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Hi All

My wife is enjoying riding her 400F with only one difficulty.  The seat height is a touch too high for her (Yes she has very short legs!).  Any reduction would be useful, an inch would be ideal.  The seat is pretty well unalterable (unless anyone has any ideas), so I'm thinking about changing the shock absorbers for a shorter pair.  Has anyone done this?  I've tried the web for suitable shocks but can't find a catalogue with dimensions.  The current shocks measure 320mm between centres, does anyone know if this is standard?  Anybody know of a link to a catalogue with dimensions?  What about other Hondas, any with same fittings but shorter shocks?  Any other ideas (apart from getting a different wife.....)

Thanks

Hello again. 

I

Hello All

Just bought a '75 400f.  It's for my wife to ride (honest!).  She passed her test 4 years ago and has been riding a Triumph T21 but misses indicators and electric start from the CG125 she learned on.  I used to have a CB360 which I enjoyed and have always admired Hondas in general.  I ride older British bikes but will no doubt ride the 400.  I'm thinking of using it to go to work on.  The bike looks in good condition.  I've got in on the bench at the moment, changing oil, filters, plugs, points, freeing front brake etc - just a general service as its been off the road since 2002.  Will also need new tyres/tubes.  Will no doubt be in touch with questions in due course!

Regards

Ian