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Yeah, they are damaged, but sticking with similar style and going to powder coat. Did you have another type of finish in mind?

Alright, good to know. I'm glad I found your post. How did you decide where to place your rear loop? Was it based on the shape and placement of the tank?

Yeah, I plan on it. Hopefully I can use the stock rear suspension still afterward.

Yes! So much to think about. And in what order?! I don't want to lose a week of riding season since mine is so short (Minnesota). I think I'm going to chop the behind off mine and go with a DCC loop. I'm going to do the chopping myself and hire out the welding. If I have more typos than...

I have considered a front end swap actually. After doing some research though, I opted not to for the reasons you stated (potentially expensive and complicated). Thans for the response to my post.

Hey Doc, curious how you removed the frame section. I'm a total newbie, and just don't know if you cut it off or torched it off or what. I have a hawk as well and am struggling with what to do with the rear for my build. AJP

Last summer I bought my first bike, a 1980 CB400T. My wife had been driving scooter for a couple years and she really wanted me to join in on the fun. I was into the idea but it was after I really started looking at café racers that I became sold. I’m into vintage anything, I need to stay...

Thanks! Happy to be here.

Hey all! I've done some searching and can't seem to find an answer. I really tried to keep my stock tank but just can't do it. Curious if a 1978 CB400 tank will bolt right onto my 1980. If not, any insights you have for easy swaps would be MUCH appreciated. Happy St. Patty's

Just want to thank the thread owner for starting this thread and all the contributors. When I found this thread, I read the title and thought: yes, exactly. Your builds have given me the confidence that I can do this. Looking forward to posting my progress. I will make a build thread for...

Hey Bwald. Winter seems to be hanging on this year. Hope you're gearing up though.

What did you end up doing for your air breather filter?

Super stoked to be a first time motorcycle owner and even more stoked to eventually be a cafe racer owner. I purchased a 1980 CB400T with under 5,000 miles. I'm going to take it slow and will start with getting-to-know-you maintenance exercises, then this winter I will start slowly venturing...