CB400 Top Yoke

[drduke]

Would anyone know if a top yoke from a CB400F will fit onto a CB400T?

 

[methebmxer]

This may help?... http://organ-donor.org/motorcycle-data/fork-tube-diameter-list/

 

[drduke]

Cheers methebmxer, i'll give that a look.

 

[drduke]

Strangely enough for such a popular bike the CB400F is not listed...the CB400T is there at 33mm....

 

[drduke]

Sorted Out

I can confirm that the top yoke from a 400F will Fit a 400T, allowing you to adjust the forks in the clamp, a simple solution to lowering the front end for a more Café look.

 

[Joe90]

Hi drduke

Can you go into detail as to how changing the yoke out allows a better cafe look?

Sorry - noob here needing help.

 

[drduke]

Hi Joe...its a personal thing really, but if you look at the stance of the CB400T, it has more of a cruiser look, the back is lower than the front and the front wheel is a inch bigger than the rear, so by switching the top yoke, allows you to let the forks come up more in the clamps, giving you a more neutral stance...the bike looks level in other works..I will post some pictures, when I have the wheels back on the bike.

Regards Eoin

 

[drduke]

the top yoke from the four /4 fits with one modification, you will need to mill out about 7mm from the centre fixing bracket to allow the bottom yoke come up and expose thread for the nut.

 

[Joe90]

Hey duke

Cheers for the reply! I didn't even realise the 400T's wheels are a different diameter.

Like I said: complete noob!

To me, the obvious changes need to be those awful 80s plastic instruments, the bars (pretty much going to go clip-ons) and the position of the headlight.

Question: since the headlight is coming apart from its backing, I will swap it out for a new one, I'm thinking the mount is fixed to the forks. How to I lower the stance of the new headlight?

 

[drduke]

Hi Joe

You will need to purchase new headlight brackets land a headlight like these......

 

[Joe90]

Mmmmm. Shiny new parts. 8)

Details and availability please?

Also, I've been researching new instruments on Dime City - am I correct in thinking not every instrument is going to work right? Something to do with ratios? Which is the right ratio for a 400T?

 

[drduke]

Joe...dime city is the place to go...I think that's where i purchased mine, you would need to talk to them about
the correct ratios on the rev counter for a 400t, i think they have them listed on the web page.