SOHC.co.uk Forums > CB350/400
My New Project arrives after a 44 year wait!
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I fitted the DS front fender to my 400 as it was rotten - not cheap but then neither is having one re-chromed.
Johnny4428:
Wow Dave, that is annoying!😡😡 How the hell do they even drill holes that shape!🤣 I would be doing the same as you hopefully getting them repaired.
Oddjob:
Why not try and fit another good brace off a rotten/damaged mudguard, you can either refit using 5mm screws and nuts or try and re-rivet or even a chrome coach bolt. I've just done that with a front guard I bought for the 500/550, the amount of rust underneath the brace which will slowly rot it away if not removed and corrected is worth the effort IMO. Also makes getting the guard re-chromed (if needed) cheaper and a better job.
Laverda Dave:
Good suggestion Ken but in this case I really want to keep the original guards to keep the bike as I first set eyes on it 44 years ago. A mate has told me of a panel beater he used recently to repair the front bumper of his Sunbeam Alpine he's restoring. The panel beater was able to fill two big holes where spotlights had been fitted by a PO. Both front a rear guards have been dropped in today to be stripped before I take them in for patch repairs and a re-chrome. I know it's the expensive option but it will keep as much of the original bike together and maintain it's history.
AndyD:
Dave,
Sounds like a nice simple polish and ride project!
If you still need the washer under the valve spring I may well have these.
I've got an old 'spares' engine in the shed so should still have those in the head if needed.
Lot of other bits and pieces lying around as well in hugely varying condition so can check if anything is of use to you.
Cheers,
Andy
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version