Honda CBR400 (NC29)

been a biker now for 10 years and made my way up the class's to 1000cc. Was made redundant at the start of the year and had to get new job which was 40 miles away and the car was to expensive to run and so was the big bike. So decided to buy a little cbr 400 rr 1991 off a friend. Bike needed a lot of tlc, Most common bit i found was the rust on the back end of the frame near the back wheel, just gave it a good rub down and then treated the rust and then repaint with some silver hammerite! Parts are getting harder to find for this model but there is website's out there that will supply ... more

I passed my test on a Yamaha SR 125 in 1996 before all the rules changed. I promptly brought a GPZ500, but having dropped it 4 times, I decided motor biking was not for me. Then 6 years later a new colleague recommended that I try the CBR400 NC29, as I am only 5’ 2” most sports bikes having me tippy toeing, not so with this bike. I can touch the floor flat on both sides in my bare feet! I decided to risk all and try again. I brought a 1989 version, which comes in Red White and Blue. I could have chosen a later year, but thought spending less was a good idea based on my history. All the ... more