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I think the green wires went to the ground for each signal light, they did on my cm400. As for the tail and brake lights, try this. Make up two wires from power and connect each to the light, the brake light will be the real bright one and the tail will be dim. One connection on the light should...

I solder all of mine and use heat shrink, never had one fail.

Let me start by saying I've never striped a 1000 but I did strip my cm400. The idea is the same. To git rid of everything not needed. I started with my turn signals. I just followed the wires from the signal switch and took them out. Flasher, fuse block and a ton of wire went. I then went to the...

Hi, I just found out for sure that my pick-up coil is bad. It should test out at about 207 ohms and I'm getting about 60 ohms. Does anybody know where I can find one? I can't seem to find a new one anywhere. Thanks in advance, Roy

Thanks for the info, I'll do those tests. Funny you should a voltmeter, I just mentioned on my other post that I would get a new one today.

Thanks for the tips guys. I have a Clymer for it and have done most of the tests. Nothing seems to be wrong. Could be my ohmmeter is incorrect. I've had it for a long time and only used it for continuity and volts. I'll get a new one today, I hope I find the problem soon. It's making me crazy >:(

Welcome to DTT! This is a cool place for info and inspiration. I'm sure you'll find both!

Well, that didn't work. I don't know whats wrong with it now. I started another post, this time its "no fire". Lets see what happens.

Hi, my 81 cm400 e is not getting fire to the plugs. It just suddenly stopped working. I thought it may be in the kill switch so I removed it and all the wires that went to it all the way to the CDI ignition, the black w/ white stripe wire is still coming from the ignition and still has the...

I love to ride! always have. I've been on a cruiser for the last several years and then something great happened... I got the first bike I ever had tagged, back. A 81cm400. Now, thats not not what anyone would call a "great bike" for any cafe build but being a hardhead I tried anyway. I didn't...

Yeah man, me too! this is a cool mod no doubt. I'm gona pick up that coil today, money has been kinda tight lately. One thing about the bike being down, I have managed to remove the instrument gauge, clutch and neutral switches, turn signals, relay, fuse block, ignition switch and a whole...

NvgtrWiggles, thanks for the info!! I just called the auto parts store and it will cost me $36 and change! man I was so worried. As you can tell I didn't have a clue how to buy a new coil, not to mention the fact that I didn't have the cash. ($200.00) So, let me say thanks and just in case I...

yeah, I feel ya man! I'd try to find somethin else, could try ebay or ask here, in the buying post for a tank that would fit the bike a little better. Post the pic there and see what you come up with. Good luck

sorry about that, I have no spark. I tested the coil for the correct resistance at the wires going into the coil and my ohmmeter read just like I had touched the two ohmmeter leads together, needle went all the way to the right and when I tested the plug wires with the same meter the needle...

Hi Guys, I need a coil for my 81 Honda cm 400. I have looked online at them but I'm not sure what I need. What ohms should I use? What will work with my ignition? Do I need to replace my ignition as well as my coil? If so, what ignition and coil combo should I use and who from? This bike has...

your bike is looking better all the time! I wanted to thank you for the cm400 links a while back, they have kinda put a foot to my ass to get busy on mine! Ive had other shit to contend with and havent been around. thanks again.

RTCCP, nice job man, did you do the patch yourself or can you buy those somewhere? I need something nice on mine but couldnt paint something that looked that good.

Re: Gun Blueing the Gas Tank That really is a damn good idea! I also hope you post the pics afterward. Here is something you might want to look into. I have blued guns before using "cold blue" where you just wipe it on. That didnt seem to hold up very well. The other method was a "hot blue"...

I did my tank back in 1995. The tank was dented bad on the front right side. I sanded it all down to metal, applied regular old bondo, sanded it all back down to the correct shape, primed with a rattle can, painted with a rattle can, sold the bike, got it back not too long ago. The paint looked...

Thanks for the comments and info Guys, I sure needed them! Oldschool the are some badass bikes! I dont think Im that skilled with the frame work but I intend to keep it so time will tell. Thanks again Guys