Consider slide carbs if you are going to do away with the airbox. The original Keihien carbs are very sensitive. We discovered that half the battle was to use the rubbers that joined the airbox to the carb intakes, they're more complicated than you might think at first. Never had any real success with aftermarket conical filters clipped over the inlets (K and N types) . They might have achieved more peak power but getting it past the flat spots was always a nightmare.
Thank you Robert, I have picked up and old set of the original Keihen carbs which I was intending to use, but I am not expecting to run the airbox, so your suggestion matches what I've read elsewhere and I'll give it serious consideration. My challenge would be how to keep a different set of carbs in sync, but I guess that's half the fun trying to find a solution.. 😀😀
Looks interesting , I spent quite a bit of time on the net looking at Superdream Scramblers in the past so always worth a look for ideas , a thought on the wheels the CM250T wheels fit and are an inch shorter and rear wheel wider too , any how keep up the good work and enjoy 👍
Cool, you can do it! A scrambler build is perfect 👍 I suggest you modify the top part of the rear frame and fit new seat hoop to get more clearance at the rear. Don't try to get the rear swing arm go lower. Btw, the fork on the right hand side is put on the wrong way 😋
Thanks KI, I will certainly consider your suggestion as I hadn't thought to increase the top clearance. I had noticed my mistake on the front fork, but haven't changed it around yet. 😅
I considered a scrambler build until i was telling my brother about it and showed him an image. He asked why i would turn my 81 cm400a into a scrambler when i have my 73 cl350 that needs rebuilt. Cant argue with reason.
Exciting times looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us mate 👍👍
Thanks Dean. You and me both!
and the journey begins..... good luck to you Ryan
Thank you Tim.
Good luck Ryan hope you have very deep pockets mate 👍🏻👍🏻🏍🏍
Nope, but I've got plenty of misplaced optimism. 😀
Great stuff! Looking forward to more videos!!
Thanks Daniel.
Good luck Ryan, exciting stuff.
Thank you, I may need some of that luck.
Looking good Ryan and thank you for the mention, your going to need the centre pin from the centre stand as the brake peddle bolts into that pin
Whoops, I've already sold that... I'll find a way to sort it somehow. Bearing in mind I don't even have a rear brake yet. 😀
Consider slide carbs if you are going to do away with the airbox. The original Keihien carbs are very sensitive. We discovered that half the battle was to use the rubbers that joined the airbox to the carb intakes, they're more complicated than you might think at first. Never had any real success with aftermarket conical filters clipped over the inlets (K and N types) . They might have achieved more peak power but getting it past the flat spots was always a nightmare.
Thank you Robert, I have picked up and old set of the original Keihen carbs which I was intending to use, but I am not expecting to run the airbox, so your suggestion matches what I've read elsewhere and I'll give it serious consideration. My challenge would be how to keep a different set of carbs in sync, but I guess that's half the fun trying to find a solution.. 😀😀
You could squirt some oil or wd 40 down spark plug holes Ryan ,might loosen things up a bit?🤔👍
Hi Derek, Thanks. I have done that as you'll see in the next upload. :). Ryan
Looks interesting , I spent quite a bit of time on the net looking at Superdream Scramblers in the past so always worth a look for ideas , a thought on the wheels the CM250T wheels fit and are an inch shorter and rear wheel wider too , any how keep up the good work and enjoy 👍
Cheers Kwacker5, I didn't know that about the wheels, so thanks for that. 👍🏻
Cool, you can do it! A scrambler build is perfect 👍 I suggest you modify the top part of the rear frame and fit new seat hoop to get more clearance at the rear. Don't try to get the rear swing arm go lower. Btw, the fork on the right hand side is put on the wrong way 😋
Thanks KI, I will certainly consider your suggestion as I hadn't thought to increase the top clearance. I had noticed my mistake on the front fork, but haven't changed it around yet. 😅
Cool project! Looking forward to the front suspension rebuild, as I need to refurbish mine 👍
Cheers Mats, I've not done that before myself, so please feel free to watch me learn and don't make the same mistakes yourself. :)
I have made a video about it, I also lowered mine but you can just skip that part: th-cam.com/video/18ugcgtkrxY/w-d-xo.html
I considered a scrambler build until i was telling my brother about it and showed him an image. He asked why i would turn my 81 cm400a into a scrambler when i have my 73 cl350 that needs rebuilt. Cant argue with reason.
I think your brother may have a point. I don't have a CL350, so can't use that excuse myself. 😀
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Thank you Mossine.