I now have 2 Honda Hawks. Each have been setting for over 10 years.
The price was right for my extreemly small budget and I figure between the two I could get something on the road.
The biggest problem I see so far is the brake fluid had dried up and turned to dust, and like a hard candy coating. Both bikes have the same problem.
I haven't figured out yet how the master cylinder comes out of the housing.
Next question will be how can I get the lines cleaned out?
I'm sure you guys can help me with this from all of the great input I have seen here.
I understand 1978 CB400TII and 1980 CB400T are not your focus, but the master cylinders are similar I am fairly sure.
Any other tips or advice on what I can look forward to would be great.
1978 CB400TII (No Title) was in the middle of getting the engine replaced when shop went out of business. Presumably good engine. Beutiful bike minus exhaust, ignition switch, chain, shifter, breather assembly.
1980 CB400T Titled. Was able to fire up after major carb cleaning.
Valves knock at low RPM. Oil leaks onto exhaust. Since it was parked on the very edge of the covered patio, it looks quite weathered.
This will be a fun project, and with a small budget it will last a long time to boot.
Thanks
Sam
The price was right for my extreemly small budget and I figure between the two I could get something on the road.
The biggest problem I see so far is the brake fluid had dried up and turned to dust, and like a hard candy coating. Both bikes have the same problem.
I haven't figured out yet how the master cylinder comes out of the housing.
Next question will be how can I get the lines cleaned out?
I'm sure you guys can help me with this from all of the great input I have seen here.
I understand 1978 CB400TII and 1980 CB400T are not your focus, but the master cylinders are similar I am fairly sure.
Any other tips or advice on what I can look forward to would be great.
1978 CB400TII (No Title) was in the middle of getting the engine replaced when shop went out of business. Presumably good engine. Beutiful bike minus exhaust, ignition switch, chain, shifter, breather assembly.
1980 CB400T Titled. Was able to fire up after major carb cleaning.
Valves knock at low RPM. Oil leaks onto exhaust. Since it was parked on the very edge of the covered patio, it looks quite weathered.
This will be a fun project, and with a small budget it will last a long time to boot.
Thanks
Sam