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Offline robdrobd

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My new project for the summer.
« on: March 06, 2011, 05:30:26 PM »
Here is my summer project. A US model 1977 cb400f. Just picked it up this morning. $350, title in hand. No cafe for this one. Just a straight forward restoration. Wish me luck, I will post pics as I go along.
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2011, 09:01:44 AM »
Cool.  Looking forward to following another 400 restoration!  Keep us posted!
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1965 Honda CB450K0
1972 Honda CT70K1
1975 Honda MR50
1975 Honda CB400F Supersport
1977 Honda CB750F2 Supersport
1978 Honda XL100
1979 Honda CBX Supersport
1982 Honda VF750S Sabre - Adventure Bike modified
1983 Honda CX650T
1995 Honda VFR750
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My 1977 CB750F restoration - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=66779.0
My 1975 CB400F restoration -
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145196.msg1651779#msg1651779
'More Stock Than Not' thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=90807.500
My CT70 Resurrection - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145221.0
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2011, 08:23:15 AM »
Here she is in all her glory. Just click on the link for pics of how she looked when I picker her up..Yuck! I already purchased some wheels on Ebay and a few other items. The good news is that the tank and covers seem to be in decent shape. I will start working on her toward the end of this week and keep you posted. I plan to tear down, paint frame/engine, and put back together with the replacement parts I could find. If anyone has done a 1977 cafe version of the 400f I would be happy to have any of the parts you didn't use from the original bike. Here are the pics

http://picasaweb.google.com/awmolloy/Motorcycle?authkey=Gv1sRgCL76ruaOzc2c_QE&feat=directlink#



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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2011, 01:48:50 PM »
Interesting mix of disaster and solid. The tank, sidecovers, seat, and gauges look good. The header seems solid (although in need of chrome or wrapping), but the muffler is shot. The wheels, shocks, and chain guard are done for. But the engine seems reasonably clean.
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2011, 04:24:35 PM »
I already picked up two wheels, shocks, and an original muffler. It's like Christmas around here!!!
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Re: My new project for the summer. pic update
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2011, 03:36:22 PM »
Well, I got her all torn apart, painted the frame and bits with Rustoleum Hammered. I love that stuff. I wanted to get the bike up to a rolling chassis and am almost there. Someone please stop me if they see anything wrong or something that I will have to take back apart in order to get something else on. Thanks in advance.
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2011, 04:43:39 PM »
so far so good! I need to bring my project inside home as well haha
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2011, 07:02:49 AM »
Couple more pics of a make shift mock up just to keep myself interested! ;D
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2011, 07:46:22 AM »
Very nice! Looks like a great candidate for restoration. I'm surprised by how many parts are still available from Honda.
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2011, 08:02:31 AM »
This will definitely be a compilation of parts from 75, 76, and 77 models. As long as it runs in the end I don't really care where the parts came from!   ;D
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2011, 09:13:57 AM »
From what I've read, the 77 CB400F is pretty rare by production numbers. There may be considerable value added by keeping it original. Just a thought.
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2011, 10:09:05 AM »
Yeah, the US model was only produced at a quantity of about 5,000 or so (which is what this is.) I am trying my best, but I did have to swap out some crusty rims for identical rims off a 76 model. 
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2011, 08:22:35 AM »
Well, I have been dragging my feet a little. The engine has been cleaned up and put back in. I am going to wait to paint that another year. I am working on carbs and starting the wiring harness. Need to pick up some bits and pieces before its totally done, but should be able to get it running in a week or two. I haven't done anything with the tank, but I fear it may have some varnish on the bottom. Any ideas how to easily eat that stuff up and dump it out?
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2011, 01:09:07 PM »
Well, I am almost finished with what I will do before riding this summer. What do you think? I think she looks pretty neat. Sounds good too.


ps- I have the tail light and muffler, just need to stick them back on.  ;D
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2011, 01:16:04 PM »
Nice. I have always liked the Supersport models. Classic 70's Japanese sportbikes.
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Re: My new project for the summer.
« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2011, 02:13:19 PM »
Yeah, I love the supersports.
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