Topic: New to me 400F...

[f45bethere]

a friend of mine, faced with no room in the garage, just couldn't sell his beloved, but neglected 1975 400F to anyone...so I volunteered! I promised much polishing, and attention...It worked, he is going to be so damn jealous he let it go...

I have a local one man shop in North Haven CT, Steve @ Conn Cycle Works who specializes in 60,70,80's Japanese, and I gave him the green light to do what is necessary, and correct to put it back on the road, while I cleaned and polished...he put about 24 hours into a very thorough going over to bring it to depedable and presentable...with 2 Moto Guzzi's with 32k and 75k in the garage I already have plenty of wrenching to do...very glad I went to a professional...she now snaps to attention and idles like she means it...even looks pretty, but a 10 foot pretty...only 500 miles so far, but loving every minute of it...a perfect contrast to the Moto Guzzi's

I have a specific question...my sidecovers are without the 400F emblems, and I have new ones ready to be applied...it seems to be a rub on affair (but I don't really know), but should these also have a spray clear coat also?

Any info on reapplying these would be a big help, and I'm just dumb enough to try anything stupid and regret it later...save me the trouble and let me know how to do it right. Thanks.

[Stev-o]

First off, welcome and congrats on getting a 400F. [I want one!]

Since you did not post pics, I will assure the emblems are vinyl and just need to be stuck on. Take your time, measure and apply. Use painters tape as a guide, if needed.
I did not clear coat over them on my 550F, but a lot of guys do, especially if it will be out in the weather.

We love pis here, so post up.

[Lil Red]

Hey! Congrats on the 400!...I now have a 400f for about 8mos...and a 79 Guzzi 1000SP I've owned for 20 years. I to am struck by the contrast of the two machines...the guzzi all vibes and lopey at idle with it's NASCAR/airshow warbird thing...and the Honda with it Isle of Man /Walter Mitty thing going on...how light the little CB is...not that the Guzzi is ponderous or anything....Anyway...hope you enjoy the two bikes together as much as I have...It's almost as if I enjoy the Guzzi even more now that I can turn in a whole 'nother direction with the CB...Italian THUNDER...or Nipponese pocket rocket...I never suspected that just having the choice would enrich my motorcycling as much as it has...CHEERS!!!

[Psychonaut]

I have a specific question...my sidecovers are without the 400F emblems, and I have new ones ready to be applied...it seems to be a rub on affair (but I don't really know), but should these also have a spray clear coat also?

Any info on reapplying these would be a big help, and I'm just dumb enough to try anything stupid and regret it later...save me the trouble and let me know how to do it right. Thanks.

I put new decals on a few months ago when I repainted. If they are like the ones on Ebay you put them on with water. Mine came with a sheet explaining the application. Let them dry and clear over them. I waited 8 hours. They are very thin, I don't know how they will hold up without being cleared over.