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Offline CB400Finhawaii

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New member in Hawaii
« on: December 03, 2022, 12:12:05 PM »
Aloha,

I'm Mike in Hawaii.   I recently moved here from California and brought with me a 1975 CB400F project bike.  I have owned the bike for 6 years but only started working on it since relocating to Hawaii.   It pretty much needs everything worked on, but I'm retired and have the time.

Previous bikes include 1970 CL350 and a 1972 CB500. 

I'm looking forward to getting my bike running and riding around Oahu.  I think it will take me 6-8 months at this point.

Parts (like tires) are crazy expensive here.  If you are thinking of relocating to Hawaii, buy everything you can before moving here.






Offline rocket johnny

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Re: New member in Hawaii
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2022, 02:48:07 PM »
welcome from western colorado hawaii mike !     my little brother lives in kona and i have thought about selling everything and putting the k-6 in a crate .   time will tell .       your right about everything being expensive on the islands .  but then you have the ocean at your back door .   good luck on getting your bike on the road !

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Re: New member in Hawaii
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2022, 05:34:44 PM »
Welcome from snowy Minnesota,

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Re: New member in Hawaii
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2022, 01:09:54 AM »
Welcome

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Offline Mark K

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Re: New member in Hawaii
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2022, 06:41:59 AM »
Welcome from Alabama Mike. I was stationed in Hawaii (83-87 Barbers Point NAS). I imagine a lot has changed but it was a beautiful place to live. Good luck with your project! Hope you have many great rides!
Current bikes
'73 Honda CB750K3 (current project), '19 Kawasaki KLX 140G, '72 Honda CL70K3, '70 Honda SL350 (next project)

Former bikes
'74 Yamaha 60, '72 Maico 250, '74 Kawasaki 250 S1, '82 Kawasaki KZ550, '84 Honda VF700F Interceptor, '99 HD FLSTS Heritage Springer, '97 HD FLHTCUI Ultra Classic '05 HD FLHT Electraglide, '9? Buell Lightning, '03 FLHTCUI Ultra Classic,'14 Honda CRF250L

Offline Stev-o

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Re: New member in Hawaii
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2022, 10:23:36 AM »
Welcome from Texas!

I have fond memories of a vacation in Oahu and renting a Honda, riding around the gorgeous island twice and getting 7 tickets!  [cop said go home and dont come back!]

Stayed in Waikiki and visited Diamondhead, Hanauma Bay [great snorkling], Waimea Falls [cliff diving] and North Shore - Sunset Beach [waves so big, afraid to swim there!]

What a beautiful Island.
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........