Recent content by noble

First order of parts came in on Friday. Got the steering bearings and fork clamps installed, along with the forks, clip-ons and headlight brackets. Put the new rear shocks on too, but the spacers that came with them in the kit were the wrong size ID, so I picked up some washers yesterday and...

So...it's been a while since I've posted anything. I gave been cleaning up some parts this past month and thought I'd share a few pics. I'm hoping to start ordering some parts in the near future. First 2 pics are before and after, the third is all parts together, i cleaned the gage faces and...

Yesterday I cut some tabs off, primered and painted the frame and swing arm. I would have preferred to powder coat..but 20$ paint is a lot more affordable. Next is to install the steering bearings and trees, order some rear shocks and get this thing rolling.

So, this all started a while after my stepfather had bought a parts bike for his cm400a. When he got it most of it was already torn apart, and since his had been sitting in a barn for probably 15+ years, it was in rideable, but rough shape. Of course all of the good parts from the other bike got...

I can't get a pic of my forks for about 2 weeks..found a pic of an identical set to mine. Just the stock forks.not sure about the spacing tho

Does anyone know of an available front caliper upgrade for a cm400, what master cylinder piston size is best? Also what pads and brake shoes are the best option for stopping power? Everything needs to be replaced anyways, may as well make it better. Thanks

all that is now is scrap metal, lol, replace that!

I think it looks better without the side covers. However, if you decide to close off the hole, make them out of sheet metal instead of those OEM ones. It would give a much more vintage look.

i agree, bike looks slick, but the front fender does need work.