Honda Steed 400

Tawny Owl

Can anyone tell me where I can get a Honda steed manual, I have been told its the same as a 600 is that right, just got a 94 Steed and cant get the front head light to work, although the rear brake light comes on when I turn on the key, do I need to start up th bike???? first, I need the tank painted as well loads of work to do.

minidazzler

Have you replaced the bulb? And Checked all connections between the switch and the bulb?

Tawny Owl

My God your up late,and thanks for the reply, answer no but I did open the head light it looks ok, I did get a meter from a mate in work to check the wires but I am lost on wiring, I am dying to here it going.

Tawny Owl

minidazzler wrote: »

Have you replaced the bulb? And Checked all connections between the switch and the bulb?

Have not a clue where to start,last time I was on a bike was in the 70's I am 55 now and loving this but need the help of other lads and girls that have bikes now. my days bikes had points ha.

zubair

Tawny Owl wrote: »

Can anyone tell me where I can get a Honda steed manual, I have been told its the same as a 600 is that right, just got a 94 Steed and cant get the front head light to work, although the rear brake light comes on when I turn on the key, do I need to start up th bike???? first, I need the tank painted as well loads of work to do.

I'd paint the tank last if it was me. Get her up and running first.

As per minidazzler try a new bulb.

Hotblack Desiato

If it's a US import then the headlight won't come on until the engine starts.

Ayrtonf7

Fuses could be something to check as well ?

Tawny Owl

Ayrtonf7 wrote: »

Fuses could be something to check as well ?

Fuses all checked there ok

Thanks.

Tawny Owl

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

If it's a US import then the headlight won't come on until the engine starts.

Its from China / Japan Asian market, I am told I cant get a manual as its not in English, thanks for the reply.

Tawny Owl

Lights all working, indicators are a problem now, wiring is cat.

Tawny Owl

Working on getting the bike turned over now. nothing happening as in not firing up, even though there's a small amount of fuel in the tank, whats enough so it can be pumped to the carbs, also I took of the caliper on the front brakes off and there in a terrible state, need new seals and then on to the fork seals,

enjoying the small problems cant wait to hear her running.:D:D

Skill Magill

Tawny Owl wrote: »

Working on getting the bike turned over now. nothing happening as in not firing up, even though there's a small amount of fuel in the tank, whats enough so it can be pumped to the carbs, also I took of the caliper on the front brakes off and there in a terrible state, need new seals and then on to the fork seals,

enjoying the small problems cant wait to hear her running.:D:D

"Enjoying" wouldn't be the adjective I'd use

Hotblack Desiato

If that fuel has been sitting there for a few months or more, throw it out.

The fuel level might be below reserve, with the fuel tap not set to reserve. Or the reserve line could be blocked. Split vacuum hose if it's a vacuum fuel tap, or broken fuel pump if it has a fuel pump (but I doubt it does.)

Tawny Owl

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

If that fuel has been sitting there for a few months or more, throw it out.

The fuel level might be below reserve, with the fuel tap not set to reserve. Or the reserve line could be blocked. Split vacuum hose if it's a vacuum fuel tap, or broken fuel pump if it has a fuel pump (but I doubt it does.)

Thanks I had a plastic container do you know the small ones with the spout and it was about a 3rd full I put this in my empty fuel tank, but I don't think its enough fuel, I did not want to fill too much in case I need to take the tank off again, to check the carbs I am hoping the floats are not stuck, and thanks for your tips.

Hotblack Desiato

How long since it ran last?

Tawny Owl

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

How long since it ran last?

It ran 2 years ago, as I rode it on private land in around a yard, it has not been taxed since 2008. it was a mates bike as he got a chance to buy the bike and get it all done up and running, but lost intrest, me been a biker from the late 70's like a fool said I would buy it from him and give myself some hearth ache in trying to get it back on the road, dont like seeing a bike rot away in a shed and not been used, If I get it going and I dont go back on the road, I can give it to someone in the family, at least it will be uasable again.

CJhaughey

I'd say a good carb clean would do wonder for it.
If you take the carbs off and find a place that does ultrasonic cleaning and get them to give it a run it will remove all the crap that builds up in the passages.
It looks like a variant of the Transalp 400/Bros 400 that were out at the same time.