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Offline Jore

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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #150 on: May 14, 2014, 09:47:19 AM »
Thanks! Did you jump 180 straight to 400, or did you use other grits in between?
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #151 on: May 14, 2014, 09:57:02 AM »
Yes, 180 then straight to 400.  You could sand the whole frame in 180 if you want to prime the whole thing, followed by sanding with the 400 to prepare it for paint.  I didn't need to sand the whole frame on mine for primer, just some chips here and there, rough spots on the swing arm and rear section of the frame.  You can spot sand anywhere that requires it to go to bare metal with the 180, as long as you prime it.  180 scratches will show through if you paint over it.  400 needs to be the final grit.
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #152 on: May 14, 2014, 11:03:26 AM »
Thanks, great advise, I'll have a busy weekend then.
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #153 on: May 14, 2014, 02:14:17 PM »
Ooooooooooooo pretty......
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #154 on: May 22, 2014, 09:46:50 PM »
 Finally got the 400F buttoned up and polished out. Took close to 7 months, but I'm pretty happy with the results. Glad she's done..





















more coming..
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #155 on: May 22, 2014, 09:50:48 PM »











Thanks for looking, and thanks for the support.. ;D
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #156 on: May 22, 2014, 10:03:34 PM »
Ok, it's early, but I think this one should run for BOTM next month!
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #157 on: May 22, 2014, 10:18:21 PM »
Very kind of you, I appreciate the compliment.
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #158 on: May 22, 2014, 10:42:25 PM »
Nice work! Beautiful.
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #159 on: May 23, 2014, 12:39:49 AM »
Awesome!
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #160 on: May 23, 2014, 02:47:51 AM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on May 22, 2014, 10:03:34 PM
Ok, it's early, but I think this one should run for BOTM next month!

I'll second that.  Simply stunning.....fantastic work. 
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #161 on: May 23, 2014, 06:55:18 AM »
Turned out awesome Larry!
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again
« Reply #162 on: May 23, 2014, 09:35:51 AM »
Thanks everyone.  The bar is set really high on this site, so it's always flattering to receive good reviews from people whose bikes have blown me away, too.
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #163 on: May 23, 2014, 10:31:17 AM »
That is a bike that anyone would be proud to own. Really well done.
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #164 on: May 23, 2014, 11:41:30 AM »
You are going to turn a lot of heads with that pretty thing.  Everything looks great put back together.
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #165 on: May 23, 2014, 01:13:48 PM »
Awesome!
Now go wear the sticky off those avons!  8)
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #166 on: May 24, 2014, 09:38:57 PM »
I was reveling in being done..for about 36 hrs. Then I got this Sprint fairing. A friend just gave it to me..jeez. It looks very similar to the Magni style fairing on the Ducati that the 400 has the tail section from..hmm..it even has the screen and a nice finished dash insert, too.. I held it up to the 400, and it looks pretty cool...









The interesting thing about it is that it's about 2/3 the size of the Ducati fairing. It's scaled down to look better on a smaller bike.

Maybe something to consider this winter.....
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #167 on: May 25, 2014, 12:39:46 AM »
There never finished.  Just done for now!
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #168 on: May 27, 2014, 10:45:14 AM »
nice bike... i would love to see it with the great faring you found!!! 8)
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #169 on: May 27, 2014, 05:17:27 PM »
That came out fantastic!  Cheers for a job well done!!!!
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #170 on: May 27, 2014, 05:23:53 PM »
Quote from: thirsty 1 on May 27, 2014, 05:17:27 PM
That came out fantastic!  Cheers for a job well done!!!!

Thanks, man.  Maybe we can hook up with tweakin' and brandEn at Vashon this year and check out each other's bikes in person.  I'm really hoping to get there this year.
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #171 on: May 27, 2014, 05:27:19 PM »
Quote from: Mugen_Stumpo on May 27, 2014, 10:45:14 AM
nice bike... i would love to see it with the great faring you found!!! 8)

I held it up to the bike and it really looks right.  It would wrap up the theme very well I think.  It would require coming up with a mounting system, and at the very least a set of clubman bars, maybe clip-ons but it would be cool, for sure.
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« Reply #172 on: May 27, 2014, 05:42:21 PM »
Could you fab up a set of bars that would be a compromise between clubmans and clip-ons? That might provide you the clearance you require, and still give the best comfort...?
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #173 on: May 27, 2014, 07:20:51 PM »
wow this 400f is stunning awesome job
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Re: '75 CB400F to make pretty again..finished pics
« Reply #174 on: May 28, 2014, 10:10:53 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on May 27, 2014, 05:42:21 PM
Could you fab up a set of bars that would be a compromise between clubmans and clip-ons? That might provide you the clearance you require, and still give the best comfort...?

Not sure.  The stock bars are really comfy and there's almost room for them, so a compromise might be possible.  I'd rather not go with clip-ons if possible.
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