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Second_Childhood
9th February 2006, 13:31
Im picking it up on Saturday. I felt a mid size was good for me geting back into riding and the CBR has great reviews.

I have a GSX 400 Im doing up and will sell later, and this will be my steady girl for a while

Any advice on the bike peeps? It seems in pretty good nick and just needs to be revinned
vifferman
9th February 2006, 13:41
Any advice on the bike peeps? It seems in pretty good nick and just needs to be revinned
I'd say it's been binned, judging by the 'new' paint and lack of fairing lowers.
Is everything sound and straight?
mikey
9th February 2006, 13:45
yeh looks mint man.
found mine went better with no fairings an bit of structural damage.
makes them really fun to ride.
Sniper
9th February 2006, 13:46
Looks good mate, might pay to have everything checked on it though
*sic
9th February 2006, 14:00
fairing missions.. awesome.

check it and get it if its mint.
Postie
9th February 2006, 14:51
good luck with the rebuild mate, if you need help looking for parts, PM me and i'll tell you where i got my bits from for my CBR400
kiwifruit
9th February 2006, 15:06
looks like a bit of work...
good bikes tho,
have fun!
slob
9th February 2006, 15:17
Isn't that an NC30 (Honda VFR400RR) tail?

The front fairing suggests that it is the 'Aero' shaped CBR, which should have a one-piece front and back seat and a smoother tail shape. Only the CBR400RR (1988 onwards I think) had the two piece seat and race-replica styling.

Have a look at the attached image..
Postie
9th February 2006, 15:19
Isn't that an NC30 (Honda VFR400RR) tail?

The front fairing suggests that it is the 'Aero' shaped CBR, which should have a one-piece front and back seat and a smoother tail shape. Only the CBR400RR (1988 onwards I think) had the two piece seat and race-replica styling.

Have a look at the attached image..
your right, that is a VFR rear cowling, i thought it didn't look right.... good spotting
Second_Childhood
9th February 2006, 15:20
good luck with the rebuild mate, if you need help looking for parts, PM me and i'll tell you where i got my bits from for my CBR400

Seems to be straight and in order. The CBR came with a variety or fairing options and paint finishes and Im no expert but it looked pretty un-dropped to me. Unless the pegs, sidecovers, grips, mirrors, fairings etc have been totally replaced.

Not stressed out about the lower fairing as its a judder bar magnet anyway. Downloading the manual as I speak, but I envisage not alot to do to it. It WILL be thoroughly gone over by my good self. Those of you who ride the CBR400, what are your experiences of the bike. It looks alot of fun
Second_Childhood
9th February 2006, 15:21
Isn't that an NC30 (Honda VFR400RR) tail?

The front fairing suggests that it is the 'Aero' shaped CBR, which should have a one-piece front and back seat and a smoother tail shape. Only the CBR400RR (1988 onwards I think) had the two piece seat and race-replica styling.

Have a look at the attached image..

Apparently the rear end was replaced for the race styling early on. NC23 front and NC30 rear
slob
9th February 2006, 15:38
Apparently the rear end was replaced for the race styling early on. NC23 front and NC30 rear

I see - well, it looks better for it! What year model is it anyway?

I've had a go one my bro's '88 CBR400RR once - power was good for a 400, seat a bit low for my taste and ergonomics more racey than my GSX-R! The real standout feature were the brakes - incredible compared to my gixxer!
Postie
9th February 2006, 15:45
just started using my '88 CBR400RR after a 6 week make over, goes bloody awesome for an old machine, just feels like a 250 on steroids. handles well, brakes are ok but i need to replace the lines i think. My suspention needs setting up but overall, wicked little bike.
quickbuck
9th February 2006, 17:44
Loved it to pieces. Was faster than the CBR 600's of the same year due to less weight. Went round corners like it was on rails, and had a very smooth power delivery. Made a bit more at around 10000 (13G red line I think from memory). Used to run Metziler ME22 rear and ME33 front, stuck very well. Had enough power to spin the rear if tyre was cold, and you were leaning over. Handles so well I could get my knee down on every corner at Manfeild. It wasn't due to long legs either, 'cos the hero blobs were on the deck too.

