Looking good. Interesting with those bar spacers, wonder what they were off.

Do the longer forks give same ride height ; does the extra length disappear in that bar and spacer?

I'd really like to know, as my bike does it too.

Guessing it's one of the small channels in the carbs relating to the choke circuit which is blocked so that one or more carbs get no extra fuel at certain lean angles. Solution in that case would be a long soak in an ultrasonic cleaner.

I can tell you that replacing the seals doesn't fix it. That said, I'd still recommend getting a set of viton rubber seals at litetek.co if you're planning on splitting the carbs, they are cheap to buy and you'll definitely find at least one split and perished seal while you're in there.

Ok wanted to give an update. After bypassing the cut off switch, changing batteries, extra cables, grounds and a new LT4 starter I still had the trouble. Got a tune for the car and it has yet to not start since, Even if the battery is weak and is draggy cranking it will still start in a couple spins. After digging in the old tune the injectors were set on 42lb, However I have 36 lb. Now it makes sense. The PCm may have not fired the injectors enough for starting if set like this, but I may be wrong. Either way it starts and runs good now. Thanks

Injectors? Surely you aren't talking about a normal CB-1.

Every post he's made is nonsense then he hits us with a link to a non relevant FB page. He can take a walk.

Very very happy with this forum.
Perhaps Moderator can attract more members trough FB-community/Gear Slutz etc. etc.?
Thanks again.

Right, so that's the angle.You post a bunch of irrelevant nonsense, then link to your own forum. I was wondering when it would come.

Hey guys,

Anyone got a good stock s15 airbox & snorkel etc to sell? Post your price

Cheers

S15... What, the Nissan Silvia? Think you're in the wrong place mate.

If you get them in your hand you'll see if they're worn as the Teflon coating on the wear surface... Wears.

To test on the bike, jack front end up securely, and grab the fork legs tight. Try to rock them back and forth. If there is noticeable play in the legs when rocking, or a knocking sound, the bushes are probably worn. Sometimes you'll notice a knocking noise under braking, and even when the steering bearings are eliminated it's still there.

Did you ever replace the fork bushes? If those are worn they'll give the seals a hard time.

96/97 cbr900 is a very easy fit. The triples work and five minutes with a file will even give you a steering lock. However there is nowhere to fit the headlight and clocks, and the OEM handlebars are too low for my comfort.

If you like the idea I can try to get the CAD drawing for the CNC top yoke on my bike.

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Answer nc27 to be sure you get let in.

That is a lovely looking bike. Reckon I'd like it better with a twin though.

I had a 650gs single. Not the same as that bike, put it was enough to inform me I don't like big single cylinder bikes. Definitely try before you buy!

As above, the cb400sf is still being made. Same engine with fuel injection and vtec (yo). Plus twin disc with calipers like a 00-03 fireblade as standard. I'm not sure you could bring one to Europe or the states though, as it won't meet the contemporary emissions standards. I'm not quite so hot on the twin shock look, but I'd ride one in a pinch

The mt07 looks interesting but they really don't do well at living near the seaside, I have seen some locally just a year or two old looking like crap with rusty fasteners and forks already.

The cb500x could've been a contender, but why so heavy? Still, I think it's the closest to a modern CB-1 that exists. A naked version of a middle weight sports bike with a big single disc and bouncy suspension  similar overall power, but exponentially better on fuel, as befits the two missing cylinders and 25 years of development in internal combustion technology.

I may have the same problem some day... Wonder how I'll solve it?? Probably with something else from the 80s or 90s.

Time warp bike mate. Enjoy it!

OK I've found a paint that looks to be a really good match: DupliColor Medium Charcoal Metallic. It may have a slightly finer metallic than original but should be plenty close enough.







I just need to repaint the fork sliders and clutch case, so after I receive gaskets I'll strip and paint the parts, then clear coat with the Spraymax 2K.

-Bill

That's a remarkably good match

We all love a project, keep it coming!

I'm also interested in what differences there are between a type one and a type two. You're one of very few people with access to both at the same time and a good eye, so it'll be interesting to see what you find. I know about higher bars, different tank and corresponding single snorkel airbox, the stock type 2 silencer is a little longer, various bits with different/darker finishes. Is the seat the same? Did they modify the footrests to match higher bars (they do this on the SV650/S for example)? Shock is different, is it the same dimensions just with a gas canister, or longer?

I have convertibars on my bike now, they could get to pretty much the height of your bars, with longer cables. Be interested in how the bike feels once complete.

I suspect that exhaust was fairly bling once upon a time, the spring hooks certainly suggest that even if the missing springs don't. Looks JDM, probably fitted to the bike back in Japan. Is the silencer aluminium? I suspect it's better than Dad Morti's bike has on it, he might be interested.

The engine has lighter paint than would expect on a type 2, I suspect it was already changed once in its life. edit: could just be the light

I bought a set of gaskets off Graeme France. He has had a batch of replicas made. Price wasn't quite £10 but cheaper than Honda and you know if it's GF, it'll be fine.

You can use the nc23 ignition cover, assuming it's same as CBR600f1, just fit the single ignition pickup from the CB-1 with some suitable screws.

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