Smallest bike you've added to the stable at least recently. Looks like a winner, good cosmetics, NO miles. I thnk it went to 450 in the 82 or 83 Nighthawk. Look forward to next update.
I nearly bought a CB400N back in 1983, and wish I had done instead of the XJ750 Seca I did buy. In 1992, I bought a CB250N, which is basically the same bike with smaller bores and shorter stroke. Plus it had a single front disc brake, like the USA 400T model, but unlike the twin disc setup of the 400N. For reasons that have later escaped me, I fitted a Windjammer V fairing to my 250. Yes, a big touring fairing on a 26 hp motorcycle. And, believe it or not, top speed increased by 3 mph!!!
Ola Ricardo. A baixa quilometragem e o estado original foram os motivos pelos quais comprei a motocicleta. Já comecei o processo de restauração e mostrarei o que faço nos próximos vídeos. Saúde!
Very cool, Joonatan! Here is a link to the Hawk 400 playlist where you can see the Hawk related videos: ruclips.net/p/PL0gjN9hf6pSrLo9OZm_eqwI-x3DRcUYTj There are several more Hawk 400 videos coming up soon, so you can subscribe if you don't want to miss any. Cheers!
The mufflers are in spectacular looking shape! Because of the "Power Chamber" (Honda's term for the gigantic under engine exhaust cross over box) and those nice mufflers, it makes the bike very quiet. This is a bit on the good/bad side lol, as being the only 360* firing Japanese twin in it's 180* peer group, with a 2 into 1 it sounds absolutely gorgeous. This bike was the reason I could never bring myself to ever want a 180 cranked twin, I couldn't bear how awful they sounded in comparison, hee hee. The OEM spindly round chrome mirrors on the Hawk were hideous looking and spoiled the entire looks of the bike, so it's good to have those pretty close looking period correct aftermarket jobbies. I put those exact looking mirrors on mine. Non-stock saddle bag protector bars over the shocks, but very much looking forward to seeing your tidying up progress on this beauty!
These weren't called Hawk in Europe. I love these old bikes, whatever they're called. Good-looking bike. Love the old-school dash. I will watch you do this up. Sorry I don't watch all your videos, but I'm too busy writing at the moment. Regards, Nick
if the mileage is genuine then most of that corrosion probably came from being stored in colder damp environment. Nice to see it's got what looked like genuine exhaust. Must have been temptingly easy to spend, spend, spend at that swap meet😂
It looks to be the correct mileage and almost 100% original. The bike definitely sat more than it ran. There were lots of nice bikes at the show. Cheers!
A friend here I NZ had a nice blue one one three valve head I believe Seemed very reliable he did manage to hit some gravel on a winding road he got knocked out and lost the bike he got picked up and went back with a trailer at a later date and found his bike
Great question. I have years of experience with touch up painting. Sometimes I find a good match in an automotive color. Sometimes I use Color Rite motorcycle touch up paint ($$$) and sometimes I mix my own. I'll have to mix some paint for the pinstriping on this one. Cheers!
I bought a pack of two of these back in 1988 for £350, I rode one home and my brother brought the other one home in the back of our dad's car. It was so I had something to ride while I rebuilt my GSX400f. The idea was that I'd ride one and rebuild the other but once the GSX was on the road both Hondas ended up in boxes and my mum gave them both away when I wasnt looking.
To be honest I think they're a pretty grim looking motorcycle compared to something like the GSX, so whilst I was a little disappointed I reminded myself that the reason the GSX needed rebuilding was I'd T-boned a Ford Cortina with it and it was my mum who'd then the call from the hospital A&E (ER)
And I also see why you went for the Hawk 400, classic CB looks. Though at this moment it's more crazy rev's 4 cylinder 400 that are the rage in Europe. For the breaks, do you rebuild the master cylinder systematically or are you happy enough with break fluid replacement?
The CB400 four is the "hot" 400 here too. In real-world riding though, the twin has the advantage power-wise below 8k rpm. The twin is still affordable as well. I will rebuild the master cylinder if necessary (if it leaks or doesn't function properly). Cheers!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Thanks John for the réaction! I guess I should reformulate the question into when do you need to rebuild the master cylinder? Are there clear symptons? Cheers!
@@stefanbernardknauf467 Yes, leaking is a clear symptom. Additionally, brakes not releasing, muddy looking fluid, crystallized brake fluid in the reservoir, inability to successfully bleed the brake system, and failure to build up pressure can be signs that the master cylinder needs to be rebuilt. However, there are other parts of the system (lines, pads, caliper sliders and calipers) that can cause or contribute to these symptoms. I often rebuild the master cylinder and calipers, and replace the brake lines and pads on the vintage bikes. Cheers!
