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General => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Dylaxn on May 06, 2021, 03:07:44 PM

Title: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: Dylaxn on May 06, 2021, 03:07:44 PM
Hey Everyone!

I have recently inherited a CB400F from my Father-in-Law which is approximately 80% complete. Now I'm just trying to figure out how to build the rest  :o

I am new to riding so will definitely be looking for a 'daily' rider also, but would love to finish this project off.
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: cooleronthecoast on May 06, 2021, 03:50:34 PM
Welcome mate. plenty of wise heads on here to assist you if you get stuck with the project.  Have you got another (daily user) bike in mind to buy?
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: philward on May 06, 2021, 04:03:09 PM
Welcome to the forum (loads of 400's) - plenty of 400 experts to help you - hope you enjoy
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: Fliz on May 06, 2021, 04:15:36 PM
 Hello welcome to the forum  :)
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: Moorey on May 06, 2021, 04:34:47 PM
Wecome to the forum and have fun with the project. Remember its not meant to be a punishment.  ;)
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 06, 2021, 05:15:39 PM
Welcome - you will enjoy rebuilding the bike - be prepared to spend some money as they are not overly cheap to sort out but definitely worth the effort - if you are young enough you might see it's value rise faster than inflation in a decade!
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 06, 2021, 05:17:37 PM
Welcome to the Forum and have fun.
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 06, 2021, 10:04:18 PM
Welcome to the forum. Lots of info and help on here for the good old 400/4. Post some photos of your bike as we like those. Have fun.
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: Dylaxn on May 07, 2021, 08:28:28 AM
Welcome mate. plenty of wise heads on here to assist you if you get stuck with the project.  Have you got another (daily user) bike in mind to buy?

Thanks guys!

I'm not sure exactly about what daily I'm going to get, any suggestions which you can think of which would be ideal for a first daily?
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: taysidedragon on May 07, 2021, 10:54:31 AM
Welcome mate. plenty of wise heads on here to assist you if you get stuck with the project.  Have you got another (daily user) bike in mind to buy?

Thanks guys!

I'm not sure exactly about what daily I'm going to get, any suggestions which you can think of which would be ideal for a first daily?

Are you limited to a 125, or can you go A2 or bigger? Huge choices out there!

Welcome to the forum, by the way. 🔧🔩😎
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: Dylaxn on May 07, 2021, 02:30:38 PM
Welcome mate. plenty of wise heads on here to assist you if you get stuck with the project.  Have you got another (daily user) bike in mind to buy?

Thanks guys!

I'm not sure exactly about what daily I'm going to get, any suggestions which you can think of which would be ideal for a first daily?

Are you limited to a 125, or can you go A2 or bigger? Huge choices out there!

Welcome to the forum, by the way. 🔧🔩😎

Thanks!

I'm not restricted to any as I've passed my full licence recently. Just searching now for what would be good and reliable.
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: K2-K6 on May 07, 2021, 02:45:42 PM
Honda CD 250 U as an unsung ultra reliable plain commuter bike.

We have the country's leading promoter of these as forum member too  ;D
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: K2-K6 on May 07, 2021, 02:49:47 PM
One of the little beauties in the wild.

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Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: taysidedragon on May 08, 2021, 01:12:34 AM
Welcome mate. plenty of wise heads on here to assist you if you get stuck with the project.  Have you got another (daily user) bike in mind to buy?

Thanks guys!

I'm not sure exactly about what daily I'm going to get, any suggestions which you can think of which would be ideal for a first daily?

Are you limited to a 125, or can you go A2 or bigger? Huge choices out there!

Welcome to the forum, by the way. 🔧🔩😎

Thanks!

I'm not restricted to any as I've passed my full licence recently. Just searching now for what would be good and reliable.

If you want a modern bike for a daily ride and want to stay Honda have a look at the CB650. Otherwise try a Street Triple 675 or 765 or a Yam MT07 or MT09.
Title: Re: Hello - From Northamptonshire
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on May 08, 2021, 07:21:26 AM
Got a tidy late 90's low mileage CB500S twin. in that garage I picked up to recommission.

They commuted with them and even had their own race series. Very usable bike.  Available if interested.
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