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Post by mrchi on Mar 11, 2021 22:31:17 GMT
Hi all so I have done many trips to France but not on an 81 cb400n, does anyone know if it will be doable im happy cruising at 70,
How would you prep such an old machine, and what would you change /replace?
Thanks!
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Post by davefirestorm on Mar 12, 2021 12:34:10 GMT
I’ve not used a Superdream in France been on modern bikes and I find French roads better,went on a Burgman auto scoot couple of years ago.I reckon a 400 would be ok I’d just change oil/filter and take spare plugs and few basic tools with spare bulbs that you have to take ( allegedly 😁 ) I’d have no worries it’s a Honda😂😂
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Post by mrchi on Mar 12, 2021 12:46:12 GMT
I’ve not used a Superdream in France been on modern bikes and I find French roads better,went on a Burgman auto scoot couple of years ago.I reckon a 400 would be ok I’d just change oil/filter and take spare plugs and few basic tools with spare bulbs that you have to take ( allegedly 😁 ) I’d have no worries it’s a Honda😂😂 Yes good point, they are bloomin well built! |
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Post by rich1980s on Mar 12, 2021 18:25:44 GMT
As long as it’s all up together & good oil & checked over I would have no probs trusting it
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Post by mrchi on Mar 18, 2021 20:08:00 GMT
So I have decided not to go, I have no issue trusting the bike but the boring parts..... 70 plus in a motorway to the ferry will not be fun on a 400 wotb no wind protection :/
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Post by davefirestorm on Mar 18, 2021 21:46:08 GMT
I rode down to Devon and Cornwall with my son pillion a few times on a 50s Velocette 350,it was fun  |
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Post by mrchi on Mar 20, 2021 14:42:57 GMT
I rode down to Devon and Cornwall with my son pillion a few times on a 50s Velocette 350,it was fun Lovely bike, I think the issue is everyone else will be on modern machinery,so will prob be waiting for me especially as at 70 the wind buffeting is baaad, so I'd prefer to do 60, how'ver that will just annoy everyone else |
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Post by terryc on Mar 21, 2021 13:08:18 GMT
A fly screen makes all the difference  |
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