Honda CM400 Decision

DClamps · 02-11-2011, 01:36 AM

I am trying to decide between purchasing two CM400, one needs work but runs, oh yeah and it is bobbed. The other is in good running condition and has new brakes, chain, and tires.

Honda CM400A(~$900):

Honda CM400 bobbed($350):

I would appreciate any advice on this decision.

assquatch20 · 02-11-2011, 01:55 AM

Really depends on what you're looking for. If you want a project, and don't really care for the original looks, that bobber would probably be a fun project, but since it's already been modded, you'd end up having to come up with custom solutions if you found something wrong/unwanted.

For me, 900 bucks isn't a bad deal at all. That thing looks pretty good for its age, I like the stock look of the time, and it moves. Depending on what's wrong with the bobber, you could easily go through the $550 difference just getting it road-ready.

DClamps · 02-11-2011, 02:01 AM

The bobber needs a battery and starter solenoid, I would have no problem working on it, but I also really like the stock look. I was just unsure whether I was willing to pay $900 for a road ready bike that needs no work or a $350 project bike that runs.

Goggles Paisano · 02-11-2011, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DClamps

The bobber needs a battery and starter solenoid, I would have no problem working on it, but I also really like the stock look. I was just unsure whether I was willing to pay $900 for a road ready bike that needs no work or a $350 project bike that runs.

Go with the stocker. It (probably) hasn't been too fucked up by previous owners. Who knows whats been done to the bobber?

I ride a CB450 and its great, totally reliable and it goes.

DClamps · 02-11-2011, 02:19 AM

Thanks, for the advice.

GHO100 · 02-11-2011, 09:18 AM

Where are you located? Send me a PM if you're in NJ, and I'll get you to another CM400 for free

twinsarehot · 02-11-2011, 09:35 AM

I owned a CB400T briefly, nowhere near as good as the later 450. From what I read they made huge improvements between the two.

DClamps · 02-11-2011, 10:27 PM

Dang, I live in the Minnesota/Iowa area. Yeah, I have been trying to find either a 400 or 450 and these were within my price range. I have been keeping my eyes out for both.

02-11-2011, 01:36 AM	#1
DClamps ^OP n00b Joined: Feb 2011 Oddometer: 5	Honda CM400 Decision I am trying to decide between purchasing two CM400, one needs work but runs, oh yeah and it is bobbed. The other is in good running condition and has new brakes, chain, and tires. Honda CM400A(~$900): Honda CM400 bobbed($350): I would appreciate any advice on this decision.

02-11-2011, 01:55 AM	#2
assquatch20 Hoss Cat Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Alpine/Cookeville, Tennessee Oddometer: 1,086	Really depends on what you're looking for. If you want a project, and don't really care for the original looks, that bobber would probably be a fun project, but since it's already been modded, you'd end up having to come up with custom solutions if you found something wrong/unwanted. For me, 900 bucks isn't a bad deal at all. That thing looks pretty good for its age, I like the stock look of the time, and it moves. Depending on what's wrong with the bobber, you could easily go through the $550 difference just getting it road-ready. __________________ Some things shouldn't be left like you found them.

02-11-2011, 09:18 AM	#6
GHO100 Crazy George Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Downtown Brooklyn Oddometer: 781	Where are you located? Send me a PM if you're in NJ, and I'll get you to another CM400 for free __________________ Brooklyn, NY 2006 VStrom 1000 "Felaróf" 1980 GS850G (project) 1997 Triumph Daytona 955i For Sale: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=883574 www.TeslaLEDS.com

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02-11-2011, 02:01 AM	#3
DClamps ^OP n00b Joined: Feb 2011 Oddometer: 5	The bobber needs a battery and starter solenoid, I would have no problem working on it, but I also really like the stock look. I was just unsure whether I was willing to pay $900 for a road ready bike that needs no work or a $350 project bike that runs.

02-11-2011, 02:19 AM	#5
DClamps ^OP n00b Joined: Feb 2011 Oddometer: 5	Thanks, for the advice.

02-11-2011, 09:35 AM	#7
twinsarehot n00b Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Small State Oddometer: 8	I owned a CB400T briefly, nowhere near as good as the later 450. From what I read they made huge improvements between the two.

02-11-2011, 10:27 PM	#8
DClamps ^OP n00b Joined: Feb 2011 Oddometer: 5	Dang, I live in the Minnesota/Iowa area. Yeah, I have been trying to find either a 400 or 450 and these were within my price range. I have been keeping my eyes out for both.