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« on: January 11, 2019, 02:37:52 PM »
I'm in the process of taking the clutch cover casing of my CB400F2 for paint stripping and polishing thereafter, and to let me paint the other casing next to it. As you see in the image I've got as far as removing the bolts and obstructions. It obviously doesn't want to come off easily and I'm loath to start sticking a screwdriver or something between it and the crankcase cover. Is there an easy/proper way to do this. Also, when I put it back together is there anything this amatuer is going to find difficult. I've noticed it's a bit leaky around the kickstart shaft, new seal needed probably but from where?
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« on: January 02, 2019, 01:59:05 PM »
What is the best way to protect the paint on a motorcycle fuel tank from fading and scratching where it tends to meet the groin often? I've bought some sticky film but I'm not sure I trust it, I don't want to stick a pad there either.......
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« on: December 23, 2018, 03:25:35 PM »
I can't afford to get my clocks done professionally just now (me thinks) I've repainted them and pulled the Tacho open and hand painted the red line back. I'm happy enough with the result except the rimp rings, especially the one I prised off (bit by bit) . Is replacing them something I could expect to manage myself, is the a technique/tool for the job?
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« on: December 23, 2018, 12:39:57 PM »
If Santa traded in the Sleigh for a motorbike...what do you think he would choose?
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« on: December 13, 2018, 06:21:34 PM »
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« on: November 30, 2018, 04:34:19 PM »
I went to replace my newly painted Rocker Box Cover and like every second thing I take of this CB400F it doesn't want to go back on. It just will not sit flush on the cylinder head, close the gap on one side and it opens on the other. I can't see anything obstructing it. Referred Haynes to manual and saw there is sequence of bolt tightening to follow, ok...but 'make sure tappets are slackened first'... does this mean I have to slacken the nuts I see through the inspection covers? I can't think why. Not enough daylight to work where I am now so I hope someone can help for tomorrow?
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« on: November 06, 2018, 09:53:34 AM »
I'm going to paint the clocks and the front brake calipers of my CB400F2...it's clear someone has done this before and not too well. They are gloss just now but I suspect it should be satin?
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« on: November 02, 2018, 02:16:43 PM »
I've bought a spray can of engine paint for my CB400F2. On the can it says 'dries at ambient temperatures and resistant to 180 degrees centigrade.
Is that good enough? My oven gets hotter than that, I've got cold feet!
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« on: October 26, 2018, 09:24:17 PM »
Has anyone fitted a new tank cap to a new fuel tank? I ordered both items from DSS but there are no instructions, it's in more parts than an airfix model and I'm snookered!
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« on: October 23, 2018, 07:10:13 PM »
I was at the Old St roundabout in London when a head popped out of a white van window...'I've got the same bike..I love it' said the guy in the van.
I answered..'are you on the Single overhead Cams forum'?
He replied 'Yes'..
Alas, the pressure of traffic meant that's all that could be said before we parted ways.....
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« on: October 17, 2018, 11:50:50 PM »
Just wondering!
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« on: October 16, 2018, 02:48:52 AM »
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« on: October 13, 2018, 11:16:47 PM »
The paint on this casing on my F2 is looking really dull as it is everywhere else. I seem to see different approaches to this casing on internett images and even the cover of the Haynes manual. Should this item be polished as opposed to painted, does it respond especially well?
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« on: October 11, 2018, 03:20:09 PM »
I've been cleaning up my electrics as in pic 1 , cleaned up the regulator and put all back, replaced fuse box assembly no problem....I'm having trouble with the new starter solenoid though. The new one in pic 2 from DSS goes in at a different angle and that threw my memory out as to what goes where. The cable I've arrowed has a loose other end too just now, I can't think where it goes ( Battery positive?? ) . 
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« on: October 07, 2018, 03:55:50 PM »
I recently had a new harness (loom) fitted and new battery too. I soon needed a new rectifier and that was done. Then a black out on the street that turned out to be a couple of blown fuses, something the AA man overlooked  , my local bike shop sorted that out. A new condenser has been ordered as I saw a one on ebay. So I'm working on my electrics but not fast enough it seems. This morning all was dark when I turned the key. I noticed my headlamp switch was in the on position from when I last rode a couple of nights ago, I didn't see that doing any harm but took my battery in for a check in case, all was well with that. I take off the side panel over the fuse box area and gave this tiny black square thing (arrowed in picture) a good press with the finger and all lit up fine. voom voom off I go. Next time I try to start the bike down town all was dark again. Pushing and pressing the same thing didn't help this time, so I go to check the fuses, I took out the lower most one, it looked fine, put it back in and all lit up again. When I get home I experiment a bit and find that taking out that little black square didn't make the bike go dark ...so what happened his morning. What could be causing this. Is changing the fuse assembly a good idea or should the next move be something else?
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