Recent content by paddlesat16

Hi, Those rubber blocks are the Cush Rubbers, just replace them with new one's as they're probably worn. There job is to take the shock out of the chain drive so you get a smooth transition to drive at the rear wheel(a type of shock absorber). Regards

Hi With a 6v system, you need to make sure all electrical connections are clean including all earths sanded over to make sure that you don't lose any amps with resistance. Because you have so little to work with in the first place. Converting to 12v would make this bike more reliable. Regards

:o you posted this topic in the wrong section... Regards

Nice one, i'm digging the bike. Regards

The CB400n came with dual front brakes in the UK. Nice build

Hi Pull out the plugs to check for running rich, just cus it's spitting out of the exhausts doesn't mean it's rich. The plug colour will tell you most things about how an engine is running. Biscuit brown is the colour you want, white is running lean and black is oily/rich. If the PO used car...

The clutch can be a bit fiddly the first time you set it up... when you pull the clutch lever; this pulls the cable towards the handle bars and operates the clutch to disengage drive. When you release the lever the opposite occurs. You need to note the position of the operating arm(on the left...

Sometimes, because a bike isn't used the clutch plates stick together and won't allow a gear change. Rock the bike back n forth in gear to get some movement in the clutch pack.

Nice bike and build, I had one of these in the 125cc version and passed my test on it a couple of years ago. They are nippy and reliable as long as you do regular oil changes with good quality semi-synth bike oil. Don't be tempted with cheap asda car oil. Regards

Re: Out in a field Build .... What a sweet ride, awsome work :)

Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (motor assembly!) Fantastic build and write up very muchos impressed