Author Topic: CB400 Four, version 9.0 for ME I flip for 400 fours (Read 31442 times)

MoMo · « **Reply #175 on:** June 27, 2016, 08:25:53 PM »

This set of Vessel screwdrivers also came a couple days ago. There was a post for a
Father's Day sale at 50% off on this site. I already have more than I need Snap On screwdrivers but the deal was too good to pass up so I sprung and glad I did. All these years I've been using Snap On #2 or 3 but these are so much better for our bikes, especially the ones with a built in impact. $33 was a great price for an awesome product

grcamna2 · « **Reply #176 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:15:06 PM »

I agree w/ you on that set of Vessel drivers especially the 'Impacta',real handy;now what am I going to do with all my other phillips that I've collected over the years?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #177 on:** June 27, 2016, 10:13:17 PM »

That sucks on the caliper...so sorry to hear it. The switch looks good.
Yes, the Vessel screw drivers are great...not to mention are very handy. Should have bought several sets and sold them with a $10 profit after the fees...financing a few parts.

The vessel.com had their long vessel impact driver bits for $18...they can be very good on auto work that has screws which are hard to reach.

MoMo · « **Reply #178 on:** June 28, 2016, 04:55:10 AM »

Well the crabs(that is spell check for carbs) are back together, nice and clean with new float seats, main jets and gaskets.

MoMo · « **Reply #179 on:** June 28, 2016, 05:04:58 AM »

Here are a couple tools from "back in the day" that may be of interest to y'all(southern for everybody as opposed to youse guys, which is Philly speak for everybody).

Late 70's Honda tool for syncing 400 four carbs

Very early Honda float gauge, came with a pamphlet that had specs for every model , has been invaluable over the years

iiAtlas · « **Reply #180 on:** June 28, 2016, 05:53:32 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on June 27, 2016, 08:25:53 PM

This set of Vessel screwdrivers also came a couple days ago. There was a post for a
Father's Day sale at 50% off on this site. I already have more than I need Snap On screwdrivers but the deal was too good to pass up so I sprung and glad I did. All these years I've been using Snap On #2 or 3 but these are so much better for our bikes, especially the ones with a built in impact. $33 was a great price for an awesome product

Another huge thumbs up for these! Can't even begin to tell you how many times that impacta has saved me on this build. Great stuff!!

MoMo · « **Reply #181 on:** June 28, 2016, 07:28:48 PM »

Ordered air filter and missing retainer spring from DSS. Budget up to 740, then found a caliper on eBay for 60-so budget jumped to 800. Battery, chain and tune up stuff to buy. Motor next in line...Larry

MoMo · « **Reply #182 on:** June 28, 2016, 09:21:41 PM »

Here is the info included with the float level gauge. photobucket is not behaving tonight so I am trying a different approach. Hope to get the MacAir back real soon

As you can tell from the models listed this was most likely produced around 1970

RAFster122s · « **Reply #183 on:** June 30, 2016, 02:15:30 AM »

Very cool set of tools. Not sure how that two piece carb tool is working...looks like the internal part is a tapered fitting. or is it a tapered screw driver...similar to a really long valve/tappet adjuster setup...

MoMo · « **Reply #184 on:** June 30, 2016, 04:39:52 AM »

Quote from: RAF122S on June 30, 2016, 02:15:30 AM

Very cool set of tools. Not sure how that two piece carb tool is working...looks like the internal part is a tapered fitting. or is it a tapered screw driver...similar to a really long valve/tappet adjuster setup...

Slotted screwdriver to fit the head of the screw.It is like a long, thin blade screwdriver inside a very long socket. the tool only works on a couple models but more than paid for itself "back in the day" as I was a flat rate mechanic. Most special tools were purchased to save the time trying to find the shop tool. I even bought a Snap On screwdriver of a similar design to sync carbs on the V4's.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #185 on:** June 30, 2016, 05:23:51 PM »

DrATV.com has a set of Honda Wing decals for one of the small bikes that was a Red White and Blue wing with chrome silver outline... Might look nice on the tanks if that would suit how you are finishing it.
Just a thought.

http://dratv.com/em157.html

Could blow your budget at $16 ish and shipping...

David

MoMo · « **Reply #186 on:** June 30, 2016, 08:19:44 PM »

Quote from: RAF122S on June 30, 2016, 05:23:51 PM

DrATV.com has a set of Honda Wing decals for one of the small bikes that was a Red White and Blue wing with chrome silver outline... Might look nice on the tanks if that would suit how you are finishing it.
Just a thought.

http://dratv.com/em157.html

Could blow your budget at $16 ish and shipping...

David

Thanks for the link David that could work if I go the jacket scheme route but at 16$ it could blow the budget to smithereens.

MoMo · « **Reply #187 on:** June 30, 2016, 08:24:51 PM »

Quote from: MoMo on June 28, 2016, 07:28:48 PM

Ordered air filter and missing retainer spring from DSS. Budget up to 740, then found a caliper on eBay for 60-so budget jumped to 800. Battery, chain and tune up stuff to buy. Motor next in line...Larry

Found a new old stock sleeve on Feebay yesterday for 50 with shipping. Up to 850-looks as though 1K is unrealistic but I should get close unless something drastic pops up(like a bike falling off the lift

).

