Good morning guys!

Here are the latest reader rides and suggestions, and it’s a packed day to say the least! My apologies to those who were missed and good luck to those still available.

Anyone score any new rides or gear for Father’s Day? Drop a comment and tell us about it!

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Let’s kick things off with this Honda CBR400RR Joey Dunlop tribute bike spotted by Jeremy. Located in San Francisco for $6500.

Mark spotted this unusual Suzuki RG400 available in Toronto for $8900 CAD. The seller is a dealer who states they can export to the U.S.

This 1985 Yamaha FZ750 custom cafe is being offered from Noel. Normally I’d post this on one of our sister sites, but since he’s thrown in some free advertising for us on his listing you check it out. Opening bid is $2500 reserve not met and it’s located in Minnesota.

Jay W. has been loving our GSX-R 1100 posts and sent us this listing for a 1986 Suzuki GSX-R. With about a day to go it’s at $3k reserve not met and has 21k miles.

Here’s another submission from Mark, a sweetheart 1985 Suzuki RG500 in Toronto for $9000 CAD.

Joel emails us his gorgeous 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 750 survivor. With a bit over 7k miles he’s asking $6200 in Detroit. Good luck with the sale!

Eric emails us this sweet spot, a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000. This is a really sharp looking ride and appears mostly original for just $4500 in Bakersfield, California. As a bonus, the seller is throwing in a parts bike!

Shaun emails us his 1992 Ducati 851 with just 11k miles in Dallas, Texas. Good luck with the sale!

Finally Tony sends us this RZ350 he spotted on San Francisco Craigslist for $6500. Just 5k miles from an older rider according to the seller.

Location: Smallwood, NY

Miles: 11,519

Price: $5,000 Starting bid

If rare Honda’s are your thing, then you got to check out this CBR400RR. Granted, these aren’t too rare in certain other countries, but here in the US they don’t show up to often. These feature a 53hp inline four that screams to 14,500rpm while tipping the scales at roughly 360lbs dry.

OG RSBFS readers might recognize this exact bike being for sale in October 2010 (check Doug’s post here). It doesn’t look to have accumulated a single mile since the last go around and the sale ad is virtually the same, though now with more pictures.

From the Seller:

As much as it pains me to do this, I am putting up my NC29 1990 CBR-400rr for sale. I have owned this bike for years and now have a new grandson to spend my money on. My baby RR is 100% street legal and you can ride it anywhere the day you get it! NO WORK NEEDED! She has new Pilot Powers front and rear, EBC brake pads, braided lines, carbon slip-on and Motul 300v synthetic in her veins. Motul brake fluid, Fox rear shock, steering damper, F-3 rear wheel conversion (17 inch) and progressive fork springs. ALL lights and electronics are 100%. I have safety-wired most every critical bolt because frankly I don’t like thinking about wheels, brakes, or oil plugs falling off. The bike runs and rides perfectly. For some unknown reason the speedo needle is stuck on zero but the odometer is still working, so mileage is accurate and is in kilometers. She is jetted and piped for optimum performance. Cosmetically all the ORIGINAL PLASTICS are in good shape, with the exception of a few rash marks from a previous owner. I always intended to restore the bodywork, so I purchased a set of aftermarket plastics and never got around to switching and restoring the originals. ALL will be included in this sale as well as a plethora of NEW SPARE PARTS (a couple grand worth) that are impossible to get and will keep you riding for years to come. SEE THE PARTS VIDEO for details. Please look closely at all the pictures and watch ALL the VIDEOS for the most accurate representation of this bike and the included parts — and to see it run. I have transferableVermontregistration of ownership so this bike is street legal in allUSstates. If you would like a copy to check with your local DMV, I would be happy to provide it.

One of three videos from the auction page

Looks like the bike is still in the condition it was in back in 2010, including the suspension modifications (among others) and the slightly scrapped fairings and engine case. Now, I will say that this appears to be the exact ad and photos from the previous go around. Having said that, if this bike truly hasn’t acquired a single mile in that time I would hope that it is still in the condition as described. But this is a cool and unique bike that you can ride and enjoy without being afraid of a scratch. It also comes with a bunch of spare parts and a title ready to go. Check out the auction here for more videos and to place you bid!

-JS

New Year=New Toy: 1988 Honda CBR400RR NC23

Is your new years resolution to add more toys to the garage? Or maybe you need to sneak one in before the new year. Here is your opportunity to get it done: a really sharp looking 1988 CBR400RR.

