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My New Project arrives after a 44 year wait!
AshimotoK0:
That torque does seem high Dave but I checked the Honda Shop manuals for both the 400 and the CB250K4 and they both give a high figure. One for
Bryan or Trigger I guess. I think the move now is towards fitting the original ball races by most restorers. Like you say..how can they get it so wrong ?
Laverda Dave:
--- Quote from: Deano400 on June 15, 2024, 10:06:03 AM ---Dave,
When you say one of the lock plungers is broken, do you mean the little spring loaded gates?
If so, you could post me the broken gate and I'll see if I have a matching one.
--- End quote ---
Thanks for the heads-up Deano; I've just contacted Steve at 400bits. I'll buy this one and get it powder coated before fitting it.
Yes, it's the spring loaded gate, it was number 3. However, when I went back to the locksmith to collect my new key he had all the bits of the lock in a bundle so my guess is they are all mixed up and I had to play around with them before I could get the key to work with four of the gates fitted. The locksmith had the finesse of a gorilla because I found he managed to break the gate in half (the bit left was in the bundle of bits). I have attached the photo of the piece I have left. I don’t know if you can match to this? I can only see what looks like a ‘T’ stamped on the gate. I attach a photo of the lock when I first took it apart and laid everything out in order. I am not a locksmith but when you adjust the gate to suit the key is it a case of filing the ‘tang’ part of the gate that sits over the tiny spring or is it a case of filing the centre opening of the gate to suit?
Thanks for confirming the torque setting Ash. As you say, how can these suppliers get something that ultimately relates to the safe operation of the steering so wrong and leaving the motorcycle in a potentially dangerous condition, unbelievable!
Nurse Julie:
Blimey Dave, Ratty is definitely testing your patience. Onwards and upwards.
Deano400:
Hi Dave,
Gorilla is an understatement looking at pic 1. If you can identify which gate it is in pic 2 I'll see if I've got a matching gate. It's the difference between the top and bottom edge of the gate and the cut out. The spring mounting points should all be the same.
Laverdaroo:
Just sent you a PM Dave
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