Honda CB 400 Four: workshop manuals - service and repair

How to restore: Honda SOHC Fours - CB350, 400, 500, 550, 650 & 750 SOHC Fours (1969-1982) (Veloce Enthusiast's Restoration Manual)

In 1969 The Honda Motor Company launched a motorcycle that many consider to be the world's first super bike. The Honda CB750 had the first mass-produced 4 cylinder inline engine, a single overhead camshaft with 4 carburettors, a 4 into 4 exhaust system and came with electric start and front disc brakes as standard.
This specification set the bar higher than had been seen before on a production motorcycle and lead to the other Japanese motorcycle manufacturers introducing their own 4 cylinder motorcycles, albeit some time later.

Following the success for the original CB750 Honda went on to produce a range of motorcycles using SOHC 4 cylinder engines. All with their own characteristic s, they proved to be reliable and smooth running and even today can offer real reliable transport on modern roads if restored correctly.
Now with some examples over 40 years old many enthusiasts wish to restore these classic machines.

This guide has been written to guide the enthusiast through his or her restoration of these fine classic motorcycles. It covers dismantling the motorcycle and its components, restoring and sourcing parts, paint spraying, decals and polishing.
The chapters cover engine, frame, forks, fuel, exhaust, seat, brakes, tyres, electrics, up to the rebuild and on to safe setup and general maintenance and finally onto riding safely and storage.

Covers the period 1969-1982, and models CB350/4, CB400/4, CB500/4,CB550/4,CB650/4 and CB750/4.

Honda CB 350, CB 400, CB 500, CB 550 SOHC Fours (1971-1978) - Clymer Motorcycle Service and Repair Manual

Clymer Manual for maintenance and repair of the Honda motorcycles:
- CB350F (1972-1974)
- CB400F (1975-1977)
- CB500 (1971-1973)
- CB550 (1974-1978)
- CB550F (1975-1977).

This Clymer workshop manual on Honda CB 350, CB400, CB 500 and 550 4-cylinder SOHC motorcycles describes maintenance, repair and overhaul of the engine, clutch and gearbox, the fuel and exhaust systems, the electrical system and the cooling system.
Also covers the front suspension and steering system, the rear suspension and drivetrain, the brakes and the frame.

• Step-by-step instructions, many photos and drawings.
• Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear wiring diagrams.

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Honda CB 350 et CB 400 Four / Norton Commando 750 et 850 - Revue Moto Technique (RMT 12.1)

Workshop manual from the French series Revue Moto Technique (RMT 12). Describes maintenance and repair of the motorcycles:
- Honda CB 350 Four
- Honda CB 400 F1 and F2
- Norton Commando 750 Mk I, Mk II, Mk III, Mk IV and Mk V
- Norton Commando 850 Mk 1 A, Mk 2 A and Mk 3.

• This workshop manual for Honda CB 350 and CB 400 Four / Norton Commando 750 and 850 motorcycles contains chapters about the engine (including carburettor or injection system, fuel system, cooling, lubrication and ignition), clutch and gearbox, the electrical system with the starter motor and alternator.
• Covers also work on the front fork, steering column, suspension and brakes.
• Complete with adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.

Honda CB 400 & CB 550 Fours (1973-1977) - Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Owners Workshop Manual on the Honda motorcycles:
- CB400F (408 cc, 1975-1977)
- CB400F (408 cc, 1974-1977, USA)
- CB550 (544 cc, 1973-1976, USA)
- CB550F (544 cc, 1974-1977)
- CB550F1 (544 cc, 1975-1977, USA)
- CB550K1 (544 cc, 1974-1977, USA).

This Haynes manual on the Honda CB 400 and CB 550 provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintenance, repair and overhaul of the 4-cylinder engines, the clutch and the gearbox.
The cooling system, fuel system, ignition, exhaust, steering, suspension, brakes, final drive and electrical system are also described.

• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

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