Down under, an idiot and a 400F

Take one clipon bar out and put it back the same clamp but in the opposite side. Then put the whole clipon on the opposite fork. Basically the clamp is flipped over.
 
eyhonda said:
Take one clipon bar out and put it back the same clamp but in the opposite side.
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But then it points up in the air. And they aren't machined as nicely underneath (so flipping them doesn't look as nice). I get what your saying now though.

It's not a prob anymore as the new clipons don't have the same problem.
 
In the pic, if you slid bar all the way through it would be pointing up 8 degrees, flip it over and it's pointing down with clamps on the inside of fork leg
The clamp screws for bar will be on top instead of underneath

If you scroll down to bottom, you'll see something spookily similar (but much, much, nicer) ;)
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=11736.0
 
bradj said:
Alright I've seen enuff to say you have one of the kool east Hondas on dtt
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Whoa! Dude, that's very kind. Not sure it's warranted just yet though. It's definitely the plan though :)
 
Coming from brad that is real praise.
It 's true though, just don't want you getting too big headed ;D ;D
 
Too late:

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Thanks everyone, very humbling.

firebane the fender was off an Aprilia RS125 and the lower part has been trimmed off.
 
Today is the day the barrels get dropped in for boring. Reading up a little bit it looks like I should be aiming for a total of about 0.0012 - 0.002 piston to bore clearance (0.0015 ideal) as its just a mild street motor.
 
I would go for 0.0015" +/- 0.0002"
Never found a Honda that needed 0.002" or more unless you use forged pistons (Wiseco, Cosworth, etc)
 
crazypj said:
I would go for 0.0015" +/- 0.0002"
Never found a Honda that needed 0.002" or more unless you use forged pistons (Wiseco, Cosworth, etc)
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I'm using the 466 kit from Japan off eBay so will aim for the above. Cheers PJ.
 
Pistons are with a gentleman called Craig, pick them up in a week or so, seems like everyone there was keen to hear about the Cruzinimage pistons, you can't go wrong for the price. Now trying to find someone to weld the cam surface in the head and line bore it back to spec (easier said than done). I've got a lead though do fingers crossed they can do it and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg or I will be looking for a 3rd head!

Also thinking about the shock, ideally it would be a bit shorter so I'm wondering if it can be disassembled and have the shock stem shortened and the thread extended (BC what do you think)? I think another 10mm and it would be perfect.

The spring needs changing too but I will get a pro to look at it once the bike is finished (got a great tuner not far from me called Terry @ Shock Treatment) so I know the wet weights etc.
 
The Honda head is way more difficult to get machines as it doesn't have 'through holes' so normal line boring can't be done
Your going to need some sort of dedicated boring bar that can be fitted into the 'good' journals then driven remotely
 
ronnie here is the damage:

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Looks like something was sucked into the head and caught between the cam and head, gouging the cam and welding the foreign body into the head.

PJ I didn't realise the line boring was done through a hole. That buggers things up a fair bit. I will see if it can be fixed or alternatively look for yet another head!
 
Lookin good man! I'd personally find another head. Probably a lot cheaper than trying to fix that. BTW you'll love the 466 kit from eBay. I just broke mine in. Pulls hard and I still have the stock cam, although a lot of other modifications.
 
kyre said:
Lookin good man! I'd personally find another head. Probably a lot cheaper than trying to fix that. BTW you'll love the 466 kit from eBay. I just broke mine in. Pulls hard and I still have the stock cam, although a lot of other modifications.
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I think you're right kyre! Unfortunately.

I've got my eye on some heads on eBay. Will make sure I ask the right questions before I pop on one. Anyone think of anything else I need to check with the seller other than:

1. Are the cam surfaces good
2. No chipped, bent or broken fins
3. Are the spark plug holes, threads good
4. Are the combustion chambers good
 
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