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Post by buster on Jun 19, 2022 13:45:17 GMT
so checked the selector fork spindles, one of them is ever so slightly bent, slid in just fine but rolling it on a sheet of glass showed up the problem. my own fault, secondhand parts that I should have checked more carefully
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cb400a
Jan 9, 2023 11:37:44 GMT
Post by buster on Jan 9, 2023 11:37:44 GMT
I'v been meaning to get to the seat on this bike ever since I got it, problem is I suspect I'v left it too late. basically it rains rust every time I sit on it and I think it will drop in bits if I take the trims and cover off. I'll give a go anyway but I'm not holding out much hope. with that in mind I saw this on ebay, its been up for ages with an asking price of £150 so I offered £100 for it and the seller accepted, fingers crossed its fairly solid
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Post by buster on Jan 22, 2023 15:38:29 GMT
seat arrived, feels nice and solid with just some surface rust (phew) both aluminium trims seem in good shape the cover however is sadly toast, foam feels ok though, time will tell after its stripped and painted
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cb400a
Jan 22, 2023 16:15:54 GMT
via mobile
Post by BritPete on Jan 22, 2023 16:15:54 GMT
Looks like it’s about on the money
Will the cover off the current seat fit?
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cb400a
Jan 22, 2023 16:45:17 GMT
Post by buster on Jan 22, 2023 16:45:17 GMT
it would fit but thats got a little tear in it too, I'll fit a new one with a new strap sadly I'll lose the honda logo but I'll just have to live with that
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cb400a
Jan 23, 2023 9:34:41 GMT
Post by tucksie on Jan 23, 2023 9:34:41 GMT
Looks solid enough buster. I wouldn’t know where to start fitting a new cover. I’m sure you’ll make a top job of it though.
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Post by BritPete on Jan 23, 2023 9:51:08 GMT
it would fit but thats got a little tear in it too, I'll fit a new one with a new strap sadly I'll lose the honda logo but I'll just have to live with that
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Post by davefirestorm on Feb 4, 2023 13:01:59 GMT
I just happen to have a seat cover stencil I bought couple of years ago and didn’t use ( sorry Jim 😂😂 ) Can’t remember what paint to use but Simoniz is the manufacturer and it wasn’t cheap 🙀 I’ll post it to you if you want it Buster
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cb400a
Feb 4, 2023 19:39:45 GMT
Post by buster on Feb 4, 2023 19:39:45 GMT
I just happen to have a seat cover stencil I bought couple of years ago and didn’t use ( sorry Jim 😂😂 ) Can’t remember what paint to use but Simoniz is the manufacturer and it wasn’t cheap 🙀 I’ll post it to you if you want it Buster thats a brilliant offer, thanks Dave, I'll take you up on that if thats ok. once again this fine forum shows its quality
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cb400a
Feb 4, 2023 20:39:55 GMT
Post by davefirestorm on Feb 4, 2023 20:39:55 GMT
I have your address,still the same? Will post tomorrow 😁
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cb400a
Feb 4, 2023 23:15:09 GMT
Post by buster on Feb 4, 2023 23:15:09 GMT
I have your address,still the same? Will post tomorrow 😁 yep, still the same, cheers Dave
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cb400a
Feb 5, 2023 14:41:16 GMT
Post by buster on Feb 5, 2023 14:41:16 GMT
the good and not so good the foams good, bit tatty underneath as it was glued on the strap took a bit of persuading the base itself is going to take a bit of getting back, at least I can take a template of the better side in order to get the line, I foresee a future with a lot of welding and panel battering in it
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cb400a
Feb 5, 2023 15:20:46 GMT
Post by BritPete on Feb 5, 2023 15:20:46 GMT
The base is very disappointing consider the money you paid
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cb400a
Feb 5, 2023 17:30:30 GMT
Post by buster on Feb 5, 2023 17:30:30 GMT
The base is very disappointing consider the money you paid probably about as good as you'll get, the surface that the foam was glued onto is finished with a zinc plating (yellow passivated). I'll repair it with slightly heavier gauge steel (helps with blending welds in and more durable) and this time it will be prepared and painted. fair bit of work though
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Post by buster on Feb 8, 2023 12:05:23 GMT
thought someone had sent me a teabag cheers Dave
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