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1977 400F2 first restore project
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: smoothoperator on November 06, 2020, 06:25:17 PM ---Do it. Avoid nightfall and mud. Have a mirror though as you'll need to look out for the rozzers.
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Ah and forgot completely to mention no front brake fitted - all still in boxes with caliper dismantled test ride idea now not an option!
I carried out a COLD compression test this evening (with new gauge) all four were 110 psi.
The manual says 170 psi when HOT - can't see them rising by 60 psi though.
I guess tomorrow I will have to get it up to temperature and risk another burn mark in the process just to be sure.
After 12 years of not being run the valves will need regrinding at the very very least.
smoothoperator:
Indicators working again, just needed a battery charge. Shiny bits; Sorry this is going to be a bit long winded. Because I had to replace the clutch casing, and the only one available has been chromed, and most of the chrome has peeled off, this has got me thinking about a few points regarding shiny bits. Also how much I don't know. I had thought that my original clutch case was chromed but now I believe it is actually polished aluminium. So then must be the cover on the other side of the bike which hides the starter motor and sprocket. Whereas the points cover is chrome plated steel? Same for the chain guard? This came to light when I asked for a quote to chrome my new clutch case, as it's obvious I can't shift all of the chrome off it. The chromer said he wouldn't chrome aluminium, but he gave me a quote to strip the chrome, £30, and also if needed, polishing for another £30. This seems the right way to go as mentioned above it would then match the left hand cover which, I believe is polished. So now I'm thinking, I have no idea what was standard for these bikes. Was it polished aluminium and chromed steel or some other combination. If you've managed to make sense of all this well done and thanks for reading. Any insights would be appreciated. Link to my existing shiny bits below. First image is the original clutch cover and second is the chromed replacement.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FQN5o5L5N3o9nGWa9
Nurse Julie:
The main covers on the sides were bare alloy lacquered. Your 1st pic is just a polished cover, the 2nd pic is original with the lacquer knackered. Your points cover, chrome is correct, your other cover on the other side is correct, it's sort of a satin polished finish.
smoothoperator:
Removed the headlamp reflector and glass as the reflector is corroded and needs to be replaced. Chrome rim is in good condition. Cracked the lens getting it out, the reverse process looks easier so I'll proceed with caution when I get the replacement and hope for the best. There was a thick layer of putty between the lens and the rim, is this typical?
Kill switch isn't working which is how I ended up in the headlamp, there is a bit of insulation tape damage so I'll look further into this tomorrow. Had a look at the handlebar end but taking that apart looks like a very fiddly job that I don't plan to do until I've looked more closely at the wire routing. Wires are going to have to come out of the headlamp anyway but no need to take handlebar unit apart if I don't have to.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
If the lenz is seperate I have one for the cost of postage I plan to bin it as I have a complete unit I intend to fit. Just PM me if you are interested - the reflector is less than perfect but probably usable.
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