CB400t

[Maha]

I am having a look at buying one of these, is a real minta.
1978 model, who knows the model at all? Ixion?...anyone?

http://www.hoc.org.uk/gallery/bikes/CB400T_1978(1).jpg

[Motu]

Oh wow - Comstar wheels,choice.The 400 is so much better than the 250,which weighed the same and went even slower.That's the US model they called the Hawk,the Euro one looked different and was probably called just a CB400 and some meaningless Honda suffix.They went like a Honda 400cc twin,which was pretty good,and handled ok at the time too.Three valves as per Honda technology of the day.If there was a 500 version I'd be pretty keen....the 400 weighed in at 500cc territory,and the 100cc would make it a real bike.

[Maha]

Oh wow - Comstar wheels,choice.The 400 is so much better than the 250,which weighed the same and went even slower.That's the US model they called the Hawk,the Euro one looked different and was probably called just a CB400 and some meaningless Honda suffix.They went like a Honda 400cc twin,which was pretty good,and handled ok at the time too.Three valves as per Honda technology of the day.If there was a 500 version I'd be pretty keen....the 400 weighed in at 500cc territory,and the 100cc would make it a real bike.

Cheers Motu, I think it is the Hawk?

[Bonez]

The engine evolved into 450cc or there abouts. The only model we saw here with the 450 donk was the Rebel but it was put in a chassis similar to the earlier GS500. Also a 350 veraint of this for some markets. The twin came out as an automatic model too.

My second bike was a CB400T I bought new. Went well with no real issues.

Edit- The CB450s/350s chassis was quite a bit different to the GS.-my bad.

[Maha]

The engine evolved into 450cc or there abouts. The only model we saw here with the 450 donk was the Rebel but it was put in a chassis similar to the earlier GS500. Also a 350 veraint of this for some markets. The T came out as an automatic model too.

My second bike was a CB400T I bought new. Went well with no real issues.

The one I am looking at (above) has had an engine rebuild also.

[nosebleed]

Shiiiiiiiit CB400T, my bro had one of these (in black) in the early eighties, he got it from Bill Russell Honda in Mt Eden.
Of course I was the slack-jawed pain-in-the-arse little brother so if I really wanted to hang out with him and 'the bike' I got to wash it!

Sorry, was too young then to be able to help you now, but just had to pipe up with my memory fart.

[Maha]

Shiiiiiiiit CB400T, my bro had one of these (in black) in the early eighties, he got it from Bill Russell Honda in Mt Eden.
Of course I was the slack-jawed pain-in-the-arse little brother so if I really wanted to hang out with him and 'the bike' I got to wash it!

Sorry, was too young then to be able to help you now, but just had to pipe up with my memory fart.

Well, come the 21st its mine if nobody has outbid me. $1800

[Bonez]

I've got a set of 250T side covers, 250T carbs, ignition unit, ignition switch and key and a few other small odds n ends lying about.

[Maha]

I've got a set of 250T side covers, 250T carbs, ignition unit, ignition switch and key and a few other small odds n ends lying about.

Geez Bonez, for $1800 bucks I hope I dont need anything for it :2thumbsup
I may get outbid in which case, I will miss out, what I have bid is it!
I dont need another but its pretty cool and if I can get it for that price then all good.

[lb99]

I came across a really ratty one in dunedin years ago, no lights, open pipes.
He gave it the big rev at the lights, I was on the NSR (2up tho), said to my mate,"hang on, I'm gonna smoke this cunt......"
Fuck did he give me a fright, like he was launched from a cannon I had to give me bike a real hidin to take him.
I learnt a lot about ratty bikes that day......

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I am having a look at buying one of these, is a real minta.
1978 model, who knows the model at all? Ixion?...anyone?

http://www.hoc.org.uk/gallery/bikes/CB400T_1978(1).jpg

That's a real good bike for you mark is anne going to buy it for you.

[Maha]

That's a real good bike for you mark is anne going to buy it for you.

Naaaa, I was looking at the classic bike section earlier and put a bid on it, 'reserve met' apparently.

[Insanity_rules]

Oh Maha, that thing is cool, I had a mate in the 80's that had one. At the time I had a newish CB250RS that could ride circles around it but it was still a reasonably quick machine and ultra reliable.

Hope you get it.

[Maha]

Oh Maha, that thing is cool, I had a mate in the 80's that had one. At the time I had a newish CB250RS that could ride circles around it but it was still a reasonably quick machine and ultra reliable.

Hope you get it.

Its absolutely spotless, well viewing the pics it is, kinda groovey looking too, we'll see come the 21st if I own or not.

[xwhatsit]

Oh, cool man. I don't want to piss of Magua, but I prefer the CB400Ts in looks at the very least. The CB400N (Superdream -- is that what you were talking about, Motu?) is very similar, just a different set of clothes I think. One or two minor differences in the engine, but still the same 3-valve twin.

I was reading stuff just recently in a book about them... the 250s are lardy and horrible, and nobody liked the 400s because they replaced the CB400F (the Four), which was a gorgeous, tiny little screaming gem of an inline four. Even though the new twins were faster and better in most ways, they were a bit square-looking and bland and didn't have that same delightful CB400Fness that makes me want to take one to bed -- so even though they were very capable, they weren't well loved at the time. Still sold shitloads though, didn't they.

