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75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« on: April 19, 2006, 09:56:27 PM »
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D                                                ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D           ;D ;D ;D ;D
Well, almost done anyway. Still have some jetting issues to work out due to the Kerker, but it runs like a champ  :D

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
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2006, 09:57:19 PM »
and a couple more:
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2006, 09:59:21 PM »
heres more if you dare:
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2006, 10:00:29 PM »
One more for good measure;
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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! ;D

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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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.
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2006, 12:38:37 AM »
Thats a tidy bike, I like it  8)

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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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  8)
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2006, 02:30:07 AM »
The bike is excellent, but for the one same mentioned item above. Otherwise - beautiful. ;D

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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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. 
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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!

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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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. ;D

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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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 .




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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2006, 11:49:46 AM »
Thanks guys,

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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.............

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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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.
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2006, 02:38:36 PM »
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  ;D what have you been drinking ? send me some.  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2006, 07:31:59 PM »
DOH,  I'd like to have some of that too.  Brain fart. 
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« Reply #17 on: April 20, 2006, 07:44:33 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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?
Dude- your 8 layers are showing!

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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #19 on: April 21, 2006, 03:41:38 PM »
 8) Gotta love those bench mounted buffing wheels.  8)

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.
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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2006, 05:13:25 PM »
Excellent bike and I  like the seat  :)

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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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??  ;D



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« Reply #22 on: April 21, 2006, 05:27:20 PM »
Besides if SHE's happy, I'M happy, know what I mean??  ;D





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Re: 75 400/4 project finally DONE - pics
« 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. ;D
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« Reply #24 on: April 21, 2006, 06:26:03 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. ;D

AHEM!!!  >:(

What's wrong with the 400F seat?  ??? ;D