Some assistance re venders...

[teenybop1]

I'm obviously biased due to a terrible experience, but I would give the widest berth possible with Honda classics restoration limited of Daventry. They may have parts, but place is going bust/tits up, closing call it what you like, but they are not to be trusted.. Phew, I feel better now :-)

[Trigger]

I'm obviously biased due to a terrible experience, but I would give the widest berth possible with Honda classics restoration limited of Daventry. They may have parts, but place is going bust/tits up, closing call it what you like, but they are not to be trusted.. Phew, I feel better now :-)

At Honda, he was know as Dodgy Rodger 

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Definitely the case that naming & shaming might not always put a firm out of business or make it change it's ways  but it does make one feel better to tell folk.

I think we need an update here on the current state of your 400 project so we can help you move forwards.

A trouble shared & all that George is a trouble halved or is it doubled!

[Sesman]

Unfortunately not for all,of us. I get a “ we have looked everywhere…” message from ebay.

[teenybop1]

I'm obviously biased due to a terrible experience, but I would give the widest berth possible with Honda classics restoration limited of Daventry. They may have parts, but place is going bust/tits up, closing call it what you like, but they are not to be trusted.. Phew, I feel better now :-)

At Honda, he was know as Dodgy Rodger 
Dodgy Rodger,, thanks for making me spit out my coffee with laughing,,, I genuinely feel better :-)

[Oddjob]

Unfortunately not for all,of us. I get a “ we have looked everywhere…” message from ebay.

Try the second link Phil, that works. They are Brembo ceramic pads, I've used the SBS ceramic and they are really good.

On that note, just shows you how incompetent these sellers are, you select those Brembo pads and tell it they are for a CB500K 1972 and it says they don't fit. That's odd because the 400 and 500/550 pads are the same, check on their other items and they list the exact same pad as now fitting the CB500K. Even Teds link says they don't even fit the CB400F, they are for the CB400A and CB400T. Get it right fellas, it's not rocket science.

Same pads, different bike.

If anyone buys a set please let me know how they fit the caliper body, the SBS ones I bought are a little loose around the locating dowel at the top of the pad, this makes me think they'll rattle a bit when used. I did complain to SBS about them but never got a reply.

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[Bryanj]

I have had a lot of parts from Honda Classics and never a problem, mostly stainless caliper pistons

[Mikep328]

As  total newby here I don't know ANYTHING about the vendors/quality but, FWIW,  a few days ago I ordered parts from both David Silver and Honda Classics.  Both orders arrived two days later...as did the HEL brake line order.  So as far as delivering an order, I was quite impressed.

I have all the parts - mixed between DSS/Hclassics - I need to go through the front brake so that's the project for tomorrow.  It will be interesting to see if it makes sufficient improvement in the front brake performance.  I have to admit based on all the posts I've read re this, I'm thinking it won't...

[Oddjob]

You could always consider having the disc drilled etc that is supposed to make a difference especially in wet weather performance.

[TrickyMicky]

Forgive me if I seem a bit of a numpty, but re, the drilling of discs, I assumed that, apart from being fashionable, it helped with water dispersal and cooling.  The brake works by friction between the pad and metal, not fresh air. The same argument as to tyres, it's the rubber which grips the road surface, not the tread. The tread is there just to disperse water.  It's Friday evening, I've had a couple of beers and a good meal!  Stay safe everyone. Mike.

[teenybop1]

I have had a lot of parts from Honda Classics and never a problem, mostly stainless caliper pistons

I've no doubt honda classics are fine for getting parts sent out, they are closing and now clearing stock. Look forward to seeing Rodgers face when the rogue traders team turn up in Daventry,,

[Bryanj]

It says on the website buisiness for sale as he wants to retire, that sounds reasonable to me, like i said i have ordered stuff several times both direct and via ebay and everything has turned up promptly and in full.
Any buisiness will find the odd disgruntled customer and postage has now turned hit and miss, even post office is loosing stuff whilst in my area hermes/evri is so bad if i buy on ebay i pay extra for a different method

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I have purchased a couple of items via e-bay from Honda Classics in the past.

[4wDaz]

Thanks.  I ordered the HEL lines. 

Who the hell are HEL though? 

If anyone ever wants any HEL brake lines feel free to drop me a message, I have an account with them and get a trade discount which I would gladly pass onto any forum members 

[AshimotoK0]

Always found Roger to be a great bloke to deal with. Even helped me out with a few rare used parts. Shame if his business is in bother or is he just winding down to retirement.
If you haven't read it this article attached is interesting and funny about his time at Honda and beyond ... particularly the escapade with the actress Liz Frazer.