Comstars, bleugggh!

Get it :D

[Maha]

Oh wow - Comstar wheels,choice.The 400 is so much better than the 250,which weighed the same and went even slower.That's the US model they called the Hawk,the Euro one looked different and was probably called just a CB400 and some meaningless Honda suffix.They went like a Honda 400cc twin,which was pretty good,and handled ok at the time too.Three valves as per Honda technology of the day.If there was a 500 version I'd be pretty keen....the 400 weighed in at 500cc territory,and the 100cc would make it a real bike.


Is this the 500 in of which you speak Motu?

http://www.zpower.com.au/catalog/images/CB500F.jpg

[Bonez]

Oh, cool man. I don't want to piss of Magua, but I prefer the CB400Ts in looks at the very least. You're cream youself then knowing the Hawk I was an "economy" model with drum brakes and spokes front and rear....................

[xwhatsit]

Is this the 500 in of which you speak Motu?

http://www.zpower.com.au/catalog/images/CB500F.jpg
That's not the same animal -- earlier generation, from the CB350F/CB400F/CB500F/CB550F collection. I think Honda only developed the 3-valve twin up to 450cc.

You're cream youself then knowing the Hawk I was an "economy" model with drum brakes and spokes front and rear....................
I did a Google Image search for that and instead turned up this horrible monstrosity -- 10 points to the first one to guess what it is --
<img src="http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/honda07022001.jpg" />

[Bonez]

that's not the same animal -- earlier generation, from the cb350f/cb400f/cb500f/cb550f collection. I think honda only developed the 3-valve twin up to 450cc.

I did a google image search for that and instead turned up this horrible monstrosity -- 10 points to the first one to guess what it is --
<img src="http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/honda07022001.jpg" />

cb400a......................

[xwhatsit]

cb400a.......................
Well it's not fair when you lurk around, is it! :D

Apparently even the 250 could outperform it. What's so hard about shifting gear anyway? :crazy:

[Magua]

Well it's not fair when you lurk around, is it! :D

Apparently even the 250 could outperform it. What's so hard about shifting gear anyway? :crazy:

Is that the hondamatic model?

Comstar wheels ftw. :D

[piston broke]

imo, best hoonda out.
biased as all hell tho as i had and rebuilt a beauty. cb400f,not my one tho

[Bonez]

imo, best hoonda out.
biased as all hell tho as i had and rebuilt a beauty. cb400f,not my one thoWonder what the front wheel is off. Probably works better than the standard disk set up.

[piston broke]

dunno.
dunno?
young and stupid,i had my, disc,one dancing on the front wheel with a 12 stone dude pillion aboard approachin a roundabout WAY to quick (shame)
that bike handled like a dream

[xwhatsit]

Wonder what the front wheel is off. Probably works better than the standard disk set up.
Looks very similar to the CB350 twin drum, which was period so would probably just bolt up -- however it looks like it's ventilated in the picture, and I don't think any CB350 came out with a ventilated drum, they just moved to a disc eventually.

Yeah, I wouldn't mind something like that for my RS, still trying to get hold of a TLS front end somehow, but nobody's got anything :(

That CB400/4 is sex.

[MaxB]

I had a CB400T Dream in the 80s. From memory the Euro model I owned had lower bars than the US. The Super Dream had come out so I was able to get the Dream for a song.

I put a Givi screen on and had soft luggage made for it 'cos nothing I found would fit. Back when speeding wasn't a crime ranked up there with animal molesting and treason it would happily sit on 90mph all day.

The only down sides were the ignition coil and plug units and the quick rot exhaust.

It was good bike (not a great one) and did everything a poor student could ask. It all came to an end when I hit a cow. The insurance co. offered me the wreck and a chance to make some money but I did not want it back. I bought a 400/4 with the proceeds and never regretted it.

Hope that helps.

[Maha]

I had a CB400T Dream in the 80s. From memory the Euro model I owned had lower bars than the US. The Super Dream had come out so I was able to get the Dream for a song.

I put a Givi screen on and had soft luggage made for it 'cos nothing I found would fit. Back when speeding wasn't a crime ranked up there with animal molesting and treason it would happily sit on 90mph all day.

The only down sides were the ignition coil and plug units and the quick rot exhaust.

It was good bike (not a great one) and did everything a poor student could ask. It all came to an end when I hit a cow. The insurance co. offered me the wreck and a chance to make some money but I did not want it back. I bought a 400/4 with the proceeds and never regretted it.

Hope that helps.


Two things......
I think the bike in question is fucken' cool.
I also, dont need another bike.
If I end up with it, I might let it go the highest bidder on here, after a month or two...:cool:

[nallac]

It sure is a tidy looking old thing.

[Magua]

I've got a Haynes manual for the 400t if you need anything scanned.

[The Pastor]

mark, dont waste your money

[Maha]

mark, dont waste your money

Its alright Scott, I work reasonably hard for it and if you a good I will let have ride on my little brown throbber....:buggerd:

Edit: Been outbid....someone wants it more than me and is ready to hand over $2k
Edit Edit: ...owner stoped the auction, now needs the bike.