Hi Jon, question: while is cold there how do you keep all your carburetor bikes fresh so the carbs won’t get clogged up?? Do you have battery tender in all your bikes also?? Stay warm . Sal
Great questions, Sal! I run fuel stabilizer in all my bikes and top off the gas tanks before storage. I have battery tender leads on all my bikes and store the bikes in an attached garage that stays above freezing. Cheers!
Hi Jon thanks for your answer very helpful, do you also drain the float bowls from the carburetors?? I ask you because from March to middle of April I will be going overseas and my kz1100 have carburetors right now it runs great I don’t want to come back and find out I have to rebuilt those carbs. Thank you
@Mannix2023 Draining the carbs and then turning the bike over a few times to clear any small passages should do the trick. I don't usually drain mine, but it is a good idea. Cheers!
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I agree it does look like a baby CB900F, looks like a good find!
Thanks, Doc! I'm already ripping into it. Cheers!
Smallest bike you've added to the stable at least recently. Looks like a winner, good cosmetics, NO miles.
I thnk it went to 450 in the 82 or 83 Nighthawk.
Look forward to next update.
Thanks, Pete. I think you're right about it being bumped to a 450 in 1982. Cheers!
Very nice small displacement ride. I had never/don't remember this bike. Enjoyed the video Jon and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Thanks, Henry!
you need 100k+ subs - very informative to all the older cycle nutz out here -thankyou .
Thanks, Douglas! I'd love to be at 100K subscribers - It's still a labor of love at this point but I hope to be sustainable soon. Cheers!
I had this bike in the day. I put a Quick Silver faring on it that matched it perfectly. It was great except it didn't have that much power.
Right on! There's no replacement for displacement. Thankfully, there are several big bikes in the garage if I'm looking for speed. Cheers!
I never thought I would own another 400 but I just bought a ZX4RR. Loving it. @@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538
looks like a fun project Jon .. look forward to your progress as always
Thanks!
I nearly bought a CB400N back in 1983, and wish I had done instead of the XJ750 Seca I did buy. In 1992, I bought a CB250N, which is basically the same bike with smaller bores and shorter stroke. Plus it had a single front disc brake, like the USA 400T model, but unlike the twin disc setup of the 400N. For reasons that have later escaped me, I fitted a Windjammer V fairing to my 250. Yes, a big touring fairing on a 26 hp motorcycle. And, believe it or not, top speed increased by 3 mph!!!
Right on! Thanks for sharing the memories. Wow, a 250 with a Windjammer! I'm shocked that it increased the top speed 😳!
Hola Jhon. La verdad que es un tesoro haber encontrado una motocicleta con tan pocos kms/ millas. Espero tus avances en tus proximos videos. Saludos
Ola Ricardo. A baixa quilometragem e o estado original foram os motivos pelos quais comprei a motocicleta. Já comecei o processo de restauração e mostrarei o que faço nos próximos vídeos. Saúde!
i own honda cb 400n here in finland happy to find this vid
Very cool, Joonatan! Here is a link to the Hawk 400 playlist where you can see the Hawk related videos: ruclips.net/p/PL0gjN9hf6pSrLo9OZm_eqwI-x3DRcUYTj
There are several more Hawk 400 videos coming up soon, so you can subscribe if you don't want to miss any. Cheers!
The mufflers are in spectacular looking shape! Because of the "Power Chamber" (Honda's term for the gigantic under engine exhaust cross over box) and those nice mufflers, it makes the bike very quiet. This is a bit on the good/bad side lol, as being the only 360* firing Japanese twin in it's 180* peer group, with a 2 into 1 it sounds absolutely gorgeous. This bike was the reason I could never bring myself to ever want a 180 cranked twin, I couldn't bear how awful they sounded in comparison, hee hee. The OEM spindly round chrome mirrors on the Hawk were hideous looking and spoiled the entire looks of the bike, so it's good to have those pretty close looking period correct aftermarket jobbies. I put those exact looking mirrors on mine. Non-stock saddle bag protector bars over the shocks, but very much looking forward to seeing your tidying up progress on this beauty!
I like the 270* best (MT07) Sounds like a Ducati.
I like the 270* best (MT07) Sounds like a Ducati.
@@petev.9357 You bet! This is one of the reasons I love my 2012 NC700XA so much, too!
