Chance to pick up a cb400f

[SONICJK]

I really value you guys advice so it's yet another whatcha think thread

I've got a chance to pick up an unfinished cb400f project, it's a good deal and I LOVE the 400f styling.

My only concern is I just sold my cb350t because it wasn't bearable to cruise on.
So am I shooting myself in the foot with a 400f?

Will I be able to cruise at 65 mph for an extended period of time or am I just going to be wringing it out to cruise at 65?
What about a 466 big bore kit? Worth it? Will it fix these problems (if they are an issue)

Any of you guys that have one would be really helpful.

 

[Maritime]

Jussy Rode his 400f from PA to MO at 80-85 mph about 4 hours NP. It will do 65 for a joke comefortably and I myself want to find a cheapo 400f to fix up.

Cheers

Maritime.

 

[carnivorous chicken]

I'll second Maritime.

I did a ton on a 400F. Stock ones (no need to bore if not needed!) will hold 65 easily, or even 75-80. They've got a 6th gear that helps, and if you want to do more freeway driving you can always change out a sprocket.

 

[JustinLonghorn]

If you have a chance to pick up a 400F cheap, do it! Seriously man. One of the best motorcycles of the era. It will handle highway speeds with absolutely no problem (unless you have a nylon sprocket, ha).

Make it happen, man!


My CB400F takes both "boardwalk and quagmire with aplomb. Those who disagree... suck cock by choice." Ha!

 

[Call Of Doodie]

^ What Justin said!
One of the coolest bikes around, of that era or any other. While not Liter-bike fast, it'll do way more than you'll expect. Just the shape of the exhaust headers is worth the price of admission!

 

[SONICJK]

Well it's not "cheap" per se.
A grand, but that's with a title, all of the dirty work finished,frame powdered, exhaust coated, etc. basically it's a puzzle waiting to be put together.

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Make it happen, sir.