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1977 400F2 first restore project
smoothoperator:
First ride out today having had the engine running last week. Took some pics and included an original from when I first got the bike to show the difference. Engine ran well, smooth pick up and stable tickover. First fill up, then first problem, bike started to stutter about a mile from the garage, erm, fuel tap off! Realised this and turned on and all well again. Amazing how we get used to our modern bikes and never having to think about these things, I had turned it off at the garage. Gear change too high needs adjusting. Some clutch slip but this improved during the short ride so need to monitor. However, one bigger issue, immediately apparent that handlebars were not square in order to achieve a straight line, they are slightly to the right. Balls.
When I rode the bike before the restore this was not the case. I have had the stanchions refurbed at Philpotts so they are now straight, there was a slight bend in them that was visible when removed. So I guess this means one or both of the yokes are bent OR I didn't put it together correctly. As I am not really happy about the balls, and I nicked the lower yoke with the dremel to remove the lower ball cup, I was thinking of putting in a replacement yoke with taper bearings in any case.
Anyhow not too bad for starters and, still no oil leaks!
Pictures:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UPuRWPzyKKcfhpAF9
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Great news Steve I've not managed any more work this weekend due to the cold spell I am planning on sorting out some bits & bobs if its any warmer next week.
I'm only a few hours work away from trying to start mine up.
Johnny4428:
Great job! She is looking good. There’s always inevitably going to be some teething troubles. Big difference the before and after.
Nurse Julie:
Great work Steve, that first ride is always so exciting but a bit nerve racking as well.
Bryanj:
Standard workshop method for straightening frnt end is to stand facing the headlamp with the front wheel grasped tightly between your legs, grab hold of both grips and twist the way it needs to go, go slightly past as it will spring back.
Afterwards check all the clamp bolts have stayed tight
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