78 Hondamatic Revival Part 2

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10 ай бұрын

78 Hondamatic Revival Part 2 #cb400A #motorcyclerewind #vintagemotorcycles
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Hey there, fellow motorcycle enthusiasts! In today's episode, we're diving back into Part 2 of our 1978 Honda CB400A "Hondamatic" project. If you haven't watched Part 1 yet, go check it out-we took an epic road trip down to sunny South Florida to pick up this classic bike from a generous subscriber.
🛠️ What We Tackle in This Episode
• Carburetor Overhaul: Those finicky float needles finally got the attention they deserved.
• Engine Detox: We gave the insides a thorough cleaning with some Seafoam in the gas and Motor Flush through the engine.
🌟 Why Watch?
Ever wondered how to breathe new life into an old automatic transmission motorcycle? Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or just enjoy a good old garage tinkering session, this video has something for everyone!
🤔 Initial Impressions
Is this bike finally road-worthy? Stick around to see us take it for a spin and share our first impressions post-makeover.
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@markhinde6187 10 ай бұрын

Another great educational post

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark! Appreciate you watching.

@twowheelrodeo 4 ай бұрын

These bikes are super easy to work on. They were originally intended for beginner riders to experience a safe ride with a good boost of power. I always use original Honda motor oil with every change. 🤠

@motorcyclerewind 4 ай бұрын

Very true! These are such great motorcycles. So much fun to ride. Thanks for watching.

@nigelcox7477 10 ай бұрын

Another beauty you spotted and rescued - and it rides so smoothly… and quiet too! You should be rightfully very proud of this transformation - Great Work! Cheers.

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

It is so smooth!!!!

@yogeetarzan 10 ай бұрын

that blue sure make it look great... better than that "RISING SUN RED"

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

It sure does look good.

@mmotorcycles9497 10 ай бұрын

You can’t beat that price. Bummer about the brake but man you got it looking good in blue.

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

So far this is what I have purchased - side covers, carb kit, battery, brake hose. About $150. Side covers were a big chunk of that.

@1A2Blueboy 10 ай бұрын

I’m in the UK and really enjoy your channel. Recently purchased a CB400A from ‘78 and love it. Currently getting to know the bike and sorting out a few issues. I think you are really on message with these Hondamatics which are quickly becoming valued classics. Keep the videos coming!

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

These bikes are so comfortable and smooth. Can’t wait to road trip this one.

@daveco1270 9 ай бұрын

Haven't seen a new video from you in over week, which would be normal for most people but you've been cranking out the content lately. Hope everything is good and you're just on vacation...or off enjoying Barber Vintage Fest. You better take some video down there..

@motorcyclerewind 9 ай бұрын

Life has been crazy. Barber was awesome. We are back to doing daily videos. Really cool stuff coming soon. Thanks for checking.

@shaunhardie6077 10 ай бұрын

That engine sounds sweeeeeeeeeeeeet.

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

Sounds really good. It is so smooooth.

@iainlynch2909 10 ай бұрын

I used to find that the brake master cylinder was the point of failure in the front brake from this age of Hondas. Sediment builds up and clogs the outlet and it just gets impacted by the action of the piston. I would recommend testing the master cylinder is actually pushing out fluid before relying on the brake lines to resolve the loss of pressure. I never used to any additives to the oil come flushing time (sometimes would use a turkey baster to squirt diesel through the drail hole to flush out any sediment in the crank cases) but kept the oil change intervals short (1,000 miles) until I had a few under my belt before going to a 3,000 mile normal operating range for further changes. The project is looking great!

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea with the turkey baster.

@Warrior6504 10 ай бұрын

I’ve just purchased a bike that’s been stood for 2 years and it’s 36 years old and I’ve drained the tank and carbs. I put fresh fuel in and it wasn’t running so good so I put a full one shot redex in and it’s running perfectly.

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

Need to look into this “One Shot” thanks for sharing.

@user-mh6vc5jb8h 2 ай бұрын

Супер!

@motorcyclerewind 2 ай бұрын

Such a cool motorcycle. Thanks for watching.

@MotorcyclesandArt 10 ай бұрын

Nice bike

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

Really a looker🕶 It rides so smooth.

@the_cafe_racer_project 10 ай бұрын

Interested in your routine. Good to see what others do. You are braver than I am With that hot oil!!

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

Believe me I was scared. 🔥🔥🔥

@ungarsdanslegarage8659 10 ай бұрын

Yeah! Pretty good looking, sounds good too

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

It is awesome and sounds great for sitting who knows how long in a storage shed. I am really liking the blue.

