[lundin-loading]

Recently took the plunge and aquired my first "real" motorcycle! I fell in love with the bike the minute I saw it after my buddy hauled it home from some dusty old garage. I had been asking him what his plans were for it since then, knowing full well he has too many projects...

The bike is a 1980 CM400T, its got a hand full of carburetor issues currently (varnished nearly solid and a couple pieces broken on the throttle cable linkage). Coincidentally through my research that is how I stumbled upon this forum.

I've been lurking for several days and finally decided to sign up! I look forward to interacting and learning as much as I can. Ive already been blown away by the wealth if information!!

 

[longdistancerider]

Welcome aboard, any pictures to share?

 

[dtsmjr8dan]

Welcome to the forum. Great to see another 400 series here. +1 on pics.

Here's some good reading for you....http://www.hondatwins.net/forums/74...n/18504-basic-checklist-new-you-old-bike.html

 

[lundin-loading]

Here she is! Ill get a few more pics up after a bit as this was then only one I have on my phone right now.

 

[lundin-loading]

Still trying to get the hang of this forums format. Picture posting seems to be significantly more convenient than most I've been a part of.

 

[longdistancerider]

Paint and stripes say this is a 1979, is there a kickstarter? 1980 on didn't have them.

 

[lundin-loading]

No kick starter, heres the info on the neck tube.

 

[longdistancerider]

Cool, some info on the internet can be a bit sketchy when it gets into colors and stripes.

 

[tepetit53]

Welcome to the forum. You'll need a state-of-the-art factory service manual. PM sent.

 

[lundin-loading]

So it begins! Got a pile of parts ordered up including a set of parts carbs to replace the broken linkage pieces I mentioned earlier. Hopefully I can get it going before the snow flys this year!

 

[longdistancerider]

So it begins! Got a pile of parts ordered up including a set of parts carbs to replace the broken linkage pieces I mentioned earlier. Hopefully I can get it going before the snow flys this year!

Looks like it'll be a late start for winter this year so you may be good.