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Offline KB02

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And yet another free bike
« on: April 02, 2007, 10:10:08 AM »
Just had a my buddy "Officially" give me another motorcycle. 1978 Honda CB400T. It ran great when he put it up two years ago. All I did was make sure that carbs were drained, put in a freshly charged battery and it she started right up.

Comes complete with spare tank, fenders and grab rail. Granted I think the "Spare tank" is the origanal. The side panels are orange, as is the spare tank and the tank on it is blue. The tank on it is rust free, the spare is filled with rust. I'll try the Safest rust remover stuff on it I figure. See if that'll work.

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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2007, 11:59:45 AM »
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2007, 04:36:31 PM »
Let me know if you need parts. Except everything on the front end.
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2007, 05:56:44 PM »
Sweet deal, had a 78 CB400T (orange) years ago.  Completly restored/rode and later sold it to a friend that still as it, they can keep up with the best.   

Just watch that Rt side main bearing, there was a history of failure.  Mine was toast with 14K but it's an easy fix.
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2007, 06:35:09 PM »
I would suggest the Yamaha tank conditioner kit. It's cheap, safe and works well.
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2007, 04:57:32 AM »
Here's a picture. I have the old (hard cover) manual on the seat. And the back rest pad was practically falling off. The wood in the back was all rotted out. Fortunately, it's all 1/2" plywood, which my neighbor has a ton of scraps of left over from a project he was working on.  :D
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2007, 11:43:31 AM »
I just got the tank and side covers back from the painter. They look awesome. I'll post some pics after I get home.
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2007, 12:02:18 PM »
As luck would have it, I pick up a '79 CB650 this evening. The CL ad said "Free To A Good Home."

I qualify...

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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2007, 12:05:23 PM »
 ;D ;D Nice!!  ;D ;D
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2007, 01:58:57 PM »
Man, you guys must be living right! I thought I had been blessed to find bikes for $75 every now and then!
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2007, 05:50:06 PM »
where oh where do you guys find all these cheap fun toys?!

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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2007, 07:29:16 PM »
Saw it on the local Craig's List this morning.  Seller/giver told me this evening it hadn't been 10 minutes before my email arrived; while he was typing a response, three more emails came in.

Just got back from picking it up.  Complete, original, unmolested. 8K miles.

It's dusty, but the chrome isn't pitted at all.  Some of the tank's clear coat is rubbed off.  Has a tear in the seat, a slightly cracked side cover, a broken rear turn signal and it needs a new rear tire before any serious riding.  Been in his garage for four years.  Needs a battery, of course.  I just ordered a new seat and turn signal for it; I'll offer the old seat here or eBay it.

Engine is clean and will polish up well; no broken fins, etc.  Can't see that it's been down, ever.  It's dark here now, or I'd post some images.

Fa-ree.  Clean title signed over to me.  Oh, and he threw in three old helmets.

'bout freaking time I had some good karma.

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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2007, 04:55:21 AM »
here's the pic of bike with the fresh paint. My wife says the "Hawk" stickers don't need to go back on. I'd have to agree.  :)  The pictures don't it justice. The painter did a very nice job.

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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2007, 07:22:48 AM »
looks good
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2007, 07:53:49 PM »
Some pix of what I scored yesterday:







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'04 CBR600F4i
'76 Yamaha RD400C
'79 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special
'84 Yamaha RZ350
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Re: And yet another free bike
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2007, 05:00:18 AM »
WOW. Nice.
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