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CB400 4 rebuild Where do I start

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stuartb:
Hi, I am in process of starting rebuild on a 1978 400/4..its in poor order cosmetically, but otherwise ran fine till about 5 years ago, hasn't turned a wheel since..  I expect all the usual probs.  However, where do I start...  Do I pull apart, or try and get it running and assess whats required.  I rebuilt a CG125 around 25 years ago and have a mech/eng back ground so pretty handy with the tools..

Any advice would be great.

Thanks  Stuart

Bryanj:
Get it running and maybe MOT'd first then start tydying up

SteveD CB500K0:
I'm with Bryan.

Get it running, sort the brakes etc, MOT and ride it around for a while (doesn't matter how ratty it looks).

When (if?) you decide it's the bike for you, then set off on the refurb route (expect to spend

matthewmosse:
I'd also go with getting it running, that gives you the confidence to know what needs attention so you don't either refurbish something that's dead - frustrating, or refurbish/replace something that was fine anyway - expensive.

Spitfire:
I would also go down the get it running route at least then you will know what it is that you have.

Cheers

Den

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