Author Topic: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy (Read 58195 times)

Viktor.J · « **Reply #100 on:** September 14, 2012, 05:37:50 AM »

mount the clip-ons, i think thats going to "seal the deal".... A very nice bike as it stands now and its going to look really good with the clip ons.

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #101 on:** September 16, 2012, 05:47:56 AM »

i was waiting to find the right brake pump to use with the clip-on... i think this one will work allright, it is a brand new grimeca pump...

this are the title paper

new napoleon (made in japan) end bar mirror

RickB · « **Reply #102 on:** September 17, 2012, 01:05:48 PM »

Oh bummer, I was hoping you'd keep the stock master cylinder (pump) only because I wanted to see if you could figure out a good way to mount it (because I haven't!).

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #103 on:** September 17, 2012, 03:13:48 PM »

my master cyl is in perfect order condition, i prefer to use it instead of this one, but the grimeca pump is brand new, more powerful and smaller... i'll try to mount the stock master first take pics and let you know...

you have to consider that i want to mount the clip on over the upper fork plate, not between the two plates like you did to avoid hitting tank problem like you had

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #104 on:** September 26, 2012, 06:53:09 AM »

some new useless mod i did today, i'm excited because i finished my exams (mec engineer

and wanted to do something...

marzocchi shocks

home made fairing, i love it... let me know what you think :p

this is the new fiberglass front fender, i need to paint it black again, don't know if i'll paint the little red strips again, i kind like them

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #105 on:** October 02, 2012, 05:53:32 AM »

last upgrade:

new ngk d8ea sparks
new red ngk vd05f (xd05f 3rd cyl) spark plugs
sprintfilter pods (hope not to have too many trouble with them)

Viktor.J · « **Reply #106 on:** October 02, 2012, 07:31:12 AM »

Looks nice ! How is The quality on The Napoleon mirrors ? And how Does it run with The pod filters ?
And congragulations on The last exam what kind of mec engineerer are you ?

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #107 on:** October 02, 2012, 09:50:03 AM »

thanks viktor,

the napoleon mirror is great, awesome quality, awesome chrome, but a bit too heavy

too bad i haven't tried the bike with pods yet, i'll let you guys know

Viktor.J · « **Reply #108 on:** October 02, 2012, 10:44:16 AM »

why are they to heavy ?

heavy usually means quality

But they cant be that heavy ..

Yes, let us know how she runs with the pods !

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #109 on:** October 02, 2012, 11:35:46 AM »

i bought chinese end bar mirrors from ebay, they were poorly made but being aluminium the weight was close to nothing... napoleon mirror weight a lot but it is super strong and very well made, this is why i choose it

MoMo · « **Reply #110 on:** October 02, 2012, 11:54:47 AM »

Quote from: Mugen_Stumpo on October 02, 2012, 11:35:46 AM

i bought chinese end bar mirrors from ebay, they were poorly made but being aluminium the weight was close to nothing... napoleon mirror weight a lot but it is super strong and very well made, this is why i choose it

The "heavy" mirrors should not vibrate, giving you much clearer images...Larry

Stev-o · « **Reply #111 on:** October 04, 2012, 04:51:09 AM »

Time to fire it up!

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #112 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:04:51 AM »

you're damn right my friend!

Stev-o · « **Reply #113 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:27:18 PM »

So what is next?

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #114 on:** October 07, 2012, 03:22:31 AM »

fired up with only one kick, unfortunately still going only 3 cylinders, it's weird because it idle good, the throttle response is great, i really don't know what to do... time for bring the bike to a mechanic

rumore motore cb 400 four

Stev-o · « **Reply #115 on:** October 07, 2012, 06:01:14 AM »

Have spark on all four?

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #116 on:** October 07, 2012, 06:34:05 AM »

MoMo · « **Reply #117 on:** October 07, 2012, 07:41:01 AM »

Are the plug caps tight and read 5k ohms? I had a situation where the bike ran like crap and it was a loose plug cap...Larry

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #118 on:** October 07, 2012, 08:25:52 AM »

i changed all the spark plug caps with brand new ngk 5k ohm one...

could be the valve adjustment being way off?

Stev-o · « **Reply #119 on:** October 07, 2012, 09:26:02 AM »

Everything is new, right? (caps, plugs, points, condensers). I would check timing and valve adjustment.

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #120 on:** October 07, 2012, 09:32:02 AM »

exactly everything new on starter compartment but the coils...

is there a faq topic on how to check timing and valve clearance?

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #121 on:** October 09, 2012, 02:58:08 PM »

i'm thinking about buy a whole new engine...

i found one with 6500 km on it, do you guys think that i need it or i can spend my money elsewhere?!

i really don't know what to do

Stev-o · « **Reply #122 on:** October 09, 2012, 07:51:03 PM »

Doubt you need a new motor, need to find your issue.

Have you checked compression? Have you downloaded the manual? That will give you the info you need to adj the valves.

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #123 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:34:15 AM »

my 2nd cylinder is running good now... the problem is that the 4th stopped functioning...

maybe i only need to clean and tune my carbs again

Mugen_Stumpo · « **Reply #124 on:** October 22, 2012, 11:01:41 AM »

my hacker up job on a spare carter...

dunno if i want to polish it or just paint it black

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