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Offline Nick-Searle

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Newbie from Suffolk
« on: April 30, 2018, 07:01:34 PM »
Hello all, I’m looking to start a project over summer refurbing a bike and turning it into a cafe. I was wondering if anyone has/knows of any bikes for sale that could kick start my project. I’m looking for a 350 but am not overly fussed what model it is.
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Re: Newbie from Suffolk
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2018, 07:44:21 PM »
Welcome Nick
The 350 is a bit thin on the ground but plenty of project 400's about
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Re: Newbie from Suffolk
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2018, 08:01:51 PM »
Hi Nick

I'm new here too, and had the exact same idea.
I picked up a CB750 for just under £3k, given it's condition I found this to be very reasonable.

However, I did look at the CB400 (the tanks a really good shape), and these seem to be selling on eBay, at least around the £2-2.5k mark.

I've also noticed when looking for custom parts for my 750, a lot of neat looking 400 stuff comes up. So I reckon that would be a pretty good choice.

Let me know how you get on!

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Re: Newbie from Suffolk
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2018, 08:58:03 PM »
Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC, enjoy  ;)

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Re: Newbie from Suffolk
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2018, 08:58:11 PM »
Welcome to the forum Nick. You would find more parts available for a CB400/4. The CB350/4 was never made for the UK market so even many standard bits have to come from USA. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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Offline Nick-Searle

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Re: Newbie from Suffolk
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2018, 09:20:28 PM »
Thanks the the advice! I’ll look around, it looks like it’ll probably be heading towards the 400 route then! Aha

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Re: Newbie from Suffolk
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2018, 01:58:54 PM »
Welcome to the forum and have fun

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Re: Newbie from Suffolk
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2018, 02:37:40 PM »
Welcome to the mad (but helpful) forum.
Loads of help on here if you need it
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