My brother and I purchased one of these a Honda 400- 4 SS in about 1975. It’s still out in the shed in running condition. Rusty exhaust , otherwise very very good condition. I remember we got a great deal on it new, because of the styling as a cafe racer they did not sell well… Now they are a classic.
I bought one brand new in 1975...varnish blue......I traded it for a 73 Bonneville...... I missed the bike so much that I searched for it, found it, +6 others. Absolutely marvellous bike! Iconic!
I bought one brand new in 1975for $1250. I have one comment it was not CB model. They were streetbikes.the 400FOUR was built as a CAFE racer but was never accepted on that genre so was marketed as a street bike for the 1 or 2 years they were made. Honda did make 4 cyl CB 350. I rode mine a a daily driver until late 80's including commute fro San Diego to Long Beach for 6 months. I loved that highwinding bike bit health forced sale. Sold in Bremerton WA but wonder what ever happened to now. Video brought memories.
I had a red 75 CB400F bought used with about 4000 miles in 1978 for $900. Over the years I put a Kerker 4 into 1, K&N pods, 85? main jets in the carbs, 7" headlight, nylon (?) rear sprocket with a gearing change that lowered RPM to 5000 @ 60mph, new chain and front sprocket, Timken tapered roller bearings in the steering head, bronze bushings in the swingarm, S&W dual spring shocks, heavier weight oil in the forks, friction cruise control, new grips, bar end mirrors, moved the rear rim up front, and bought a wider rim for the back so I could fit wider tires. Got some soft saddlebags, a tankbag, a duffle and road it all over the Northeast a couple times camping and staying in youth hostels. Used to take off from college (U of Maryland) on the weekends and ride Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway...it didn't get any better than that. Loved to roll through stop signs in 2nd gear and roll on the throttle just to hear the intake moan and exhaust...chills. Reliable, smooth, and still (to my biased eyes) one of the best looking motorcycles ever. Sadly, my circumstances changed and I had to sell it in 2010.
I had a 1975 red CB400f that I bought used in 1978 for $550. I only had a learners permit when I got it. A few years later I had an accident beyond belief on it and killed it and myself. About a years and half later I got another one and had it for a number of years and had way to much on it. Then I got married and made choice to pursue a new kind of fun. I miss my Motorcycles, and now that I have been widowed a few years and my son is getting older and out of high school I think it is time for a new old bike.
Beautiful bike! Do you have the front fender stays? I noticed they had been removed. Also, the muffler attached to the stock header is not stock (as mentioned). Not a big deal but someone might care. I'm also curious about the flanged rims, what brand?
Hello Friend of Kerplop cycles I live in Brazil exactly in Manaus am, a short time I realized my dream of having 1 400 four yellow, only because it is a bike for us imported the parts are very difficult and expensive to buy would like to restore it , is there any safe website that you guys potion to indicate?
It's a nice bike, but almost anyone looking for a CB400F Super Sport would MUCH prefer to have the original exhaust, seat, shocks, fender stays, etc. properly installed and in perfect order. And it seems more than a little odd that the chrome finish on the stock four into one exhaust would show that much wear on a bike with such low "documented" miles and such extensive "documented" service as that one. The stock four into one exhaust on my CB400F Super Sport was absolutely flawless at that mileage, and one can only assume that the bike you're selling has been running those hideous aftermarket pipes for quite some time.
My friend from school had one and I went out and bought a Suzuki GS400 which was a DOHC twin and he spanked me Everytime and it angered me so I went and bought a Suzuki two stroke ram sir triple 550 just so I could put his ass in my rear view mirror. LoL Man were those Honda's quick for their day Now a CBR250RR could humiliate one
You claim your shop did over $800 + for service yet what u said hardly represents that level of value. Seems way over stated. By the way the oem seat should be included not $200 extra.
