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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2014 11:01:08 GMT
I buy so many parts for bikes unopened boxes stack up at the office when I'm away. Finally opened this box, which should have been a NOS Superdream inner mudguard? It's come with a brand new helmet lock and key stuck to it! And my SD hasn't got one yet- how lucky is that!
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Post by stevegbr on Feb 14, 2014 11:10:32 GMT
thats very nice, lucky so and so, what did you pay.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2014 13:03:46 GMT
thats very nice, lucky so and so, what did you pay. £31.00 - I thought very reasonable price!
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Post by Loz on Feb 14, 2014 13:08:30 GMT
Thats very cheap.well done.you would pay that just for a nos lock
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2014 13:23:51 GMT
Looks sweet
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Post by stevegbr on Feb 14, 2014 13:57:02 GMT
what a bargain.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2014 15:11:43 GMT
I got the bike without any side rails- rear indicators were just bolted straight through the mudguard- seems a common alteration as I've seen it on a few since. This means my current mudguard has big holes each side that meant using penny SS washers to mount the side rails back on.
But because I had no helmet lock I assumed the bike had also been bodged as to the operation of the seat release. Can anyone confirm that there was no locking of the seat into place- just the 2 spring loaded levers to release? Seems odd if the tools and glove box thingy are then accessible and nickable....
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Post by damon80 on Feb 14, 2014 15:19:48 GMT
Absolute bargain! Well done
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Post by greybeard on Feb 14, 2014 15:20:15 GMT
The seat should have a metal loop that hangs down in the area of the helmet lock. This loop should then be fitted so that the helmet lock bar passes through the loop, thereby effectively locking and preventing the seat from being casually raised.
If this loop is missing, then the seat is held down by the 2 spring-loaded catches but is not locked.
Hope this helps? CT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2014 16:16:32 GMT
Thanks- no loop on this seat so all is explained!
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Post by damon80 on Feb 14, 2014 17:34:55 GMT
I've been searching for a pic to show you where it fits, but to no avail - can't even find it on CMSNL! Edit: Ah-ha! I wasn't looking close enough! It's part no's 10 and 11 here - the loop (10) fits over the arm (11), and you then lock the loop into the shaft of the helmet lock: www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb400n-1978-england_model15809/partslist/F14.html#resultsLooks like the arm has been discontinued though... - not available on CMSNL, and shows as discontinued on Dave Silvers'
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2014 17:43:04 GMT
That's ok, I think I have it sussed now. I have a threaded stud on the underside of the seat with nothing on it. Looks like a long hoop bent at right angles bolts on here with a special nut/washer, then another short loop is threaded onto this to engage with the helmet lock pin. Bit like a short length of chain!
Looks a bit of a bodge design-wise TBH- but that's why we love these bikes!
Edit - Posted same time as above, so thanks for that!
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Post by damon80 on Feb 14, 2014 17:55:13 GMT
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Post by tucksie on Feb 14, 2014 18:15:31 GMT
Very nice. Work of art that
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Post by Somersetdreamer on Feb 14, 2014 18:29:23 GMT
Bargain of the month I would give double what you paid to have that & that would be cheap
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