Recent content by alex2445

thanks, I'd never seen them before so I thought that they were just a honda thing. did not know that. I found some on amazon and ordered them. Thanks again.

I need the little copper washers that go on my cylinder head bolts. The bike is a 1979 cm400T, but CB400t will work as well. I kinda lost some of them :( Or if anyone has any information on sourcing them or making my own. Thanks!

since this topic is so old, I've moved it to a new topic, "College kid cafe racer part 2(?)" go ahead and find it. thanks guys

I've decided to just make a new topic for this build. I'm out of school for the summer, so some things have been happening. -bottom end rebuilt -rebuilding carbs -top end soon to be rebuilt -polished some aluminum what will be done soon? -top end rebuilt -carbs rebuilt -clutch rebuilt...

Alright, back on track. I've done some things since I've last posted. Including: -putting the cases back together -gotten some parts -began rebuilding the carbs -polishing some aluminum Soon these will be done: -rebuilt carbs -stator installed -clutch rebuilt -top end rebuilt After that...

how would I have known? it rolled, but only because he backed the clutch bolts off to let it roll. I couldn't open up the motor to see all the damage that was done. I couldn't see under the crankcase cover to see that he had backed the bolts off, had it not rolled I at least wouldn't have...

Damn you guys are inspirational. I am planning on rebuilding the motor, as I can't find any engines(yet), but I can find parts. I will keep looking for an engine, and I'm going home this weekend to work on the bike, so there will be an update with pics!:) The PO called last night, and...

I am keeping the bike, for how long I don't know. 50% of me wants to finish it as a cafe racer, 50% of me wants to just restore it and sell it to someone else. As for the engine, I was looking at parts and a used crankshaft and new rod would cost me $200, although I haven't been able to see...

I don't think I wanna just buy a new bike, I've already got $450 into it. And I know for those with well paying jobs that isn't a whole lot, but for someone getting federal minimum wage, it's quite a bit. I know it'll be a lot to rebuild, but maybe I can just rebuild it and sell it, and buy a...

Well, it wasn't so much as the PO fucked everything up, but that he lied to me. We thought that why the engine wouldn't move was because he fucked up the cam timing after he put the head back on and now the piston was against a valve. That would've been a blessing. No, it wouldn't move...

shit, you're right that's a good point. I really wish that kid would've done a better job before I bought it off of him. I'll text him and ask

Thanks for the advice guys, when you mentioned timeline I thought for the whole build, but I'll definetly make one for just getting it started. It actually doesn't have oil in it right now, so fresh oil is a definite must. I was also planning on cleaning/rebuilding the carbs.

I was kidding about the engine work, that's why number 5 said "just kidding! haha" Here's what the actual plan is CM400T Build Timeline 1. Get engine running a. Hook up starter b. Hook up gas lines and carb cables c. Anything else that’ll go wrong d. Tie up loose ends 2. New headlight(old one...

CM400T Build Timeline 1. Get engine running a. Hook up starter b. Hook up gas lines and carb cables c. Anything else that’ll go wrong d. Tie up loose ends 2. New headlight(old one is cracked) a. Also fix handle bar situation 3. Ride and get used to 4. Rebuild engine a lot hotter a. Bore out to...

Actually, the fuel line isn't even hooked up haha, I got the bike last weekend, and had to come back to college before I could really work on it, otherwise a lot of this stuff wouldn't be like that. But yes, I'll re-route it so that it flows better. Getting it running is going to be at the top...