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Post by stinkwheel on Aug 14, 2015 11:22:44 GMT
Hello all forum folks,
Just found this place after my recent purchase of a 1979 CB400N. Its the first bigger superdream ive owned (I did have a CB125TDC Superdream when I was 17) and im sure I will have a few questions along the way.
Could someone possibly confirm my suspicion that at some point my bike has had its bodywork changed, as I don't think they did black on the 79 model?
Here is a pic of the old girl... 
Ride safe
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Post by grahamb on Aug 14, 2015 11:29:44 GMT
HI Stinkwheel and welcome ..
Have a look at this , your thoughts seem to be correct.
Honda CB250N / CB400N Model Identifier
The original CB250N & CB400N Super Dream (1978-1979)
Launched in the U.K on the ‘S’ plate in the summer of 1978, were the original CB250N & CB400N Super Dreams - bought in to replace the short lived CB250T & CB400T Dreams that were not really a sales success for Honda in the U.K. The 249cc and 395cc Super Dreams were offered to the British public in the same colour schemes. These bikes were available in Silver, Metallic Blue and Red. They all had a distinctive 'Honda' flash graphic along the tank which faded from blue to lighter blue towards the front of the bike. The 'N' found on the side panels on all of these models was in blue. These machines had electric start as well as a kick starter, found on the right hand side of the engine. These models also had an underseat glove box complete with its own lid and amber reflectors screwed to each side of the headlamp. The instruments on these bikes had a dark blue background with green KMH digits on the speedometer. The CB250N’s speedometer displayed a maximum speed of 100mph and the CB400N version displayed 110mph. The CB400N was offered with a twin disc front brake as opposed to the single disc offered on the CB250N. Frames were numbered between 2000020 ~ 2027217. These bikes were typically registered between 1978/S and 1980/V suffix registration.
Above: CB250N in colour code NH-42M-C (Custom Silver Metallic)
Above: CB250N in colour code R-33 (Helios Red)
Above: CB250N in colour code PB-107C-U (Candy Tanzanight Blue)
Above: CB400N in colour code R-33 (Helios Red)
Above: CB400N in colour code PB-107C-U (Candy Tanzanight Blue)
Above: CB400N in colour code NH-42M-C (Custom Silver Metallic)
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Post by stinkwheel on Aug 14, 2015 11:36:49 GMT
Thanks Graham,
I did think as much, though im not bothered, I quite like it in black. Its a bit of a shock to the system riding the superdream, as my other bike at the moment is an RF900. Enjoying it so far though, its done 29,000 and seems to have been off the road dry stored for 20 years before that.
Im liking the fact that It sounds a bit like an old Beeza A50 or something (parallel twin and all that) and it reminds me of biking as a youngster when bikes were a bit more 'bike-ey' :-)
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Post by grahamb on Aug 14, 2015 11:44:24 GMT
A good few members on here had these in their youth and have fond memories of them.
Made for comfort and to bring a smile to your face.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 11:47:40 GMT
Welcome stinkwheel.
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Post by stevegbr on Aug 14, 2015 11:50:15 GMT
hello and welcome matt, please enjoy the forum.
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Post by stinkwheel on Aug 14, 2015 14:02:09 GMT
And a big thanks to all for the welcomes.
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Post by Somersetdreamer on Aug 14, 2015 18:06:02 GMT
Welcome stinkwheel it's the best place for you & your Superdream  |
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Post by Fordy on Aug 14, 2015 20:39:50 GMT
Welcome Stinky
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Post by na44superdream on Aug 15, 2015 7:03:59 GMT
Nice Looking bike , CB250NA colour scheme tank and side stripes, CB400NA/NB side emblems, with a CB250/400 NB, or later, tail cowl.
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Post by Cheggy on Aug 25, 2015 15:56:40 GMT
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Post by mark on Aug 28, 2015 21:13:18 GMT
Hello and welcome ,, enjoy your riding your bike , wotever year age colour or odd bits its got,,, as you are local ,, hope to see you on the 10th if you want to come ,,, first round on fungbat as its his anniversary for something ,,lol
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2015 21:21:33 GMT
Yeah.......the anniversary that I bought a round of drinks for the first and only time.......20 years to the day.
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Post by mark on Aug 28, 2015 21:44:51 GMT
Hay good on you mate...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2015 21:49:48 GMT
Mines a Red Stripe Mark......if you happen to get to the bar before me.
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