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Offline v8legend

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Newbs here
« on: September 13, 2016, 02:46:24 PM »
Hi all. Unfortunately, I found the US forum 1st. So, after introducing myself there, I thought I'd better do it here. My regular ride is an MT09 Tracer. However, I've been hankering after a modern classic for a while. I nearly bought a CB550 a week ago, but have instead ended up with 2 and a bit 400/4's. One goes, and won't take much to get through an MOT. The other will be a full nut and bolt resto. I'm guessing that having the 1st for reference will be handy. I doubt my wife will agree though!

I'll try and post some pics soon

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Re: Newbs here
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2016, 03:06:21 PM »
Welcome. Nice to see another CB400/4 owner on this forum. Have fun.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

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Re: Newbs here
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2016, 03:17:30 PM »
Welcome. Nice to see another CB400/4 owner on this forum. Have fun.

 echoes Julies welcome,

 anyone that loves early Hondas is more than welcome,have fun,and join in
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Offline Drew400

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Re: Newbs here
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2016, 05:31:40 PM »
Here here to those sentiments. We should all have 2 and a bit bikes for reference... like that idea!

Cheers, D.
Previous bikes:Puch Maxi 50, CD175, Suzuki T500, CX500, Z200, GS850, XS1100, GT750 (kettle), RD400, GTR1000 (not too many boastables in there!), CB750F2 Phil Read Replica

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Re: Newbs here
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2016, 06:00:12 PM »
Greetings from me too.
Good choice of bike, although I may be slightly biased!
Plenty of advice on here whatever the problem.

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Re: Newbs here
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2016, 06:42:24 PM »
Welcome, and good luck with the build.
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Re: Newbs here
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2016, 07:07:20 PM »
Greetings, parts service and dealer setup manuals in my Dropbox links if you need 'em

http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,8884.0.html
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Re: Newbs here
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2016, 10:23:34 PM »
Thanks everyone. Useful links there, I'm sure they'll be used. I got a Haynes manual and Honda parts list with the bikes. I was planning to start this weekend, but it's Kop Hill and sunny (this is supposed to be a winter project!). I'm looking forward to getting these bikes on the road.