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Offline Operator

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CB 400F cafe build
« on: February 11, 2014, 11:39:58 AM »
Long story short, I got two of them on the cheap, put all the good parts in a pile and did a partial restoration on the best one for my beautiful wife.

Now I am stuck with a frame and motor, a rotted gas tank, a fried/melted fuse box, a screwed up seat and big dreams. It's far too gone for a restoration and I have always wanted to tackle a more involved project.

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The two orphans
My project before I started the teardown (anything that looks good on this bike ended up on the rebuild)
« Last Edit: February 11, 2014, 11:43:21 AM by Operator »
If ever there was a creator of bastard sons, it is the open road, for she has claimed so many young men yearning for freedom......

1973 CB750 K3
1976 CB400F (Cafe Project)
1979 Yamaha XS400 (Currently up for Sale)

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Re: CB 400F cafe build
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2014, 06:03:42 AM »
Two similar bikes in the shed.  As you work on the cafe, having the other to look at helps with building the other. 
Looks like the rebuilt one is in good shape.
I like them!
Have fun with the build.
Steve
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76 CB 550, 73CB750, 86 GSX-R750, 16 Slingshot
Old rides:305 Honda, CL350, 74 CB550
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Re: CB 400F cafe build
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2014, 10:50:21 AM »
Thanks Steve...the support is appreciated
If ever there was a creator of bastard sons, it is the open road, for she has claimed so many young men yearning for freedom......

1973 CB750 K3
1976 CB400F (Cafe Project)
1979 Yamaha XS400 (Currently up for Sale)