Author Topic: My recent acquisition 77 CB400F (Read 2936 times)

Can550 · « **on:** November 02, 2018, 08:32:10 pm »

Addiction of SOHC4 and here comes one more. Got it delivered last Sunday. Not being familiar with the bike I was not very well versed with what to check before buying other than hear it run. I did not have the luxury of time to read forums before committing to this purchase. Thought if there are things not right, with help of you all here, can always fix it up to be a great bike.

Here are some photos for you to see and educate me on this bike. Little I have read and observed, foot pegs, handlebars, shifter are replaced with earlier models (76,75), anything else you notice, would appreciate your input and guidance.

thanks,

Need a seat cover, air box cover, stock grips

Don R · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2018, 08:58:31 pm »

I like it. Looks pretty good.

Robbo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2018, 12:46:03 am »

Wow that looks to be in excellent shape. I really like the paint colour and Avon Roadrider tires too

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bryanj · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2018, 06:19:06 am »

There were US models after the original with footrests on the swingarm and i thought all the gearchanges were like yours

Don R · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2018, 07:35:50 am »

I'm wondering if the Canadian 1977 models retained the early handlebars and rear set pegs?

Can550 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2018, 08:05:11 am »

Thanks everyone
Yes I too would like to know if it’s stock Canadian model or foot pegs and bars were changed

I liked it, bought it but liked even more sitting next to my 75 cb550f. Headers on both bikes are like poetry

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Stev-o · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2018, 08:11:25 am »

Congrats.

That swooping exhaust is sexy! [that led me to my first SOHC, a 550F years ago]

Bike looks real nice, hows it run?

BRG-BIRD · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2018, 09:05:19 am »

I like it!

Can550 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2018, 08:53:49 pm »

Thanks all
Now I show the weakest link on this bike.

If anyone has a clean tank in yellow for sale, I’ll be interested

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carnivorous chicken · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2018, 08:53:00 am »

I'm wondering if it's not an earlier bike titled at 77, and with later side covers and tank. That could explain the earlier shift linkage and passenger pegson the swing arm. Have you checked the VIN?

Other than that, nice bike despite the dent. The clamps for the exhaust are aftermarket as well as far as I know, I think all the OEM Honda ones came with fins.

Tim2005 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2018, 01:49:25 pm »

Lovely bike, pity about the tank dent. Certainly looks like a 77, which is a very rare model, as well as the fuel filler it has the 77 front fender and exhaust clamps. Odd about the footrests etc, but it's probably an improvement anyway.

The attached pdf has the different vin numbers between US and Canada models, might help.

jamesw · « **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2018, 04:32:53 pm »

If you want to get that dent fixed, I can refer you to someone. He's in the US though (Georgia). You could email him for a quote. Stephen Hamby

http://dentrepairgeorgia.com/dent-hogs/

evinrude7 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2018, 05:58:26 pm »

Quote from: jamesw on November 04, 2018, 04:32:53 pm

If you want to get that dent fixed, I can refer you to someone. He's in the US though (Georgia). You could email him for a quote. Stephen Hamby

http://dentrepairgeorgia.com/dent-hogs/

in watching the videos this guy is an artist.

b1jackson · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2018, 05:35:45 am »

I have a suspicion the bike is an earlier model with some 77 dressings. The brake lever looks like the older model and yes, the foot pegs and bars as mentioned.

I have a true 77 model in the same color (Cdn I believe as well). I'm doing a resto and the only thing I really plan to change from stock are the handle bars (the 75/76 look so much nicer) and then of course the corresponding cables will need to be the shorter ones.

Can550 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2018, 05:41:49 am »

I have written an e mail to Honda asking to ensure if this is how it came for Canadian market or it was changed to earlier specs. VIN shows 1977

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Don R · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2018, 05:49:15 am »

In the earlier 70's leftover bikes would sometimes get a new title in the dealership. The neck tag however, didn't change. There are a batch of French sandcast 750's that fall later than the 7414 cut off, even into the 14,000's. That proves Honda used what they had at times and any rule of part and model year is open to exception. The US 1972 750's are another case where mix and match parts were put on the same model bike. I believe Hondaman had a new one with indicator lights gauges and the light console on the same bike.

Deltarider · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2018, 07:38:16 am »

Quote from: Can550 on November 06, 2018, 05:41:49 am

I have written an e mail to Honda asking to ensure if this is how it came for Canadian market or it was changed to earlier specs. VIN shows 1977

Can, have you consulted the CB400F Parts Lists? They're here: http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/parts-list/parts-list-cb400

jakec · « **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2018, 09:05:52 am »

If the seat cover has no rips I would keep it. Even the highest quality seat cover reproductions are not as thick, and a time-worn seat has a patina to it that many people can appreciate.

As for the dent, my roommate's 400F also has a pretty nasty dent. He got a quote from a guy in Florida. However the quotes go so high it's almost like you just buy a new tank and be at the same spot.

Can550 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2018, 05:36:56 pm »

So I spent sometime looking at parts diagrams for Canadian 77 and it sure has same foot pegs throughout 3 years of production whereas US model is different.

So two confirmations 1): it’s a Canadian bike 2): it’s with correct pegs

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Rogerrz · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2019, 04:39:18 pm »

When I restored my US model '76 (had the high bars, but rearset pegs), I stole a few parts from my uncle's CDN model '77, that had been sitting in the woods for the last 35 years. He bought it, it was like new with 1500kms on it, crashed it, got it fixed, and sold it to a local that proceeded to completely destroy it. It had forward set pegs, and high bars too. The exhaust clamps are the same as CAN550's bike, no fins. They are stock to the bike, AFAIK.

Can550 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2019, 04:44:42 pm »

Thanks

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BenelliSEI · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2019, 08:33:45 pm »

Here’s a picture of my wife’s 1977 400F. Were in Ontario, Canada, and this was a Cdn spec machine. When I first picked it up, it also had the low bars. She preferred the higher ones.... it was Yellow, with black side covers. We painted and striped it to match our ‘78 550K and 750K (both Excel Black). Super ride!

Can550 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2019, 08:38:36 pm »

Nice
First time saw black
Looking for a good painter to paint couple of tanks and side covers any guide?
Cheers

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BenelliSEI · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2019, 08:53:57 am »

I know a few good shops in Toront. Where are you located? I’m just north of Mosport.
John D.

Can550 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2019, 10:02:58 am »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 27, 2019, 08:53:57 am

I know a few good shops in Toront. Where are you located? I’m just north of Mosport.
John D.

I’m in Brampton

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