Honda cb400N first build

[TwinEagle___]

Hey everyone!
I'm new to this forum, and I'm from Belgium so I'm sorry for my english. So a couple of weeks ago, I bought a cb400N project. The guy I bought it from seemed honest, and he told me it was a running bike. I don't have the original tank and seat, but he gave me a cafe racer set. The seat doesn't fit so I'll have to buy another. The problem is that I really want this to happen, and I want to learn, but I have no idea what I'm doing, I never took any classes or so. I do have a manual, but that's like Chinese for me. so yeah, here are some photos, maybe you guys could help me out?
I started with some basic wiring, just a couple cables that fitted.
The rear tire must be replaced, so that means I have to take out the rear wheel. I don't have any heavy tools or equipment, so I would have to install the center stand instead of the side stand.
I'm only 18 years old, and live with my parents. My dad wants to see it run, he thinks it doesn't (little pessimistic sometimes). But it would be a big step foreward if it ran.
Any kind of help can help me out a lot!
Thank you very much!

 

[tsbigdog]

Hey there, welcome to the site.

It looks like you have a decent starting point. If you have all the parts necessary to get it running, you should start with that first. You can start making changes to the way it looks later. There really is not a lot that you cannot do with standard hand tools on these bikes. You can rent or borrow some specialized tools such as a compression gauge that you will probably only need once (for now). Make sure that the motor turns over easily by hand. Remove the spark plugs and gently turn the motor over by hand. If it spins freely then get the starter working and check the compression before you do anything else. If the compression is low (the specifications should be in the manual) then you need to address that by repairing or replacing the motor before you continue. Don't waste money on a tire or seat until you are SURE that the motor is good.

Best of luck. These are fun bikes and parts are cheap. It's a good first project.