Topic: '79 CM400T

[blitzmw77]

Hello all,
  I was abouit to buy a '82 650 Nighthawk but someone beat me to it. Now I am looking at  CM400T. Are there any good sites that anyone knows about for this bike. This is a great site and I have been using the search function alot while gearing up for the Nighthawk purchase. I would like something similar to this place for the 400. Have not had the best luck using Google. Any suggestions?

Paul

[crazypj]

Very doubtful if you'll find a site for 400t. Its dependable, reliable not too slow, (around 100mph, but keep it revving) and pretty boring really (you meet the nicest people on a Honda) Balance shaft chain usually needs adjusting which may require clutch cover removal, but its not difficult. Keep it oiled and filtered and it looks like it will run forever. ( still had 100,000 mile design life in 79) Has piston slide carbs so you dont need to worry about diaphrams goind bd (they may need polishing if its been sitting too long) Generator will have been changed if it was one of the early faulty ones. Other than that, you cant get much better basic transport.
PJ

[blitzmw77]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm not to worried about it being boring. I just want something simple to work on and do not need a ton of power. It will be my first bike so I was originally looking for something in the 500cc range. I figure that I can advance to better/bigger bike as my skills advance. Once again, thanks for the feedback and others can keep it coming.

[cb650]

Wasnt someone else asking about these a month or so back?




                      Terry

[blitzmw77]

Looks like a '78 cb750 just showed up in the paper. As well as a '82 sabre 45 750. I guess I will keep poking around.I would prefer the cb but I guess I will have to see what is still around after I gather the money. Bigger bikes then I originall wanted, but it seems to be mostly these bikes, harleys and dirtbikes for sale around here.

[crazypj]

Get the smaller cheaper one, learn to ride it, keep saving, sell it to get final amout you need for what you want.
Start saving again to get all the parts you didnt know you needed and wish you still had something cheap reliable and boring to get around on
Simple. (been close, done similar)
PJ

[byidesign]

If you can scoff up a cb400t or cm400t-e-or -c
    They are wonderful around town first bikes,
         {My family has 3 1980's
    one of the best buys for the buck 79thru82
     the 78's -early 79's  ign. electricals are a little different.
      all  the rest of the bike will swap out everything.
        A good site for them is the
              "Honda motorcycle forum" good tech advise too...
          covers the one's {models}that are not sohc's4's
             Hope it helps
                      Bruce

[Patrick]

I actually have two CB400Ts, a '78 (running) and a '79 (got it free, will be running as soon as I free up a few hours to play with it). These are essentially the same bike as the CM400t. I've had the '78 for about three years. It is nothing fancy, but it is a fun around town bike and reliable basic transportation. I also would suggest it as a first bike rather than one of the big ones you're looking at. It is much lighter and more maneuverable than my '75 CB750K and much easier to pick up when you drop it. I wouldn't suggest a cross country trip on one of these bikes, but it's a good commuter. It always starts and always runs well with very little maintenance. I'll be giving it to my son in a couple weeks when he turns 17. Learn on the little one. It will make the bigger one that much more fun since you will know what you are doing and aren't be scared #$%*less all the time.

Have fun with it,
Patrick

[cb650]

I always wondered why the cb/cm diff?   something im sure but come on now.  Then the hawk and the hawkamatic.  OH my fn head hurts. Wheres the whisky.


           Terry

[byidesign]

I put a 18T front sprocket on one of mine{from a cb750}now,the cm400t,1980
     turns just 5g's at 65 mph, it cruises all
    day ,and averages@ 49mpg
      no big loss in take off cause  1st is geared so low anyway.
          Enjoy
             Bruce

[MartimusPrimus]

my first bike which I bought about a year ago to learn on was a 79 cm400a and let me tell you it still runs great after carting me all around town while learning and let me tell you I was pretty hard on the clutch at the beggining of the season I just replaced all the fluids, cleaned the carbs real quick and she fired right up been sitting for about 4months since I got my cb750k then went to fire her up this morning and she came right to life.

[byidesign]

I had one new in 80, and sold it to a friend later,
   when I got my cb650sc.. in 82..{then I kicked myself}.he still runs it now,
  but I found another{80-cm400t} to restore last yr that had
   823 miles on it, but had sat 22 yrs.{Lots of goo} It's the most
     fun ,around town machine.in the garage...
        I've since restored two more,
             {one for each of my kids}
                 Hang on to it..................
                        Enjoy
                          Bruce

[crazypj]

I always wondered why the cb/cm diff?   something im sure but come on now.  Then the hawk and the hawkamatic.  OH my fn head hurts. Wheres the whisky.


           Terry
[/quote
CB has 19"F 18"R wheels and is 'standard'
CM has either 19 or 18inch front wheel and 16inch rear plus extended forks,(about one inch longer I think) stepped seat, 'custom' styling
If its automatic its a CB/CM 400A
PJ

[MartimusPrimus]

my cm400a isnt an automatic

[Slapguts]

I've got a 78 CB400T. I love the heck out of it. Runs great, and was cheap as all get out.

[Peterbylt]

Just acquired a CM400A automatic for my wife to drive.
Its slow but fun to drive.
Not much needs to be done to restore it.
It has a Windshield and luggage kind of like a mini goldwing.

[aptech77]

My first bike (which I still have ) is a CLEAN '81 CM400E. Great little bike.

[Doggie]

Nice to hear good things about the CM400T's. Just bought (2) of them on e-bay. Good price and here on Long Island too. One is running and one for parts. Someone said they were boat anchors I'm feeling better now.
                                                                                Doggie