I had my CB400A stator rewound by RMSTATOR in Canada. It cost less than half buying a new one. I am going to buy an original stator form the salvage yard and...
I also had a stator rewound - from one of my CBXes - but I had it done at Rick's Motorcycle Enterprises http://www.ricksmotorcycles.com/index.htm They're in...
I would like to find someone more or less local that can do the rewind of my alternator/stator unit if at all possible (if I can't find another unit in the...
What do you consider a fair price to pay,I have a running 78 cb400a parts bike. Thomas I will consider parting it out if I can somehow break even in the long...
I almost bought a running parts bike for $300 last week, but I have no where to store it (the land lady is already mad about the 3 motos I have at this point!)...
Hello All. Just aquired an 81 CM400T. Hoping for a little info. No Key, Missing right side cover over battery. It has been sitting for quite a while. Am I...
Does the engine turn over? or at least rotate when you push down on the kickstarter? That's the first hurdle. Don't start it until you've checked the oil level...
I bought my 1978 cb400a in 1997. It is the greatest bike I have ever had. For one great reason, it was easy to teach friends and family to ride. My son was 9,...
Running straight pipes and K&N type filters is not a problem if you re-jet the carbs, as these bikes tend to run on the lean side anyway. A favorite trick is ...
re. "Exhaust... will running 'straight' pipes be a major problem?" Well, as Thomas said, re-jetting will probably be necessary, but not expensive or very...
My bike doent have a kickstarter. I havent tried to turn over the motor yet. I was planning on putting some WD40 in the cylinders before turning it over. Going...
After pulling the head off my '78 matic to replace a head gasket and adjusting and re-adjusting the valves , I couldnt get them to stop the tap tap tap noise....
Your adjustment may have slipped... Properly adjusted valves should make some tapping noise... at least a slight tapping that can be heard at idle with a hot...
I will check adjustment again. When I first got the motor back together, I adjusted to spec, very loud. I adjusted two more times, still," clak clak clak". So...
Ken is right on with his comment about the noise. There is however a number of manufacturers who make adjustable baffles to fit a variety of sizes of pipes. ...
Dave, On rethinking your situation, I would guess that the valves finally seated completely. This is possible for a number of reasons but mainly b/c the valve...
well after taking the tank off which is quite rusted inside. I with the help of my father inlaw got the motor running. It runs quite well. Is there a way...
One of the most common and popular way's is to use water and a box of BB's, it work's well, and requires no special knowledge or tool's. I would also ...
I really appreciate the reply's. I was not aware of the H D 16" rim trick. As far as straight pipes and noise (loud) I want to assure you, that they will be a...
I agree bb's and water get a good gas filter as well ... __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. ...
I just scored a 1981 CM400A with 9k original miles. I got the bike for free with a clean and clear title. It's been sitting outside for a few years now,...
Hello Guy/Gals, I am new to this site. I just picked up a 78 CB400A with 8K on it this weekend for the wife for 300 bucks. The bike is in pretty good shape....
Hi Shawn, There is only one fill for the engine and transmission, as they use the same oil. I use 10W-40 in the Winter, and 20W-50 in the Summer. The shift...
Thank you for your reply Ian, Are you the same Ian who is the moderator on Hondamatic owners association? I saw the website in my search of a forum for this...
Hi Shawn, I am not familiar with the "Hondamatic owners association." There is another Hondamatic group that I know of, and I am a member of it, but I am not a...
I will try that. Here is the link for that page I was talking about. http://www.cvmg-gpr.ca/hondamatic/ ... There is another Hondamatic group that I know of,...
Hi Shawn. The advice you have recieved is top notch. I recently joined, and this group knows alot. I will add a really important tip. On the oil (combo) trans...
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