rd125lc but wider :-\
kent400:
Gauge mounting bracket upside down or in plain English arse about face.
dave400:
--- Quote from: Northy on May 29, 2019, 05:56:01 PM ---Well the dreaded "will it go" time had arrived , time to wheel it outside for the first time.
Firstly for some reason the neutral light switch decided not to work. The carbs didn't flood and it turned over (while the clutch was pulled in) ..time to put the plugs back in and hope
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It lives ...phew !! ;D ;D ;D couldn't post video up as it was too large
The carbs are way out but that can be sorted out later, lots of sucking !! no oil leaks , exhaust is a tad loud. Neutral light switch has since decided to work and its running a bit rich. I have gears too which is a bonus :)
So all good, still lots to sort out
Still can't find a front mudguard in the style I want , think Rd125lc but wider :-\
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Your bike looks great I think alloy wheels on a 400/4 are so much better looking than wheels with spokes. I use a single a stay North American F2 chrome front mudguard with my alloy wheel looks so much better than the Euro guard in my opinion you have a harder choice to fit in with custom style...good work.....Cheers Dave
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