CB400N Cafe (possibly) Project

[nzspokes]

I have a trick I would normally charge for... But as you have no use for it anymore: To get a motor in a frame I put an old blanket on the lawn (nice and soft, no damage), then I drop the bike on it's side on the blanket. Then I drop the motor as close I can get it. Now the only thing you have to do is jiggle it all around (I normally find that it is easier to move the frame than the motor). A couple of bolts in and you can stand her up.

And brilliant work there!

I spent ages trying to get my XR200 motor back in. And I could have just laid it down.


Brilliant tip.

[AllanC]

[QUOTE=Conquiztador;1130298084]I have a trick I would normally charge for... But as you have no use for it anymore: To get a motor in a frame I put an old blanket on the lawn (nice and soft, no damage), then I drop the bike on it's side on the blanket. Then I drop the motor as close I can get it. Now the only thing you have to do is jiggle it all around (I normally find that it is easier to move the frame than the motor). A couple of bolts in and you can stand her up.

Good tip, thanks. Mind you, if you'd told me a few months ago ............

[AllanC]

It wont be the jetting stopping it from running. It will still run, but maybe badly. I did pods on my little Honda and ended up going up 2 main jet sizes and now it goes like a cut cat compared to what it used to do. I would check spark first, my guess is a plug has fallen off that youve not noticed. If your in Aucks I can pop round and have a look if you want, I know these little hondas fairly well now.

Im also about to start a similar project soon.

Thanks for the offer mate, a bit of pride involved so I'll see how I go. Swapped the plugs out and no difference. Funny though, when I fired it up with a plug out I didn't get a spark in the plug but when I held it close to the casing I got a spark both to the case and in the plug. It should just spark when it's out shouldn't it?

I put new plug caps on a while ago and haven't really tried running it since then. Just wondering if it's something to do with the caps?

[AllanC]

And yes, that is my wife mowing the front lawn in the background while I'm messing with and taking pics of the bike. I'm a lucky man

[nzspokes]

Thanks for the offer mate, a bit of pride involved so I'll see how I go. Swapped the plugs out and no difference. Funny though, when I fired it up with a plug out I didn't get a spark in the plug but when I held it close to the casing I got a spark both to the case and in the plug. It should just spark when it's out shouldn't it?

I put new plug caps on a while ago and haven't really tried running it since then. Just wondering if it's something to do with the caps?

Lean the plug to the case then turn it over. It may spark to the case, thats fine as long as theres spark there. I would be looking at the carb for a blockage.

[ducatilover]

Thanks for the offer mate, a bit of pride involved so I'll see how I go. Swapped the plugs out and no difference. Funny though, when I fired it up with a plug out I didn't get a spark in the plug but when I held it close to the casing I got a spark both to the case and in the plug. It should just spark when it's out shouldn't it?

I put new plug caps on a while ago and haven't really tried running it since then. Just wondering if it's something to do with the caps?

You have to have it earthed to spark.

I vote, clean carbs, a few drops of petrol down the intake ports and make sure your clearances are happy (if you haven't already)

[AllanC]

Yeah my 20 year old daughter just told me the plug has to be earthed as well (engineering student) so now I feel suitably thick

So you guys must be right and time to clean the carbs. Think I'll check the fuel tap on the tank as well. Maybe he got something blocking it when he masked it off for painting.

[AllanC]

Took it for its first ride today ! Runs like a dream

[Latte]

Took it for its first ride today ! Runs like a dream

Awesome, what ended up being the non start issue?

[AllanC]

Dirty carbs.

[AllanC]

I've had some stripes put on the tank and guard ....



Also had a Honda Wing logo knocked up for either side of the tank but haven't had the nerve to put it on yet (afraid I'll bugger it up). Must just get on with it!

[AllanC]

Well, it's only taken 6 months but the Honda wing has finally been put on! Gotta say I really like it, kinda finishes it off!

[ducatilover]

very cool man, love it