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Hi guys, the story continues. As part of an attempted tune-up, I pulled the carbs and checked the float-levels. I ended up having to adjust #2 and#3, which were a little high (aiming for 21mm). When it was all back together and running, I noticed a puddle of unburnt fuel forming below the...

There you go ;) Well done fella. ian

Hang in there fella, it'll be worth it in the end. These are amazing bikes. Kudos to you for getting that coolant tube off with the carbs in place. That's no easy job. Sounds like you're finding you way around VF heaven pretty well ;) cheers ian

Who would have thought? Pulled my carb rack apart to give them a good ultrasonic clean and thought I'd be clever and stamp the number on them to make it easier to ID them later. Just got through all 4, then turned them over to see this: Isn't that clever ;) Never seen that on any of my...

Re: Take 2: CB750K2 Steampunk Bobber Thing Ignore them Noddy. There is always a band of myopic hard-liners with a grudge against anything other than a full restoration. God, how many restored CB750s are out there already. It's not as if they're a rare thing. Go for it, not just to piss them...

Re: Take 2: CB750K2 Steampunk Bobber Thing Let me guess...I'll bet it was advertised as a cafe racer right? Seriously though, I just finished reading about isabel, and had to pop over here. What a fantastic build that is, and can't wait to see what you do with this one. cheers ian

The chain may be caught up on the crankshaft sprocket? Does it rotate with the crank smoothly? cheers ian

Re: Honda CB 400four Cafe Racer Build FINAL UPDATE Stunning finish on that paint. Bike is sensational, well done. ian

I fitted a similar unit to my 400F after getting inspiration from stevef's fantastic CX500 build, and wired it like this: I don't have the headlight-off-on-start functionality you're after. I trigger the main hot lead with the unit, and that triggers my headlight circuit. I have a relay for...

Thanks mate. Let me know if there's anything I can help you with. cheers ian

Sorry, it was a while ago now and it's not showing up in my history :-( They were cheaper than $75, but that's no good to you if I can't find 'em. cheers ian

CB1100R, and maybe an 1100 katana as well ;-)

I had the fuel tubes snap on mine as well, but managed to get a brass set on ebay for not much at all. When I picked up mine, the starter had seized. I just gave it a couple of taps with a hammer, and away we went. I think you'll find installing those carbs will be the most difficult part of...

Re: Honda CB 400four Cafe Racer Build (Photo Thread) Great looking bike. Love that muffler too. Just a little off stock, but still suits the look really well. Glad to see I'm not the only one to have issues with the headers, but it looks like you got it sorted. cheers ian

Looks like an F2B judging by the 5-spoke comstars. The Cs had the silver boomerangs. Good call with the big bore option too. Look forward to seeing this come together. cheers ian

Re: 77 cb750f2 915cc Well designed, and well executed build. Love it.

Re: Anyone have any exp with Indian "Binelli 260" tanks??? Maybe if you searched for benelli you might get more responses? ;) cheers ian

Awesome ;) Time to pull the finger out Ed. By my reckoning we have the 2 longest-running 400F builds around here. You've got about 3 months I think before the record is yours ;D I'm calling this one done. Took it for a quick squirt, and there's a few little nigely things to take care of, but...

Love these old logos. I have a different version on my bike, but that really suits your tank. I think if it were mine, I would have aligned it with the bottom edge of the tank? Nice work. cheers ian

Hi Patten. I would have thought the KZ in it's original form would be better suited to 4-6 hours on the Highway than a cafe styled bike? Not to say you couldn't do it, but at the end of 6 hours in the saddle, the ergonomics of the KZ would be a blessing. All that aside, it's a brave move to...