Smooth Moves On and Off the Road: HONDA CB400SF Custom

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Here is a "HONDA CB400SF" custom by Webike community user "K-taro". The owner chose this model because of its sound. He felt that it was unmatched by any other and didn't even take a second look at any other bikes. However, he believes that “the bike is not the star of the show, but rather an iron horse meant to make its rider shine,” so how has he tamed this trusty steed to show off his individuality?

First of all, in order to escape the fate that befalls owners of 4-cylinder bikes, whose weight makes pushing or pulling the machine quite the ordeal, a YOSHIMURA Slip-on R-77J Cyclone, which weighs 70% as much as the stock exhaust, was installed. As the owner places great importance on sound, he is surely satisfied with the perfect amount of noise reduction and dry sound of this exhaust.

As one disadvantage of this bike, he mentioned that it shakes so much “it makes you feel all tingly like you just met a hot chick,” so a YAMAMOTO RACING Brace was installed on the front forks to quell these vibrations. The owner noticed a difference in feeling as soon as it was installed, as it suppressed the trembling feeling of the handlebars when cornering. For even greater stability, the rear suspension was also replaced with a YSS G362 [G Series] Twin Shock. Equipped with one compression and one rebound damping force adjustment system, spring preload, and ride height adjustment, the upper and lower mounts have been upgraded from rubber to bearings. The change to bearing mounts allows for more direct input and output to/from the road surface, increasing the responsiveness of the suspension and improving handling and stability even more than before.

For when he meets that hot babe that makes his heart tremble, a BABYFACE Pillion Bracket and SSK Machined Aluminum Pillion Step have also been equipped. The step is made of machined high-strength aluminum alloy (A6061-T6) with an anodized finish that prevents surface discoloration and corrosion and improves abrasion resistance to maintain its beautiful appearance for a long time to come. The step bar is knurled to prevent slipping even when wet in the rain, so your passenger can ride with peace of mind. For now, he says it is a machine that is perfect for high-speed solo touring and really makes him stand out from the crowd.

Specifications

Part	Details
Exhaust	YOSHIMURA Slip-On R-77J Cyclone EXPORT SPEC
Handles	U-KANAYA R Aluminum Billet Lever Set, Foldable Type DAYTONA Multi Bar Holder, Mirror Clamp Type EFFEX EZ-FIT BAR TANAX Shark Mirror 6
Frame	ACTIVE Sub Frame Buff
Electrical	Mitsuba Sankowa Motorcycle Drive Recorder EDR-21 Α Series Model with GPS SPHERE LIGHT LED Headlight for Motorcycle H4 Hi/Lo
Drive Parts	EK Chain Three D Chain 525Z XAM Front Sprocket
Engine	YOSHIMURA Radiator Core Protector POSH Machined Filler Cap M20 x P2.5 YOSHIMURA Engine Case Guard Kit Clutch Cover PRO SHIELD
Suspension	YAMAMOTO Front Fork Brace YSS Twin Shock [G Series] G362
Rearsets	BABYFACE (Sato Racing) Rearsets SSK Machined Aluminum Pillion Footpeg, Racing Type BABYFACE (Sato Racing) Pillion Bracket
Accessories	TANAX Tourer Seat Bag MFK-181 EFFEX GEL-ZAB C (Cushion)