Re: Rachels Can-Am 600, Movin’ on up...

[trek97]

Rachel is loving her scooter. Just needing something more.

Ted found this one close to him...went to check it out for me. Turns out it was JUNK! And the guy has been selling parts off while listed for sale on CL. AND still wouldnt budge on price.

Found this one near Hurco. The price just went stupid.

After 3 more days of hunting, this 1978 CM400A, Hawk, Hondamatic complete w clean title and original toolkit popped up on CL two hours from me.

Non-runner w no history. Its been through the hands of atleast 2 POs w intentions to cafe it. But neither got around to it.

My plan is a nice, safe, stock set up.

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Re: 78 CM400A for Rachel

I can dig it, man!

Make it a cool bike for a cool chick.

 

[trek97]

Re: 78 CM400A for Rachel

Ten-4 bro.
Its funny, cause at first I was like "ORANGE?!?! YUCK".

But now that its sitting surrounded by Gray, Beige and black bikes. That orange adds a nice splash of COLOR to the garage.

And I think I like it.

 

[trek97]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

Starting work to make her run, or find the reason she was parked at only 2300 miles.

Got a new Clymer manual from Amazon.
But even better, Maritime, sent me the DL link to Official Honda shop manual right here on DTT! 8)
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=14484.0

heating up old oil w lamp to drain and refill.

Shes got an oil filter.

Pulled plugs and shot some penetrant into cylinders. Gave her a kick, Happy shes got spark on both plugs!

Hooked up to battery shes got some lights and the horn kinda works.

Pulled frozen carbs. And got em soaking in carbmedic.

Found compression.

Put a big chain in the tank and it went for a tumble in the clothes dryer.

Dumped a mountain of rust out and filled to the top w Evaporust. Now sitting for a couple days.

Old chain has been drinking up some penetrant.

 

[jamoB]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

Thanks for the lesson

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[Brodie]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

Looking good mate.

 

[trek97]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

Thanks for the lesson

Your welcome, just doing what I love doing. And looking to spend ZERO dollars until I get her fired up OR find the reason she was parked at only 2300 miles. However, so far Ive spent $2.50 on the replacement overflow tubing...My repair leaked so I JB welded it. (now its a temporary fix until I can get a solid bowl.) And $25 on a manual, I didnt need. And WELCOME to DTT! 8)

Looking good mate.

Thanks bro. So far I found no reason for parking this thing. Pulling head cover now to take a peek down her blouse. ;D

Valves are all dead nuts on spec.

 

[irk miller]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

Hey, tell Rach no riding in flip flops unless she plans of drag racing this thing in Vietnam.

https://youtu.be/CfIniw3pkNk

 

[trek97]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

Carbs ready to go on. Insulators soaking in Wintergreen oil, Getting oil up top and valves are dead in the center of spec. Fixed stuck starter button and lubed the pull cable, push cable was torn in half.

Getting close to kicking this bitch.

 

[Sonreir]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

Following along.

 

[trek97]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

And this boys and girls is how its done. Now, I can start looking at spending some money to make her safe, reliable and pretty. ;D

10 kicks the charm. Running...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRTrUTD5-pY

And riding...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Ye6nJLGvQ

 

[irk miller]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

Awesome!

 

[trek97]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

Awesome!

Thanks bro. The Awesome part was only 10 kicks to fire.

Then fired on 2nd kick for ride video. 8)

 

[cpmtbiker90]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

@trek97

This is fantastic. I just picked up a 1980 CM400A and joined this site. Mine is running pretty well with a small oil leak but I want to tear into it soon to make sure everything is in tip top shape. Your pictures are really helpful.

They are fun bikes to ride! The "auto" tranny is weird but kinda fun.

Anyway. Thanks! Keep posting and show us how it's done!


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[trek97]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

@trek97

This is fantastic. I just picked up a 1980 CM400A and joined this site. Mine is running pretty well with a small oil leak but I want to tear into it soon to make sure everything is in tip top shape. Your pictures are really helpful.

They are fun bikes to ride! The "auto" tranny is weird but kinda fun.

Anyway. Thanks! Keep posting and show us how it's done!

Welcome to DTT bud!!! I made some pretty sizable orders Monday morning. So, its gonna start raining parts here tomorrow.
And hopefully I can really hit it this weekend.

Great to hear about your bike...Start your thread and post some pics of her. PM me the link once you do, so Im sure to find it. 8)

And YES the auto tranny thing does give a weird feeling. (even in the short ride I took) A very foreign feeling not having a clutch to pull when turning around. This machine is for my wife. She is just now learning (and loving) to ride. She is currently riding a Honda scooter. So it will be a very natural transition for her to move on up to this machine.

Most evenings, Rach has been trailing me around the village at 25mph until last night we hit the two lane for a mile of high speed cruising at 40mph.

 

[cpmtbiker90]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

I guess I should start a thread... not sure how much I'll be able to work on it for a while... I gotta finish a bathroom remodel and a kitchen remodel too!

But new handlebars arrive tomorrow so I'll post a before and after pic!

Your 100 is gorgeous!


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[trek97]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

I guess I should start a thread... not sure how much I'll be able to work on it for a while... I gotta finish a bathroom remodel and a kitchen remodel too!

But new handlebars arrive tomorrow so I'll post a before and after pic!

Your 100 is gorgeous!

first you need to get your priorities straightened out. Bikes before Bathrooms, Bro. ;D

Dont matter how long between updates. We will bookmark your page and it will let me know when anyone makes a new post to it. So, I can check it out.

Thanks about the 100. Its a fun little zoomer I restored last spring...or 2 springs ago.
If you want to see my thread its here...Its kinda a two part thread. I restored it and rode the first season. Then went back and converted her from 6 to 12 volt system, the following winter.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=65898.0

And when you get bored...The BMW K75, I just finished a few weeks ago.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=71697.0

And when you are really desperate. the CB360. Its constantly evolving...forever. LOL

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=27417.0

 

[cxman]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

i hope that you put the oil filter back in with the spring and washer the right way around

the way it is in the picture you posted the oil filter will not be filtering anything

just incase here is the right way

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Honda/Motorcycle/1978/CB400TII+A/LOWER+CRANKCASE/parts.html

part 5 and 6 are the ones

 

[trek97]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

i hope that you put the oil filter back in with the spring and washer the right way around

the way it is in the picture you posted the oil filter will not be filtering anything

Wow thanks bud I put it back in how it came out. Maybe it is backwards. I got a fresh filter enroute and no plans to fire it up again til then.

I will pay close attention when I do. Thanks again.

I looked again at the picture and YES it came out like that and I put it right back in like that.

 

[cpmtbiker90]

Re: 78 CB400A for Rachel

When you have to finish the remodel in order to refinance within the next month so you can keep the house in the divorce.... well... ya know...

Thanks for the reading material!


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