@larryparson9609 10 ай бұрын

If I ain’t mistaken you can put Sea foam in the oil the Same way as motor medic

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

Yes sir you can. It is a little more expensive than the motor flush.

@bonniecavalcante9149 9 ай бұрын

Seafoam works great product i never take the carb out i only use seafoam

@motorcyclerewind 9 ай бұрын

I really like seafoam also. Thanks for watching!

@joeprine1543 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos. I'm in central Ms. Hope to meet you one day 😃

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

That would be awesome. Send me an email with your contact info and let’s set it up. MotorcycleRewind@gmail.com

@joeprine1543 10 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclerewind I'll definitely do it. Thanks

@jefftuckercfii 10 ай бұрын

Just take it real easy riding around with only a rear brake while you wait for that front brake line. The CB400A doesn't have nearly the engine braking you get from a bike with a manual transmission. She definitely gets most of her stopping power from that front disk. On a different note, the engine sounds really good. As to using engine flush in a motorcycle engine, I've personally never done it. I have done it from time to time in car engines, mainly when I bought used cars and found nasty looking engine oil and no way to know how frequently the prior owner changed oil. Interesting to see there are quite a few of the motorcycle guys on KZfaq running Rotella in their bikes. I've used Seafoam in the past in crankcase oil as an additive and in fuel in one car. I've not really seen anything negative or positive. It was originally made as an oil and fuel treatment for 2-stroke marine engines, hence the name. So, it might be good to use in your two stroke motorcycle engines. Have you ever tried it in one of them?

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

Definitely taking it easy till I get the front brake sorted. When that happens the training wheels are coming off. 😂 I have used sea foam in engines also. This motor flush is cheaper. That was my determining factor.

@mr1bienvenu1 10 ай бұрын

Chemtool B12 really works, Seafoam not really 😊

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

Gonna have to give B12 a shot. Thanks.

@mr1bienvenu1 10 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclerewind nice, I see what you there 😂

@Silent-Lucidity 10 ай бұрын

Could you potentially use an air compressor and air gun on the caliper to push out the piston? I think I have seen someone do that, instead of grease.

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

May be able to shot that piston across the shop!😂 have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

@js92css 10 ай бұрын

I have the same year bike, but regular manual tranny....a few questions for you, Are there any steel braided lines available off the shelf for these bike(is it not worth it versus a new OE one)? Why didn't you just bleed it 1st to attempt to get the feel back, curious(age perhaps)? Please make a video of the brake line swap?lol

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

😂definitely making a cinematic brake line swap video. Hopefully I can get it to under 2 hours 😂 I did attempt to bleed the brake off camera to no avail. Thanks for watching.

@anthonycalarie1414 20 күн бұрын

Not sure if you'll respond to this but I had a question about the oil you used - Just picked up a 78 Hawk Automatic recently as well and changed the oil + filter (I used the same Shell Rotella T4 15w-40) and am having some white smoke coming out of the only the left side exhaust which wasn't happening before the oil change. Did you have anything like this happen? The Clymer manual calls for 10w-40 which I learned afterwards, so I figured that might be the issue but could also be something else entirely. Let me know if you have any advice, thanks!

@motorcyclerewind 20 күн бұрын

That’s the same oil I use. Was the oil level low before you drained it? Could have been Smokey before but level went down and it was smoking less. Feel free to email me(motorcyclerewind@gmail.com) your contact info and we can chat about it.

@anthonycalarie1414 20 күн бұрын

@@motorcyclerewind Oil level looked fine before I drained it. (drained 3 quarts) I'm going to take it around the neighborhood when the weather clears up and see if it continues. Just thought it was odd only smoking from one of the exhaust pipes. I'll send you an email if I can't get it figured out, thanks so much!

@bonniecavalcante9149 9 ай бұрын

Where are you in florida

@motorcyclerewind 9 ай бұрын

I am in Slidell, Louisiana. Where are you. located?

@andrewnewman6510 10 ай бұрын

Are they 1 spd auto? Or they similar an auto transmission in a car?

@motorcyclerewind 10 ай бұрын

Two speed transmission. Have to be in neutral to start. You can shift to 1 then 2 while riding. Or just shift all the way to 2 and don’t shift again until you have to start it again.

@andrewnewman6510 10 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclerewind interesting, so it would be similar to an older Honda 4 wheeler. Or the older Honda Z50 No clutch.