Maybe not as sexy as a VFR400 but the CBR wasn’t neglected technology wise: gear driven valve train, 14,500 red line and a braced swing arm are among the goodies. The owner claims the engine whine is a thing of beauty. Here is a good read on the CBR with some technical details if you aren’t up to speed on the RR. 400greybike.com is another good source of info and has a good forum.

Remember the Hurricanes? The little CBR is titled and darn near stock. The owner says braided brake lines and a Works rear shock are the only changes. I am pretty sure the windscreen is an aftermarket item as well. The shock is probably a nice upgrade as the original would not have been set up for our fat asses. Now she does have some KM’s or miles on her. The seller states 26,000 miles. As far as I know these were domestic market bikes only so I’d ask about the odometer being in miles. A lot of 400cc bikes were grey market imports to the UK so it is possible it may have started out with a mph speedo/odometer.

Here is what the Japanese buyers drooled over back in 1988:

The accessories you could get at the time:

The seller has a BIN price of $3,995 to go along with the auction on this beauty. 400′s don’t have the lust factor of 250 two strokes but that seems a like a reasonable price for a titled, clean, stock and rare little bike. I might be a little biased since 400′s are my current passion.

If you are tempted, click here.

Ian

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
Mileage: 10,530
Price: Auction, starting at $3,999

The 400 cc bike has never really achieved mass market appeal here in the US. I’m sure there are plenty of reasons, but the one I’ve always heard the most is Americans don’t like small bikes. You need 600 cc’s at a minimum to get anyone’s interest. Well, that’s really too bad. If  handling means as much to you as power, the 400 cc bike is an intriguing option. And this bike also happens to be a knockout in the looks department.

Some more pics of this beauty-

Powered by the obligatory 16-valve in-line four, the CBR400RR cranked out roughly 50 ponies and had a redline of a whopping 14,500 rpm. And a dry weight of roughly 360 lbs. And came with an advanced suspension that allowed the bike to handle like what you would expect from something called a Fireblade.

Info from the seller-

1993 Honda NC29 Gull-Arm CBR400RR Very Rare Gray Market Collector Bike from my private collection. 16,947 km or 10,530 original miles. Baby FireBlade, 400cc little brother to the CBR900RR. This model was never imported to the United States. This would make a great track day or race bike. If you can get it tagged, it would make a great weekend canyon carver as well.
Motorcycle has a 2006 CBR600RR Front end and it handles incredibly well. With the low center of gravity and the modern front end, this bike will smoke the larger bikes in the twisties. New Plastics from Hong Kong, they look good, but required a little modification to clear the throttle cables and a little creativity here and there. Side cases are scraped and I found them at http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/home/ in the UK if you feel the need. I already have the gasket sets. The frame is straight and solid. Bike comes with the original front forks and front wheel, minus the triple tree which has been lost, as well as a Haynes service and repair manual. The forks are still in good shape, not wrecked, just wanted modern handling. Tires are good, front is a race tire. Has minor dings and scrapes for an 18 year old bike but looks awesome for it’s age. Minor ding on top of tank pictured below.

Just changed the Oil & Filter, Radiator Flush & Fill, New Plugs, Cleaned Carbs, runs strong. Pulls hard in the power band. Starts runs and shifts as it should once warmed up. No leaks, smoking or funny noises, other than the unique sound of gear driven cams . This model was ahead of it’s time with Gear Driven Cams and Gull Arm Swingarm. The engine has a unique sound and is very impressive for a 400. Specs: 400 cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke inline-four, gear-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Bike is sold as is with no warranty, Bill of Sale only. This is a Japanese Gray Market bike and may or may not be able to be tagged in your area of the country. It has been done but I make no guarantees. Inspections must take place before bidding if you desire. Your bid is a contract and a $500.00 non-refundable deposit by PayPal is required within 24 hours of the end of the auction, with the balance due by cash or certified funds within 3 days, which must be cleared before the bike is released. I will meet with your shipper, but transportation and pick up is your responsibility. If your shipper will not take the parts, I can ship them by FedEx Ground for an extra shipping charge. Try www.uship.com for shipping bids. I reserve the right to end this auction at any time. Starting bid is a bargain, good luck bidding!

