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Old 05-10-2012 | 03:19 AM
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alrighty this is a friend of mine's cb400t
its in gorgeous shape, and he wants me to do a cafe build on it,
ill get the specs on it in the morning!

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it's in amazing shape! betters pix tomorrow!
 
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Old 05-10-2012 | 04:58 AM
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Yeah, not buying into this mate. I think I have a genetic aversion to CB360/400's because that's what the Traffic Police used to run here back in the late 70's and 80's.

So easy to shut them down with a Z1, it wasn't even challenging.
 
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Old 05-10-2012 | 11:37 AM
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Yeah, not buying into this mate. I think I have a genetic aversion to CB360/400's because that's what the Traffic Police used to run here back in the late 70's and 80's.

So easy to shut them down with a Z1, it wasn't even challenging.
it has a different feel than the inline4's for sure.
a bit slower yea, but the guy riding it is new to bikes and honestly this is a great first bike. she kicks over smooth and everything is in just great shape even down to the rubber
 
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Old 05-10-2012 | 05:18 PM
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It's cute. My first bike was a 79 cb400. It was fun, handled well, and cheap.
All good qualities in a bike.

Having seen your work, meow, this should be an interesting build,
with some kickin' results.

Been haunting the CL for a 400f in decent shape, for a project.
My beastie F3 is pretty much down the maintenance and 'just ride it' status.
So it's time for new horizons, in the garage.

Ern
 
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Old 05-10-2012 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MadHattr059
It's cute. My first bike was a 79 cb400. It was fun, handled well, and cheap.
All good qualities in a bike.

Having seen your work, meow, this should be an interesting build,
with some kickin' results.

Been haunting the CL for a 400f in decent shape, for a project.
My beastie F3 is pretty much down the maintenance and 'just ride it' status.
So it's time for new horizons, in the garage.

Ern
yep, i had my first impressions of this bike, but was taken in a different direction
less torque and power at the bars than the 550 for sure,
but she's an elegant ride, smooth, and relaxing.
 
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Old 05-16-2012 | 05:21 PM
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alrighty here's a few more shots before:

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Old 05-16-2012 | 05:22 PM
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and i just started takin her apart.

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next up should be clean up, frame paint, and rims!
 
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Old 05-17-2012 | 11:12 PM
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more progress!
removed the front gauges,
doing single speedo + 550 handlebar indicator setup.
removed exhaust and whatnot, prep still.


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Old 05-18-2012 | 12:31 AM
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plugs came in, and taking a look into the airbox!
+ tach!

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pretty dirty in there

and here's the chain, gonna grab a new one soon.

 


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