Topic: New '75 400F Owner - Help!

[MAINEiac400F]

I apologize, I didn't see a specific 400F forum. Hopefully this is the right spot.

I just brought home a 1975 400F with a handful of issues: missing rear signals, improper headlamp (needs bezel and lamp, maybe new housing also), seized front brake (master?), and a mangled sidestand mount. Hopefully I didn't bite off more than I can chew.

Anyone know any good Honda shops in Northern New England (I'm in Maine)? I've spoken with Twisted Iron Customs, which is a few hours East of me on the coast. I'd like someone to take a look at this kickstand and see what that will require before I spend $100's on the missing/incorrect parts.

Also any good Honda specific salvage yards? I need the stalks and hardware for the rear signals, along with a headlamp bezel and some other hardware.

More direct questions:
1.) Aftermarket Brake Master Rebuild from David Silver - OK? Or shell out on OE Honda?
2.) Recommendations for headlamp replacement: Candlepower 6 3/8" unit with a 45w bulb?
3.) Tire recommendations - Metzler Block C, Bridgestone BT45? Others?
4.) Air filter: seems none are available... go to pods and re-jet, don't re-jet? Thoughts?
5.) OE-muffler. Same as air filter, looks like David Silver had reproduction ones for $160 at one point. Other sources?
6.) Other reliability updates or wisdom for a SOHC-newb who's used to fuel-injected stuff 40+ years newer?

Thanks everyone, I'll try to get some pictures as I go. For those of you in Maine, maybe see you at Owl's Head around this time next year.

-Matt

[Stev-o]

First off, there is no 400F specif area, so you are good. I dont have a 400, but can answer some of your questions.

1.  Yes, DSS sells a good repoped master cylinder [not rebuilt]. Many of us dont rebuild em anymore as it is not cost effective [and a pain].

3. Both are very good as well as Avon, Dunlop and IRC. I avoid Chinese.

4.  No pods!  May be hard to tune for a rookie. Here is one, but kinda pricey
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Air-Filter-Cleaner-Honda-CB400F-CB350F-17210-333-610-Never-Installed-NEW/331496706007?epid=1311836660&hash=item4d2ebe4fd7%3Ag%3AW2sAAOSwPhdU92~j

4into1 is a good seller but out of stock

http://4into1.com/emgo-honda-cb350f-cb400f-stock-air-filter/

The 400 experts can help you with the other stuff.  Post pics of the kickstand so we can advise.  Good luck!

[FuZZie]

More direct questions:
1.) Aftermarket Brake Master Rebuild from David Silver - OK? Or shell out on OE Honda?
2.) Recommendations for headlamp replacement: Candlepower 6 3/8" unit with a 45w bulb?
3.) Tire recommendations - Metzler Block C, Bridgestone BT45? Others?
4.) Air filter: seems none are available... go to pods and re-jet, don't re-jet? Thoughts?
5.) OE-muffler. Same as air filter, looks like David Silver had reproduction ones for $160 at one point. Other sources?
6.) Other reliability updates or wisdom for a SOHC-newb who's used to fuel-injected stuff 40+ years newer?

1.) OE or D.S. either would be fine.
2.) The factory that made the CP/45 small lights was in Japan it closed. (think radiation) Would need a bit of luck to score one
3.) Can't help with this one
4.) D.S. usually has them?
5.) D.S. is about the best bet for the exhaust if you want a new look, NOS of fleabay is in the heart attack area.   
I don't know what 6 is you thinking about injection for it?

Make sure you post up a add in the wanted forum before you buy, pretty sure a few guys may help you.