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Offline parm94

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Calling CB400F experts!
« on: May 07, 2017, 06:23:33 PM »
Hey guys, plan on purchasing this Blue '75 CB400F tomorrow.

https://goo.gl/photos/xVAnfUqGohpjpGVd9



It's a ground up restoration from 2008, with headers, collector and muffler replaced ($1500) in the past month. Only the horn is missing.

Motor, trans and clutch have been rebuilt as well. Other than receipts, checking compression, leaks etc, what else should I be looking for?
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Offline MoMo

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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2017, 06:25:24 PM »
frame where the sidestand attaches-make sure it is solid.  what's the asking price? ....
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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2017, 06:27:34 PM »
Quote from: MoMo on May 07, 2017, 06:25:24 PM
frame where the sidestand attaches-make sure it is solid.  what's the asking price? ....

Thanks. $4500 CAD
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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2017, 06:30:29 PM »
Also, check the date code on the tires.  Good luck with it
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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2017, 06:46:11 PM »
Good luck!   I'm jealous!


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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2017, 06:07:45 AM »
No horn? Pay $20.00 max for that bike. And send me his number.
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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2017, 06:20:03 AM »
Quote from: Bodi on May 08, 2017, 06:07:45 AM
No horn? Pay $20.00 max for that bike. And send me his number.
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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2017, 07:56:23 AM »
Anyone know what compression should be on a rebuilt motor? Couldn't find factory specs.

Ratio is 9.4:1 I believe.

Edit: should be 138
« Last Edit: May 08, 2017, 08:07:07 AM by parm94 »
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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2017, 07:57:58 AM »
Quote from: innovativems on May 07, 2017, 06:46:11 PM
Good luck!   I'm jealous!


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Haha I think everyone is jealous of Goldy!
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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2017, 09:35:04 AM »
most HOnda fours are 150 cranking with throttle wide open.  No more than 10% variation
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Offline nvr2old

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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2017, 09:37:59 AM »
Nice looking 400F.  With all the time and effort that went into it, it's too bad the tank decals are incorrect.
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Re: Calling CB400F experts!
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2017, 11:46:17 AM »
Thanks for the help boys. Bought the bike. The decals are from a yellow 400. Looks unique but I'll probably fix it since there's no clear over it.
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