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Offline OCW85

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New guy - new bike
« on: March 19, 2016, 06:38:26 AM »
Hello everyone,

New guy here from MD. Grew up riding dirt bikes, but my '76 CB400F is my first street bike. Overall in good shape. Needs a little work (knock on wood). Has just over 17K mikes. Just pulled the carbs for a good clean - here's hoping I can get them back on the air box - any suggestions?

Thanks!
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Re: New guy - new bike
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2016, 09:45:09 PM »
welcome from CA
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Offline CycleRanger

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Re: New guy - new bike
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2016, 10:01:21 PM »
Howdy! Welcome!  :)
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Re: New guy - new bike
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2016, 04:07:25 AM »
Welcome from VA.
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Re: New guy - new bike
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2016, 04:10:47 AM »
You can revitalize the stock boots with some Wintergreen oil. Also, use of a ratchet strap to help pull the box evenly onto the boots is a trick some members have used. But supple boots makes the whole job a great deal easier.
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Re: New guy - new bike
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2016, 02:06:28 AM »
OCW85, get some JIS screwdrivers and put down your regular phillips. Saves from stripping out those stubborn Japanese fasteners with that little identifying dot on their head.
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Re: New guy - new bike
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2016, 09:47:32 AM »
welcome
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