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72c20customcamper · 02-11-2019, 10:06 AM

I have two old Honda's. The bike is a 400 hondamatic 2 speed no clutch has about 1600 miles original tires. But dont have pics of it handy. But yesterday I took out my E400 genny just to start it and put a load on it. This is from the early 70's . I bought it years ago at a garage sale. Remember the days when people engraved their SS numbers onto items to identified them if they got stolen . This is marked that way. Man how things change.

It kinda the same color compo as my truck toboot.

72c20customcamper · 02-11-2019, 10:12 AM

It weighs a lot to . About twice what a new 1000 watt Honda weighs. I've taken it to Carlisle and Hershey not to sell but my grandson gets board so he sits in the bed watching videos. And all day I get "How much for the honda?" Had a Honda power sports dealer hound ne all three days I was there. He wanted it bad for display at his shop. His final offer on Sunday 500$ and a new 1000 watt.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-11-2019, 10:32 AM

That is so cool.

Here it is in green; https://www.engine-specs.net/honda/generator-e400.html

That offer from the dealer would have been MIGHTY tempting, but you probably would be kicking yourself later.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-11-2019, 10:43 AM

You can't beat those Honda motors. I had a rototiller and a pressure washer with Honda motors on them. I wouldn't use them for months and always figured they would give me trouble starting them after sitting. But they always fired right up. They impressed me.

**mrtoni** · 02-11-2019, 03:04 PM

Funny. I collect Honda generators at least the old ones. Check out the e40. Half the size of yours. Matt

**leddzepp** · 02-11-2019, 03:20 PM

I want to see a pic of that groovy little motor bike

**special-K** · 02-11-2019, 07:04 PM

Yeah, I remember when we were 'advised' to engrave our SS# into our things for the sake of 'security'. My X gave me an engraving tool and I never got around to it, mostly because it was her idea

. Turned out to be a wise thing to do. Getting rid of her I mean

. No, you know what I mean. These days that would make them steal a thing they had no interest in just for the SS#.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-11-2019, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I want to see a pic of that groovy little motor bike

You know I've been singing this song since I read this earlier.

**leddzepp** · 02-11-2019, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

You know I've been singing this song since I read this earlier.

Every time I see the word Honda the song just pops into my head

72c20customcamper · 02-11-2019, 08:17 PM

I'll get some pictures of the bike as soon as possible. I did have to clean surface rust from inside the tank last fall. You can get the color scheme. Used bb's and evapo-rust turning it with the grill rotisserie.

**special-K** · 02-11-2019, 08:29 PM

This, right? Only not the same

72c20customcamper · 02-11-2019, 08:47 PM

Looks like this my dad bought it in 81 and hardly ever used it. The bike still has the blue film on the gage plastic faces and rear view mirrors on the chrome side not the glass.

CG · 02-11-2019, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Looks like this my dad bought it in 81 and hardly ever used it. The bike still has the blue film on the gage plastic faces and rear view mirrors on the chrome side not the glass.

I had one of those. Drove the heck out of it. It was one of my progression bikes I used to build up my street riding skill levels until I eventually got a Harley Road King
Classic.

EDIT: Just reread your description .. Mine wasn't a Honda Matic, regular ol clutch version.

weq92f · 02-12-2019, 12:30 PM

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This was my first vehicle ( honda )...

Lokin4AReason · 02-12-2019, 12:50 PM

i dig those old honda bike(s) ....

72c20customcamper · 02-12-2019, 03:29 PM

I need to find some rims so I can mount new tires and put the originals away. Just put them on when it's a static display . Like in the bed of my truck. Wouldn't trust 38 year old tires on the road.

72c20customcamper · 02-12-2019, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I had one of those. Drove the heck out of it. It was one of my progression bikes I used to build up my street riding skill levels until I eventually got a Harley Road King
Classic.

EDIT: Just reread your description .. Mine wasn't a Honda Matic, regular ol clutch version.

I did the same still have my harleys but this is my go to bike.2015 40th anniversary edition only thing it dont have is the airbag option

KShortell · 02-13-2019, 12:09 PM

Neat!

02-11-2019, 10:06 AM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,142	My old honda... I have two old Honda's. The bike is a 400 hondamatic 2 speed no clutch has about 1600 miles original tires. But dont have pics of it handy. But yesterday I took out my E400 genny just to start it and put a load on it. This is from the early 70's . I bought it years ago at a garage sale. Remember the days when people engraved their SS numbers onto items to identified them if they got stolen . This is marked that way. Man how things change. It kinda the same color compo as my truck toboot. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-11-2019, 10:12 AM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,142	Re: My old honda... It weighs a lot to . About twice what a new 1000 watt Honda weighs. I've taken it to Carlisle and Hershey not to sell but my grandson gets board so he sits in the bed watching videos. And all day I get "How much for the honda?" Had a Honda power sports dealer hound ne all three days I was there. He wanted it bad for display at his shop. His final offer on Sunday 500$ and a new 1000 watt. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-11-2019, 10:32 AM	#3
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Re: My old honda... That is so cool. Here it is in green; https://www.engine-specs.net/honda/generator-e400.html That offer from the dealer would have been MIGHTY tempting, but you probably would be kicking yourself later. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

02-11-2019, 10:43 AM	#4
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02-11-2019, 03:04 PM	#5
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	Re: My old honda... Funny. I collect Honda generators at least the old ones. Check out the e40. Half the size of yours. Matt

02-11-2019, 03:20 PM	#6
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02-11-2019, 07:04 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: My old honda... Yeah, I remember when we were 'advised' to engrave our SS# into our things for the sake of 'security'. My X gave me an engraving tool and I never got around to it, mostly because it was her idea . Turned out to be a wise thing to do. Getting rid of her I mean . No, you know what I mean. These days that would make them steal a thing they had no interest in just for the SS#. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-11-2019 at 08:23 PM.

02-11-2019, 08:17 PM	#10
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,142	Re: My old honda... I'll get some pictures of the bike as soon as possible. I did have to clean surface rust from inside the tank last fall. You can get the color scheme. Used bb's and evapo-rust turning it with the grill rotisserie. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 02-11-2019 at 08:43 PM.

02-11-2019, 08:29 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: My old honda... This, right? Only not the same Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-11-2019, 08:47 PM	#12
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,142	Re: My old honda... Looks like this my dad bought it in 81 and hardly ever used it. The bike still has the blue film on the gage plastic faces and rear view mirrors on the chrome side not the glass. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-12-2019, 12:30 PM	#14
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02-12-2019, 12:50 PM	#15
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: a beer can .. Posts: 924	Re: My old honda... i dig those old honda bike(s) .... __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

02-12-2019, 03:29 PM	#16
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,142	Re: My old honda... I need to find some rims so I can mount new tires and put the originals away. Just put them on when it's a static display . Like in the bed of my truck. Wouldn't trust 38 year old tires on the road. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-13-2019, 12:09 PM	#18
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