@@nickshades6727 Nick seriously this was 4 years ago, lighten up. $826 service for new grips, mirrors, and brake fluid replacement,, cleaning, way overstated service cost. Needs a 100 dollar h/l beam switch not installed. The bike should have brought 4000.00 with the original exhaust included. Fully documented, someone got a collector MC: these are collector MC's
My brother and I purchased one of these a Honda 400- 4 SS in about 1975. It’s still out in the shed in running condition.
Rusty exhaust , otherwise very very good condition.
I remember we got a great deal on it new, because of the styling as a cafe racer they did not sell well…
Now they are a classic.
I had a Brit one in 1974. My first big bike! Toured two up all over English Lake District. Beautiful...Loved it!
I love my 75 cb400f. Dad bought it brand new, now its mine. Has a little under 8000 mi on it still looks and performs lime it did from factory
I bought one brand new in 1975...varnish blue......I traded it for a 73 Bonneville...... I missed the bike so much that I searched for it, found it, +6 others. Absolutely marvellous bike! Iconic!
I bought one brand new in 1975for $1250. I have one comment it was not CB model. They were streetbikes.the 400FOUR was built as a CAFE racer but was never accepted on that genre so was marketed as a street bike for the 1 or 2 years they were made. Honda did make 4 cyl CB 350. I rode mine a a daily driver until late 80's including commute fro San Diego to Long Beach for 6 months. I loved that highwinding bike bit health forced sale. Sold in Bremerton WA but wonder what ever happened to now. Video brought memories.
One of the finest motorcycle Honda has ever built! Sweet bike sir. Subscribed!!!
Love when people take care of their machine. They last literally forever.
The CB 400 fourt was my first transport. Wonderful memories I had from her.
Alexander van Wyk same here, my first street bike, then KZ 1000. Miss them both.
@@deborahchesser7375 Very fine bike for it's day. Kaw did good making that one. They always do good, but that one especially.
Had the same bike. Red, too. Rode it from Mt. Shasta to Ventura and back dozens of times, month after month. It would ride as long as you could sit.
Greetings from Ventura still riding my CB down here on the 101 in the sunset
There you go folks !! an amazing bike ive been on one like this & it sounded awsome & it was a smooth ride .
Superb & Historic !!!
Came here after reading bakuon rettou. I see why Takeshi loved this beast
Same
I had a red 75 CB400F bought used with about 4000 miles in 1978 for $900. Over the years I put a Kerker 4 into 1, K&N pods, 85? main jets in the carbs, 7" headlight, nylon (?) rear sprocket with a gearing change that lowered RPM to 5000 @ 60mph, new chain and front sprocket, Timken tapered roller bearings in the steering head, bronze bushings in the swingarm, S&W dual spring shocks, heavier weight oil in the forks, friction cruise control, new grips, bar end mirrors, moved the rear rim up front, and bought a wider rim for the back so I could fit wider tires. Got some soft saddlebags, a tankbag, a duffle and road it all over the Northeast a couple times camping and staying in youth hostels. Used to take off from college (U of Maryland) on the weekends and ride Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway...it didn't get any better than that. Loved to roll through stop signs in 2nd gear and roll on the throttle just to hear the intake moan and exhaust...chills. Reliable, smooth, and still (to my biased eyes) one of the best looking motorcycles ever. Sadly, my circumstances changed and I had to sell it in 2010.
I had a 1975 red CB400f that I bought used in 1978 for $550. I only had a learners permit when I got it. A few years later I had an accident beyond belief on it and killed it and myself. About a years and half later I got another one and had it for a number of years and had way to much on it. Then I got married and made choice to pursue a new kind of fun. I miss my Motorcycles, and now that I have been widowed a few years and my son is getting older and out of high school I think it is time for a new old bike.
did you end up getting a new old bike?
ride safe
I can't say why, but this is my Favorite bike of all time.
I’m feeling that as well. RD350 for me personally
My first real street bike back in 81. Loved that bike
This bike is absolutely gorgeous
Had one 40 years ago....I'm getting another one in February..
