onetruepunk87
Been Around the Block
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
Looking great, can't wait to see the finished product!
Looking great, can't wait to see the finished product!
ugly duckling CM400T build - Calling it finished
- Thread starter fresh_c
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HandMeDownHawk
Therapy??? That's what the bike is for.
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
Looking really good! I am thinking about doing something similar on the tank once I find the one I want.
Looking really good! I am thinking about doing something similar on the tank once I find the one I want.
fresh_c
Been Around the Block
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
Thank you. The wing is painted on. I started by doing all the usual prep/prime work followed by a few coats of white paint. I got the wing graphic made at a local sign shop. The material the mask is made from is specifically designed to be used as a paint mask; basically the its not as sticky as your typical vinyl graphic. After putting on the mask I shot on blue paint, removed the graphic, and wet sanded (1200). I've got a couple touch-ups to fix, but once those are complete and everything is nice and cured, I"ll add Spraymax clear coat.
DoTheTodd said:
Thank you. The wing is painted on. I started by doing all the usual prep/prime work followed by a few coats of white paint. I got the wing graphic made at a local sign shop. The material the mask is made from is specifically designed to be used as a paint mask; basically the its not as sticky as your typical vinyl graphic. After putting on the mask I shot on blue paint, removed the graphic, and wet sanded (1200). I've got a couple touch-ups to fix, but once those are complete and everything is nice and cured, I"ll add Spraymax clear coat.
melissagrosbergagawa
new to bikes
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
Your bike looks great! I have a 1980 cm400t that has a seam or small rust hole causing a very small leak (dampness/smells like gasoline) I am not familiar with doing any sort of modifications and the bike was given to me. Otherwise it is in great shape. Do you happen to know other tanks that would fit on it or ones that would require little modification? Or even how to repair the tank I have? Besides that one issue the bike looks and runs great. I am pretty clueless though.
Thanks, Melissa!
Your bike looks great! I have a 1980 cm400t that has a seam or small rust hole causing a very small leak (dampness/smells like gasoline) I am not familiar with doing any sort of modifications and the bike was given to me. Otherwise it is in great shape. Do you happen to know other tanks that would fit on it or ones that would require little modification? Or even how to repair the tank I have? Besides that one issue the bike looks and runs great. I am pretty clueless though.
Thanks, Melissa!
fresh_c
Been Around the Block
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
I don't know for sure what tanks will fit. I used a tank for a CB400f, but it required a little bit of modification. I'm not sure what you have planned for your bike, but my suggestion would be to check ebay for a direct replacement.
melissagrosbergagawa said:
I don't know for sure what tanks will fit. I used a tank for a CB400f, but it required a little bit of modification. I'm not sure what you have planned for your bike, but my suggestion would be to check ebay for a direct replacement.
fresh_c
Been Around the Block
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
I figured I'd put in a little update. The bike is mostly together; brakes bled, electrical connected, and carbs vacuumed synced. Hell, it's even been moved from inside my house to the garage.
One thing that's been taking longer than anticipated is paint. I've been slowly (very) getting all the little parts painted including the tins. But this week I was finally able to get clear put down on the tank, tail, and front fender. I went with Spraymax 2K because of all the good reviews I've heard, and let me tell you it's great stuff. It sprays very consistently and you can put down a nice thick coat without it running everywhere. I'll definitely use this product again. I'll be wet sanding this weekend and I'd like to put some pinstriping around the Honda wings.
And I got this setup.
Which then led me to realize that I suck at pinstriping. Time to practice, practice, practice!
I figured I'd put in a little update. The bike is mostly together; brakes bled, electrical connected, and carbs vacuumed synced. Hell, it's even been moved from inside my house to the garage.
One thing that's been taking longer than anticipated is paint. I've been slowly (very) getting all the little parts painted including the tins. But this week I was finally able to get clear put down on the tank, tail, and front fender. I went with Spraymax 2K because of all the good reviews I've heard, and let me tell you it's great stuff. It sprays very consistently and you can put down a nice thick coat without it running everywhere. I'll definitely use this product again. I'll be wet sanding this weekend and I'd like to put some pinstriping around the Honda wings.
And I got this setup.
Which then led me to realize that I suck at pinstriping. Time to practice, practice, practice!
fresh_c
Been Around the Block
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
Well, I guess this is about as far as I'm going to take this project. It's put together and ready to ride. I figured a couple before and after shots were appropriate so I stopped my old apartment today.
The only thing I have left to do is add pinstriping around the wing graphics, but that's going to wait until after I learn to stripe. So for now, it's done. I'd like to say thanks for all the support and I'd like to especially say thank you to Hallin for helping me out along the way. Without your help this would not have been possible.
Enough sappy stuff...here is a pic of the next project. '68 Trophy 250.
Well, I guess this is about as far as I'm going to take this project. It's put together and ready to ride. I figured a couple before and after shots were appropriate so I stopped my old apartment today.
The only thing I have left to do is add pinstriping around the wing graphics, but that's going to wait until after I learn to stripe. So for now, it's done. I'd like to say thanks for all the support and I'd like to especially say thank you to Hallin for helping me out along the way. Without your help this would not have been possible.
Enough sappy stuff...here is a pic of the next project. '68 Trophy 250.
Slow Steve
New Member
What a difference! It came out killer! Congrats!
drduke
Been Around the Block
Nice Job fella, I'm running with the same rear sets as you on my CB400t Café Project, but to be honest I'm struggling with the rear brake linkage...any chance you could post some close up shots of how you connected your brake up??
this is the link to my build
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=41432.msg453546#msg453546
this is the link to my build
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=41432.msg453546#msg453546
fresh_c
Been Around the Block
drduke said:
There is always some debate on how to "properly" actuate the rear brake with rearsets. After struggling to come up with a clean looking and functional linkage, I decided to go with a cable. It's actually a generic brake cable from a minibike.
The foot-side of the cable is connected via a block of aluminum I machined to accept the cable end; the cable jacket attaches to the frame via a 1/8" thick tab I welded to the frame. The brake switch is integrated into the CB400 casting, but I think I detailed that before, so I won't go into it again.
The brake-side of the cable is held in place by another 1/8" steel bracket that's been bolted to the rear brake hub. The cable runs through a section of stainless steel spring to assist with the return, and it goes through the brake arm's hardware which I modified. I used a cable knarp and solder to act as a cable stop, and the end is crimped with a standard mountain bike fitting to keep the cable from fraying.
