Long Term CB400F Owner

[ClarkHDL]

Hi,

I still have my red 400/4 that I bought new in 1975 for £699.

It is still running and has only done 24,000 miles. It's pretty original except for replica exhaust pipes and genuine new front mudguard. It's got a Mead Speed alloy tank and ace bars.

I don't ride it much nowadays but when I do I'm transported back to my youth.

[Nurse Julie]

Welcome to the Forum.

[taysidedragon]

Great. Would love to see some pictures of your bike.

[Laverda Dave]

Welcome to the forum. G.reat to hear you still have your original bike

[ClarkHDL]

Here's a few photos from 2103 and 1975.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Hi,

I still have my red 400/4 that I bought new in 1975 for £699.

It is still running and has only done 24,000 miles. It's pretty original except for replica exhaust pipes and genuine new front mudguard. It's got a Mead Speed alloy tank and ace bars.

I don't ride it much nowadays but when I do I'm transported back to my youth.

That's a long time to keep one vehicle I'm impressed - my record is way short of that it's 12 years for a F plated Cooper  1275 S I sold it then bought it back about 4 years later & ran it for another couple of years - wish I had it now it's value has rocketed in the last few years.

[Sesman]

I once owned a Ducati 900 SS. The reality is that keeping and running it for 40years would have cost more than it’s worth now . And it would be worth a lot.

[ka-ja]

Welcome to the forum, you have beat me on the ownership time by 4 years, love the tank!

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Is that an Alloy tank or is it painted silver - it's a bit Cafe Style - long range?

[Spitfire]

Welcome to the forum, another family heirloom long term owner, just beat me as well, I bought my 76 CB740F1 in April of 1976 for £1200

Cheers

Dennis