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OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
Laverdaroo:
Youre getting achingly close to some noise now Ted, good man ;) :D
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
This afternoon I removed the exhaust so I can safely remove the front wheel on my bike stand. On re-assembly I plan to silicone seal the front pipes into the silencer.
It's put me back a little though I can do some tidying up of the wiring loom connections if it stays warm enough.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Front wheel collected by CWC to have the tyre issue resolved.
Chain guard now fitted as is the headlamp unit with nice new H4 LED bulb.
Cleaned out the pipes on the Motad silencer where the front pipes fit to make fitting a bit easier when the wheel is back.
Warm spell will mean I can do some other bits and bobs before my wheel is returned on Friday. I feel confident that the bike should be a runner for my birthday in early May (fingers crossed).
I am keeping the tank & side panels as they are for the summer of 2022 - then looking at the possibility of re-paint & change of exhuast system for Phase2 in 2022/23.
I am assuming of course that the big guy in the sky continues to look down at me favourably for a few more years yet.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Wheel now back from CWS with tyre fitted the right way round - assembled front axle parts torqued up spindle, speedometer cable in place etc.
Wheel fitted clamps torqued up, starter cable connected ready for cranking over having turned it with the kickstart by hand to check everything feels right rotationwise.
Adjusted front brake caliper as per manual.
Exhuast system going back on probably Monday or Tuesday depending on weather & household obligations.lol
Not a lot left to do before launch day!
Johnny4428:
Brilliant Ted! Looking forward to the start up report.
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