Honda-SOHC

General => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: AndyD on March 05, 2014, 06:56:03 AM

Title: Hello
Post by: AndyD on March 05, 2014, 06:56:03 AM

Hi all - just joined the forum after searching the web for info on the 400/4.
Bought a basket case - I really should know better but it came with another bike and was of course too good a deal to miss!!
In the process of assessing condition and if / how to go about restoring the poor old girl so will be in need of sound advice (counselling?) and this forum looks like the place to be.
Cheers
Andy

Title: Hello
Post by: Lobo on March 05, 2014, 07:48:00 AM

Hi Andy,

Two great moves... buying a 400F & joining this forum - you won't be disappointed. The sheer volume of technical help, experience & where to best source parts etc will make the restoration a pleasure.

Just finished my 400F last Dec, and pictured here with 'tom400's all original machine.

Good luck,
Simon

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Trigger on March 05, 2014, 08:21:06 AM

Welcome to the world of the SOHC UK. There is a lot of boy's and girl's on here that were in the same shoes as you. So, they now know the 400/4 inside out. Enjoy.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: mickwinf on March 05, 2014, 08:40:59 AM

Welcome to the forum, there are many 400 boys on here to help you, good luck with your restoration.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: LesterPiglet on March 05, 2014, 09:31:20 AM

Welcome to the forum.
There seems to be a bit of CB resurgence lately.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: matthewmosse on March 05, 2014, 08:21:30 PM

Nowt wrong with buying a baskett case, my first 2 bikes of over 125cc were sohc basket cases, they taught me a lot that has saved me £££ in garage bills over the years. As I don't restore, but rather re commission on a budgett it doesn't cost a great deal - chrome is where you'll start spending, that and serious engine work - I tend to just swap power plants for good used. This forum is a great place to learn and get help - worth having a sohc bike just to be involved.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on March 05, 2014, 08:27:21 PM

Agreed
Chrome and engine work now can be mega bucks
Good luck
Bitsa

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: UK Pete on March 05, 2014, 09:06:33 PM

Hi and welcome to the forums
pete

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: mick on March 05, 2014, 09:07:21 PM

Hello and welcome  ;) cheers Mick.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Green1 on March 05, 2014, 09:50:13 PM

Howdy
All this talk of 400/4's makes me want one

Mick

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: AndyD on March 06, 2014, 06:57:54 AM

Thanks all - good to hear no one questioning my sanity so far!
Off for a couple of days to Wales then back to start looking at the 400 motor so expect a few posts full of questions.
Cheers
Andy

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kiwikk on March 06, 2014, 07:47:23 AM

Welcome to the forum (more like an owners club actually)
I've just finished a small project bike mod and really enjoyed the process.
Gave the finished bike to my son who wanted it in preference to his nearly new CB125R.
Anyway, I wanted next project to have more power so I got a CB400F.
Trouble is, it was as cheap as a project bike but is actually almost fully restored so I've got nowt to do other than polish stuff and ride it  ;D
I'm sure you'll enjoy the process as much as the end result.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: ka-ja on March 08, 2014, 07:20:41 PM

Hi and welcome to the gang

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: AshimotoK0 on March 09, 2014, 07:19:37 AM

Welcome from me too... Wow!!!! everyone seems to be restoring 400/4's
Guess you are all going to keep David Silver  a happy man!

Good luck with the rebuild.      AshD