Topic: CM400C yes? no? maybe?

[72_350_FOUR]

Hey guys, thinking of picking up an 81 CM400 custom for a winter cafe project.  Good? Bad? any known issues i should look for before purchase.  How is the frame behind the tank?  Flat enough for a cafe type seat or will it take some welding ? I've never saw one in person and it's hard to tell from online pics.

[seanbarney41]

the only plus on these is that they are cheap because no one wants them, and no one will care when it gets hacked up

[Johnie]

  That being said, I restored a 1980 CM400E and 1981 CM400C about 8 years ago. I got $1,800 for one and $1,500 for the other. I am 6 foot and the bike just felt to small for me. And whenever I was riding on one I was wishing I was on my CB750. Have not looked back...

[72_350_FOUR]

Did the custom have a triple tree that was adjustable? meaning could you slide the fork tubes up through to lower the front end.?  I know one of these bikes has a stamped top triple.  ?   Any known issues with these that your aware of... besides no kick starter!   

[Johnie]

You could slide the fork tubes up if desired, but standard on these customs was the front air shocks. As far as reliability, pretty much like the rest of the Honda line in that they are good runners and no points to deal with.