Genuine Honda coils don't last very well, but are easily replaced by reliable Boyer equivalents.
Electronic ignition is a bonus, especially after pattern points snapped.
Head gaskets tend to go after a while, but it's still possible to enjoy the track at Knockhill with a blown head gasket!
Seats tend to break after about 30,000 miles.
Gear changes occasionally need replaced due to the multi linkage breaking with high mileage and continual use.
Very reliable, I've covered well over 100,000 miles on challenging roads in Scotland, Ireland, Europe, etc with few problems.
Returns 60mpg regardless of how fast I run it. Currently I'm doing an 80 mile daily commute on a mixture of country lanes and city streets.
Superdream wheels and brakes with good-ridge hoses improve braking.
Only drawback is attitude of a lot of guys who think of it as only a womans bike; their problem, not mine. Wonder how many of their bikes will still be going in 30 years?
I love the CB400. Keep it mate, their opinion is their problem, as you say, not yours. I have a few mates that think little of the CB400 and I often correct them. I would like to own one and would be proud to do so.
I would love to get hold of an old CB400F.
Two years ago I piked up a beat-up 75 cb400 for fifty bucks. I rode it hard and often.
By winter it was time for a rebuild. It was remarkably easy to work on (however parts are not easy to find in the US). I added some performance upgrades (mild grind cam, as well as some intake and exhaust work). This little bike is now a head turner.
I get a lot of guff for it being a woman's bike, and many question it's power. I'm over six feet tall and 225 lbs, and still this bike remains very competitive. It is a joy to ride, nimble, and FAST! I have yet to be beaten by any Harley. Why on earth did Honda stop making them?
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