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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #75 on: July 08, 2012, 03:01:49 AM »
no they're not led but the bulbs are smaller than the stock...

how can i choose the new relay?

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #76 on: July 08, 2012, 04:35:52 AM »
Around here I can go  to the local auto parts store and buy a 2 prong electronic flasher relay.  That should work...Larry

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #77 on: July 08, 2012, 06:34:31 AM »

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #78 on: July 10, 2012, 03:14:21 AM »
bought it... hope that it'll work 8)

i repost some pics... i need some good feedback on them to continue the hard work :P :P :P





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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #79 on: July 10, 2012, 08:23:35 PM »
Looks so clean and love that sexy exhaust!  What is the Italian word for that?
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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #80 on: July 11, 2012, 01:49:12 AM »
ahahahaha...

the italian traslation is circa:

Sembra molto bella, mi piace molto la linea di scarico

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #81 on: July 12, 2012, 05:56:33 PM »
Molta Bella indeed!
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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #82 on: July 16, 2012, 11:58:42 AM »
maybe i could help someone with this tip...

i found the correct relay for small bulb side marker... and it have the same rubber support of the stock unit so it is a plug and play part

http://www.ebay.it/itm/220623274790?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #83 on: July 30, 2012, 12:09:59 PM »
here i am again... the motor still runs on 3 cylinders... i haven't found a sigle mechanic who want to rebuild the motor for me...

i found a rebuilt motor for 400€ with rebuilt carbs, new cam chain ecc.

I'm thinking about buyng it...do you guys think that it'll be a good idea or just a waste of money?

let me know... i'm really undecided

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #84 on: July 30, 2012, 02:39:58 PM »
here i am again... the motor still runs on 3 cylinders... i haven't found a sigle mechanic who want to rebuild the motor for me...

i found a rebuilt motor for 400€ with rebuilt carbs, new cam chain ecc.

I'm thinking about buyng it...do you guys think that it'll be a good idea or just a waste of money?

let me know... i'm really undecided




You have spark on that cylinder?   good compression? and is the  plug getting wet??  A motor has to have spark at the right time, good compression and fuel in the correct mixture to run.  Did you pull the emuslion tubes out when you cleaned the carbs?  ...Larry

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #85 on: July 30, 2012, 05:11:31 PM »
have spark, have gas...

ben valve is my supposition >:(

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #86 on: July 30, 2012, 06:43:20 PM »
have spark, have gas...

ben valve is my supposition >:(



that should show up in a compression test,  you would have a very low reading.  I would do that before disassembling anything...Larry

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #87 on: August 01, 2012, 05:01:38 AM »
All four cylinders tested good for compression?

Have you given it the full tune up? (plugs, caps, points, condensers, valve adj, carb sync)?

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #88 on: August 01, 2012, 05:35:14 AM »
nope, i still need to find a mechanic who have the compression tester

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #89 on: August 01, 2012, 05:51:53 AM »
nope, i still need to find a mechanic who have the compression tester

Why not buy one?
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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #90 on: August 01, 2012, 08:48:37 AM »
have something particularly cheap in mind?!

link please ;D

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #91 on: August 01, 2012, 09:03:11 AM »
have something particularly cheap in mind?!

link please ;D


Don't know about Italy but most of the auto stores sell a tester, just make sure you buy one that has the correct adapter for the D8 plugs...Larry

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #92 on: August 09, 2012, 02:59:56 AM »
hi guys... do you think this clip on can work with the master cylinder, throttle ecc. ???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261076734613&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

new tyres fitted...

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #93 on: August 29, 2012, 05:48:50 AM »
finally my clip-ons are arrived, looks great, i hope the will fit even with the enormuos stock brake cylinder :P

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #94 on: August 29, 2012, 08:07:56 PM »
No pic?? C'mon man!
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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #95 on: August 30, 2012, 05:54:58 AM »
you're right steve...

i was writing from my phone and don't know how to upload pics from it...

the clip on





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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #96 on: August 30, 2012, 06:08:32 AM »
Clip ons look good.  When will you fit them?
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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #97 on: August 30, 2012, 06:40:22 AM »
i want to try to ride the bike in the original status before put on the clip ons... have to find rearsets too... but i will mock up the clip on as soon as possible to see how they'll fit and look

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #98 on: August 31, 2012, 05:49:38 PM »
Yeah with your gauges and headlight, I think you'll have trouble getting the stock master cylinder to fit. I've had no end of trouble trying to keep my stock master cylinder. Keep us updated with how you go.

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Re: resto/mod project CB400f from Italy
« Reply #99 on: September 14, 2012, 04:44:21 AM »
i finally have the new vintage title i need to have to ask for a license here in italy...

new licence plate... here i come :) :P