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Hey Guys,
So the bike I bought last year for cheap ($300) with the intention of fixing it up and cruising around a bit, is looking like a bit too much work/money for its value.
1978 CB400tii
Low compression, so I'm thinking it needs a top end rebuild. Leaking near the head gasket pretty good, what are the chances it only needs a new head gasket to solve its problem? I would be okay doing that myself, but if I change the head gasket and it doesn't fix anything but the oil leak, I'll be out more time and money. Local shop has quoted me around $1k to do a top-end rebuild, but at that price, I might as well invest in something newer, I think. Assuming I could complete the top end rebuild myself (not sure), wouldn't I have to send out parts for machining and possibly buy some specialty tools?
So far: Rebuilt the carbs, new brake MC, new brake pads, new chain and sprockets, air filter, oil change, bought new rear shocks but havent installed yet. I'm probably $600 into the bike, plus whatever registration ended up costing (maybe $200, tags good for another year)
I've rode it only about a half mile at a time, and it sputters out once it warms up, making it unrideable. I'm assuming this is due to the low compression/ head gasket leak. Feeling pretty dumb at the moment, any advice welcomed.
So the bike I bought last year for cheap ($300) with the intention of fixing it up and cruising around a bit, is looking like a bit too much work/money for its value.
1978 CB400tii
Low compression, so I'm thinking it needs a top end rebuild. Leaking near the head gasket pretty good, what are the chances it only needs a new head gasket to solve its problem? I would be okay doing that myself, but if I change the head gasket and it doesn't fix anything but the oil leak, I'll be out more time and money. Local shop has quoted me around $1k to do a top-end rebuild, but at that price, I might as well invest in something newer, I think. Assuming I could complete the top end rebuild myself (not sure), wouldn't I have to send out parts for machining and possibly buy some specialty tools?
So far: Rebuilt the carbs, new brake MC, new brake pads, new chain and sprockets, air filter, oil change, bought new rear shocks but havent installed yet. I'm probably $600 into the bike, plus whatever registration ended up costing (maybe $200, tags good for another year)
I've rode it only about a half mile at a time, and it sputters out once it warms up, making it unrideable. I'm assuming this is due to the low compression/ head gasket leak. Feeling pretty dumb at the moment, any advice welcomed.