« previous next »
Pages: 1 2 3 [4] 5 6 ... 32   Go Down

Author Topic: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again  (Read 137998 times)

Offline Sesman

  • SOHC Master
  • Posts: 2289
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #45 on: September 05, 2022, 04:21:43 PM »
Mine un looks like this….
Logged

Offline Oddjob

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 4735
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #46 on: September 05, 2022, 04:37:55 PM »
Seems they changed to the integrated brake light switch around 1978. It's under the reservoir.
Logged
Kids in a the back seat cause accidents.
Accidents in the back seat cause kids.

Offline ComfySofa

  • SOHC Expert
  • Posts: 255
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #47 on: September 06, 2022, 12:00:26 PM »
Ah - right - so, i probably cant see it in the pics but a couple of spade connectors then?

Another question....is there anyone on here thats done a Motogadget conversion on here and if so - do they have any pics of the installation?
Logged

Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 8622
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #48 on: September 06, 2022, 12:50:53 PM »
Logged
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

Offline Oddjob

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 4735
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #49 on: September 06, 2022, 12:52:07 PM »
Sesman (Phil) seems to have used a pre 1978 MC which doesn't have the switch, I presume he's still using the brake switch on the joint on the bottom yoke?

The later version which has the switch has a clear/opaque reservoir and isn't that easy to find, I looked yesterday on Ebay. It was fitted to the GL1000K3 and is part number 45500-431-611. https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-gl1000k3_model50510/cyln-frmaster_45500431611/

Also seems to have been fitted to the CX500, that's a common bike and may make it easier to find.

Just found a couple on Ebay, seems it hasn't got the clear reservoir, looks like your current one except it does have the switch you need. Example ONLY.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334439026578?hash=item4dde1e8f92:g:QnIAAOSw~9tifUec&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsD3bl8kLqkCUqn1hnNIVSGmeYsUpSUa3D7P41c4%2BvVlu%2BKGqBvXN9izMQ0LYbxfE7g7m2v2f%2BUzUttQevWk%2Bkbf60C9z2mrhLW36JB%2BnfDcMfPLAsTyiG6HqAYaer5qm95j0%2BlkeHEUvHiTdzi87VzXeyUczAskURTs%2F3pNREelPU5hSW9GoeDxq79gzgqoZD7crKsAUO4RiuCP624IyhtCocNOqeh3pgu7qcdNcdCrT%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-KxtariYA


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325194420811?hash=item4bb719124b:g:IiYAAOSwt2dihQbi&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsHUuGgAx0jV8z6IR8yj7zgA0aGfjOJyAZFUuBPouUNXHo8cemYMz798lawO%2Fqz%2FYgfgAcNe5ny0PB6z3T5fLQi7KVDPQ4IChf%2Bxcsp5xSvQcUwhjIc%2BgrFPjyPbCFmqxuHHO3o6npPDyyoKs%2F4EyxYR2Ajv1ZdOHuFg3ix6AYaTYcY%2FQUYBiBPVgF7zXm33HEbwKo3xwVJ7Ikmjvfhmh4ySptb6q8%2BAkTDaXdgNeBFJD%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-CxtariYA
A 1978 GL1000 MC, with clear res,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373625828559

Roo is going to the states later this week, maybe he can have a look in the scrapyard for you. All you need is a round top MC with a brake switch.
« Last Edit: September 06, 2022, 01:08:18 PM by Oddjob »
Logged
Kids in a the back seat cause accidents.
Accidents in the back seat cause kids.

Offline Sesman

  • SOHC Master
  • Posts: 2289
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #50 on: September 06, 2022, 01:48:43 PM »
Yes, I’m using the pressure switch at the down pipe union. Pardon my ignorance, but what’s the bolt for under the lever pivot?
Logged

Offline Oddjob

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 4735
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #51 on: September 06, 2022, 02:15:44 PM »
The earlier type had a small plate fitted there which covered a small rubber tube which went up inside the pivot point, I seem to recall it was for helping the lever return to the out position. Not sure why they've fitted a bolt there and added a tab washer, try removing and see what's under it?
Logged
Kids in a the back seat cause accidents.
Accidents in the back seat cause kids.

Offline Sesman

  • SOHC Master
  • Posts: 2289
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #52 on: September 06, 2022, 03:51:42 PM »
Will co.
Logged

Offline Nurse Julie

  • 1977 CB550/4 Mongrel Brat. 1974 UK 500/4 K1. Honda CD250u.
  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 8719
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #53 on: September 06, 2022, 04:19:41 PM »
Quote from: Sesman on September 06, 2022, 01:48:43 PM
Yes, I’m using the pressure switch at the down pipe union. Pardon my ignorance, but what’s the bolt for under the lever pivot?
It's an anti rattle aid, a bit of rubber tube that stops the lever rattling.
« Last Edit: September 06, 2022, 04:21:21 PM by Nurse Julie »
Logged
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

Offline Oddjob

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 4735
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #54 on: September 06, 2022, 05:51:06 PM »
Yeah that makes better sense Julie.
Logged
Kids in a the back seat cause accidents.
Accidents in the back seat cause kids.

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3340
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #55 on: September 06, 2022, 05:56:14 PM »
Check out Classic Octane for a vid on the M unit on You tube. Also have a look at Revival Cycles , they have several vids on the subject of fitting them with Honda's and keeping the switches on the bars etc....
Logged
Mornings are the invention of the devil!
1992 VFR750 FN (oldie but goldie) 'Betty'
1977 CB550F (current money pit!!) 'Mejima'
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved) 'Rose'
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!) 'Chewy'
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline ComfySofa

  • SOHC Expert
  • Posts: 255
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #56 on: September 07, 2022, 03:53:42 PM »
I will do - im a little bit ahead of myself at the moment re the wiring but my mate who helped with the supermoto wire-up is more than happy to help with this one....so it should be relatively straightforward....coming back down to ground ill soon be at the point where i can wire in the coils...the original ht leads and caps are on there 40 odd years old....im assuming the HT leads are just a "push and twist" fitment (id like to give it some fresh red leads and new caps....
Logged

Offline Bryanj

  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 12561
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #57 on: September 07, 2022, 04:11:32 PM »
Leads are soldered inside coils, look up ash's fix in his dropbox
Logged

Offline ComfySofa

  • SOHC Expert
  • Posts: 255
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #58 on: September 07, 2022, 04:14:33 PM »
Ugh - that sounds bad....not sure what you mean...is there a link somewhere?
Logged

Offline ComfySofa

  • SOHC Expert
  • Posts: 255
    • View Profile
Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #59 on: September 07, 2022, 04:16:28 PM »
Having said that are there somesort aftermarket coils available....a long time ago when i was running a 7/11GSXR Dyna coils were the ones to have.....couple of spade connectors and push twist fitting for the HT's....does that kind of thing still exist?
Logged
Pages: 1 2 3 [4] 5 6 ... 32   Go Up
« previous next »