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ybarsabal

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Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« on: May 30, 2010, 05:02:36 PM »
Any comments on these bikes?
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Offline tbpmusic

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Re: Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2010, 05:20:12 PM »
They're ok - if you get it, I have a complete engine with less than 3,000 miles on it, I'd sell for $100.
Good to have a spare......
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Re: Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2010, 05:45:32 PM »
Toady, but fun.  Easy to mess with and usually cheap.  Personally, I like them.
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Re: Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2010, 04:53:19 AM »
I have one. It's my wife's bike. I steal it and ride it whenever I can.  ;D The bike has no problem carrying myself (200 lbs +) and my wife (a gentleman does not disclose) at 70 mph down the highway.

Her's is pretty much as bone stock as you can get. I've been looking around for another one. I figure It could be a fun little project bike.
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ybarsabal

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Re: Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2010, 08:49:55 AM »
I bought the bike! Rode around town and it's feels strongish.

There is a leak in the left fork, which I've fixed before on an 82 nighthawk. Suspension didn't bottom out in front or rear, which is good. Should I mess with the other fork while I'm at it?

Overall, I'm not sure how well the bike is running since the only bike I have to compare with is a 2008 bike. Any suggestions on how to evaluate things?

Clymer manual on the way.
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Offline Tom in Newcastle......Ontario

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Re: Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2010, 09:01:35 AM »
Yes replace both fork seals..........

Here are a couple twins forums

http://www.hondatwins.net


http://hondatwins.com/forum/


.here is the Honda manual for the 400     http://www.mediafire.com/?cnkmdznfjgz   this is from hondatwins.net

I am working on a 78 400tII but have put it aside for now...have fun with it

one last thing ....where are you located(put it in you profile )

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Offline Alan F.

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Re: Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2010, 01:11:53 PM »
Cool, enjoy it!
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Re: Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2010, 05:46:41 PM »
I think the CDI unit on the one I had was bad.  Never got off the ground with it... 
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ybarsabal

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Re: Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2010, 06:05:07 PM »
Thanks for the links. I'm in Houston, TX.

Quote from: tjjkc on June 09, 2010, 09:01:35 AM
Yes replace both fork seals..........

Here are a couple twins forums

http://www.hondatwins.net


http://hondatwins.com/forum/


.here is the Honda manual for the 400     http://www.mediafire.com/?cnkmdznfjgz   this is from hondatwins.net

I am working on a 78 400tII but have put it aside for now...have fun with it

one last thing ....where are you located(put it in you profile )


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Re: Looking at a '78 CB400TII Honda Hawk
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2010, 05:18:55 PM »
Hey there,
I just picked up off craigslist a 78 Honda Hawk CB400T II for $230.  It is not running, but it is in fantastic shape.  It has been stored inside for most of its life. The seat is perfect and the gauges are still dark.  Original paint and very little rust.  It has intermittent weak spark. I've got it to pop a couple times with starter fluid right to the head, but no more.  I disassembled both carbs completely and blew out all the jets.  I think maybe CDI box.  well see.
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