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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #450 on: May 12, 2017, 04:06:29 PM »
Almost have the last few bits to wrap this up!


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #451 on: May 20, 2017, 08:42:58 PM »
Front caliper is done.  Anyone have some leads for someone to build me a braided line?  I reached out to slingshot bit havnt had any luck


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #452 on: May 21, 2017, 02:19:57 AM »
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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #453 on: May 23, 2017, 05:41:53 AM »
Whipped up a quick bracket for the rear of the exhaust.  Carbs are half done.


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #454 on: May 28, 2017, 05:17:55 PM »
I smell a BOTM headed your way.   :)

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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #455 on: May 31, 2017, 09:10:30 PM »
JMO. I still think you should do something with those oil cooler lines. They look like a second thought. Flip the cooler and run them with cleaner lines.
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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #456 on: June 01, 2017, 04:43:23 AM »
JMO. I still think you should do something with those oil cooler lines. They look like a second thought. Flip the cooler and run them with cleaner lines.

That's how this cooler is setup to work.  It's from ttr400.  I'm happy with how it turned out.  I have to clamps to hold the lines in place that are going on.


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #457 on: June 01, 2017, 04:45:11 AM »
Actually made some progress.  Got the carbs back on the rack and put on the bike so I can route my throttle cables.  Now I can put on the HRC 1/4 turn throttle.  Also got my 11mm brembo brake master and domino clutch perch. 



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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #458 on: June 01, 2017, 06:56:06 AM »
Beautiful and thanks for the distraction from work!

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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #459 on: June 01, 2017, 08:42:13 PM »
Beautiful and thanks for the distraction from work!
Thanks and happy to provide the distraction!


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #460 on: June 01, 2017, 08:44:08 PM »
Some more progress tonight.  Oil line clamps are on.  Modified the stock coil brackets and mounted the coils.  Also got the throttle and grips on.  Also got a hand from my helper





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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #461 on: June 02, 2017, 09:27:25 PM »
Last round of clear tomorrow for tank, tail and tail lite. 


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #462 on: June 03, 2017, 01:50:30 PM »
Clear is a wrap!  Laid down really nice. 



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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #463 on: June 03, 2017, 06:10:41 PM »
The clear really makes the gold shimmer.
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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #464 on: June 04, 2017, 09:04:55 PM »
Hidden tail lite is in.  Tinted and flush mounted led unit.


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #465 on: June 04, 2017, 09:07:01 PM »
Had to put the bodywork on just to get a few.  Next up is wiring


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #466 on: June 05, 2017, 09:04:05 PM »
Such a nice bike that i had to make an account just to say so! Hats off to u brother! Amazing build!

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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #467 on: June 05, 2017, 09:21:39 PM »
New levers are in. 



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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #468 on: June 06, 2017, 06:50:18 AM »
Such a nice bike that i had to make an account just to say so! Hats off to u brother! Amazing build!

Thanks for the kind words Jay!
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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #469 on: June 06, 2017, 03:01:00 PM »
Such a nice bike that i had to make an account just to say so! Hats off to u brother! Amazing build!

Thanks for the kind words Jay!

That was an inspirational compliment!
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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #470 on: June 14, 2017, 08:32:07 PM »
Carbs are ready for the ole girl and I got plates done today.  It hasn't been registered since the early 90's!



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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #471 on: June 15, 2017, 02:25:08 PM »
holy cow.   stunning.


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #472 on: June 16, 2017, 06:24:52 AM »
holy cow.   stunning.
Thank you!!!


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Re: Cb400f build carbs and wiring!
« Reply #473 on: June 16, 2017, 06:26:10 AM »
Front master is painted, line installed.  Also got my plate mount on the tail.  It can flip up and be out of the way. 


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Re: Cb400f Wiring and then first fire!
« Reply #474 on: June 16, 2017, 08:50:47 PM »

Got my fork clamps I'm going G to use to mount my number plate. 

Controls are about a wrap.



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