Author Topic: 1975 CB400f (First bike build) (Read 10558 times)

Shade Tree · « **Reply #25 on:** February 05, 2012, 07:10:11 am »

I found a rebuild kit HERE And It looks like it is a good choice.. I think RickB's biuld had this in it.. Let me know what you guys think about it.. I have to buy it within 10hrs before the time expires..

RickB · « **Reply #26 on:** February 05, 2012, 08:54:34 pm »

Jason,

Just PM'ed you. Nope, not me with an overbore kit in it. I kept my engine with new OEM pistons, rings, vlaves etc. Did use heavy duty cam chain, valve springs and a TTR cam chain 'horseshoe' tensioner.

Those kits are sold by a guy down here in Australia. He lists them all the time, so don't worry if you miss out on it, there will be more. However, surely you can find a kit in America? Might save you some on shipping.

Rick.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:33:21 am »

Well I am glad I didn't buy them. I had originally decided to just restore the damaged parts but as of last night I stripped it down to the frame. I will get the frame recoated along with my head, cylinders, covers, wheels, hubs and spokes. I also spent another 300$ at Dave's. If your going to do something do it right. I ended up being lucky that whoever started on this bike replaced the pistons and rings so I'm all set there. I took a bunch of pictures, will be posting them when I get a break. Thanks guys for all the help and by the way she said yes and all was great.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #28 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:23:21 am »

I love old Dave's, but that shredded paper packing stuff gets everywhere. Lol

RickB · « **Reply #29 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:38:00 am »

You're lucky you got a box. I normally get my DSS orders in padded brown paper bags that have this strange powdery paper lining. The bags are folded over on themselves and taped with what seems like an entire roll of DSS packing tape. The only way to get into the bag is to cut it open, releasing the powdery paper dust everywhere. The stuff is terrible!

Kwality · « **Reply #30 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:01:12 pm »

Monty Python - Four Yorkshiremen

RickB · « **Reply #31 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:26:19 pm »

Haha, exactly!

Shade Tree · « **Reply #32 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:58:50 pm »

Lol nice

Shade Tree · « **Reply #33 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:38:22 pm »

Ok here goes, carb bowls

Shade Tree · « **Reply #34 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:42:43 pm »

Tools for floats, already rebuilt carbs and used the same floats. Set them to a little over 21. Good or bad? I'm going to have to run pod filters until I can find the carb to filter 4 to 1.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #35 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:45:21 pm »

Started to dink around with polishing. Not so bad but far from perfect.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #36 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:47:04 pm »

Tried on the chain cover but it has some spots on it that where bad so its going to get powder coated.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #37 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:48:52 pm »

Next I'm going to do this right, and tear down to the frame. Might as well.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #38 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:51:18 pm »

Taking care to take as many pics as I can and leave everything I can plugged into the harness.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #39 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:53:53 pm »

Also taking pics of removable frame items. Rick you where right about that air box. It's a beast. I took out the fender liner and that seem to help.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #40 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:56:50 pm »

Next are the electrical things on the motor. Good news, points were new. Bad news, I already bought them. Oh well spares.

MoMo · « **Reply #41 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:00:03 pm »

Quote from: Jason V. on February 01, 2012, 07:34:50 pm

That's better, There is a ton of spray paint on the forks.. but they're not in that bad of shape... how do I remove it without damaging the chrome underneath ?

Assuming you mean the tubes, lacquer thinner always removed spray paint and will not harm the chrome-not much will, I know acid will. Lots of info here, ask questions whenever you need help...Larry

Shade Tree · « **Reply #42 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:00:50 pm »

Ok engine out, parts sort of neatly placed. New/takeoff parts.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #43 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:02:04 pm »

Thanks Larry, Much help.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #44 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:05:14 pm »

Now the rest of the frame and front end to go. Get rid of the old ones. And then left with a lone frame.

MoMo · « **Reply #45 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:07:44 pm »

Photobucket is a good way to upload photos, automatically sizes the photo and places a larger image in the body...Larry

this post helped me http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=70243.msg779527#msg779527

Shade Tree · « **Reply #46 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:15:59 pm »

Now on to the motor, case breather cover,(Just in case you were wondering I wear scrubs everyday because I work at a nuclear power plant) removing bolts fora rocker cover (my friend is reading out of the manual step by step, very helpful), removed tensioner and cam gear bolts. Cam and chain separated,notice I tied the chain to something to prevent it falling into the case, and on ton head bolts. With the head removed the pistons are black but look very good. You guys tell me what you think.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #47 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:19:45 pm »

Keeping them comming

Shade Tree · « **Reply #48 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:21:19 pm »

Just a few more for tonight.

Shade Tree · « **Reply #49 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:23:51 pm »

Finishing up

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Author Topic: 1975 CB400f (First bike build) (Read 10558 times)