Recent content by smartbomb

cool. not too concerned about being a road racer. using this as a learning tool. i have an 82 katana roller that i may turn into a more speedier option later. i just want to ride again and the typical sportbike is just too much for my arm.

swivel, i guess i wasnt too clear. too early and not enough coffee. i want to keep the cb400 rolling chassis and replace the 400 auto motor. i have got to learn to be more specific.

here's the short story. bought a 79 cb400 auto to gt my wife on 2 wheels. she didnt feel comfy in traffic so it now sits in my garage. fast forward to now. i sold this 18 months ago due to this the tl was just too painful on long aggressive rides. i am itching to get back and want to...

i have used the duplicolor rattle can paint to do a frame and seat pan. i was skeptical until i dropped the pan from a table, watching it bounce across the concrete floor. didnt have a scratch on it. i used the ceramic high heat version to paint the wear and tear parts. this stuff applies...

tallahassee. i will most likely post the build. it has been a long time coming. trying now to get a mental plan. the 400 hondamatic will definitely need to go. not too sure what i will use for power. thinking along the lines of a kawi 500r or some other mid liter twin.

just found this site and am really excited. long time rider, exclusively sportbikes. had to sell my vtwin beast (suzuki tl1000r). i shattered my upper left arm and the tl didnt agree with th plate and 14 screws. been without 2 wheels for 15 months and its killing me. i have a 78 honda cb400a...