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Offline Badchry

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newbe here
« on: March 27, 2025, 07:25:04 PM »
Hey everyone, I'm Phill, A native of southern California. I used to own a 77 CB400Four way back when. It was my first mode of transportation for my last two years of High School. many fond memories of riding that bike.
I'm looking to pick up another. I looked at one so far, but it was a little rough. But man, when I took it for a spin it sure felt good to be back on another one!
So now I'm on the hunt for one. If you know of any for sale, please let me know via Private Message.
Meanwhile, I will be reading up on all the beautiful bikes here, soaking up the knowledge. the pit falls, the things to look out for when buying one.
Anyway, thanks for reading my intro. see you...
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Offline rocket johnny

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2025, 07:31:50 PM »
welcome from sunny western colorado !    good luck in your search
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Re: newbe here
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2025, 07:48:22 PM »
Thanks, Appreciate that!
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Offline newday777

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2025, 09:23:03 PM »
Welcome aboard the forum Phill from southern NH. I used to live in Oceanside.
Check with Kurt Jordan in Oceanside, Jordan Engineering.  He occasionally restores 400/4s.
I know of a couple or red 76s, out here in NH though.
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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2025, 06:59:53 AM »
Really, Kurt Jordan huh. Cool I'll look him up, Might get lucky. Thanks!

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2025, 07:12:08 AM »
Quote from: Badchry on March 27, 2025, 07:25:04 PM

I'm looking to pick up another. I looked at one so far, but it was a little rough. But man, when I took it for a spin it sure felt good to be back on another one!



First off, welcome.   Ok, here is a really nice one and it is priced accordingly!

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1975-Honda-CB+400F-5035620981#sid=320422

You may want to post a "CB400F wanted" in the classified section of this forum.

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2025, 12:07:26 PM »
welcome aboard
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Offline MD

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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2025, 05:01:31 PM »
Welcome from frosty Minnesota,

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2025, 05:08:50 PM »
Quote from: Badchry on March 28, 2025, 06:59:53 AM
Really, Kurt Jordan huh. Cool I'll look him up, Might get lucky. Thanks!
Do you know Kurt? He's been in the bike business from the late 60s, worked for Action Fours in the 70s, raced and tested builds as well as built many race bikes.
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Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2025, 10:59:00 AM »
Welcome from Ontario!
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Offline denward17

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2025, 12:04:19 PM »
Welcome from NC.
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Offline Badchry

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2025, 04:59:17 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on March 28, 2025, 07:12:08 AM
Quote from: Badchry on March 27, 2025, 07:25:04 PM

I'm looking to pick up another. I looked at one so far, but it was a little rough. But man, when I took it for a spin it sure felt good to be back on another one!



First off, welcome.   Ok, here is a really nice one and it is priced accordingly!

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1975-Honda-CB+400F-5035620981#sid=320422

You may want to post a "CB400F wanted" in the classified section of this forum.

Thanks for the lead. Boy that is a nice one! A bit too pricy for me, gotta pay tax on top of that too.
Would prefer a private party bike.  But they are getting pretty hard to find.
I did place a want ad, well see...
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Re: newbe here
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2025, 05:03:26 PM »
Quote from: newday777 on March 28, 2025, 05:08:50 PM
Quote from: Badchry on March 28, 2025, 06:59:53 AM
Really, Kurt Jordan huh. Cool I'll look him up, Might get lucky. Thanks!
Do you know Kurt? He's been in the bike business from the late 60s, worked for Action Fours in the 70s, raced and tested builds as well as built many race bikes.
Hey Stu, no, I don't know him. I did look into him bud no luck at this time. The hunt continues.
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Offline Badchry

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2025, 05:06:03 PM »
Thank you all for the warm welcome. Can't wait to find "The One" and start reliving my youth!
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Re: newbe here
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2025, 05:18:16 PM »
Welcome to the fun, I hope you find a great bike here!
I used to live in Manhattan Beach. Before that it was in Sacramento.
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Re: newbe here
« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2025, 06:01:01 PM »
Quote from: Badchry on April 03, 2025, 05:03:26 PM
Quote from: newday777 on March 28, 2025, 05:08:50 PM
Quote from: Badchry on March 28, 2025, 06:59:53 AM
Really, Kurt Jordan huh. Cool I'll look him up, Might get lucky. Thanks!
Do you know Kurt? He's been in the bike business from the late 60s, worked for Action Fours in the 70s, raced and tested builds as well as built many race bikes.
Hey Stu, no, I don't know him. I did look into him bud no luck at this time. The hunt continues.

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Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: newbe here
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2025, 04:44:45 AM »
Welcome to the forum, Phil.
 The 400F is my favorite SOHC.


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