1977 cb400f project getting underway.
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Rydog400f said:
Just an FYI -- the CB550 (and 750) gauges are bigger and clunkier than the 400F (and 350F) gauges. 350F and 350 twin gauges would work -- are you really going to try to take this thing over 110mph on a regular basis? I will add that I've gotten a 400F to do the ton, so I know it's possible... And as Sonreir points out, aftermarket is an option...
8ball
UR B-hind D 8Ball
Those RFY shocks need to be rebuilt, for them to work properly. I can guarantee you that they are not completely full of oil, and don't have enough Nitrogen in them. Once rebuilt, they work fairly well. Also, the lower clevis on that style is a bit weak. You might consider having some made. Here is a thread I posted, elsewhere, on rebuilding them. I have to mention that crazyPJ was very helpful answering questions I had the first time I did it, and the bleed hole idea came straight from him.
http://tanshanomi.com/forum/read.php?6,7
http://tanshanomi.com/forum/read.php?6,7
Thomas_Hudson
Honda owner/Honda Rider
Just a thought here, I personally loved the yellow/gold paint Honda used in the late sixties early seventies with the scalloped black and white decals of say the CB bikes, that look transferred to a café would be very nice. White seat. Classic
or similar to this
http://classicscyclecity.com/ebay_pics/rh_paint_kit_candy_gold_custom_CB500_K0-K1_3_l.jpg
or similar to this
http://classicscyclecity.com/ebay_pics/rh_paint_kit_candy_gold_custom_CB500_K0-K1_3_l.jpg
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Rydog400f
Been Around the Block
I'm kind of leaning more towards the aluminum and black. When I was on the Isle of man for the TT this year there were so many cool Norton's, triumphs, BSA's in that style. Just basically replace Harley in the states with cool cafes. Plus it would be easier to paint it that way myself.
8ball
UR B-hind D 8Ball
I like the blue/black, but I have always been partial to that scheme. I, too, always liked the candy colors that Honda used in the 60's and 70's. I had a 73 CB500 with the sunburst orange, but those colors can be somewhat difficult for an amateur painter. They usually require a silver base, and finding a metal flake candy top coat. But the OEM gold, blue, red and orange all looked fantastic, to me.
Thomas_Hudson
Honda owner/Honda Rider
Just as a side note, most graphics/wrap companies can wrap the tank and give it any look you want. Brushed aluminum, chrome, copper, aged copper, the sky is the limit. Just do yourself a favor, if you are building this for yourself, never follow what everyone else is doing. If you like a style that's cool to give it your own spin. Too many copycat rides out there. I'm digging the build. Keep it up.
Ps. That fairing is the heat.
Ps. That fairing is the heat.
Thomas_Hudson
Honda owner/Honda Rider
Oh wow. I hadn't thought about hydro graphics. Mydipkit.com has tons of choices for designs. Seen the kits used for guns and truck accessories but never though of doing a bike up with it. Nice!!!
