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OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Oddjob on March 05, 2021, 05:57:16 AM ---I wouldn't be happy about those 2 marks on the L/H footrest hanger.
Got to be honest Ted and say the paint looks a little thick, around the lower engine hanger bolt hole it looks like they didn't mask those off and it's possible the bolt won't go through now.
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The marks on the footrest hangar are an odd reflection from where the steel frame profile changes there is no physical mark. I agree the coating thickness is certainly not thin. At £155 incl VAT I think it was good value. I expect that I will need to probably clean out some of the bolt holes for a free fit but threaded sections appear good. Presumably a little abrasive action with some wet & dry using a circular profile dowel will not be too difficult - tbh had I painted it myself I might face similar issues.
Hope I don't sound too defensive - I mostly accept your comments.
PS
What I have discovered on closer examination is that the rear offside footpeg frame bracket has a bit of a bend in it - tbh had I noticed it beforhand I would hve applied some heat to straighten it. As I will never have a passenger anyways it's not the end of the world but shows the importance of a thorough inspection beforehand - now I think about it the rear footpeg was at an odd angle when folded back - I dismissed it as wear in the bolt/spring mechanism.
smoothoperator:
Great progress Ted, looking really good. Now you get to start putting it all back together. I'm just starting to get the paint off mine so it's inspiring to see what lies ahead.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: smoothoperator on March 05, 2021, 09:58:58 AM ---Great progress Ted, looking really good. Now you get to start putting it all back together. I'm just starting to get the paint off mine so it's inspiring to see what lies ahead.
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Aside from fitting the steering shaft I was going to leave the frame alone until the engine has been further inspected. Should I need a rebore or any other major work I can then fall back on frame assembly to fill in any waiting time. I need to plan my work space out better as I was going to have my engine on the bike lift and put the frame at the end my garage. I might have to reclaim my work bench behind our car in the garage for engine work.
Main lesson I have learnt so far is to check your frame fully before painting - see my post about the bent rear foot peg bracket. Not sure yet whether to live with it or sort it now.
Still very cold here just 6 deg C.
Bryanj:
First thing to fit is the rear brae pedal pivot!!
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Bryanj on March 05, 2021, 10:53:11 AM ---First thing to fit is the rear brae pedal pivot!!
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Okay is there a reason for this ?
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