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Originally Posted by tevake
RPKESQ thanks for the ID correction, I've been looking into the lowdown on this model. I hadn't realized that it is a single cyl. engine, what is the character of this engine? wide power band? Much vibration? I see some special suspension parts, what are the hard to find parts? Consumables or others?
The CL listing really has me thinking!! Does this seem the right price range?
I also like the Phil Little cb 400
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Yes, single 500 cc. Also in Australia and some other places as a 400 cc. The engine is beautifully tuned to be perfect around town and in the curvy parts of the world. It works hard above 80 mph. It is not very powerful and does not respond to inexpensive "tunning" very well.
Some people bore it out (there used to be a kit for this) and some swap the engine for a more powerful Honda single (like a 650). With a larger carb and freeflowing exhaust, hotter cam, etc. some have tried to race it, without much success.
It is a great bike to leave alone. It looks good (except for the mirrors, IMHO), sounds good to me and my neighbors, stops fine and sips gas (50 mpg). It needs nothing and is reliable and fun. The only thing I did for mine was bar end mirror, better rear shocks and revalving the forks. I used Mobil 1 in mine from new and it never had a single issue for over 50K miles. I am sorry I sold it. It made me happy every time I road it.
Parts are a problem due to extremely low production numbers. All parts that are not common with other Honda models are rare. Exhaust, bars, frame, seat, tank, trim are all very difficult to find. As always buy the best one you possibly can.