MoMo · « **Reply #188 on:** July 03, 2016, 07:16:34 PM »

Well, the NOS sleeve came the other day

. Not for a 400f, most likely a 350f as the bore is 49mm. Plus the overall diameter is too large to fit in a 400f cylinder. Couple photos, plus the edge is chipped

MoMo · « **Reply #189 on:** July 03, 2016, 07:26:28 PM »

After 4 calipers I finally got the brake system in order. Caliper that came with the bike had a broken easy out in it, caliper I had in a parts bin was the wrong size, third caliper from a friend I lost

. Last but not least is a caliper I got from Ebay. I rebuilt all off them save for the one with the broken easy out. Found a seller on ebay making very nice stainless steel repops- wish Kevin was still selling the phenolic pistons...Larry

Should have used a bit of JB Weld on the pistons, right?

grcamna2 · « **Reply #190 on:** July 03, 2016, 08:49:19 PM »

Happy 4th Larry

I'm glad you sorted that caliper/s thing out.. Did you finally find a decent caliper piston to use or JB it ?

MoMo · « **Reply #191 on:** July 03, 2016, 09:35:40 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on July 03, 2016, 08:49:19 PM

Happy 4th Larry I'm glad you sorted that caliper/s thing out.. Did you finally find a decent caliper piston to use or JB it ?

JB was a joke, new stainless piston at 34 plus 6 to ship brings cost up to 890. But 50 will be deducted for return of sleeve so budget stands at 850. On another note....the r/h switch that looked so good. Well......................upon further inspection it is shot-the entire inner switch is falling apart, which is quite typical of the old plastic. Back to the drawing board for a switch....Larry

RAFster122s · « **Reply #192 on:** July 04, 2016, 02:14:52 AM »

Do the CB550 switches look the same? DSS has repop parts...worth a look poking about. That really bites on the cylinder liner. This bike is fighting you as bad as the previous, if not a whole lot worse...

Glad you are keeping costs under control rather than running wild...

David

MoMo · « **Reply #193 on:** July 04, 2016, 05:09:13 AM »

Quote from: RAF122S on July 04, 2016, 02:14:52 AM

Do the CB550 switches look the same? DSS has repop parts...worth a look poking about. That really bites on the cylinder liner. This bike is fighting you as bad as the previous, if not a whole lot worse...

Glad you are keeping costs under control rather than running wild...

David

I've bought repop switches in the past-anywhere from 80 to 100. I may buy the old style with on/off and rewire the bike-I've done that on a couple other 400's. Just checked 4 into 1 has a switch for 47 with free shipping http://www.ebay.com/itm/Throttle-Right-Switch-Assembly-35130-404-671-Honda-CB550K-CB750-1977-1978-/182083645535?fits=Make%3AHonda&hash=item2a6507f05f:g:GG8AAOSwgApXBZx1&vxp=mtr . Just need to change the connectors....Larry

MoMo · « **Reply #194 on:** July 04, 2016, 06:58:24 AM »

Quote from: RAF122S on July 04, 2016, 02:14:52 AM

That really bites on the cylinder liner. This bike is fighting you as bad as the previous, if not a whole lot worse...

Glad you are keeping costs under control rather than running wild...

David

Fighting me? This bike was a POS and should have been either parted out or scrapped. On a more positive note the muffler and speedo bracket should be here this week to finish the Pink Ver. 8.0....Larry

MoMo · « **Reply #195 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:25:47 PM »

Bought a set of cylinders off ebay, hopefully one liner will be usable and I can start reassembling motor... Should be here in a couple days. Fingers crossed. In the meantime I'm thinking of buying a Concours- 1994 with a shade over 4k for 3500 plus shipping from NC...Larry

Stev-o · « **Reply #196 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:37:17 PM »

Quote from: MoMo on July 28, 2016, 08:25:47 PM

Bought a set of cylinders off ebay, hopefully one liner will be usable and I can start reassembling motor... Should be here in a couple days. Fingers crossed. In the meantime I'm thinking of buying a Concours- 1994 with a shade over 4k for 3500 plus shipping from NC...Larry

Wow...your serious about becoming KawiMan! This ain't the BS thread, right?!

MoMo · « **Reply #197 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:54:41 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on July 28, 2016, 08:37:17 PM

Quote from: MoMo on July 28, 2016, 08:25:47 PM
Bought a set of cylinders off ebay, hopefully one liner will be usable and I can start reassembling motor... Should be here in a couple days. Fingers crossed. In the meantime I'm thinking of buying a Concours- 1994 with a shade over 4k for 3500 plus shipping from NC...Larry

Wow...your serious about becoming KawiMan! This ain't the BS thread, right?!

Ever since I saw Nick Phillips, a fellow mechanic at Montgomeryville Cycle Center, finish one of the first Iron Butt Rallys on a Concours I've wanted one. This 1994 seems to be priced a bit high but the mileage is low and maintenance is high. And...................I'm at a state of financial stability where I can afford it (and 8 other bikes if I chose to keep them that is). The 89 Ninja 600 is really a fun bike so but it together with my 93 Ninja and 94 Concours if I get it and I've become KAWIMAN. Funny though, in the past I was about as anti-Kawi as anyone. Fast, foul handling motorcycles is my recollection of every Kawi made in the 60's and 70's...Larry

NobleHops · « **Reply #198 on:** July 29, 2016, 06:25:52 AM »

Concourse is kinda buzzy. Stonkin' motor for its day though. I see ST1100s go for stupid cheap money and they are pretty bombproof (except for the charging system). Don't go to the dark side just yet! :-).

MoMo · « **Reply #199 on:** July 29, 2016, 09:19:58 AM »

Quote from: NobleHops on July 29, 2016, 06:25:52 AM

Concourse is kinda buzzy. Stonkin' motor for its day though. I see ST1100s go for stupid cheap money and they are pretty bombproof (except for the charging system). Don't go to the dark side just yet! :-).

Done deal Nils, just committed to buy. I was thinking of an ST1100 but this Concours only has 4K and has been completely serviced.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282111984997?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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Author Topic: CB400 Four, version 9.0 for ME I flip for 400 fours (Read 31442 times)