Author Topic: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics (Read 4414 times)

Lee · « **on:** April 19, 2006, 09:56:27 PM »

Well, almost done anyway. Still have some jetting issues to work out due to the Kerker, but it runs like a champ

Wish I could show some of the "before" pics. This thing sat out for several years (10-12) and was in really bad shape.

Check it out and give me your thoughts. I can take the abuse!!!!

Started on: June 21, 2003
Finished on April 19, 2006
Spent:

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Lee · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2006, 09:57:19 PM »

and a couple more:

Lee · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2006, 09:59:21 PM »

heres more if you dare:

Lee · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2006, 10:00:29 PM »

One more for good measure;

Gordon · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2006, 10:16:48 PM »

Not too keen on the seat, but I like the black painted barrels with the polished fin edges. It's a nice touch. Good work!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2006, 11:20:46 PM »

Hi Lee, I'm with Gordon, like the bike but not the seat.

Saying that it's your bike and your ride, have fun on it.

Ride safe, Sam.

supersport_CB400F · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2006, 12:38:37 AM »

Thats a tidy bike, I like it

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2006, 01:37:42 AM »

Lee, upload these (and more) to the new gallery as they will soon drop out of site in the Open Forum.

Steve

PS - nice bike, shame about the seat

6pkrunner · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2006, 02:30:07 AM »

The bike is excellent, but for the one same mentioned item above. Otherwise - beautiful.

Chris Liston · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2006, 03:51:55 AM »

Looks great. But, it looks like you have the exhaust mounting strap mounted to the upper shock bolt? Maybe I'm seeing things. Wouldnt that be bad because of travel.

bwaller · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2006, 07:24:42 AM »

Nice job Lee, well done. The seat is a little "knocked up" but as long as you like it. Now go get it dirty!

martini · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2006, 10:28:20 AM »

Sweet looking machine - you did an awesome job. I have to agree with others about the seat though.

siter81 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2006, 11:14:25 AM »

LEE

Nice work on the bike,Looks Great.Don't fret too much about the comments,everyones gott em .

Siter81 aka 73GT380

Lee · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2006, 11:49:46 AM »

Thanks guys,

Couldn't have done it without this forum.

The wife had some say in the process is all I can say about the seat. Oops, here she comes.............

Ted Nomura · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2006, 01:04:52 PM »

The seat does look weird but since the bike is not totally stock, what ever makes you comfortable. If you get an original exhaust, then go for the stock seat cover! Nice bike nevertheless.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2006, 02:38:36 PM »

Quote from: Chris Liston on April 20, 2006, 03:51:55 AM

Looks great. But, it looks like you have the exhaust mounting strap mounted to the upper shock bolt? Maybe I'm seeing things. Wouldnt that be bad because of travel.

Chris, it's the swing arm that goes up and down, not the frame

what have you been drinking ? send me some.

Sam.

Chris Liston · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2006, 07:31:59 PM »

DOH, I'd like to have some of that too. Brain fart.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2006, 07:44:33 PM »

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2006, 08:32:07 PM »

What's all that shiney stuff on the bike?

What's the deal with the headers- did you paint them or get them that way?

Lee · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2006, 03:41:38 PM »

Gotta love those bench mounted buffing wheels.

Painted the Kerker with High Temp - Dupicolor (1200 deg). They were chromed before, but the chrome was shot. I've always liked the black exhaust look, kind of "Mad Max" era.

Objectionableone · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2006, 05:13:25 PM »

Excellent bike and I like the seat

Lee · « **Reply #21 on:** April 21, 2006, 05:22:41 PM »

THANKS!

I've just gotten used to seeing that seat on the bike, it's been on there for 18+ years and I like the way it looks. Besides if SHE's happy, I'M happy, know what I mean??

Objectionableone · « **Reply #22 on:** April 21, 2006, 05:27:20 PM »

Quote from: Lee on April 21, 2006, 05:22:41 PM

Besides if SHE's happy, I'M happy, know what I mean??

All too well

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2006, 06:24:53 PM »

Actually, the OEM 400F seat looks crap to me, so I reckon that one's an improvement! Your bike looks good mate, Cheers, Terry.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #24 on:** April 21, 2006, 06:26:03 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2006, 06:24:53 PM

Actually, the OEM 400F seat looks crap to me, so I reckon that one's an improvement! Your bike looks good mate, Cheers, Terry.

AHEM!!!

