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Offline DarcyCB400F

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Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« on: February 01, 2011, 10:27:12 AM »
Hi guys! I picked up my '77CB400F this past summer and have enjoyed very much learning more about this bike and CB following since then. This site looks like a great place to hang out and share!

I picked up this bike after having riden it 10 years ago which is probably the last time it was riden... I have had to attend to the carbs and some wiring issues that were mostly casued by the faulty starter button but for the most part, she is ready to ride once the weather warms up!

1977 CJ360T
1977 CB400F
1980 CB900 Custom
1981 GS550L
1989 DR200R
1998 VT1100C2 ACE
1999 XR400R
2006 CR230F
2007 HD Road King

Offline cookindaddy

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Re: Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2011, 10:39:06 AM »
Hello Darcy and Welcome from near Toronto.
Probably like you are, I am hunkered down here waiting for spring.
Yes this is definitely the place to be for chat and info about these bikes.
Great groups of guys (and gals) here who know and are willing to share.
No such thing as a dumb question but be prepared for hazing and a bit of fun.
** Don't under any circumstances ask about which is the best oil to use, or the best tires! ** :D
Using the search function before asking will often get you a good bunch of info.

George with a black 78 CB750K (in Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada)

Offline DarcyCB400F

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Re: Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2011, 06:18:13 PM »
Thanks Cookin!
I appreciate the oile and tire caution!

I am neary done getting mine ready for spring... can't come soon enough!
Darcy
1977 CJ360T
1977 CB400F
1980 CB900 Custom
1981 GS550L
1989 DR200R
1998 VT1100C2 ACE
1999 XR400R
2006 CR230F
2007 HD Road King

Offline Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er

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Re: Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2011, 10:54:19 PM »
Hey Darcy,

Welcome to our site. As the Rally Coordinator for the upcoming 2011 SOHC4 Relay Rally Across America, canada and Beyond I'd like to invite you to join our other members and ride along on our upcoming rally. We do need some AB riders so we'd really like to have you join us. Check out the info at http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=81055.0

Shoot me a PM and I'll be glad to add you to the rider list. I'll also be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Jerry Griffin
Rally Coordinator


As of today 3/13/2012 my original owner 75 CB750F has made it through 3 wives, er EX-wives. Free at last.  ;-)

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Re: Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2011, 12:32:37 PM »
Post some pics Darcy.  Of course, when this snow melts, I'm just down the road, so might have to see the little 'F' in person.
1965 Honda CB450K0
1972 Honda CT70K1
1975 Honda MR50
1975 Honda CB400F Supersport
1977 Honda CB750F2 Supersport
1978 Honda XL100
1979 Honda CBX Supersport
1982 Honda VF750S Sabre - Adventure Bike modified
1983 Honda CX650T
1995 Honda VFR750
2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
2015 KTM 200 XC-W
1963 Suzuki T10
My 1977 CB750F restoration - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=66779.0
My 1975 CB400F restoration -
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145196.msg1651779#msg1651779
'More Stock Than Not' thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=90807.500
My CT70 Resurrection - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145221.0
Best Motorcycle Tool Ever - https://www.engduro.com

Offline DarcyCB400F

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Re: Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2011, 04:24:39 PM »
Hey Kap!
Snow sure melting today! How close to Cochrane are you?
Here's a picture!
1977 CJ360T
1977 CB400F
1980 CB900 Custom
1981 GS550L
1989 DR200R
1998 VT1100C2 ACE
1999 XR400R
2006 CR230F
2007 HD Road King

Offline kap384@telus.net

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Re: Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2011, 04:37:35 PM »
NW.  10 - 15 min ride.
1965 Honda CB450K0
1972 Honda CT70K1
1975 Honda MR50
1975 Honda CB400F Supersport
1977 Honda CB750F2 Supersport
1978 Honda XL100
1979 Honda CBX Supersport
1982 Honda VF750S Sabre - Adventure Bike modified
1983 Honda CX650T
1995 Honda VFR750
2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
2015 KTM 200 XC-W
1963 Suzuki T10
My 1977 CB750F restoration - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=66779.0
My 1975 CB400F restoration -
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145196.msg1651779#msg1651779
'More Stock Than Not' thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=90807.500
My CT70 Resurrection - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145221.0
Best Motorcycle Tool Ever - https://www.engduro.com

Offline DarcyCB400F

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Re: Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2011, 05:18:22 PM »
Cool!
PM sent!
1977 CJ360T
1977 CB400F
1980 CB900 Custom
1981 GS550L
1989 DR200R
1998 VT1100C2 ACE
1999 XR400R
2006 CR230F
2007 HD Road King

Offline brooze72

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Re: Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2011, 05:18:08 PM »
Sweet ride Darcy, I love those yellow 400's!.  They rock!
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Offline DarcyCB400F

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Re: Newbie from Calgary, Alberta
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2011, 09:00:33 PM »
Thanks Brooze!
I also have a sweet spot for yellow too.
1977 CJ360T
1977 CB400F
1980 CB900 Custom
1981 GS550L
1989 DR200R
1998 VT1100C2 ACE
1999 XR400R
2006 CR230F
2007 HD Road King