the Black Knight, a 400four tale.

Re: 400-four, Not so RAT ROD.

cookiemech said:
Ain't that pretty!

From LED gauge lights to center stand spring...

This little machine gonna be "all but" brand new underneath.

And it'll be "our" dirty little secret. ;D
 
Re: 400-four, Not so RAT ROD.

Rear wheel is ready to bolt up.

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I also made a 20 minute Wheel Bearing replacement vid...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doT8lNVA7hw&t=45s&list=FLPCejEeqh-Sj0ya5AdXW6Jw&index=2
 
Re: 400-four, Not so RAT ROD.

3DogNate said:
Tick-Tock... get after it man.

::). Yeah, I think theres no denying this bike aint gonna make the show this time.
 
Re: 400-four, Not so RAT ROD.

I decided not to wait for new tubes to arrive from Hong Kong.

Moving forward w fork rebuild...Rusty RAT ROD style.

Draining stinky old fluid I almost lost my lunch a couple times. haha. ;D

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Sanded the slide zones w 320 emory then hit em w the scotchbrite.

They came out remarkably smooth. But I will have to keep a smear of grease on em.

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They will get me by for a season or two,

Until the proper restoration rolls around.

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yes heating the old seals for removal...So STINKY!!!

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All buttoned up,

fresh o-rings for caps once installed and filled w new oil.

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Re: 400-four, TIN ROOF...Rusted.

One freshly restored motorbike frame...

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PLUS...a Jar of Metal Effects Iron oxidizing paint and activator...

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EQUALS...An old shitty looking frame. ;D. I couldn't be happier w the results.

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And the REAL RUST is looking great too... ;)

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Re: 400-four, TIN ROOF...Rusted.

New steering bearings...NOT!!!

Sent me the wrong ones. UGH. :mad:

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On the upside. New fork tubes arrived just in the nick of time. A lot sooner than I expected.

So I went ahead and got them installed. :)

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Re: 400-four, TIN ROOF...Rusted.

Brodie said:

Thank you sir.

Im really happy w how the tank is coming along. Just a few more tweaks and it will be ready for 2K clear. ;D

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Re: 400-four, TIN ROOF...Rusted.

trek97 said:
Thank you sir.

Im really happy w how the tank is coming along. Just a few more tweaks and it will be ready for 2K clear. ;D

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I’m digging it! Where did you find forks. I’ve got to get some for my bike. One is too far gone. It boogers up the seal


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Re: 400-four, TIN ROOF...Rusted.

SquidHunter said:
I’m digging it! Where did you find forks. I’ve got to get some for my bike. One is too far gone. It boogers up the seal

Thanks and here ya go, these say they fit 1981 cb750f, they also have them for other cb750 models. Same supplier as mine.

I made them a lowball offer they came back $20 off regular price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORK-PIPE-FOR-HONDA-CB750-CB750F-CB750FB-35MM-Front-fork-inner-tubes-43/263140157382?hash=item3d446027c6:g:xTMAAOSwpP9Y6csn&vxp=mtr
 
Re: 400-four, TIN ROOF...Rusted.

trek97 said:
Thanks and here ya go, these say they fit 1981 cb750f, they also have them for other cb750 models. Same supplier as mine.

I made them a lowball offer they came back $20 off regular price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORK-PIPE-FOR-HONDA-CB750-CB750F-CB750FB-35MM-Front-fork-inner-tubes-43/263140157382?hash=item3d446027c6:g:xTMAAOSwpP9Y6csn&vxp=mtr

Nice!! Thanks!


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Re: 400-four, Roller

Fedex dropped off the correct steering stem bearings. FTW!!! 8)

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Once again The Black Knight is a ROLLER.

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Re: The Black Knight, Loading on Service Bench

The video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seNk7NI2qGQ
 
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