Topic: CB400F Koni shocks

[timbo]

Do koni shocks fore other CB four models fit on a CB400F?
I would like to replace the original and not working shocks with something better but
I don't have the budget to buy new koni/ikon ones. There are plenty of used ones for sale but
not for the 400F.

regards

Tim

[SF]

You could use your old koni’s in on a trade towards a new or used set..


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[jakec]

I know that 350 (twin) are the same size and fit.

[timbo]

I have the standard honda ones now. I don't think there Koni?

[bryanj]

May well be longer but would physicaly fit

[timbo]

I was thinking the same but maybe some models use the same? I don't know,so I was searching someone who does.

[Bodi]

Not sure about non-Honda shocks - and they often have different end connections - but as far as I know for Honda the 350-4, 350 twin, and 400F have the same length shocks. Probably there are others.
The other longer ones for the bigger SOHC-4 bikes will mount just fine but they are longer and the rear will be jacked up a bit. It did change handling on my 400F but I dropped the forks into the top triple a bit to try and compensate, helped a bit.
I think the correct shocks are roughly 12 1/4" long, 750 shocks around 13 1/8. Not a huge difference but chain tension varies with swingarm angle, and unusual length shocks can make it difficult to get good chain tension.

[timbo]

I found a pair of used but totaly rebuild CB400F Koni shocks for 150 euros.
New they cost wel over 500 euro so I bought them.
Hope they wil be ok. Thanks for the info.

[SF]

That’s great....now send your old ones out for a rebuild.....I can’t remember who but he’s on SOHC4 board


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[timbo]

are the old original honda ones worth a rebuild an can they be rebuilded?
I thought they have to be replaced when broken.

regards

Tim

[jakec]

Old ones can but it’s not cost effective. I think he thought you had ikon’s Already.

[timbo]

nope,original honda ones