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75 CB400 "Dad's old bike" project
Pops400:
Well spotted, Chris. Yes, it was the original intention to have a dual seat, I think I can still manage it if I have a completely flat / brat style seat. I want a hump, though, so at the moment I'm toying with the idea of having 2 seats, interchangeable.
Hadn't considered the rear pegs, to be honest, but that's a fair point. Once I get it stripped back and the frame mocked up, I will look at that and see what solutions I can come up with. I'm immediately thinking something quickly removable, though. I think this bike has to have two guises. :D
Greebo:
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Heres the helmet & the jackets ...the visor on the helmet is retractable, so when not needed you can push it up into the helmet .
for some unknowqn reason you cant put images on personal posts
Pops400:
Cheers Graham. 👍 Sent you a PM back. Thanks again for the mirrors, good to meet you.
Stunning bike, too. 8) Given me some great food for thought.
Pops400:
Back on it today after yet more frustrations. Struggled to get the motivation to get started after a wasted trip to Machine Mart for tools, but really glad I did. Had a great day with the girl and made some major progress for a couple of amateurs. :P
Todays plan was stop :o ing about tickling it and get the motor out.
I knew I couldn't lift it out with me and the girl, so went with gravity to help me. Laid some boxes down to protect the beautiful casing, finally got out the sump plug that Coco the Clown put in, let it down gently and set to work.
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Jess got put on camera duty, so I knew she was well clear!
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And she's down!
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Ready to pull the motor.
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Pops400:
SERIOUS ENGINEERS AVERT YOUR EYES NOW!!! You won't be able to unsee this... ;)
The vision in my head at this point was that I would just pull the rear retaining bolt, lift the frame back up and voila!
Oh, no... Don't let anyone kid you that this method is that easy...
A lot of wrestling and had to pull the side casing to clear the frame later...
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That gave me a bit more wriggle room, so then it was a matter of PULL...
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PUSH...!!!
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And it's finally out! YEEHAAAW! Cowboy school of engineering!!! ;D :o 8)
Apologies to the purists, but sometimes you just have to work with what you've got. ;D
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My little helper was as proud as punch. Proper kill for a change. Progress!
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