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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB350/400 => Topic started by: robnobrakes on February 16, 2013, 03:47:00 PM

Title: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: robnobrakes on February 16, 2013, 03:47:00 PM

First start-up since the engine was reunited with the frame.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFFuWzlUXeQ&list=LL8XR7VPjxQ2F6XHCXt3rzDA&feature=mh_lolz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFFuWzlUXeQ&list=LL8XR7VPjxQ2F6XHCXt3rzDA&feature=mh_lolz)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3440_zps72f87093.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3447_zps6c2611a8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3443_zps3e27245b.jpg)

Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: robnobrakes on March 07, 2013, 02:30:12 PM

Coming back together  8)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3509_zps44d527af.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3513_zps35a1ae6e.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3515_zps076fba43.jpg)

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Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: K2-K6 on March 07, 2013, 09:40:22 PM

That's progressing quite well Rob......that Yoshimura pipe sounds really good I think.

It's hard to fit  a legal plate on that type of tail fairing with a great deal of style......why do some countries manage with such small stylish ones but not us?

Your link to the Honda RC166 also very good.......nice to hear a longer clip of it too.

Thanks.

Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: robnobrakes on March 20, 2013, 09:07:36 AM

Getting closer to the first shakedown run :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3543_zpsb786d932.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3542_zps38e732d5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3540_zps0fd11fdf.jpg)
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Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: Dan on March 21, 2013, 11:18:13 PM

Hi Rob,
Give us a bit of info on that front disc. I've done a cafe conversion on a 400 and the worst part of the bike is the wooden feeling front brake. My current set up is standard disc and calliper with an early 90s GSXR master cylinder.
Cheers, Dan

Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: robnobrakes on March 27, 2013, 04:45:04 PM

Hi Rob,
Give us a bit of info on that front disc. I've done a cafe conversion on a 400 and the worst part of the bike is the wooden feeling front brake. My current set up is standard disc and calliper with an early 90s GSXR master cylinder.
Cheers, Dan

The brake has not yet been tried so I don't know if it is fit for purpose as yet!  The master cylinder was sourced from a 2006 Yamaha XT600.  Caliper is stock, fitted with sintered pads and a SS braided hose.

First shakedown run is imminent, or as soon as the salt disappears!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3552_zpsc4ab3918.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3548_zps2cd15281.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3550_zps1dc46f48.jpg)
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Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: tom400f on April 01, 2013, 01:04:49 PM

I have to say that looks really nice. Not over-the-top and very suited to the machine.

What is the front mudguard/fork brace solution going to be?

Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: robnobrakes on April 04, 2013, 03:49:39 PM

The front mudguard is fibreglass painted green mounted directly onto the original mounting points.  No fork brace at the moment. 

Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: robnobrakes on April 13, 2013, 04:53:33 PM

Is now ready for a right good thrashing:D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3631_zps38098af2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/robnobrakes/media/IMG_3631_zps38098af2.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3633_zpsb9c0a8ea.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/robnobrakes/media/IMG_3633_zpsb9c0a8ea.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/robnobrakes/IMG_3641_zpsd70b42c3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/robnobrakes/media/IMG_3641_zpsd70b42c3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: Norniron on April 13, 2013, 05:42:33 PM

Wish u all the best rob.enjoy it,nice build

Title: Re: She's Alive & Kicking - 400/4 Cafe
Post by: UK Pete on April 13, 2013, 09:38:37 PM

Great job , that really looks the part