Post by: Laverda Dave on November 28, 2024, 03:21:25 PM
This one was a challenge but luckily for me so many members of this forum kindly helped me get the bike over the finish line.
A big thanks to Ash for all his help with new bearings, so many replacement parts I lost count, refurbishing the ignition coils and general advice. Thanks also to Ted for the replacement gear shafts and the genuine NOS pistons and rings. Julie and Graham for the rebore, head and valve work and new parts and to Bryan for the advice when I found marks on the crank journal that looked terminal. Thanks also to Nigel for coming to the rescue yesterday when the Boyer ignition timing wouldn’t play ball (Boyer are now aware of the issue).
I only took the bike out for a brief four mile ride today as it was so cold and the roads were slimy but to quote Alan Millyard ‘It was just perfect’. Only a couple of minor things to fix, the front brake needs another bleed as sometimes I had to pump it. I need to make a new set of leads from the Boyer to the loom as the crimp connectors Boyer supply look awful, I have some correct connectors on order. The handlebars touch the fuel tank, I need to make some spacers to fit on the lockstops. The bottom yoke I bought doesn't appear to be a 400/4 item despite the ebay add. I think Ted had a similar issue with his 400/4?
I’ll drain the tank tomorrow and swirl some diesel into it, remove the battery and hibernate it for winter ready to run in next spring.
I have a TL125 arriving tomorrow, a mate has asked me to re-commission it for him so another project is already in the wings!
Thanks again all :)
Post by: AshimotoK0 on November 28, 2024, 03:38:03 PM
Best colour as well according to Henry last night :D
Post by: Johnwebley on November 28, 2024, 03:50:26 PM
That looks absolutely stunning Dave. You must be really proud.Wot he said
Best colour as well according to Henry last night :D
Well done, it does look good
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 28, 2024, 04:33:10 PM
My lock stop issue was that I had fitted fork clamps to accommodate a 500 standard headlamp. On my 400 the tank was touching the left clamp but not the right one. In the end I used some resin to stick some metal on the left lock stop
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Post by: Bloggs on November 28, 2024, 05:24:51 PM
I have found a problem with the bottom yoke on my current build, the bike had been crashed at some point and various parts used to get it back on the road.
The bottom yoke, I guess, was from a USA model and had the steering lock 'hole' in the wrong place. US model have the lock built into the keyswitch not the frame head tube.
Good work.
Michael
Post by: Bryanj on November 28, 2024, 05:36:28 PM
Post by: ozzybud on November 28, 2024, 06:23:07 PM
I feel sorry for you all over there having to use those "Billboard" size license plates. Its big enough to slow you down without using the brakes. Is there any other options?
Post by: Bryanj on November 28, 2024, 07:19:43 PM
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Post by: K2-K6 on November 28, 2024, 09:02:30 PM
The Boyer would definitely be my choice to change though, thoroughly tested and with some interesting design features worth having.
Post by: Laverda Dave on November 28, 2024, 09:19:58 PM
Truth be told though it is the amazing people, help and advice that comes from the members on this forum that keeps my enthusiasm for restoring these amazing bikes.
I remember restoring my first 400/4 (the tribute bike to the original Flying Banana) back in 1989 that took over two years to restore simply because this forum and all the knowledge it contains didn't exist. It may be harder and more expensive to obtain some parts and services now (chrome plating for example!) but if something is missing or needs repair/refurbishing someone on the forum has seen it and done it before and will pass the knowledge on and for that I am more than grateful and frequently in awe.
Thank you to everyone on the SOHC Forum and to Steve for all his work and dedication in keeping it going👍
Post by: JamesH on November 29, 2024, 07:20:19 AM
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Post by: Laverda Dave on November 30, 2024, 09:08:31 PM
Here they are together.
One of them has to go as I really cannot justify two of them and I need the room and the money for other projects. I will probably sell the one I restored in 1990 and its still only got just over 7000 miles on it since the restoration!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 30, 2024, 09:39:24 PM
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