What's she worth?! Cb400 SUPA-FO

SnozzleSnout · #1 19th February 2012, 06:41 PM

Hey lads,

I could quite possibly be a bit insane...
I've only just passed my theory test and haven't even got my provisional... BUT!

I have come across what seems like a very clean CB400 Super Four! A bike I have sat on and adored with envy! I'm going mad to get on two wheels and I'm gettting very impulsive as the spring is here!
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I'll be having a look at one next saturday with the intention of buying
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obviously providing it's in decent nick! (BTW, some great info on them here from you guys)

Would anyone be able to tell me what sort of money a decent 95 model would be making these days?!

As I'm a bike virgen I'm not great at valuing them just yet
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rccaulfield · #2 19th February 2012, 07:38 PM

Mint-1700, clean 1500, tatty 1200, hound=700 Mileage? Link to the ad? Lovely bikes, retuned cbr400 engine with engine trim and a cradle frame- shocks can go on them easy enough, a well tuned one thats been looked after will be a great bike!

SnozzleSnout · #3 19th February 2012, 07:46 PM

Thanks a lot for that Mr Rccaulfield!

Jesus, I never realised the old ones could fetch that much??
There's me wanting to absolutely embarrass myself with my low ball first offer!
Here's a link to the one I've looking at... What do you think?

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rccaulfield · #4 19th February 2012, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by SnozzleSnout

Thanks a lot for that Mr Rccaulfield!

Jesus, I never realised the old ones could fetch that much??
There's me wanting to absolutely embarrass myself with my low ball first offer!
Here's a link to the one I've looking at... What do you think?

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Maybe there a bit cheaper in the last while but if its absolutely mint with new tyres sprockets oem paint etc its worth what i reckoned. Hve bought plenty of bikes at say 600 cheaper then a clean one and had to pump grand in to get it perfect! That one hmmm yea its been resprayed so gotta find out why, headers to end can looks weird need to look at that, end can damaged, k&n filters in so is it jetted for them and running right? Headlight bracket aftermarket? Why, Only 8k miles in 17 years is ridiculous and unless the paint and sprockets were original then it can't be believed. I wouldn't but it may be a rare one that actually looks better then in the pics in real life. Also not one pic of the left side of the bike
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Would you not go for a bros? learner legal cheap reliable and bit of a cafe racer look as standard imo!

**chopper** · #5 19th February 2012, 08:09 PM

Clean one 1200 tops .

SnozzleSnout · #6 19th February 2012, 08:36 PM

Thanks Lads,
I wouldn't be mad on a Bros, I know they're a great bike and everything, but I really would prefer a Super Four.

That's some eagle eye you have there Rccaulfield!!
I honestly wouldn't have known about it being resprayed. To me it looked absolutely lovely, and maybe I was blinded by this.

I noticed that air filter alright, could that be much of an issue? I thought the exhaust was a nice sounding bonus! So I really need my blinkers turned on with this one?!

rccaulfield · #7 19th February 2012, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by SnozzleSnout

Thanks Lads,
I wouldn't be mad on a Bros, I know they're a great bike and everything, but I really would prefer a Super Four.

That's some eagle eye you have there Rccaulfield!!
I honestly wouldn't have known about it being resprayed. To me it looked absolutely lovely, and maybe I was blinded by this.

I noticed that air filter alright, could that be much of an issue? I thought the exhaust was a nice sounding bonus! So I really need my blinkers turned on with this one?!

Nah its supposed to say Honda super four on the tank and similar on the side pods which are blank- any bike with 8k miles wouldn't have all those changes made without crash damage/clocked, the honda wing is tyhe ebay sticker. The headers just before the end can join have been cut and rewelded or something and i don't even see a hanger for the end can there which will have the can bouncin around(might be the reason for the bend but not likely) either way looks nasty. My advice is hold out for a nice original example at around the same money!

SnozzleSnout · #8 19th February 2012, 09:27 PM

I think I'll take your adive.

Thanks a million for that mate, I'm really happy I posted here first, and not throw my money down the drain.

Owe ya one.

SnozzleSnout · #9 19th February 2012, 09:28 PM

You guys will have to get used to my leaner bike threads comming up on a weekly basis until I find one! haha!

SnozzleSnout · #10 19th February 2012, 09:50 PM

Any input on this one?
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Gitzy · #11 19th February 2012, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by SnozzleSnout

Any input on this one?
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That looks a lot better than the blue one.
I would ask the owner to clarify whether the bike is restricted or whether he is assuming it it learner legal
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Offer him around 1150 or 1200 and you'll be motoring
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SnozzleSnout · #12 19th February 2012, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Gitzy

That looks a lot better than the blue one.
I would ask the owner to clarify whether the bike is restricted or whether he is assuming it it learner legal
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Offer him around 1150 or 1200 and you'll be motoring
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Brilliant!

Did a bit of internet snooping there and googled the guy's phone number. He appears do be a Motorcycle driving instucter, so I assume that's one of his old school bikes!
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vroom · #13 19th February 2012, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by SnozzleSnout

Brilliant!

Did a bit of internet snooping there and googled the guy's phone number. He appears do be a Motorcycle driving instucter, so I assume that's one of his old school bikes!
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Lovely so loads of people learning how to drive on it then
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rccaulfield · #14 19th February 2012, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by SnozzleSnout

Any input on this one?
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Much better, wud like a lower miles one cos when u get over 40k miles yourself on it they do get much harder to sell on. Well worth a look and ask if it was used on learners and has he a cert for the restriction, hopefully he's not confused and thinks its learner legal as standard!

Jaden · #15 20th February 2012, 09:56 AM

The second one you posted looks to be a good clean example of a Super4. All the bits look origional, but it is a 20 year old bike, so check all the bits. In particular:

* Check the forks for tarnish on the chrome. It's a common issue on these bikes. Check the seals too. Wipe the forks clean with a tissue, and then sit on the bike and push down on the bars a few times. If there is a very visible line of muck left, then the seals are on the way out.

* Make sure the clocks are all working fine, and the temp sensor is working too.

* The bike is NOT learner legal unless it has been restricted. Make sure you get a cert with it.

Bike is worth €1,000 in my opinion. It's old, but if it was treated well, then it should be good for another while yet.

Mick H · #16 21st February 2012, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by SnozzleSnout

Brilliant!

Did a bit of internet snooping there and googled the guy's phone number. He appears do be a Motorcycle driving instucter, so I assume that's one of his old school bikes!
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That's a new discovery, google a phone no, nice one!

My advice re bike is definately bring someone with alot of bike experience to look over any bike before parting with cash. Buyers market so take your time and get a good one👍