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Quickie from a newbie: My 78 Hondamatic CB400a has a "cup" style top of the triple-tree which doesn't allow me to unclamp and lower the front end, which I'm looking to do about an inch as part of my cheap build. Any thoughts on what's the best way to accomplish the front end lowering? Would...

Been a while since I have participated here but the weather is getting nicer in New England so I fired up the bike and she started up fine and idled great. Here are the symptoms though: 1. The bike revs fine when in idle but as soon as I put it in gear it rides extremely slow as though it was...

Hello all! Just picked up a 78 CB400a (yes, that's an automatic...eek!). But, I got it for free, so I'm not complaining. I changed the plugs and I could get it to idle. As soon as I gave it gas it shuts down. Oh, I found the manual via the Do The Ton forums, so much praise to all! As for...