Author Topic: CB400F Project! Something new and different! No, no, it's a Cafe.  (Read 1870 times)

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Alright, last month I got a 1975 CB400F, with 10,000 miles, and I've been working on it. It wasn't running when I got it, but it had only been sitting since Sept. 08. I do not plan on doing a full strip and rebuild at this time. This is my daily rider, not a garage queen. Don't expect bead blasted engines here. (But who knows?  ;))

This is my first bike, and the first bike I've wrenched on. So far, I've done all the work. You guys have been a big help! My mechanic, (who I buy parts from) specializes in pre-1980 hondas, and he says it might be bored out. I know there were modifications to the clutch, since been removed, this is a possibility. I'll check on this next time I'm up to my elbows in her.

Here's what I've done so far.

Got it running. (Fuses)
Unsized the front brake.
New plugs.
New battery, which fixed my charging problems.
Installed a different bank of stock carbs, and rebuilt them.
New rear shocks and springs.
Removed the PO's hydraulic clutch, and returned to stock clutch.
Misc. replacement bolts.

My future plans include:
Electronic ignition*
Dyna coils and wires
Inline fuse*
Clip-ons*
Chrome headlight
New gauges
Paint
New seat
Turn signals
Dual Discs
Rear-sets
Tires
Fork oil and springs

The * means purchased, to be installed. So, that also means update soon.

[img width= height=]http://www.antfarmriot.com/cluster/400/bike.jpg[/img]
« Last Edit: March 05, 2009, 08:17:09 AM by falsemoniker »

Offline volkswagendan

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Re: CB400F Project! Something new and different! No, no, it's a Cafe.
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2009, 08:16:20 AM »
great ideas! 
keep on wrenchin'!!!
don't take me too seriously.

Offline Industrial Rat400f Killer

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Re: CB400F Project! Something new and different! No, no, it's a Cafe.
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2009, 09:15:44 AM »
I gotta love the 400four

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Re: CB400F Project! Something new and different! No, no, it's a Cafe.
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2009, 03:11:57 PM »
What exhaust is that?
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Offline Sam Green Racing

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Re: CB400F Project! Something new and different! No, no, it's a Cafe.
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2009, 03:15:57 PM »
Which is the door into your workshop? :D :D :D

Welcome to the forum. ;)

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Re: CB400F Project! Something new and different! No, no, it's a Cafe.
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2009, 08:13:12 PM »
What exhaust is that?

That is a kerker. Kerker header, kerker exhaust. Sounds good, runs great.

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Re: CB400F Project! Something new and different! No, no, it's a Cafe.
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2009, 11:20:53 AM »
URRA!!!
You're a hero my friend.
One more 400F saved from death and riding again!
Oh, and hello from Brazil.
Sory the bad english.