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What to look out for when buying

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Clem2112:
Originality would be my preference if I was looking again.....
I wouldn't worry if the exhaust looks tired. Get a DSS replica later on.

The quiter the engine runs the better.... Do check the camchain adjuster is present and correct.
Might be a head gasket weep but not a big issue.
Loosen a plug and see how loose the threads feel..... Just my measure of previous tinkering !

 People selling on a restored one will usually want the most back for their outlay on parts and tlc compared to a bike that has been in the same hands for a few years which might be a scruffier example but a better buy.

rockvegas400:
+1 on the previous comments.

Aside from the Haynes manual you should get hold of a parts manual, and the Honda service manual. Both are available on the web, as well as stacks of helpful information about this bike (including this forum of course).

Cheers,

Justin

Greg65:
Thanks for the top tips. It's great to have something to focus on when I go to view some bikes. Now back to eBay.

Cheers,
Greg

Lobo:
Greg, came across this, may be obvious / old / outta date... but you may as well have it.
Simon

http://cb400f.webs.com/buyers-guide

ka-ja:
Hi,
    No-one has mentioned high numbers of previous owners, generallyspeaking, the more previous owners increases the risk of poor maintenance over the bikes lifetime, working on the principal that after a certain age of machine, you could be buying someone elses trouble.---ken

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