Newest family member = shed time

[ducatilover]

Shame about the pipes! Can't wait to see the end product though, will be uber nice

[dogsnbikes]

Shame about the pipes! Can't wait to see the end product though, will be uber nice

Well the bad news is now that all the pipes for the 400 are no longer avaliable well at least i dont have too wait for the boat from japan too arrive now....

as for the good news I have been able too sorce the hose needed too make new ones here in Wanganui

The sprocket set arrived today so the rear end of the bike is almost finished

[ducatilover]

I suppose that's even better in a way.


I may need to start parts hunting soon too

[dogsnbikes]

Well the work has started on this section,after pulling the wheel off and speedo unit it was discovered that the speedo cable had no inner....not too worry I still had the one of the CBR250 I just had too find it

Pulling the forks out and start to pull them apart I had problems with the criclips one was so stuck the ends broke off the clip and my pilers brokeBut we got there in the end....

After working out what size bearings and seals I needed,I went shopping for steering head bearing and seal kit,fork and dust seals,front wheel bearings and seals and a needle bearing for the anti dive on the front suspension...I am waiting for one front wheel dust seal now,but the wheels are going too the painters next week with the rest off the farnings and tank,so its not urgent

So for now I will have the forks back together and on the bike,new front leavers and hotgrips on by the weekend.

We did have a small hiccup with the sprocket set due too changing the 18" rear wheel too a 17" of a CBR250,the issue was that they don't make a front and rear match in the chain size use on the 400 so this was solved buy using a blank rear which I will have back from the engineer this week....

So I am almost finshed and have already decided on nexts winters project(unless I finish it before winter)

Things still too do
Strip and clean brake componants(I already have the kits)
Brake declaration
revinning
chain
new front tyre
fit wheels and farnings
and new muffler

[yod]

Well the work has started on this section,after pulling the wheel off and speedo unit it was discovered that the speedo cable had no inner....not too morry I still had the one of the CBR250 I just had too find it

Pulling the forks out and start to pull them apart I had problems with the criclips one was so stuck the ends broke off the clip and my pilers brokeBut we got there in the end....

After working out what size bearings and seals I needed,I went shopping for steering head bearing and seal kit,fork and dust seals,front wheel bearings and seals and a needle bearing for the anti dive on the front suspension...I am waiting for one front wheel dust seal now,but the wheels are going too the painters next week with the rest off the farnings and tank,so its not urgent

So for now I will have the forks back together and on the bike,new front leavers and hotgrips on by the weekend.

We did have a small hiccup with the sprocket set due too changing the 18" rear wheel too a 17" of a CBR250,the issue was that they don't make a front and rear match in the chain size use on the 400 so this was solved buy using a blank rear which I will have back from the engineer this week....

So I am almost finshed and have already decided on nexts winters project(unless I finish it before winter)

Things still too do
Strip and clean brake componants(I already have the kits)
Brake declaration
revinning
chain
new front tyre
fit wheels and farnings
and new muffler

nice.

have already decided on nexts winters project

which is...?

[dogsnbikes]

which is...?

finish the CBGB500 which by winter will be just cosmetic and electrical all engineering work should be completed by easter and start the XT550 rebuild..

[dogsnbikes]

Over the last couple of days and in between trips around the block,I have managed too get the new muffler mounted and flange sorted (old system was a I piece header pipes and muffler)and spruse up the header pipes,wire up the hot grips,Paint rear brake lite switch bracket that i made up a couple of months ago,secure radiator in position.
This morning I have dropt off all farnings,rims and tank too the painter so they should be finished with all new decals and clear coated,we are going with a white and blue theme(thats what the missus wants) when I get back at the end of the month,

So all very exciting and the missu's is getting nervous about getting on the bike as she dosen't want too stratch it when its finished

So now the bike looks like a suspended chassis

[chanceyy]

ohh exciting its getting close to be finished .. woootttt woootttttt then that dodgy bytch will be on two wheels .. yay

ps if she wants to have a quite wee ride with the girls we will come & take really really good care of her

[dogsnbikes]

Well deadline has come and gone and we still don't have a bike on the road....as said painted bits still at the painter nevermind as now I am thinking of pulling the engine out but at least the rolling chassis is sorted once painted bits come back too me...


Reason for engine too come out,well after doing a compression test these were the results

#1 130psi
#2 135psi
#3 95psi
#4 150psi

The bike wants too start but doesn't sound like all is well either.....Have had some backfiring through the carbs.........Maybe valve clearances are out but considering that 3 out of 4 plugs are really badly fouled,I am thinking something more is the problem..so its worth while pulling the head off and cheaking condition of valves,pistons and rings...considering the time and effort gone into the bike so far at least the engine will be sweet afterwards

considering we had engine running earlier in the year its a step backwards but the end result will be a better one


So will sort this out in the new year

[ducatilover]

Bugger mate, good luck getting the beast running!

[dogsnbikes]

Update

engine requires new rings and Valve seats are being done so its having a nice freshen up along with carbs overhaulled it should be a nice little runner, once we find a base gasket

[ducatilover]

Would it be the same base gasket as the CB400 super four, or CB-1? They'd be readily available from the U.K

[dogsnbikes]

pretty sure its the same as the CB-1.....Oh spoke to the painter today all parts should be painted tomorrow,told him I will see him in two weeks

The bike can wait, We are crossing the ditch on Monday for 8 days on the bike

[ducatilover]

I'm sure it's the same early gear driven cam motor?
Neat! Have a good ride

[dogsnbikes]

Got some parts back this week,all the paint work is completed and the rest of the farings and tank are at the sign writers atm getting new decals made and installed...

The only parts that don't need decals


Looking smart complete with a new set of Conti Go's


Good news on the motor the rings,valve seals and head gasket have all turned up so its a matter of the engine being put back together..I was at the workshop today and bead blasted the outer engine casings,gear leaver and water pump casing so now they just need to be polised up

So there is nothing more I can do until I get back home after the 21'st