From the description there are clearly some changes to the bike. Fairing are replaced and the front end is from a CBR600RR which the seller claims improves the handling. The original forks are included but the triple tree has been lost and you may want to do some research on how difficult that may be to replace if you are interested in returning the bike to stock. There’s also some scrapes and a dent, highlighted in the photos. All of this should be considered when looking at the value of the bike. I think it also depends on what your looking for in the collecting v. riding department.

Regardless of the issues, the CBR400RR is a great bike that never made it stateside. And that is unfortunate. So you may want to consider this bike, issues and all. Also, its called a Fireblade. And gone are the days of cool names for bikes in the US. So that’s something.

If you like what you see and want to take a shot at this bike, make the jump!

-RN

1990 Honda CBR-400RR NC-29

Location: Smallwood, New York
Mileage: 11,519
Price: $4,500.00 w/ no reserve-

Continuing with our CBR week- We’ve featured several bikes from this collector over the past year and all of which have been extremely nice and most importantly rare.

NC-29′s are indeed rare on this side of the pond, but do pop up from time to time. Oddly enough, this is the second CBR 400 that RSBFS has featured this week (the first one can be seen here).

The NC29′s have similar specs to other 400′s of the period such as, about 60hp, dual floating front disc, aluminum frame/swing arms and the all important racer boy look and feel. Although the CBR 400 has the nickname “Baby Blade” it is in fact the older sibling to the 900 Fire Blade. That’s right, the CBR 400 Fire Blade was first produced in 1988 and we all know that the 900RR Fire Blade was first produced for world markets in 1992. I owned a 1993 CBR 900rr and still to this day miss it . But, I know a few of our viewers have some 93′s squirreled away (cough, cough- hoarders) for a rainy day so I do keep the flame.

From the seller:

As much as it pains me to do this, I am putting up my NC29 CBR-400rr for sale. I have owned this bike for years and now have a new grandson to spend money on. My baby RR has new Pilot Powers and Motul 300v synthetic in her veins, Motul brake fluid and Prestone anti-freeze. Fox rear shock, steering damper, F-3 rear wheel conversion (17 inch) and progressive fork springs. ALL lights and electronics are 100%. I have safety-wired most every critical bolt because frankly I don’t like thinking about wheels, brakes or oil plugs falling off. My bikes runs and rides perfectly. She is jetted and piped accordingly for optimum performance. Cosmetically all original and has a few rash marks from previous owner.

So there you have it- a collectible rider that you can have fun on and not worry about scratching because they’re already there. And let’s not forget the fact that you could pick this one up for $4,500 bucks! If there is a negative side to this bike it’s probably the F3 front end, but I’m sure it allows for a whole lot more adjustability over the stock front end. And should you decide to pick this up and continue the upgrades I can’t help but recommend that you visit our friends at Tyga because they have some bad a** parts for the NC29

The seller has graciously made a couple of videos for your viewing pleasure should you be in the market for a Baby Blade.

Should you

Cheers!

dd

Another very nice CBR400RR has popped up in Northern California this time!  Located in Dublin, California is a titled and registered CBR400RR with no mileage listed.  This bike features a 2007 CBR1000RR front end with radial brakes, Penske rear shock, HRC ECU, and the regulator/rectifier modification.  This bike currently has the CBR front end but an RVF400 front end is also available at a different price.  The seller states that this bike is an exceptional example but, does feature some nicks and blemishes.  Service history includes:

Both front ends have recently been serviced, re-sprung and re-valved by Aftershocks. New DID x-ring chain. The tank has recently been cleaned. The carburetors have just been completely gone through by Donny Babb at Modesto Ducati. This bike runs perfect.

The asking price for the bike with the CBR1000RR front end is $6,500 and $5,500 with the RVF400R front end.  Personally, I would buy the bike with the RVF front end, save the money on the purchase and possibly upgrade to the CBR1000RR front end sometime in the future as the RVF front ends are only getting rarer and the CBR1000RR front ends are only getting cheaper.

When these CBR’s were available, they had all the features of a big CBR just in a smaller package.  They feature a DOHC, four valve per cylinder, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, producing 53hp and rev’ing to 14,500rpm.  An aluminum frame kept weight down to 163kg and they featured a Showa adjustable rear shock and flat-side carb’s .  This bike is just as exotic to us American’s as any other gray import but, features the dependability of a Honda four-stroke.  See the 1994 example Jay posted not too long ago here.  If you’re interested-and as always, you should be–see this bike on Craigslist here.

EDIT:  The bike was on Craigslist but, kept getting flagged.  The seller has posted it on BARF and it can be seen here.

AG