Went out for a track day a couple of years ago on my GSX600, and there was a guy two up on a CBR400 Areo who was keeping up with me. Must admit, he was riding very well, but I thought my GSX should at least blow him on the straights. Of course it didn't, and it made me miss the little 400.

Good luck with it. They are a very smooth machine.
Second_Childhood
10th February 2006, 08:37
just started using my '88 CBR400RR after a 6 week make over, goes bloody awesome for an old machine, just feels like a 250 on steroids. handles well, brakes are ok but i need to replace the lines i think. My suspention needs setting up but overall, wicked little bike.

Its an '88 as well. Picking it up on Saturday morning but cant get the vinning done that day. O THE ANGST. Reading what is said about this bike I want to get on it and do the Clevedon coast run down to Thames RIGHT NOW. Having said that I need to update my riding gear after my layoff. I heard motomail is a good priced outlet. Anywhere else in Aucks that you can get well priced gear like boots, gloves, helmets etc?
Second_Childhood
10th February 2006, 09:08
Loved it to pieces. Was faster than the CBR 600's of the same year due to less weight. Went round corners like it was on rails, and had a very smooth power delivery. Made a bit more at around 10000 (13G red line I think from memory). Used to run Metziler ME22 rear and ME33 front, stuck very well. Had enough power to spin the rear if tyre was cold, and you were leaning over. Handles so well I could get my knee down on every corner at Manfeild. It wasn't due to long legs either, 'cos the hero blobs were on the deck too.

Went out for a track day a couple of years ago on my GSX600, and there was a guy two up on a CBR400 Areo who was keeping up with me. Must admit, he was riding very well, but I thought my GSX should at least blow him on the straights. Of course it didn't, and it made me miss the little 400.

Good luck with it. They are a very smooth machine.

Nice. I wont be racing it, I think once you hit 40 your body dont repair itself as well as it used to, but will be enjoying the art of catching the unsuspecting by surprise
Second_Childhood
10th February 2006, 10:00
Out of interest, is there a clone fairing supply company in New Zealand? I can imagine that if I wanted the side fairings for this bike that it would be an expensive exercise
slob
10th February 2006, 16:49
Out of interest, is there a clone fairing supply company in New Zealand? I can imagine that if I wanted the side fairings for this bike that it would be an expensive exercise

http://www.justfairings.co.nz/
quickbuck
11th February 2006, 07:31
Nice. I wont be racing it, I think once you hit 40 your body dont repair itself as well as it used to, but will be enjoying the art of catching the unsuspecting by surprise

Ha ha, no, "Never Raced" it, just Track days. Not good enough to race. Well, I was taught a thing or two by Aaron Slight the other day, and he reitterated things I had picked up over the last 26 years on a bike.

I understand where you are comming from regards to the repairing of the body thing, but only 34 myself (Hey, wasn't that the number of a guy who used to crash a lot? :msn-wink: )
Second_Childhood
17th February 2006, 09:18
Ha ha, no, "Never Raced" it, just Track days. Not good enough to race. Well, I was taught a thing or two by Aaron Slight the other day, and he reitterated things I had picked up over the last 26 years on a bike.

I understand where you are comming from regards to the repairing of the body thing, but only 34 myself (Hey, wasn't that the number of a guy who used to crash a lot? :msn-wink: )

LOL

On further reflection I decided not to take the CBR. I pulled a swifty and turned up 20 minutes early to pick up the bike and he hadnt had time to warm it up. First thing I noticed was crankshaft bearing noice (knocking). The next thing was that to get the rear fairing on the previous owner had to cut away some of the structure. Suffice to say I wasnt going to go ahead with it. Originally when I looked at the bike it all seemed above board but was a bit rushed. ALWAYS make time for a second look is my advice
quickbuck
17th February 2006, 20:57
Sounds like you saved yourself from buying a pile of problems though. Better luck next time.
Second_Childhood
20th February 2006, 09:07
Sounds like you saved yourself from buying a pile of problems though. Better luck next time.

Ill just keep working on the do-up for a bit and see how it is to riide when all happy again

In truth, next bike I buy will probable be the step up. Go from the suzi 400 to something like a 750. Even then I wont go for a sport style, probably a cruiser or a sport tourer.