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suspension question this time

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Yoshi823:

--- Quote from: andy120t on April 18, 2010, 08:31:44 AM ---Keep your eyes on ebay for a replacement set - I think most of the SOHC range will fit as the mounts are the same, athough some are longer than others - so if you find a cheap pair of 750 springs you'll have a higher back end...!



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It won't matter how long the springs are...the shock will only ever extend to its standard length.

I have a set of Koni shocks meant for a 500/550F or K...but they'd probably be too long for a 400F.

matthewmosse:
I'm not 100% on this but I think the shocks and forks are about 1 inch shorter than 550 on the 500's. New shocks cost me

horror:
Managed to get the rear shocks working now. I oiled the stem and bounced them a load. they have gradually started working again.
The bike is now MOT'd and roadworthy. I patched her together with a temporary fuel cap, got that master cylinder thanks to yoshi823.
not sure whats happening with my front forks but they are completely collapsed still. maybe yea its tired springs.
I removed the top covers and the fork spring stuck out of the top about an inch.

I used gaffa tape to patch up the rear mudgaurd  ha ha

Yoshi823:
Looking good & i'm glad that the master cylinder worked well.

For tired fork springs you could make sure that they are not snapped first of all, then if necessary use some spacers or old imperial sockets to preload them. I did this on my CB550F2 & it worked well. Either the front springs are suffering from age or a previous owner may well have inserted a spacer under the damper rod in the bottom of the fork leg which together with the topping out spring, would reduce the front height.

florence:
That bike is looking good and I'm glad to hear it's back on the road.  It's excellent to see another natural and functional looking bike.  I have found that a liberal coat of old engine oil or grease keeps things looking good and keeps the harmful kind of rust at bay.  Also,  it is worth painting the insides of your mudguards with hammerite.

 

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