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Offline Flying-Scot

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Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« on: September 20, 2024, 10:58:39 AM »
After 28 years riding a Honda 400 Four for a number of years and getting rid of my Ducati Monster two years ago

Today, I did a very silly thing and purchased  a 400 Four that needs a lot of work and a big resto

Some immediate issues that need fixed

Question One

Does the seat lock have the identical key as the ignition barrel, as it appears that the PO - 1 lost the keys and destroyed both locks

Question Two

It needs an engine out and frame powder coated - recommendations for that please

Question Three

The wheels need re-chroming as does the chain guard and probably the mudguards as well - recommendations for that please

Question Four

I am not as yet looking to do any go-fast modification but would like to do some handling modifications, doubly so since my last bike was a wonderful handling Ducati  recommendations for that please

Question Five

The Tacho is very very lazy how do I fix that


he he a good starter for ten, well actually only five


Many thanks in anticipation

Kindest regards

David
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Offline newday777

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Re: Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2024, 02:02:54 PM »
Welcome aboard the forum David from across the pond in New Hampshire.

1. Yes both locks used the same key from the factory.

2&3. Are you looking for recommendations on getting the powder coating and chrome done?
I don't know of resources for it in the UK.

5. The works inside the Tachometer probably need opening up and cleaning or replacement? I think the UK members will be along to direct you to getting the work done.

BTW
My Mum's Mum was born in Glasgow.
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Re: Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2024, 05:21:50 PM »
Welcome from Minnesota,

Progressive rate springs will help the handling.

-MD
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Re: Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2024, 12:14:22 AM »
Welcome

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Offline Flying-Scot

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Re: Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2024, 09:38:17 AM »
Glasgow born and bred is Moi  :)



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Re: Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2024, 06:14:38 PM »
Welcome
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Re: Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2024, 06:46:22 PM »
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Re: Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2024, 11:49:56 AM »
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Re: Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2024, 07:30:12 PM »
Welcome from the desert southwest of southern Arizona
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Re: Hello From Sunny Motherwell :-)
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2024, 08:54:51 AM »
Welcome from Texas.

Re-chroming has become very expensive, good used parts will be more affordable unless you have money to burn.  Or, pattern parts from DSS may be a good route to go, he should have everything you need...

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB400F-SUPER-SPORT-FOUR/

PS. Consider starting a thread in the "Project Shop" area so we can follow your progress and answer any other questions you may have.

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