1978 Honda CB400 Hondamatic: Getting It Ready to Ride

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  • @kalaharimine
    @kalaharimine 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Very nice original condition, testament to Honda build quality and being looked after.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You are so right. This motorcycle is in really great shape. Need to make an effort to find some unmolested mufflers.

  • @tcvan-nm2fx
    @tcvan-nm2fx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice little Honda, definitely a keeper I love the backroad/country road riding the best.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The good this that road is 1/4 from my neighborhood. Goes through Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge. Little traffic just a great place to ride. Just wish it was longer. May be I will video down the side road to the lake. Thanks for watching.

  • @markhinde6187
    @markhinde6187 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Had a Honda dream 250 in 1980, same bike and colour but not automatic, brings back the old memories, great post

    • @aussiebloke609
      @aussiebloke609 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same here. We called them the CB250 Twin in Australia. Had a 5-speed and electric start over kick, which I later swapped for a 6-speed with electric start only variant. Had a few of them when I was learning. Underpowered, couldn't maintain highway speeds unless the road was straight and flat, and I lay down on the tank...but at least it revved to 10k, so it was fun on back roads. 👍

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Keri loves her motorcycle. Thankfully I get to ride it every now and then.

  • @donnydenfeld2394
    @donnydenfeld2394 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I own a '77 or '78 Honda matic 750 that I still need to get running great video thank you.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I want to get a CB750 version. Thanks for watching.

  • @yomommaahotoo264
    @yomommaahotoo264 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Soo Good!

  • @SeanMadden-o8q
    @SeanMadden-o8q 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great original 400 Honda... With less than 7000 miles

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is such a great example. Thanks for watching.

  • @Turleyswheels
    @Turleyswheels 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Had one with low miles and a joy to ride but takes time to get used to ❤

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're right it does take a few minutes to get used to! Thanks for watching

  • @0bm31770
    @0bm31770 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In '79 I bought a '78 CB400T that looked just like that. Wish I still had it, but last year I bought an '81 CM400A that's close enough.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In 78 they made 3 versions of the CB400. Thanks for watching.

  • @NorthWoodsWes
    @NorthWoodsWes 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Up here in the upper midwest we gotta watch out for deer 🦌 going down those back cruising roads lol.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We have deer but you really have to watch out for alligators 🐊. 😂. Thanks for watching

  • @timparker9235
    @timparker9235 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have to say, with a capacity for a garage full of various bikes, this is one I would have for sure - looks like great fun and the I loved the sound of the engine, very similar to the 250N manual I had in '84 - takes me back - thanks for sharing this.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This bike is great fun. Thanks for watching.

  • @evdallas123
    @evdallas123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember those new and that one looks new

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This one is in incredible condition. Thanks for watching.

  • @cyclebuster
    @cyclebuster 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    we have a mint CB750A 78 model with 3300 original miles. i need a set of 78 A carbs. they are different. Po took bike to a shop for carb clean and it became carb theft, took the sheriff to get the bike back. So it sets, like it has since it has since 1981

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Very cool! I want a 750 Hondamatic. Thanks for watching.

  • @bigjohnson7415
    @bigjohnson7415 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have an amazing stable of 2 wheelers! Totally lusting for the GPZ! 😍

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks. The GPZ is an incredible motorcycle. Thanks for watching.

  • @dextergleason9421
    @dextergleason9421 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool bike. Great color. It’s a keeper.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely a keeper since it is for my wife, Keri! It is so comfortable to ride. Thanks for watching.

  • @s737500
    @s737500 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    super smoothe......super slow :-) Great video, thanks

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Low and slow!!! Thanks for watching.

  • @ThatOldHonda
    @ThatOldHonda 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They do take a little waking up after winter dont they :) That is so similar to my CM250T (not an automatic and tank is different, but everything else looks identical), really fun bike to ride. Hoping my MRS will graduate to that when she is done with the CM125, then she can have the VT500C Shadow. I bet your Mrs has a blast on that :)

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thankfully this one just needed a gentle nudging to wake up. Keri really enjoys riding this bike. Thanks for watching.

  • @karlfonner7589
    @karlfonner7589 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had a 78 manual that I bought for $100. Had a friend help me with the carburetor, and sold it for $800 about 10 years ago. I wished I never sold it. take some 0000 steel wool and some mothers, aluminum polish, to those forks, and the engine, casings and rear drum, and they can be shinier than the fenders

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hear you about the 0000 steel wool. I normally shy away from polishing aluminum. 😂 Thanks for watching.

  • @sjv6598
    @sjv6598 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use the same clamp for my selfie stick and Insta 360 x2. I can stop and change camera position in a few seconds. Ride safe 🙏🏻🙂

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It makes riding videos way more fun to do. Thanks for watching.

  • @BillHicks-m9h
    @BillHicks-m9h 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    like your dog in the shot

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cappy is our 12 year old Lab. Such a good boy. My wife is his human. He tolerates me but is her shadow. Thanks for watching.

  • @TarikZahran
    @TarikZahran 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the channel! Im obsessed with these old classic bikes. Do you ever put any of these up for sale? Also where would you say the best place to find one of these I’m out in FL.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome. I sell most of the bikes on the channel. Email me your contact info motorcyclerewind@gmail.com and we can talk. Where in FL are you? I’m in Louisiana. Thanks for watching.

  • @user-jp7vj2ky4r
    @user-jp7vj2ky4r 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know a guy selling this bike in really good condition with 3,000 original miles…I would have bought it today but I failed the motorcycle test over a stupid stupid mistake..so now I’m bummed out and am watching ur videos thinking this could have been me:( 2nd attempt will be in 2 weeks..hope my nerves done get the best of me

  • @henryspencer1953
    @henryspencer1953 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I notice your channel through youtube,very interesting.......can i get a job to work out there?

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching. Where do you live.

    • @henryspencer1953
      @henryspencer1953 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@motorcyclerewind India 🇮🇳

  • @js92css
    @js92css 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What tire pressures are you running? I have a 78 hawk tii

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I put in 30psi front and rear. Owners manual call for 25-28 front and 28-36 rear depending on load. Thanks for watching.

  • @Coldwarrior7781
    @Coldwarrior7781 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Flat. Gotta be Louisiana.
    My first bike was a 78 Hawk. Not so fancy though. Base model. Spokes, no electric start, drum brakes, no center stand, no Hondamatic.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely Louisiana! Thanks for watching.

  • @aaronhausken3226
    @aaronhausken3226 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    cold blooded hondas, gotta leave the choke part way on and just let it run a bit, easing the choke off as it warms up.

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s the best way to do it. Sometimes I don’t do it the best way. 🤣😂🤣 thanks for watching.

  • @yomommaahotoo264
    @yomommaahotoo264 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always great not seeing tassles...

    • @motorcyclerewind
      @motorcyclerewind  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂🤣😂thanks for watching.

  • @juliettedelta3531
    @juliettedelta3531 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is It reliable?