1980 Honda CM400

TheGammaGhost · 06-01-2017, 05:16 PM

Found a guy on craigslist with a nice looking cm400, has 20k on it, says it runs perfect and he is asking only $400, pretty sure thats a great price, what do you guys think? should i be worried about the 20k miles on it?

I want to make it a cafe racer, or bobber for fun. going to check it out this weekend!

Bruce's · 06-01-2017, 06:34 PM

Good bike ,good price ,nothing really goes wrong with them if you change the oil in it and just keep up with the usual maint .I can see a bobber out of that puppy easy .

Weldangrind · 06-02-2017, 11:56 AM

You have my full attention.

That's a good price, and I wouldn't worry about the mileage. My vote (if I were to get one) would be a simple brat with a flat seat. Another member here posted about using a few layers of a yoga mat that was subsequently upholstered, to produce a very comfortable, yet thin seat.

I love the Comstars.

TheGammaGhost · 06-06-2017, 09:33 AM

Well i bought it! I plan to start by getting a flat seat put on it, Hoping i can find one that will fit properly. I do have to saw off the part underneath the seat that secures the stock seat, it sticks up a good couple of inches.

I will post pictures once i am home.

katoranger · 06-06-2017, 11:19 AM

Those are very dependable bikes. It looks to be in good condition also.

06-01-2017, 05:16 PM	#1
TheGammaGhost Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 386	1980 Honda CM400 Found a guy on craigslist with a nice looking cm400, has 20k on it, says it runs perfect and he is asking only $400, pretty sure thats a great price, what do you guys think? should i be worried about the 20k miles on it? I want to make it a cafe racer, or bobber for fun. going to check it out this weekend! __________________ 2021 Boom Vader Gen 2 BD125-10 Current 2011 DRZ400S Current 2006 LIFANIZED ROKETA DB-06 200cc Sold 2008 Ninja 250R Sold 1984 Honda aero 125 Sold 1980 Honda CM400T Sold
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06-02-2017, 11:56 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You have my full attention. That's a good price, and I wouldn't worry about the mileage. My vote (if I were to get one) would be a simple brat with a flat seat. Another member here posted about using a few layers of a yoga mat that was subsequently upholstered, to produce a very comfortable, yet thin seat. I love the Comstars. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-06-2017, 09:33 AM	#4
TheGammaGhost Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 386	Well i bought it! I plan to start by getting a flat seat put on it, Hoping i can find one that will fit properly. I do have to saw off the part underneath the seat that secures the stock seat, it sticks up a good couple of inches. I will post pictures once i am home. __________________ 2021 Boom Vader Gen 2 BD125-10 Current 2011 DRZ400S Current 2006 LIFANIZED ROKETA DB-06 200cc Sold 2008 Ninja 250R Sold 1984 Honda aero 125 Sold 1980 Honda CM400T Sold
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06-06-2017, 11:19 AM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Those are very dependable bikes. It looks to be in good condition also. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-01-2017, 06:34 PM	#2
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	Good bike ,good price ,nothing really goes wrong with them if you change the oil in it and just keep up with the usual maint .I can see a bobber out of that puppy easy .
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