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Offline Obfuscate Freely

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So, my first motorcycle is a 1975 CB400f
« on: May 15, 2012, 09:09:37 PM »
Hello!  I've wanted to learn to ride for some time now, but I finally took the plunge and completed the BRC earlier this month.  A few weeks later I found a sweet CB400f on craigslist, met up with the owner, and couldn't pass up on the deal he offered me.

Some of my friends think I'm crazy (and they might be right), but I've always liked the old CBs.  The classic look is timeless, and the purposeful UJM design really appeals to me.

As for my particular CB, I love it, and I'm optimistic that it will prove to be a good find.  The previous owner is a really nice guy who restored the bike himself.  It isn't perfect cosmetically, and the headers are aftermarket (they aren't as sexy as the original Honda design), but everything works, and it seems to run well.  Now, I just have to keep it that way, and the PO has even offered to help me out with some of the maintenance, such as the requisite valve adjustment it will need at the end of the summer.

I'll almost certainly be taking him up on that offer, but this site seems like a real repository of knowledge regarding these machines, so I hope you all don't mind if I try to tap into that while learning how to care for my bike.

Offline OneWheelDrive

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Re: So, my first motorcycle is a 1975 CB400f
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2012, 09:28:10 PM »
Um, buy it!  Looks like a perfect first bike to me!
1975 CB550 cafe
1971 CB500 stocker
2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S *sold*
1973 CB350F *sold*
1975 CB550K Project "Keeper" *sold*
2010 Ducati Monster S4RS *sold*
1976 CB360T *sold*
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Re: So, my first motorcycle is a 1975 CB400f
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2012, 09:37:05 PM »
Very nice...I love the Blue 400F's!  Congrats and enjoy your 'new' CB400F!

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Re: So, my first motorcycle is a 1975 CB400f
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2012, 10:26:52 PM »
Good choice,  and welcome...Larry

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Re: So, my first motorcycle is a 1975 CB400f
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2012, 06:26:17 AM »
Oh, I did buy the bike.  I meant to say that I will likely be taking the bike back to the PO at the end of the summer so he can help me with the valve maintenance.  I apologize for the confusion.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

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Re: So, my first motorcycle is a 1975 CB400f
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2012, 06:45:37 AM »
Welcome and nice find! That is the exact bike I am looking to buy. Wanna sell?? Ha!

If you don't mind, how much?
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Re: So, my first motorcycle is a 1975 CB400f
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2012, 08:29:24 PM »
The asking price was $1875, but the seller actually offered it to me for substantially less than that.

I just had to agree to go back to him first if I ever decide to sell it.  Sorry, Stev-o!

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Re: So, my first motorcycle is a 1975 CB400f
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2012, 09:06:12 PM »
seems like a good deal!  it looks to be in pristine shape :)  congrats!

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Re: So, my first motorcycle is a 1975 CB400f
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2012, 09:16:32 PM »


I just had to agree to go back to him first if I ever decide to sell it.  Sorry, Stev-o!
Ok, but if he doesn't want it, then it goes to me!
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