I know you are wolverine an everything but anyway you are also a role model, and wearing a helmet wouldn't hurt.
Nice! I’ve had my 75’ for 36 years! 🙂👌
Beautiful bike and my personal favourite, my dad owned the same bike when I was a lad.
Beautiful bike!
Do you have the front fender stays? I noticed they had been removed.
Also, the muffler attached to the stock header is not stock (as mentioned). Not a big deal but someone might care.
I'm also curious about the flanged rims, what brand?
My dad traded a 68 charger for one of these... Lol.... Still has it though!
My first street bike what a little gem she was
Absolutely stunning
It was also the first sporty Honda for many years when it was released!
It looks awesome but id have to put the stock seat back on that one looks weird
The gentleman in the UK who bought this CB400F is buying our reproduction brand new seat for the bike as well!
Original seat was not comfortable. Likely why it was changed.
What did it sell for
Ah dude u had me at Bassani exhaust
I bought a brand new red 400f in 75..paid $1,300....wish I still owned it
What exhaust is on it?
amazing bike
Hello Friend of Kerplop cycles I live in Brazil exactly in Manaus am, a short time I realized my dream of having 1 400 four yellow, only because it is a bike for us imported the parts are very difficult and expensive to buy would like to restore it , is there any safe website that you guys potion to indicate?
Sweet bike!
The original exhaust doesn't have the standard muffler, its nothing like. The down pipes are correct
Sounds really.good for.a 400! Sounds like a 750-4- Wow.
My first street bike back 81 smooth and quick in its day. Honda needs to.import new 400
It's a nice bike, but almost anyone looking for a CB400F Super Sport would MUCH prefer to have the original exhaust, seat, shocks, fender stays, etc. properly installed and in perfect order. And it seems more than a little odd that the chrome finish on the stock four into one exhaust would show that much wear on a bike with such low "documented" miles and such extensive "documented" service as that one. The stock four into one exhaust on my CB400F Super Sport was absolutely flawless at that mileage, and one can only assume that the bike you're selling has been running those hideous aftermarket pipes for quite some time.
not a stock muffler
don't forget the 800.00 detailing bill at his shop to clean it and throw on a new set of grips
Man nicer than a 2020 harley
The wolverine is riding a 400/4
I own a 77 400f
NIIIIIIIIIICE BIKE!
I had a blue 75 paid 850 bucks for it in 79
This is some of the best bike porn on the net!
And no cam chain noise
I have it in blue, but little time to ride it :-(
lol bike is 42years old when this vid was posted , is 45years now , not 50
I had one this is bull shit the chrome up swept pipe is missing and the seat is different than stock.
My friend from school had one and I went out and bought a Suzuki GS400 which was a DOHC twin and he spanked me Everytime and it angered me so I went and bought a Suzuki two stroke ram sir triple 550 just so I could put his ass in my rear view mirror. LoL
Man were those Honda's quick for their day
Now a CBR250RR could humiliate one
Who ruined this beautiful bike with those nasty headers???
You claim your shop did over $800 + for service yet what u said hardly represents that level of value. Seems way over stated. By the way the oem seat should be included not $200 extra.
common , a new set of grips and a wash = 800.00 $ easy
Way overpriced and stated good luck wt your high priced business
Its not OEM he said he had a reproduction if someone wanted it, maybe pay attention when listing to people.
@@nickshades6727 Nick seriously this was 4 years ago, lighten up.
$826 service for new grips, mirrors, and brake fluid replacement,, cleaning, way overstated service cost.
Needs a 100 dollar h/l beam switch not installed.
The bike should have brought 4000.00 with the original exhaust included.
Fully documented, someone got a collector MC: these are collector MC's
this dude love saying. on point.... lol
ヨンフォアだ。外国でも頑張って👍
Didnt watch. 5 ads for 13 min. No thanks.
No one cares, cry baby.
Don't like that seat