New (to me) Bikes in the Garage

[mjptexas]

So for several years I've had the desire for either a 'classic' bike or a 'project' bike I could resto-mod.  Yesterday I bought both:





I picked up a 1975 Honda CB400f and a 1976 Honda CB550f.  Both run (sort of) and both need some work.  The 400 will be my classic and the 550 my resto-mod. Back in the 70s I had a number of different first generation CB 4 cylinders, but never a 400.  Have wanted one off and on for some time.

[antmanbee]

Nice pair. Looks good together!

[Adk.IBO]

1976 I came very close to buying a 550F. That was the year I worked at a Honda dealership and saw my first Guzzi in the flesh

[LowRyter]

Dang Mike, that's cool.  Your garage must be stuffed.  Can't wait ti get back to Austin.

[rschrum]

Back in the 70's I was working for Honda, we used to put the full "pops" Yoshimura kits on the 400f's. Little buggers would scream.

[BRG-BIRD]

Two very cool bikes, well done!

[ken farr]

Well, now you've done it........

enjoy.


kjf

[bobrebos]

Nice!   

[mjptexas]

Dang Mike, that's cool.  Your garage must be stuffed.  Can't wait ti get back to Austin.

I need to sell something, probably a scooter.  Then everything will fit.

[mjptexas]

1976 I came very close to buying a 550F. That was the year I worked at a Honda dealership and saw my first Guzzi in the flesh

In '76 I was riding a CB550k.  Saw my first MG V7 Sport at a dealer.  Love at first site, but way out of my price range at the time.

[Rich A]

I had a CB400F. I thought it had one of the best looking exhausts of any stock bike, and when it wailed, the sound was like no other.




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[s1120]

I had a CB400F. I thought it had one of the best looking exhausts of any stock bike, and when it wailed, the sound was like no other.




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The whole bike was a hit style wise.. really one of the best looking bikes built in the 70's!!! 

[Lannis]

You would have loved MidOhio this year; Honda was the "featured marque".

Four cylinder Hondas of the 70s by the hundreds, in every condition from as-new to parts-bikes ....

Lannis