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1577
I bought a 1978 CB400A two months ago and everytime I drive it on the interstate, it has a slight wobble over 50mph. It's not real severe, more an annoyance...
hankthecat2000
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Sep 3, 2003
1:37 am
1578
re. "I bought a 1978 CB400A two months ago and everytime I drive it on the interstate, it has a slight wobble over 50mph. It's not real severe, more an...
kwild123
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Sep 3, 2003
6:03 pm
1579
Well I just took my first ride on my Hondamatic 400, It ran fairly well for a bike that has sat around for a couple years. It's a little rough to keep it...
clint reed
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Sep 4, 2003
1:09 pm
1580
... Yes!...
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thegeezer
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Sep 4, 2003
2:14 pm
1581
is that yes 1st to 2nd or yes to leave it in 2nd all the time?...
clint reed
clr36
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Sep 4, 2003
7:49 pm
1582
Hey WildOne Do you currently own all those vehicles, or have those been owned over the years? If they are all current you must have a big garage, and even...
Dean Heintz
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Sep 5, 2003
7:09 am
1583
2nd all the time....
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thegeezer
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Sep 5, 2003
12:06 pm
1584
Sometimes I leave it in 2nd, but it is pretty slow off the line. Once I get to about 15 or so it picks up quickly though. Shifting from 1st to 2nd should be...
Jason Carmichael
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Sep 5, 2003
12:23 pm
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re. "Hey WildOne Do you currently own all those vehicles (YES), or have those been owned over the years?(NOPE) If they are all current you must have a big...
kwild123
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Sep 5, 2003
6:18 pm
1586
Hey that helps out, I thought the motor sounded a little stressed starting in second. That could be from sitting around from 2years in a barn. I really bought ...
clint reed
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Sep 5, 2003
8:22 pm
1587
Hi.. in a week I will be a proud owner of a 1980 400cc hondamatic.. I have never been on one..so can I get some suggestions and advice on anything...
Mz. Susanne
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Sep 6, 2003
9:05 pm
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Hi, I've had mine for 4 years now (Green '80 matic). If your tires are old and have cracks get a new set (tubes also), they will make a world of difference in...
Jason Carmichael
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Sep 6, 2003
10:21 pm
1589
does anyone has an info on CB400A Hondamatic seat height? thinking of buying one but concerned if it's a bit high for me, I am 5'6. Thanks, Alex...
Alex Tenenbaum
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Sep 8, 2003
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1590
Hi Jason, I agree with everything you have said, in your reply to Mz Susanne, but would like to add my two cents. Exhaust pipes, mufflers, and exhaust chambers...
Ian
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Sep 8, 2003
6:12 am
1591
I'd like to add that I've recently bought a new exhaust system from David Silvers. Quite reasonably priced and cheaper than a 2 into 1. Paul; Humphries, ...
Paul Humphries
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Sep 8, 2003
7:27 am
1592
stock gearing and tyres at 9000 rpm u got 102 mph have a 16 inch rear and lowered final drive so mine is at 76 mph the fat low profile rear tyre i mounted...
bikerbob1961
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Sep 9, 2003
12:48 pm
1593
I have a 2-1 header. I don't think it did anything for performance, it's loud as all get out though. I think I have had mine up to 72, but that was downhill...
Jason Carmichael
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Sep 9, 2003
10:29 pm
1594
I dont know why, but mine will bury the speedometer (80) as long as you have a straight away. I have a 1981 hondamatic 400cc, with 7600 miles on the...
Martin, Kenneth (K.A.)
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Sep 9, 2003
10:58 pm
1595
Hi..I finally got my 1980 hondamatic... Now all I need to do is learn how to ride it.. My bike has a seem rip in the seat , is there any way to fix this.. glue...
Mz. Susanne
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Sep 14, 2003
11:17 pm
1596
I really like the look of the bikes with the hardshell side storage bags.. Now.. where does one get these and does one need to have brackets made for the bike...
Mz. Susanne
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Sep 14, 2003
11:19 pm
1597
I have heard of folks using liquid electrical tape for some tears. ... -- Glenn in NE Ohio Laissez les bons temps rouler!...
Glenn Haldeman
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Sep 15, 2003
12:52 am
1598
I took the entire seat to an upholstery shop and had it redone, about $60.00. I also had them make a removeable cover while they had it. That way when it's...
Jason Carmichael
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Sep 15, 2003
1:26 am
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Hi.. I live in Ontario Canada.. and asked just about every hardware store about this stuff.. liquid electrical tape.. and no one has ever heard of it... Where...
Mz. Susanne
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Sep 16, 2003
2:23 pm
1600
Sorry Mz. Suzanne I can't help you there. It is commonly available in hardware stores here. Did you try Canadian Tire? As you know, they have everything! ...
Glenn Haldeman
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Sep 16, 2003
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I have a givi box that I would like to put on the honda..Unfortunatly, I cannot find a rack that will fit the honda..for me to attatch the givi rack/box on .. ...
Mz. Susanne
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Sep 17, 2003
6:34 pm
1602
Hi, These trunk racks, both new and used come up for bid from time to time on Ebay. I got a new N.O.S. genuine Honda O.E.M. rack for my 78 CB400A from Ebay. ...
Ian Etheridge
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Sep 17, 2003
8:30 pm
1603
I found an old CX500 rack I had lying around fitted perfect. Pual Humphries, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs., UK ... From: "Mz. Susanne" <mzsusanne@...> To:...
Paul Humphries
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Sep 17, 2003
8:44 pm
1604
The seat height is 32". I'm 5.6", too. I don't have any trouble except when I'm backing it into the garage. I haven't dumped it, but came close. I always wear...
hankthecat2000
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Sep 22, 2003
5:55 pm
1605
I am 5'3 and I hav no problems with my hondamatic 400cc..I do love the bike, just wished it had more power..What is the seat height of the 750cc? ... but ... ...
Mz. Susanne
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Sep 23, 2003
2:41 pm
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PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE IN ENTIRETY... YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! I am a returning member. After I sold my matic I left the group. I rejoined today to let...
bilylumis
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Sep 26, 2003
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