Author Topic: 1977 CB400F Super Sport (Read 16843 times)

LostSoul86 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 26, 2011, 01:36:51 PM »

Look forward to coming across you while on the road, not much further south of where you live. Good looking build so far!

leogriss · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2011, 07:39:11 PM »

Another great thread, may I ask the source for the seat? is it a home-made?? Please keep up the god work!

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #27 on:** July 27, 2011, 06:30:18 AM »

Quote from: gnarlycharlie4u on July 26, 2011, 08:43:13 AM

CONGRATS~!

yea I've been terrible about chronicling my bikes since I took on projects for other people.

how do you feel about putting some keihin FCR's on that thing? I really don't think I could justify the expense but I get the feeling that this little bike would really make good use of them.

Thanks gnarly.

I would love to get those carbs but I have already gone thru my budget (ask the wife). It's a plan for the future though.

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #28 on:** July 27, 2011, 06:35:23 AM »

Quote from: LostSoul86 on July 26, 2011, 01:36:51 PM

Look forward to coming across you while on the road, not much further south of where you live. Good looking build so far!

Can't wait to have the bike running Andrew. As soon it's complete I will definitely hit the roads.
You are really close. We usually meet at the HighSide Cafe (Precision Cycle) on US301/12th Street in Sarasota since Fuel Cafe closed. Every Tuesday night from 6 to 9.

Quote from: leogriss on July 26, 2011, 07:39:11 PM

Another great thread, may I ask the source for the seat? is it a home-made?? Please keep up the god work!

Thanks leo. I got the seat from Roc City Cafe Racers. It's the Daytona model.
Here is the link:
http://www.roccitycafe.com/item.php?path=store/cbrr,

Ryan66 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:43:48 AM »

What paint are you using? duplicolor? mainly that copper/orange color. love it

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #30 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:17:57 AM »

Quote from: Ryan66 on July 27, 2011, 10:43:48 AM

What paint are you using? duplicolor? mainly that copper/orange color. love it

Thanks Ryan

The copper is VHT Engine Metallic: http://www.vhtpaint.com/enginemetallic.html

For the engine VHT Case Paint with Primer:
http://www.vhtpaint.com/blackoxidecasepaint.html

For the exhaust VHT Flameproof Coating.

LostSoul86 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 27, 2011, 12:13:53 PM »

Quote from: Gixxerusa

Can't wait to have the bike running Andrew. As soon it's complete I will definitely hit the roads.
You are really close. We usually meet at the HighSide Cafe (Precision Cycle) on US301/12th Street in Sarasota since Fuel Cafe closed. Every Tuesday night from 6 to 9.

I'll have to pop up there sometime after work, I figured the regulars would move to some other local place after Fuel closed down.

Ryan66 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 27, 2011, 12:27:08 PM »

Quote from: Gixxerusa on July 27, 2011, 11:17:57 AM

Quote from: Ryan66 on July 27, 2011, 10:43:48 AM
What paint are you using? duplicolor? mainly that copper/orange color. love it

Thanks Ryan

The copper is VHT Engine Metallic: http://www.vhtpaint.com/enginemetallic.html

For the engine VHT Case Paint with Primer:
http://www.vhtpaint.com/blackoxidecasepaint.html

For the exhaust VHT Flameproof Coating.

Did you use that kit they list or is it just primer and paint?

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #33 on:** July 27, 2011, 12:35:52 PM »

Quote from: Ryan66 on July 27, 2011, 12:27:08 PM

Did you use that kit they list or is it just primer and paint?

I got the material from Advance autoparts. Just the primer and paint. I cleaned the engine and parts with purple power degreaser and rinsed really well. Let them dry and you are good to go.

Kwality · « **Reply #34 on:** July 27, 2011, 06:14:05 PM »

Well done Gixxer - looking great! How's the fit of the seat - will it require any frame mods or is it a straight fitment?

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #35 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:06:28 PM »

Quote from: Kwality on July 27, 2011, 06:14:05 PM

Well done Gixxer - looking great! How's the fit of the seat - will it require any frame mods or is it a straight fitment?

Thanks Kwality. I am using the stock seat pan and attaching the seat cowl on it. I had to trim the metal pan in order to fit. See the pics below. These are just a mockup. The tank and seat are the last thing to go on the bike but I could not resist to see how it's gonna look like when it's done.

leogriss · « **Reply #36 on:** July 29, 2011, 07:10:03 PM »

Did you push out the two swingarm rubber-bushings before getting powdercoated or did they survive from the heat?
Are you planning to do anything between the seat and the tank?
Yellow&gold, and black combination looks fantastic by the way. cant' wait to see her running!

fasturd · « **Reply #37 on:** July 29, 2011, 07:52:19 PM »

I love that you decided to build this your way. I have always felt that when I make a bike the way I want and it just happens to be a bit rare it just makes all the rest more valuable! Yours will be one of a kind when done and that is truely RARE!
Good luck on the build and Fatherhood. My daughter started working on bikes with me when she was four and now I cant keep her out of the garage.

Keep up the good work!

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #38 on:** August 03, 2011, 11:46:32 AM »

Quote from: leogriss on July 29, 2011, 07:10:03 PM

Did you push out the two swingarm rubber-bushings before getting powdercoated or did they survive from the heat?
Are you planning to do anything between the seat and the tank?
Yellow&gold, and black combination looks fantastic by the way. cant' wait to see her running!

