CB400SF, few minor bits/questions

[SirFallalot]

Hi all,

As my test dates are coming up I settled for a nice 93 CB400 SF for just over 1k. It's mostly tidy and crash free, only has some minor bits to tidy I noticed as I cleaned it down.
https://i.ibb.co/HKRmq48/Whats-App-Image-2019-05-26-at-9-03-27-AM.jpg

1-One of the mirrors is quite loose, but the stalk in't actually threaded, it's got a wood rasp surface that fits into a bit that then screws into the mirror supports. I guess it's what makes it adjustable, but I've never seen this.
https://i.ibb.co/vhvcTYH/Whats-App-Image-2019-05-28-at-10-04-12-AM.jpg

2-For maintenance I'd really like a centre stand like on my 125, I found only 1 on ebay , the bolt holes look a bit small, but I'm not sure, I'll need to source some bolts from somewhere too.

3-When off it does not really go through the gears (my 125 goes perfect 1-N-5), and when running it's HARD to find neutral. I was going to adjust the clutch but It's only got a few threads left and defo don't want it not fully engaging after. Although I just tried now and it went 1-N-1-N good (off, but neutral light lit up) so I dunno...
I also found it's a bit harder to downshift smoothly, but I prob need to get used to the throttle response.

4-The steering lock does't engage, I can push the key down but it won't turn left, I've sprayed some WD40 down the keyhole, but maybe the lock bolt is stuck?

5-I plan to take some of the alum bits off to refurbish.
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Any recommendations for this? I thought the engine was dirty with oil streaks, but it looks like fading paint. I want to clean it all and either make it shine or paint it again. Also, after removing the cover I noticed my radiator is full of gunk!!!


Also, one of the reasons I bought it is it was ULEZ exempt, well I think I fucked it up when putting the reg in the TFL checker because it is not Work is in Euston so I only have till the ulez expansion 10/21

[Easy-X]

Hmm, you might want to consider how much effort you want to put into it for ~2 years riding.

Regarding the gear shifting, you have given it an oil change? My bike always seems to shift a lot better on fresh oil.
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[P.]

I'd probably buy it off you after ulez.

I'd simply replace the clutch cable, that solves the adjustment if it's not just been adjusted badly at one end.

I found 2nd to Neutral better than 1st to Neutral on one I rode.

Unsure if they come with centre stand mounts I never looked, either way jog that idea on and just use a paddock stand. Half the price, half the effort.

Fuck knows on the mirror though!

[Easy-X]

[Nobby the Bastard]

Id use a bit of epoxy on that mirror.
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[SirFallalot]

Good idea to replace all the fluids, might as well since it'll be sat for awhile. PO has recently had some things fitted so a full service wouldn't be costly.

[ThatDippyTwat]

[SirFallalot]

I saw a few paddocks, but decided to go with the centre stand, made a lower price offer and got it.

I understand the paddock would be better to have at home, but atm am very short on space and I'd be tripping over it. Secondly, centre stand goes with the bike everywhere... Maybe when I don't have two bikes hogging the garage.

Also, since I can't ride it, I decided to take it apart

It's pretty good for a 26 y/o, hardly any just spots and only surface, but I wanna clean, polish, re-rust, paint, grease and tighten everything that needs i and flush all fluids. Radiator needs to come off to clean anyway. (honeymoon period hah)

I found a russian manual too that Word kindly translated to English and it's pretty good for the most part. If anyone wants drop a message.

Only bit that nags me is the steering lock, even though I have alarm disc lock and chain, It's one thing I got to get fixed.

[Sister Sledge]

Just looking at the casings - have they been off for some reason? Those look like newer gaskets? Did you say you had some gear selection issues? Has someone been messing on inside it?

Just a few questions to make you worry!
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[SirFallalot]

Yep, looks like a seized pin, gonna apply wd40 and wait, grease after it it breaks loose, any tips apart from the above?

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