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CB400F Engine Prof Restoration....Stotfold Engineering blog

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CXon:
Appreciate the response Simon. Looks like my knackered CX500 will be sharing workshop space with you.

Lobo:
She runs!
Connected the fuel line to a wee petrol tank & filled it. Feet got wet as 3 carbs overflowed the fuel straight out, but not concerned as had this on my '750 carbs when dissused too long. Gave each float  bowl a gentle thump & fuelled again - all ok.
After about 20 kicks the engine started, and with minimal throttle stop adjustment running smoothly, but sounding a bit rattly. Dynamically adjusted the timing, did the cam tensioner & balanced the carbs, now ticks over beautifully @ 1200rpm.
Throttle blips clean, no hesitation; so far very happy. Due tank (& side panels) still with sprayer unable to run it up the road, but first signs of carb (full) rebuild + engine rebuild looking good. All done now, awaiting tank & English reg ex EIRE plates. Fingers crossed....

tom400f:
Lobo

Just took mine out having received the motobatt I was waiting for. *Huge* grin factor these bikes give....

What tyres are you using there? They look like modern ones, which I would prefer.

Lobo:
Hiya Tom,

In the end went for Avon RoadRiders, 90/90-18 & 110/90-18; I'm on the origibal rims. Not ridden them yet, but can't imagine there'll be any issues bearing the type of riding I'll be doing.

Simon

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