Here we go, the next CB project....
I was fortunate enough to meet Kevin (www.TTR400.com) last year and convince him to build be a rolling chassis for the next project. Do yourselves a favour and go and visit his site - amazing stuff.
Anyway, some detail on the build…I collected a rolling chassis built by Kevin Bidgood with the following spects:
1975 Frame 2K gloss black fitted with:
* TTR400 new design swingarm.
* TTR400 Anodised rear sets.
* Overhauled CB400F front forks.
* TTR400 billet lower triple tree.
* CB400F Standard gloss black upper triple tree.
* Standard CB400F Battery/air filter box.
* New Fuel tank Rubbers.
* Fuel tank…”unrestored”
* Plastic inner fender.
* Standard fork brace.
Wheels:
* Polished CB400F rear hub laced to a Morad flanged 2.5-18 Rim with Stainless Steel spokes. New bearings.
* Polished CB400F front hub laced to a Morad flanged 2.15-18 Rim with Stainless Steel spokes. New bearings.
* Front and rear axles and spacers included.
Tyres:
* Firestone Champion Deluxe Front & Back
Engine:
* Yoshimura 466cc piston kit.
* Ported cyl head with new valves.
* New intake rubbers.
* Std camshaft and springs.
* Balanced crank and rods.
* New main and big end bearings.
* New primary chain.
* New race cam chain.
* New Cam chain adjusters.
* Overhauled gearbox with new bearings.
* All new seals and gaskets.
* Fitted with Std alternator and starter motor.
* Restored set of Std carburettors.
* OEM plastic airbox.
* Bead blasted finish on crankcase.
* Painted Bronze finish on engine side covers.
Electrics:
* Dyna electronic ignition with coils.
* New Honda wiring harness.
Front Brakes:
* Drilled stock…Front brake disc.
* Restored front brake calliper.
* Braided hoses
I was fortunate enough to meet Kevin (www.TTR400.com) last year and convince him to build be a rolling chassis for the next project. Do yourselves a favour and go and visit his site - amazing stuff.
Anyway, some detail on the build…I collected a rolling chassis built by Kevin Bidgood with the following spects:
1975 Frame 2K gloss black fitted with:
* TTR400 new design swingarm.
* TTR400 Anodised rear sets.
* Overhauled CB400F front forks.
* TTR400 billet lower triple tree.
* CB400F Standard gloss black upper triple tree.
* Standard CB400F Battery/air filter box.
* New Fuel tank Rubbers.
* Fuel tank…”unrestored”
* Plastic inner fender.
* Standard fork brace.
Wheels:
* Polished CB400F rear hub laced to a Morad flanged 2.5-18 Rim with Stainless Steel spokes. New bearings.
* Polished CB400F front hub laced to a Morad flanged 2.15-18 Rim with Stainless Steel spokes. New bearings.
* Front and rear axles and spacers included.
Tyres:
* Firestone Champion Deluxe Front & Back
Engine:
* Yoshimura 466cc piston kit.
* Ported cyl head with new valves.
* New intake rubbers.
* Std camshaft and springs.
* Balanced crank and rods.
* New main and big end bearings.
* New primary chain.
* New race cam chain.
* New Cam chain adjusters.
* Overhauled gearbox with new bearings.
* All new seals and gaskets.
* Fitted with Std alternator and starter motor.
* Restored set of Std carburettors.
* OEM plastic airbox.
* Bead blasted finish on crankcase.
* Painted Bronze finish on engine side covers.
Electrics:
* Dyna electronic ignition with coils.
* New Honda wiring harness.
Front Brakes:
* Drilled stock…Front brake disc.
* Restored front brake calliper.
* Braided hoses