|
|
Post by vmaxcec on Jun 7, 2016 13:39:54 GMT
Hi all, Just took delivery if a 1980 400n.. Although it was registered in January 1980, am I right to think it is probably a 1979 model.. Am I also right in thinking the 1979 version is only 27hp.. will the VIN help identify which it is? Im new to these so forgive my basic questions...
Im looking to flat track this bike so I will be asking more questions in the near future 
Thanks Dave |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 13:44:59 GMT
Hi Dave let us know the VIN or at least the first four numerical digits beginning 2*** and one of us will identify what your bike started out as.
From the details you have already furnished us with, it will either be a CB400N or CB400N-A.
Welcome.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 13:48:47 GMT
P.S U.K CB400N were 43hp from memory - 27hp on the CB250N.
|
|
stevegbr
Administrator 
ADMIN
BIRMINGHAM
Posts: 10,364
mini-profile background: {"image":"","color":"2b86e7"}
|
Post by stevegbr on Jun 7, 2016 13:52:03 GMT
hello and welcome to the forum dave, please enjoy.
|
|
|
|
Post by vmaxcec on Jun 7, 2016 13:59:06 GMT
It starts with 2004..
thanks for the welcome..
I looked online for the specs and the ones I looked at said the 1979 (sports tourer) was 27hp while the 1980 on (sport) was 40 or so..
bit confusing
Dave
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 14:03:20 GMT
It's a 1978-1980 combo (kickstart) model from new.
|
|
|
|
Post by vmaxcec on Jun 7, 2016 14:10:55 GMT
It hasnt got a kickstart lol
|
|
|
|
Post by vmaxcec on Jun 7, 2016 14:17:02 GMT
also... how do I get the seat off???
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 14:34:49 GMT
It hasnt got a kickstart lol In that case it's had an engine swap more than likely. |
|
|
|
Post by vmaxcec on Jun 7, 2016 14:52:51 GMT
in that case... will the engine number help?
Its something like NC01E 410097
|
|
danrush4th
Full Member
Enter your message here...
Posts: 478
|
Post by danrush4th on Jun 7, 2016 15:53:59 GMT
It starts with 2004.. thanks for the welcome.. I looked online for the specs and the ones I looked at said the 1979 (sports tourer) was 27hp while the 1980 on (sport) was 40 or so.. bit confusing Dave I've noticed this on one of the specs pages as well, it's just an error the 400's where all the same power 43hp or there abouts. |
|
|
|
Post by wazzbo on Jun 7, 2016 17:38:08 GMT
Welcome to the forum Dave, you take the seat off by pulling the levers, one each side of the seat. This is what you're looking for, the one pointing down with the spring on it.  Pull them to the rear and lift the seat up and slide it back out of the front mount, and lift off. |
|
|
|
Post by vmaxcec on Jun 7, 2016 18:14:28 GMT
cheers Dave, ive just found the levers lol...
Dave
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 21:34:47 GMT
in that case... will the engine number help? Its something like NC01E 410097 NC01E - from memory that engine is out of a CM400T. Does yours have a five or six speed gear box? |
|
|
|
Post by vmaxcec on Jun 8, 2016 21:38:27 GMT
Funny you should ask that... on the casing it has the 1 down 5 up so I thought 6... but whilst taking it for a quick blast ( like you do).. I couldn't get to 6... only 5.. whats going on there then? lol
|
|
