Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk?
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Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk?
Before I plunk the cash down, I'm open to any experiences you all have had with 78 cb400 Hawks.
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I hear they make outstanding beginner bikes with easy to manage power, comfortable riding position, and reliable engines.
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I hear they make outstanding beginner bikes with easy to manage power, comfortable riding position, and reliable engines.
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (Fenrir51)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fenrir51 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well its from 1978 so dont expect it to work perfect, is the bike cheap/free? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Cheap/free?? In good conditon these go for about $1500.
Cheap/free?? In good conditon these go for about $1500.
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (AGENT 99)
no personal experience, but a quick look on google makes me think what you've heard is probably correct.
if the price is right, go for it!
if the price is right, go for it!
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (Rednas)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rednas »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the one in the picture looks really good, if its cheap and you have mechanical knowledge I would get it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have not worked on bikes but I do have general mechanical knowledge. I'm conidered the "smart one" in the family when it comes to working on cars. Example: I know where the spark plug wires are! LOL
I would definitly bring it to top condition mechaically and I'm a clean freak. I own steam cleaners and all sorts of stuff. Sad really. Ideally I'd like to find one that is just somewhat neglected but with a good running engine.
I have not worked on bikes but I do have general mechanical knowledge. I'm conidered the "smart one" in the family when it comes to working on cars. Example: I know where the spark plug wires are! LOL
I would definitly bring it to top condition mechaically and I'm a clean freak. I own steam cleaners and all sorts of stuff. Sad really. Ideally I'd like to find one that is just somewhat neglected but with a good running engine.
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (AGENT 99)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AGENT 99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have not worked on bikes but I do have general mechanical knowledge. </TD></TR></TABLE>
if you have enough knowledge to work on cars then bikes should be no problem. personally, bikes are much simpler than cars once you become accustomed to them.
if you have enough knowledge to work on cars then bikes should be no problem. personally, bikes are much simpler than cars once you become accustomed to them.
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (Rednas)
Motorcycle owner I talked to today said to stay away from a bike that old nomatter the condition.
Really? But if its in good condition...
Really? But if its in good condition...
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (AGENT 99)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AGENT 99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Motorcycle owner I talked to today said to stay away from a bike that old nomatter the condition.
Really? But if its in good condition...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Did he give a reason?? What does he ride?
Ive been looking around at picking up a late 70's Honda CB bike. They can be pretty nice cheap bikes.
Really? But if its in good condition...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Did he give a reason?? What does he ride?
Ive been looking around at picking up a late 70's Honda CB bike. They can be pretty nice cheap bikes.
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (Cabby89)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Cabby89 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did he give a reason?? What does he ride?
Ive been looking around at picking up a late 70's Honda CB bike. They can be pretty nice cheap bikes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
He has a 200x honda something. Looks like a Harley.
He was just saying its so old, and a bike needs to be structurally resound. I don't know what to do now. I really don't like any other bikes than this one. Really sucks.
Ive been looking around at picking up a late 70's Honda CB bike. They can be pretty nice cheap bikes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
He has a 200x honda something. Looks like a Harley.
He was just saying its so old, and a bike needs to be structurally resound. I don't know what to do now. I really don't like any other bikes than this one. Really sucks.
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (AGENT 99)
You will find that most motorcycle folks - especially sport bike folks believe that if a bike is older than one or two years old, it is fit for the scrap heap. Don't listen to them. Get the bike, maintain it, ride it, and enjoy it.
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (ceas)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ceas »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You will find that most motorcycle folks - especially sport bike folks believe that if a bike is older than one or two years old, it is fit for the scrap heap. Don't listen to them. Get the bike, maintain it, ride it, and enjoy it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks. I think I'm still going to get one, but then get it inspected by a shop. After that, and with a safe report card, I'll keep it. Peace of mind FTW.
Thanks. I think I'm still going to get one, but then get it inspected by a shop. After that, and with a safe report card, I'll keep it. Peace of mind FTW.
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (AGENT 99)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AGENT 99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sorry guys, I'm used to a 106hp civic dx. I love this. 0-60 in 5.5!
Isnt that like corvette territory?</TD></TR></TABLE>
did you get it? its is as quick as some of the older vettes.
Isnt that like corvette territory?</TD></TR></TABLE>
did you get it? its is as quick as some of the older vettes.
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Re: Any info here about a 78 CB400 Hawk? (Rednas)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rednas »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
did you get it? its is as quick as some of the older vettes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Fell through. Still open to ideas.
Modified by AGENT 99 at 7:43 PM 3/28/2007
did you get it? its is as quick as some of the older vettes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Fell through. Still open to ideas.
Modified by AGENT 99 at 7:43 PM 3/28/2007
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