[Chainman]

Hello all,
My name is Shain and live on Oak Island NC. I am a remodeling contractor on a good day and a handyman (yuck) when work is slow;I takes what I gets. I've always been good with my hands but never really did any mechanical work; mainly woodworking. I recently bought a 1980 cb400t Hawk. It has sat for 28 years and it is now my intention to bring it back to life. When I bought it for a mere $75, I thought for $75 I'll buy it, take it apart and get a $75 dollar education in motorcycle mechanics. But after opening it up and seeing how shiny it's guts are, I was encouraged to resurrect the Hawk.

It has been said that there are no stupid questions...we'll see about that.

Shain

 

[Alan F.]

That looks like a great start, especially for $75.
Welcome.

 

[J-T]

I think you got the buy of the day!

Welcome to the group.

 

[tepetit53]

Resurrections are good. You have the deal of the year at $75.
You'll need a proper Factory Service Manual in your restoration. PM sent.

 

[12ozPBR]

Welcome! Can’t beat that price. Did you get a title with it? If so, you done real good!

 

[Chainman]

Welcome! Can’t beat that price. Did you get a title with it? If so, you done real good!

Not even a key,but that's ok, I know a guy... in Vermont.

 

[12ozPBR]

Key is easy on eBay. I hear Vermont works but I’ve never gone that route. Good luck with bringing it back from the dead. This may help to get you started.

https://www.hondatwins.net/forums/6...n/16105-basic-checklist-new-you-old-bike.html

 

[dtsmjr8dan]

Welcome to the forum. Great to see another 400 series here.

 

[JBloom]

Welcome Shain, Jump all over that. I like the way you think..." A 75 dollar education in motorcycle mechanics".

 

[Chainman]

Thanks for the welcome.

Shain

 

[workdogz2]

Welcome,Great deal and it looks like you have some great bones to start with.https://www.hondatwins.net/forums/6...n/16105-basic-checklist-new-you-old-bike.html