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« on: October 24, 2025, 11:47:08 AM »
Should I replace the rims?
They look like this...
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« on: October 15, 2025, 06:25:05 PM »
I am going to buy new spokes for my '75 400f and Apart from DS I see Central Wheel Components (CWC) also sell spokes and list three different 'finishes' for want of a better word.
Galvanised steel was the traditional material for spokes, although stainless steel is now more popular and gives a better longer lasting finish.
Polished stainless steel gives spokes a chrome-like appearance, but without the same level of maintenance.
Single butted spokes are only produced in stainless steel and can only be supplied polished.
Q. Would I be right to think that the Single Butted ones are 'better' insofar as they will stay bright, be longer lasting as well as being overall less cleaning or just easier to keep them looking good?
What I actually want is for the bike to look mostly original and I am not sure which spoke set would accomplish that aim.
There is also two types of nipples listed, with the suggestion that the Single Butted spokes would require the Brass-nickel plated nipples. No real question there just want to be 'kept right' before I buy.
Q. Spokes are listed by size, 16", 17", 18", 19" and 20" How do I measure my current rims to ensure I get the correct spokes?
I can only presume that the rims on the bike are original.
Also, any advice on 'rim tape' would be helpfull too.
Thanks
K
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« on: October 05, 2025, 06:30:03 PM »
Welcome, and maybe see you around West Cornwall too.
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« on: August 20, 2025, 09:06:06 PM »
I am going to be in the 'Oban' area from 29th August to 4th Sept...
Other than that the treck from Cornwall is too much
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« on: July 20, 2025, 07:03:48 PM »
W the top pieces of the carbs on.l?
Regards
Dave
Oh thats a good plan
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« on: July 20, 2025, 02:11:37 PM »
I wonder if they will accept an order for £4.48 instead of the minimum of a Fiver as I am quite sure the M4 x 12 Phil Pan's will do the job
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« on: July 18, 2025, 02:45:17 PM »
Question for NurseJulie, Do you sell the 16xCarb Float Bowl Screws?
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« on: December 14, 2024, 05:43:07 PM »
Out again, this time a Charity Santa Run to the Childrens Hospice in St Austell.
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« on: December 01, 2024, 03:47:38 PM »
Managed to go out for 80 miles today. Bike needed a good clean afterwards. Was worth it for the coastal run through Padstow.
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« on: November 09, 2024, 08:43:26 AM »
Why fix what wasn't broke?  The website ( assuming it isn't just me  ) that really needs sorting is the https://www.400fourbits.co.uk/ . Steve, I can't get half your thumbs to display, not in ages!
I see all thumnails on Steves' site. Try different browsers.
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« on: November 04, 2024, 09:40:20 PM »
I am going to run my 400f as much as possible down here in Cornwall. I think I can get 50miles per week in the dry gaps...
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« on: July 05, 2024, 03:22:31 PM »
Thanks to all that helped me directly with answers and parts and indirectly with historical posts.
I have (for the first time ever) took an engine apart, down to the base gasket, and cleaned stuff I didn't know was in there, then put it all back together again and I still have a bike that works. Totally impressed with myself and equally thankful for the help and information available in the forum. I may even have enough knowledge to answer question in future.
I would go out on a test run but it is a bit on the pouring with rain side so I will go tomorrow.
ThanksKenny m
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« on: July 02, 2024, 05:41:58 PM »
Definatley on the T 1-4 mark not the F mark. I have one of those electronic points, Boyer I think it is, so next complicated job is maknig sure the timing is correct. Maybe get to that by Wednesday
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« on: July 02, 2024, 05:13:04 PM »
It doesn't matter which cam is up. Number 1 and 4 fire at the same time, one is a wasted spark.
AHHH! Clever stuff. thanks
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« on: July 02, 2024, 04:57:21 PM »
Rebuilding the top of my engine (400f) and I am at the camshaft now. I have set the timing for 1-4 to TDC as per the manual (and NurseJulies rebuild thread). I have the camshaft sprocket aligned correctly (levelled the marks) with the top of the engine and I have put the chain over the sprocket.
It seems to me there is two options for rotating the camshaft so I currently have the lumpy bit for #1clynder pointing down toward the piston. Is that the correct way round?
I have not torqued the rocker cover over the top yet, mainly because I want the cylinder bolts to sit overnight so I can double check my torque values again. That means I have plenty time to adjust the camshaft if it is upside down.
thanks
Kenny m
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