Honda CB400N Super Dream any good?

[Rozabikes Tim]

The trader (Charlie) here is top notch and never rips you off. Worth a call

https://www.oxfordclassicmotorcycles.co.uk/bikedetail.aspx?bike=5518

Looks tidy! Early CB400NA model with the tidier small tail piece, (later ones were as CB900) and first gen Comstars. However no Kickstart - mine had one before they dropped it.

I actually liked the earlier Dream version looks but usually when you see them they are the awful automatic version.

Interesting to see what they will take for it.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I'm viewing a fairly local 400D Superdream next weekend that's within my budget so it will be interesting to see one up close and sit on one. Be interesting to know the price that Charlie is asking when he responds for comparison.

[Bryanj]

Ted the later models did not have that screwed plug at the front of the clutch cover if i remember correctly so you have to remove the clutch cover to adjust the balance chain idealy using new clutch cover gasket.
Not a difficult job as cover screws have 8mm heads not JIS just more to do on service, you also need to change the rocker cover rubber gasket and the seals under the holding down bolts, again not difficult just something to remember mate.

Whilst it is possible to convert a 250 to 400 it IS NOT just barrels and pistons so personally would not touch a converted one

[AshimotoK0]

The trader (Charlie) here is top notch and never rips you off. Worth a call

https://www.oxfordclassicmotorcycles.co.uk/bikedetail.aspx?bike=5518

Looks tidy! Early CB400NA model with the tidier small tail piece, (later ones were as CB900) and first gen Comstars. However no Kickstart - mine had one before they dropped it.

I actually liked the earlier Dream version looks but usually when you see them they are the awful automatic version.

Interesting to see what they will take for it.

When I bought my Bomber/CB72 etc they were selling a CB400A auto with 148 miles on it that had been left under a tarp outside (not left that long though). He wanted £2k but my mate Roger offered him £400 that he refused ... he later told us that it was sold for £500 but had been nicked from the lockup .. so he got nothing in the end. The person who stole it also stole the gear-lever off a CB250G5 I had bought and was stored with it... obviously didn't know it was an auto he was nicking !

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Ted the later models did not have that screwed plug at the front of the clutch cover if i remember correctly so you have to remove the clutch cover to adjust the balance chain idealy using new clutch cover gasket.
Not a difficult job as cover screws have 8mm heads not JIS just more to do on service, you also need to change the rocker cover rubber gasket and the seals under the holding down bolts, again not difficult just something to remember mate.

Whilst it is possible to convert a 250 to 400 it IS NOT just barrels and pistons so personally would not touch a converted one

I'm only looking at original CB400N models - I've seen a converted one - no thanks.
Handy tip about the clutch adjustment Bryan.

[SteveD CB500K0]

I always liked the looks of the black ones.


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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I was always a fan of Silver myself Steve.

[AshimotoK0]

I was always a fan of Silver myself Steve.

Thought you meant DS when I 1st read the post Ted 

[SteveD CB500K0]

Me too.


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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I was always a fan of Silver myself Steve.

Thought you meant DS when I 1st read the post Ted 

I was thinking of the Lone Ranger's Horse at the time Ash  - Hi-yo Silver away!

[Rozabikes Tim]

Think mine was Blue.

Honda missed a trick not doing a yellow option as we we know which 400/4 was the fastest.

[andy120t]

A friend of mine had the purple one......I'm not sure that was a factory option!

[Laverda Dave]

Think mine was Blue.

Honda missed a trick not doing a yellow option as we we know which 400/4 was the fastest.

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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Negatives for Yellow bikes.

1) Flies like to defecate on yellow surfaces.

2) Yellow paint fades quite quickly.

3) A bit of a Marmite colour choice.

Positives for Yellow bikes.

1) Sometimes cheaper used due to reason (3) above.

2) Good road safety visibilty.

3) They are generally faster.

[Rozabikes Tim]

Negatives for Yellow bikes.

1) Flies like to defecate on yellow surfaces

. Jealousy

2) Yellow paint fades quite quickly.

That's down to the speed dragging paint off.

3) A bit of a Marmite colour choice.

Yep salty? That's what attracts the flies too

Positives for Yellow bikes.

1) Sometimes cheaper used due to reason (3) above.

Limited market. Most people cant handle the speed differential against other colours.

2) Good road safety visibilty.

Need it.- be fast be seen!

3) They are generally faster.

Nope - always

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