Topic: 1976 CB400F Project (cafe)

[hsi88]

I have a CB400F project in the works.  Here is a link to the project webpage:  http://ebld.net/website.mv?webuser=hsi88&website=goldenagemotorcycles&webpage=link_page15

[camelman]

I think you meant this link. http://www.ebld.net/website.mv?webuser=hsi88&website=goldenagemotorcycles&webpage=link_page15

[jessezm]

Hey, I recognize those cylinders!!!

Bob, looking forward to the rest of your build!  Mine is really coming along--motor is completely buttoned up and painted.  Still waiting on my tank and seat (the builder crashed his bike and is out of commission for 4 weeks, pushing my project back yet again....), but other than that, almost there!

[fasturd]

Should be a neat little motor. Keep us posted.

[socalenduro]

what wheel are you going to use with those 450 forks?
are they the same mm tubes or beefier?

i guess what im asking is what goes into making them work?

[hsi88]

The CB450 forks are 35mm versus 33mm for the CB400F.  Plus the CB450 has compression damping in addition to rebound damping.  Lastly, the offset (the distance between the steering axis and fork legs) is the same as the CB400F so they won't alter the steering geometry.  Although dual disks cannot be fitted, with today's brakes, they are not needed on a bike this light.  Not sure what wheels I'm going to fit yet.  I have several I have picked up over the years.  From GPZ550 wheels to CBR600F1 wheels.  I also have a set of NS400 comstars and a set of EX250 wheels as well.  I doubt I will go with the stock wheels as they are in rough shape.  But I'm a long ways from picking wheels :-)