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From a cracked seat and oil leaks to a rebuilt top end and new paint. The CB is back. Original post: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=29695.0

Thanks for the comments guys.

Great build matie69. Can't wait to see it done. :)

Welcome to DTT. Good luck with the build and post pics of it.

Thanks cyclhed. Here's the link for the built: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=89208.0 Basically the front end, brakes, 16" wheels and controls are from a 2007 Ninja EX250. Woodcraft clip-ons. Steel braided lines I got from Roaring Toyz. The rear master cylinder and both rearsets...

Really cool GL. Keep it up. :)

Surffly, For the rear wheel installation I used all the Ninja 250 spacers, including the rear brake caliper bracket. However, for the chain tensioner adjuster, I used the stock from the CB400F. The front sprocket is the stock 16T. The chain is a 535 DID and the rear sprocket is the Ninja 250...

Re: SL350 Super Motorsport Project Great build. I like the color scheme a lot. I used the same colors in my CB400F. Keep up the good work http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=29695.0

Re: Ace Cafe, Cafe Racer TV, DO THE TON and Dime City Cycles Take OVER Barber! +1 My daughter will be born in a day or two. My wife and I wish we could go though.

Thanks guys. Huge Senna fan here. The helmet is a homage to the best F1 race driver ever, imo.

The project is finally complete. It took quite some time and sweat but it's done. Took for a 3-mile test ride around the neighborhood and it ran quite well for a bike that was sitting for several months during the project and 25 years prior to that. The exhaust is quite loud but it will do...

I am using the stock seat pan and attaching the seat cowl on it. I had to trim the metal pan in order to fit. See the pics below. These are just a mockup. The tank and seat are the last thing to go on the bike but I could not resist to see how it's gonna look like when it's done.

Got the frame back from the Powder Coating Company. It took them 28 days, instead of the 10 days promised. At least the parts are here and ready to begin assembly. Assembly begun last Saturday (7/23). Engine placed in the frame. Not a lot of progress that day since I had to order a pair of...

I think I finally have the rearsets issue resolved. It was an issue because since I have started this project, there was no other component that I spend the most time thinking about than the rearsets. I really thought at some point that I would be able to hacksaw the 3/8 aluminum plate and...

This is the rolling chassis with the tank and seat. Ninja EX250 front end and both wheels. Now the CB will have disk break in the rear and a better system at the front as well. The headlight with H4 bulb is from China. Will see if that's gonna last. New 16" Pirelli Diablo Scooter tires. They...

Engine has been primed and painted. Cleaning the engine was a pain in the butt. But after a couple of days fighting with that it was time to get the spray can out. There are still a few touch ups and I am sure there will be a lot more once it goes back in the frame. The alternator cover...

The bike now is completely taken apart. Priority #1 was to work on the tank so I will know if it could be repairable or if I had to order a new one. Once the tank was done it was time to clean the engine to remove all the grime and nasty stuff on it. Some more before and after pics are cool...

Spending some time with the carbs. Judging by the way they looked I had my doubts if they could come back to life. Like I said before, the bike sat for several years, I would guess at least 15 years. So the gas left in the tank did some damage to the carbs as expected. I think that was the...

Here the work begins. At that time we were not sure yet what kind of project it would be. Maybe a modern cafe racer or maybe a classic one. Maybe even a full blown restoration project. At least we knew that we have to start taking the little Honda apart.

Hi guys. This is my firs cafe racer project. A 1977CB400F These pictures are from the first day we got the little Honda from my wife's uncle. He bought the bike brand new in 1977 in Iowa. The last time the bike was registered was in 1985. We got the bike in December 2009. From a distance the...