Author Topic: Hello from South Carolina  (Read 459 times)

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loupoin

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Hello from South Carolina
« on: March 18, 2009, 08:17:34 AM »
I've been to the forum before but just joined. I just returned from Iraq after one year and am ready to get serious about reconditioning my 1976 CB400f. I'm the 4th owner of her (after 2 brothers and their uncle in Tennessee nutured her) and it's already in immaculate shape with only a few minor electrical issues to deal with. My first order of business after acquiring her 2 years ago was to replace the original tires, sprockets, and chain (there are only 10k miles on the odometer). Fortunately, the only rust is a tiny speck on the bottom of the muffler just behind the collar, the red tank is still original, and all the chrome is in great shape. Right now it's in pieces in my garage, but once together I'll post some pics. Once I get this nusiance starter problem worked out, we'll be back on the road (starter button only engages starter about once out of twenty tries). Thanks for a great format and I'm looking forward to browsing the galleries.

fuzzybutt

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Re: Hello from South Carolina
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2009, 08:57:40 PM »
welcome back! and welcome from columbia sc.

loupoin

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Re: Hello from South Carolina
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2009, 01:57:51 PM »
Thanks! I'll be posting some electrical anomalies soon in the tech forum. Got the scooter back together, adding the gas any minute. Bad news- my electrical gremlins are reproducing, and I haven't even tried to start it yet. They are a fertile bunch when they feed on this bike!!

Offline bender01

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Re: Hello from South Carolina
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2009, 08:15:53 PM »
Loupoin,
 I live in Bluffton.  I work on the south end ive got a 350f and a 550k. I have some tools (carb sync) look me up. Send me an e- mail. The honda shop off island is great for finding old Honda parts. They know me and find what i need. It helps to know what you need. Buy the chain in Beaufort at the Yamaha dealer. Theyll cut it to length and have it in stock. Looking forward to seeing that bike!
 Ben
Look for these.
« Last Edit: March 21, 2009, 08:20:41 PM by bender01 »
75 550 K1
74 750 K4
1968 450 K1 Super Sport
74 750k 836 project
http://www.bikepics.com/members/bender01/
So, the strategy is to lie to people you are asking for help?

I think I'll be busy going for a ride.

Good luck!
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