Topic: 1976 CB400f to repaint or not?

[asphaltandgas]

I have a mostly original 400f that I have been cleaning up. 

The tank has a few small nicks, the clear coat is peeling and a little over spray from a previous owners house painting affect the paint.  The warning decal is peeling off.

Still, it has a certain original patina that I like.  What is your opinion of the pros and cons or repainting with repro decals?

Thanks.

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[MoMo]

Depends,  but I'd lean towards as is unless I was going for a restoration, especially if the bike was a rider.  Post some photos of it once you get enough posts. Welcome...Larry

[seanbarney41]

Leave it.  It's only original once.  I would much rather see a slightly scruffy original than a tarted up, repainted, over-polished trailer queen.

[cougar]

+1,2,3 ! Agree with all the above comments !!!   ...cougar...

[Stev-o]

There is a fine line between the look of patina and neglect.

If it has natural age, then leave it.  If damaged, repaint.

[flybox1]

do what you can to buff off the overspray, and leave it.

[Duanob]

If you can live with it the way it is then leave it.

[Tim2005]

Leave it if possible. If you decide you need to repaint, check out the decal supply situation before starting- it is hard to find 400f ones for sale where the colours are actually correct.

[martin99]

If you paint the tank it'll likely stand out like a sore thumb and make the rest of the bike look rough, then you won't be happy until everything's minty. Been there, done that. Mirror polished a footrest hanger on a Commando once and ended up doing a restoration that was never intended  . Better off to just ride and enjoy.