I had to get new ones since I forgot to take them out. At least the local Honda dealer had the parts in stock.
Once the seat pad is installed, the seam in between the tank and the seat won't be as noticeable, so I think.
Thanks for the compliments leo. I can't wait either.

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #39 on:** August 03, 2011, 11:50:02 AM »

Quote from: fasturd on July 29, 2011, 07:52:19 PM

I love that you decided to build this your way. I have always felt that when I make a bike the way I want and it just happens to be a bit rare it just makes all the rest more valuable! Yours will be one of a kind when done and that is truely RARE!
Good luck on the build and Fatherhood. My daughter started working on bikes with me when she was four and now I cant keep her out of the garage.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks a lot fasturd. It's been a really good experience to work on this little honda. This is my first project bike and probably the last one project for some time. Next one I hope to have a lil girl to help me build.

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #40 on:** August 13, 2011, 09:06:03 PM »

The project is finally complete. It took quite some time and sweat but it's done.
Took for a 3-mile test ride around the neighborhood and it ran quite well for a bike that was sitting for several months during the project and 25 years prior to that.

The exhaust is quite loud but it will do for now. Really happy with how it turned out. Time to ride it after registering next week.

Final pics of the project:

CB400F · « **Reply #41 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:55:30 PM »

great turn out, love your done project. love the seat style too.

Working on my project using ninja 250 wheel as well, I am running to a problem with rear wheel alignment and sprockets use. Can you point out how you done on your bike, how you align the front and rear sprocket? what kind sprockets that are used? Thanks for your help.

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #42 on:** August 18, 2011, 05:11:50 AM »

Quote from: CB400F on August 17, 2011, 11:55:30 PM

great turn out, love your done project. love the seat style too.

Working on my project using ninja 250 wheel as well, I am running to a problem with rear wheel alignment and sprockets use. Can you point out how you done on your bike, how you align the front and rear sprocket? what kind sprockets that are used? Thanks for your help.

Thanks CB.

For the rear wheel installation I used all the Ninja 250 spacers, including the rear brake caliper bracket. However, for the chain tensioner adjuster, I used the stock from the CB400F. The front sprocket is the stock 16T, a 535 DID chain but the rear is the Ninja 250 39T, 525 steel sprocket. The sprocket studs had to be cut by 1/4" in order to provide clearance at the swingarm. Other than that, it all fell into place and the alignment was spot on.

Let me know if that helped and good luck.

mrjack55 · « **Reply #43 on:** August 18, 2011, 05:48:16 AM »

WOW!!

Nice build Gixxer. You really knocked that one outta the box. I really dig what you did with the engine colors. Not to mention the yellow. That thing really pops out at you. Super sweet!

Great job. Now get out there and ride the hell out of it.

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #44 on:** August 18, 2011, 06:05:36 AM »

Quote from: mrjack55 on August 18, 2011, 05:48:16 AM

WOW!!

Nice build Gixxer. You really knocked that one outta the box. I really dig what you did with the engine colors. Not to mention the yellow. That thing really pops out at you. Super sweet!

Great job. Now get out there and ride the hell out of it.

Thanks Mrjack. That's what I am planning to do. 'Ride it like I built it.'

ttr400 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 18, 2011, 07:02:01 AM »

Hey, nice build you got going. seems a pretty good match with the parts you have used. just wondering what size is the rear wheel and tyre?

Kevin

DarcyCB400F · « **Reply #46 on:** August 18, 2011, 07:17:22 AM »

Quote from: gnarlycharlie4u on July 25, 2011, 03:29:56 PM

well... i can't say no to a cafe 400F but you do realize that there were like half as many of that year made then there were sandcast K0's right?

My '77 is one of 1494 Canadian models made. Combine that statistic with the fact that only two colors were available makes the 1977 CB400F in yellow a very rare bike indeed.
(FWIW)

Gixxerusa · « **Reply #47 on:** August 18, 2011, 07:27:04 AM »

Quote from: ttr400 on August 18, 2011, 07:02:01 AM

Hey, nice build you got going. seems a pretty good match with the parts you have used. just wondering what size is the rear wheel and tyre?
Kevin

Kevin,

Both wheels are from a Ninja 250 (16"). The tires are Pirelli Diablos. 130x80-16 at the rear and 100X80-16 at the front.

Quote from: DarcyCB400F on August 18, 2011, 07:17:22 AM

Quote from: gnarlycharlie4u on July 25, 2011, 03:29:56 PM
well... i can't say no to a cafe 400F but you do realize that there were like half as many of that year made then there were sandcast K0's right?

My '77 is one of 1494 Canadian models made. Combine that statistic with the fact that only two colors were available makes the 1977 CB400F in yellow a very rare bike indeed.
(FWIW)

Good numbers you have there Darcy. But this bike means a lot more to me than just numbers and it's one of a kind.

CB400F · « **Reply #48 on:** August 18, 2011, 02:00:38 PM »

Thanks so much for the tips. will try it out this weekend.

DRuckusB · « **Reply #49 on:** August 18, 2011, 04:35:20 PM »

Turned out great, the color combo works very well!

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Author Topic: 1977 CB400F Super Sport (Read 16843 times)

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