I can't wait to hear this one run. Cheers!
These weren't called Hawk in Europe. I love these old bikes, whatever they're called. Good-looking bike. Love the old-school dash.
I will watch you do this up. Sorry I don't watch all your videos, but I'm too busy writing at the moment. Regards, Nick
Right on, Nick! I haven't ridden one of these, so I'm looking forward to trying it out. Cheers!
if the mileage is genuine then most of that corrosion probably came from being stored in colder damp environment. Nice to see it's got what looked like genuine exhaust. Must have been temptingly easy to spend, spend, spend at that swap meet😂
It looks to be the correct mileage and almost 100% original. The bike definitely sat more than it ran. There were lots of nice bikes at the show. Cheers!
Nice find in complete original condition, wonder what's the diagonal brace on both sides from P/pegs to tail?
It looks like a luggage mount. I've already removed it. Cheers!
A friend here I NZ had a nice blue one one three valve head I believe Seemed very reliable he did manage to hit some gravel on a winding road he got knocked out and lost the bike he got picked up and went back with a trailer at a later date and found his bike
Yes, this has the 3 valve/cyl head. Was he able to get his back on the road after the accident?
Yep, I'm impressed with the Kwak's!
Right on!
Where do you find the paint for the touch ups?
Great question. I have years of experience with touch up painting. Sometimes I find a good match in an automotive color. Sometimes I use Color Rite motorcycle touch up paint ($$$) and sometimes I mix my own. I'll have to mix some paint for the pinstriping on this one. Cheers!
I bought a pack of two of these back in 1988 for £350, I rode one home and my brother brought the other one home in the back of our dad's car.
It was so I had something to ride while I rebuilt my GSX400f. The idea was that I'd ride one and rebuild the other but once the GSX was on the road both Hondas ended up in boxes and my mum gave them both away when I wasnt looking.
Ouch, thanks, mom! Hopefully, you weren't too upset about it. Cheers!
To be honest I think they're a pretty grim looking motorcycle compared to something like the GSX, so whilst I was a little disappointed I reminded myself that the reason the GSX needed rebuilding was I'd T-boned a Ford Cortina with it and it was my mum who'd then the call from the hospital A&E (ER)
@@madgardener5820 That makes sense. Cheers!
And I also see why you went for the Hawk 400, classic CB looks. Though at this moment it's more crazy rev's 4 cylinder 400 that are the rage in Europe.
For the breaks, do you rebuild the master cylinder systematically or are you happy enough with break fluid replacement?
The CB400 four is the "hot" 400 here too. In real-world riding though, the twin has the advantage power-wise below 8k rpm. The twin is still affordable as well. I will rebuild the master cylinder if necessary (if it leaks or doesn't function properly). Cheers!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Thanks John for the réaction! I guess I should reformulate the question into when do you need to rebuild the master cylinder? Are there clear symptons? Cheers!
@@stefanbernardknauf467 Yes, leaking is a clear symptom. Additionally, brakes not releasing, muddy looking fluid, crystallized brake fluid in the reservoir, inability to successfully bleed the brake system, and failure to build up pressure can be signs that the master cylinder needs to be rebuilt. However, there are other parts of the system (lines, pads, caliper sliders and calipers) that can cause or contribute to these symptoms. I often rebuild the master cylinder and calipers, and replace the brake lines and pads on the vintage bikes. Cheers!
Hi Jon, question: while is cold there how do you keep all your carburetor bikes fresh so the carbs won’t get clogged up?? Do you have battery tender in all your bikes also?? Stay warm . Sal
Great questions, Sal! I run fuel stabilizer in all my bikes and top off the gas tanks before storage. I have battery tender leads on all my bikes and store the bikes in an attached garage that stays above freezing. Cheers!
Hi Jon thanks for your answer very helpful, do you also drain the float bowls from the carburetors?? I ask you because from March to middle of April I will be going overseas and my kz1100 have carburetors right now it runs great I don’t want to come back and find out I have to rebuilt those carbs. Thank you
@Mannix2023 Draining the carbs and then turning the bike over a few times to clear any small passages should do the trick. I don't usually drain mine, but it is a good idea. Cheers!
With that low mileage, most of the cosmetic issue were probably garage damage.
Yep, it sat more than it ran. Cheers!
I bought one,drunk killed the starter ,no kick start,lol
Electric start is great... until it doesn't work!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 ,yeah lol there is a port for a kick start on it,I'm no mechanics though,just a dirt bike kid who grew up lol
@@robcharters2645 Right on!