What's wrong with the 400F seat?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #25 on:** April 21, 2006, 06:41:39 PM »

Quote from: GroovieGhoulie on April 21, 2006, 06:26:03 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2006, 06:24:53 PM
Actually, the OEM 400F seat looks crap to me, so I reckon that one's an improvement! Your bike looks good mate, Cheers, Terry.

AHEM!!!

What's wrong with the 400F seat?

Fugly is what fugly is................

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #26 on:** April 21, 2006, 07:56:37 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2006, 06:41:39 PM

Quote from: GroovieGhoulie on April 21, 2006, 06:26:03 PM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2006, 06:24:53 PM
Actually, the OEM 400F seat looks crap to me, so I reckon that one's an improvement! Your bike looks good mate, Cheers, Terry.

AHEM!!!

What's wrong with the 400F seat?

Fugly is what fugly is................

Well if you're too much of a philistine to appreciate seat studs and the upturned tail, well I feel for you.

cd811 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 21, 2006, 09:04:12 PM »

THAT is a clean bike!

Dusthawk · « **Reply #28 on:** April 21, 2006, 09:13:22 PM »

Bro, Ultra Sweet scoot

I think the seats kickin, but what that says about me, I don't know.

And Thank God!!! to the person who invented the word Fugly

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #29 on:** April 22, 2006, 03:05:57 PM »

Quote from: GroovieGhoulie on April 21, 2006, 07:56:37 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2006, 06:41:39 PM
Quote from: GroovieGhoulie on April 21, 2006, 06:26:03 PM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 21, 2006, 06:24:53 PM
Actually, the OEM 400F seat looks crap to me, so I reckon that one's an improvement! Your bike looks good mate, Cheers, Terry.

AHEM!!!

What's wrong with the 400F seat?

Fugly is what fugly is................

Well if you're too much of a philistine to appreciate seat studs and the upturned tail, well I feel for you.

Whassa Phillistine mate? Anyway, the flat, featureless 400F seat is particularly fugly with those weird studs and the way the rear of the seat hangs out in mid-air over the fender, typical Japanese design "art" of the era, that only a monomaniacal 400F owner could love, uuuurrrggghhhh! That's why I like what Lee's done, he's not only made that seat more practical, he's also made it more attractive too! Cheers, Terry.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #30 on:** April 22, 2006, 03:12:15 PM »

Flat and featureless describes ANY factory set of that era!!

The upswept rear of the seat give it he "Daytona Racer" look, a motorcycling magazine said so.

Plus, those seat studs give the right touch of "bling" to make the ladies go "Ooohh, aaahhh". Shine 'em up and it's dazzling.

I admit to being a full-on 400F Cult member. Except there is no weird punch in this Cult.

The 400F is the epitome of perfection. EXCEPT FOR THAT DAMN CAMCHAIN TENSIONER!!!!!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #31 on:** April 22, 2006, 03:22:28 PM »

Quote from: GroovieGhoulie on April 22, 2006, 03:12:15 PM

Flat and featureless describes ANY factory set of that era!!

The upswept rear of the seat give it he "Daytona Racer" look, a motorcycling magazine said so. Plus, those seat studs give the right touch of "bling" to make the ladies go "Ooohh, aaahhh". Shine 'em up and it's dazzling.

I admit to being a full-on 400F Cult member. Except there is no weird punch in this Cult.

The 400F is the epitome of perfection. EXCEPT FOR THAT DAMN CAMCHAIN TENSIONER!!!!!

Ha ha, fair enough mate, if a magazine said that, than it must be true! I know that the ladies like 'em, back in the day, only ladies rode 'em, ha ha! Anyway, enjoy it mate, they were a nice little bike, for sure! Cheers, Terry.

Carbine · « **Reply #32 on:** April 22, 2006, 03:32:43 PM »

...Tasty 400 Lee.......good work getting her back on the road. As far as the seat goes, it's not so bad.

Since you have built kind of a Special, a cafe seat would look cool too, IMHO. Or, find a stocker...since a seat takes about 2 mns to swap out, you could change your 'look' at will.

74cb750 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 22, 2006, 03:48:07 PM »

I like what you've done.

Did the engine look bad before? is that why you decided to paint it up?

Personally I like the seat. Thinking of storing my standard seat and getting a solo, so when/if I sell my cb550 I will still have a nice seat.
peace.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #34 on:** April 22, 2006, 04:14:07 PM »

Quote from: 74cb750 on April 22, 2006, 03:48:07 PM

I like what you've done.

Did the engine look bad before? is that why you decided to paint it up?

Personally I like the seat. Thinking of storing my standard seat and getting a solo, so when/if I sell my cb550 I will still have a nice seat.
peace.

But what are you gonna do with just a seat and no bike Michel?

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