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Offline ratranger

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New with a CB400f
« on: November 20, 2018, 01:52:28 AM »
So not my first bike build or first little 4cyl.  Way back before I really knew what I was doing I had a cb350f that was bought from an auction for $100.  Got it running, but the cam seized, then I don't remember where it ended up.  Now 15 years later I was given a cb400f.  It sat outside in washington for years with no clutch cover, and no starter motor.  Probably 1/2 gallon of water came out when I pulled the sump.  Surprisingly other than a broken starter clutch the bottom end is ok.  The clutch needs replacement, and the cam and a few rockers got hit by rust. 

 Now I'm a machinist and recently finished building an xs650, rephased with EFI, modern suspension etc.  Only things I didn't do myself were powder the frame, lace the wheels and bore the cylinders.

So a pic of the CB as picked up, the crank cleaned, and my last build.

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Re: New with a CB400f
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2018, 06:49:00 PM »
Welcome from Lake Superior,

It looks like you are on the correct track to get it running.

-MD
1975 CB550F Super Sport;  Lake Superior Circle 1000, 45-90 Saddle 1000, All in Yooper 1000 and SS 2000 in 48 hrs:  1985 GL1200A, MN in State SS1K