Another project ... a 400 four

[dieffe]

I have no idea, the engine was out when I collected the bike so it is a learning curve for me. There is a clip on top of the crankcases which the points wire was clipped to so I will have to check it out.

[mike the bike]

The points cable follows the edge of the clutch cover then comes up to where the btake switch goes into the main loom.  I'll do you a photo if you're still scratching your head.

[dieffe]

Finished at last. The bloke showed me a picture and wanted the bike to look like it so I had to try and replicate it. It did mean scratch building a seat unit from metal and fiberglass but it came out ok for homemade.

[yozzer74]

Looks great well done

[Rozabikes Tim]

Tasteful.  Credit to you. What silencer have you used? Looks dunstallish, sound good?

[dieffe]

Tasteful.  Credit to you. What silencer have you used? Looks dunstallish, sound good?

Thank you, the pipe is one of a pair of megas I found on eBay, Didn't fit of course but a bit of chopping and welding soon sorted that out.
Oh, and yes, it sounds brilliant.

[Johnwebley]

Looks great well done

 yes,agreed ,it does look good

[Chris400F]

Yes, looks neat. The side panels are the only bit that doesn't do it for me but that's a matter of personal preference.
I assume that's his dad's name written on the tank below the Honda text - nice touch.
As your plan was to make the changes reversible how many of the original bike parts did you keep untouched?

[dieffe]

Yes, looks neat. The side panels are the only bit that doesn't do it for me but that's a matter of personal preference.
I assume that's his dad's name written on the tank below the Honda text - nice touch.
As your plan was to make the changes reversible how many of the original bike parts did you keep untouched?

Thank you for that.
It was his dad's bike, hence the name. As for reversible, it wouldn't take much though the rear footrest hangers and the rear of the frame suffered a bit more than I planned. I also had to rob and extend the front mudguard bracket to mount the modified RS250 mudguard. The headers aren't standard anyway so the slight chopping and welding is ok(ish). Oh, and the front headlight/indicator bracket suffered too.
Best laid plans.....

[dieffe]

Here is a front(ish) picture of the 400.

[Mace53]

I have to say that is stunning. I love the tank. Any chance for a closeup on it?

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[dieffe]

I have to say that is stunning. I love the tank. Any chance for a closeup on it?

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That's very kind of you.
Here are a couple of tank pictures, not brilliant pictures though.
The colour is Honda copper sunset pearl, a 2016 car colour.

I have also put a picture of it with no clothes on. 

[mike the bike]

I like what you've done with it,  good job.

[MarkCR750]

There's a hint of CR750 in that colour scheme, looks great, nice job!

[Pops400]

Fantastic looking machine. Agree it's a bit of a shame to have chopped such a complete bike, but it does look great and I (obviously) understand the connection to finishing his Dad's intentions. Love it.

Great looking work. It's given me seat envy for my own project.