I used to go to about 90 miles before thinking about switching to the reserve but lately at around 50 miles I have to switch to the reserve. Am I running too...
That's a distinct possibility. Do you ever see any smoke (grey) coming out the tailpipes? Best thing to do would be to "read" your spark plugs. If they're ...
send an e-mail to Randy-Randy's Cycle Service, I have had great luck through him randy_creel@... ... From: Michele To: Hondamatic_400@yahoogroups.com ...
running the same, no more weight, same roads, just had a tune up two months ago. seems to be sluggish and runs out at 50 to 55 now when before i was good...
I am still working on my 79 cm400a and what I am finding is that I seem to accelerate fine in first gear, but when I go to second I get no excelleration at...
Wow - 40-50 mph tops ain't good. Mine ('78 CB400A)'ll get up to that speed in first ! Have you checked the timing/cam chain adjustment? Spark plugs? Sure...
I appreciate your input, I am going to have the bike tuned and clean the carbs, I can easily get up to 40-45 in first gear, When I move to second the bike...
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Does anyone have a sissy bar/luggage rack on their bike? If so, what kind is it? I am trying to figure out what could work for me. Thanks. Michele...
I just picked up a 1981 cm400a. I had one in college..but that was way back in 1980, and that bike is long gone. this bike is mostly togather and I havent had...
Welcome to the club! Try Ebay for the 'Haynes' manual. I don't know wether these are common in USA but they are a godsend. When I have had the choice of...
Jonathan, A good alternative is to get the original Honda (factory) shop manual via http://www.helminc.com . May be a wee bit pricier (£30-35 - oops - $30-35...
I jsu got a 1981 400 cc hondamatic.. i was told that it needed a head gasket and choke cable.. but unto my dimise i can't seem to find where to get these...
Choke Cable: I just got one of these from eBay. It was around 14 bucks. Head Gasket: Not sure about this one... have you tried bikebandit.com? -Shane...
i buy allmost all my parts from www.oldbikebarn.com thay have or can get allmost anything you want if you order today thay shipon fridays. "................."...
Thanks for the quick reply .. no I have not tried that site yet.. Sorry for the questions before teh intorductions(just excited ) I am new here Just joined .....
Hi folks, I have a Hondamatic 400 which is running great but leaks a bit of oil, seems like the crankcase seal on the lo-hi gear change shaft needs replacing....
Use a higher viscosity oil (within maintenance manual specs, of course) to start with. You're not putting Synthetic oil in that thing, are you? If so, don't....
Hello all, I have a 1983 CM450A that I am considering selling. This is the hondamatic 450. It has 1,200 miles on it and is in excellent condition. If anyone is...
I AM IN RHODE ISLAND .....AM THINKING OF SELLING MY 2 SPEED AUTOMATIC HONDA........DON'T USE IT MUCH...INSURACE JUST WENT UP......IT IS CURRENTLY REGISTERED...
I AM IN RHODE ISLAND .....AM THINKING OF SELLING MY 2 SPEED AUTOMATIC HONDA........DON'T USE IT MUCH...INSURACE JUST WENT UP......IT IS CURRENTLY REGISTERED...
Sorry about that, location near Savannah Ga. Clear title. Pics can be viewed in this group under the album name "An 83 CM450A for sale" Feel free to email me...
