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Post by Odontologist on Sept 18, 2018 13:09:47 GMT
Good day to all. New forum member. Have wanted a 400N for a long time and finally got me one yesterday after a long search. Needs a little work, but starts first go. I think the wheel bearings are shot, I know the rear shocks are, and theres a fair bit of sideways play in rear sprocket which means no riding until I sort a few things out. I want to get it roadworthy and ride it (hopefully with your help), then think about longer term. I am a little confused about the nomenclature....this is apparently a 1981 400N Hawk (Australian model), but they are also known as dream, superdream, and also refered to as 400T.....?? Perhaps someone can offer some clarity for me? Anyways...looking forward to membership and here's some pics. Cheers Mario       |
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Post by stevegbr on Sept 18, 2018 14:00:29 GMT
hello and welcome mario to the forum. interesting project you have there, plenty of members here just itching to help.
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Post by na44superdream on Sept 18, 2018 17:47:59 GMT
Welcome, CB400NB, with a different steering lock?
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Post by BritPete on Sept 18, 2018 20:16:25 GMT
Welcome
Interesting bike - the decals on the tank and tail piece look like the Euro decals rather than the UK type
If your looking for a new set Imageworks have just reproduced them for me - sure they can do the side panels as well
Look forward to seeing photos as you refurbish it and get it on the road
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Post by ian on Sept 18, 2018 20:18:02 GMT
Hi Mario, welcome along. Looks like you've got a few projects on the go - the 400 shouldn't be too much trouble, good luck!
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Post by bodie on Sept 18, 2018 21:31:14 GMT
HI Ana welcome to the forum seems the Australian models got a. Better steering lock than the rest of us  |
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Post by Odontologist on Sept 18, 2018 22:16:26 GMT
Thank you all for the welcome.
I'll update when I start the rehab.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2018 23:03:48 GMT
Hi and welcome. Re: steering lock......snap..  |
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Post by bodie on Sept 19, 2018 2:48:34 GMT
They look like they will actually do the job Nick not like our one, a crack with a hammer and its off  , and they are €9 cheaper at CMS ! |
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Post by Odontologist on Sept 19, 2018 4:16:25 GMT
Yessss.....but it doesn't work! Not too worried at this stage....but will have to investigate further to see if can be resurrected.
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Post by Odontologist on Sept 19, 2018 4:21:13 GMT
Inspecting forks showed a fair bit of pitting and a desire for a rebuild. I happen to have a pair of really good 33mm CX500 forks that I rebuilt but ended up not using that look like exact replacements. A good start.
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Post by buster on Sept 19, 2018 9:26:37 GMT
welcome along mario, bike looks like a good starting point, be very interesting to see differences and similarities with uk superdreams and usa hawks, looking forward to seeing how it comes along
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Post by Odontologist on Sept 19, 2018 10:08:00 GMT
Thanks buster. Some work ahead. Many weekends I expect.
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Post by kickstart on Sept 19, 2018 11:45:38 GMT
Welcome , hope you enjoy your bike and Thanks for the pics 👍
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Post by wazzbo on Sept 19, 2018 17:16:35 GMT
Welcome mario😊
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, and they are €9 cheaper at CMS !
