Yet another CB400T Hawk build

[Thunderchild]

A few months ago I got a great bargain on CL for a 1978 CB400T1. I was looking for a project bike, and for a few hundred dollars I snapped it up.

I won't bore you with a detailed build or anything. This is more a pictorial post.

It's been a fun build so far. Taking my time on it, and just playing.

I took the plunge the other day and cut the frame. Fabbing up a solo seat that will eventually have a leather cover.

I call it the Disco Queen because my son dubbed it that as soon as he saw it.

I've got a little more done on it, but still need to upload some pictures...

TC

 

[Thunderchild]

OK, here's the latest pictures... I still need to do a little work to get it street legal in Texas. Plate light and a few other details...

I think I'll leave it bare metal for now until I get inspired to clean up the motor and give it a decent paint job.

TC

 

[ponycarman]

Nice looking bike you have there. Keep up the good work.

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[Thunderchild]

Thank you!

I changed out the stock sprockets today. I went one tooth larger on the front, and down three on the rear. Run a bit smoother at 50+ now. The stock gearing really was buzzy at higher speeds.

TC

 

[apreludem]

We're your UNi Air filters from eBay? This is exactly what I'm doing...I even have the same bars...been trying to salvage the tank for a long ass time now.

 

[Thunderchild]

I'm not sure of the actual dimension sizes on the filters. I ordered them originally for my 1968 CL450, from Dennis Kirk. Decided to go a different way on the CL so I just used them on the CB400. They fit just fine.

If you're trying to order by size alone and not bike model... I really don't know. I'd have to pop one off and measure it...

Cool deal on you bike. I like the look of mine. What's up with your tank?

Post some pictures when you can!

TC

 

[Thunderchild]

OK... just looked at the 'spec' page on the CL450 filters from DK. Here's what it said...


Flange I.D. 2 1/16 in.
Length 6 in.
Type Air Filter Element
Units Pair
Weight 0.62 lbs

Hope that helps!

TC