https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/honda-cb400n ... SwYFRe~ey8
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1980s CB400N
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Leo
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bart
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Re: 1980s CB400N
Looks ok if you can get it for £1200/1150
Top end rattle ? May not be tappets, could be problem as pointed out in earlier post
Top end rattle ? May not be tappets, could be problem as pointed out in earlier post
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loadedtoad
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Re: 1980s CB400N
Top end rattle was always an issue with the supposed self setting cam chain tensioner as mentioned by Slowboy.
We always added a touch more pressure to it with the rocker cover off and a 10mm T bar at a very awkward angle if i remember correctly.
The only sure way is to lift the rockers off and have a look not something a prospective seller would probably let you do.
Maybe on the spare if it clinched the deal
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We had a few come in with shot big ends as well but you can get that sorted with a crank regrind and oversize shells at a good engineering workshop.
Again lack of oil changes i expect perhaps it a Derbyshire thing
We always added a touch more pressure to it with the rocker cover off and a 10mm T bar at a very awkward angle if i remember correctly.
The only sure way is to lift the rockers off and have a look not something a prospective seller would probably let you do.
Maybe on the spare if it clinched the deal
.We had a few come in with shot big ends as well but you can get that sorted with a crank regrind and oversize shells at a good engineering workshop.
Again lack of oil changes i expect perhaps it a Derbyshire thing