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« on: February 04, 2012, 12:22:03 AM »
does anyone know if a cb400T motor will bolt up and plug up in a NH 450 frame? thay look like the same bike.
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 08:36:21 AM »
Just curious, why the swap? You wouldn't be gaining anything. With enough effort, money, and time, anything can be done. I don't know for sure that it's a direct bolt in though. They do look very similar though. It just might work.
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2012, 08:17:59 PM »
Quote from: mattrowe19 on February 04, 2012, 08:36:21 AM
Just curious, why the swap? You wouldn't be gaining anything. With enough effort, money, and time, anything can be done. I don't know for sure that it's a direct bolt in though. They do look very similar though. It just might work.
the 400T had a kickstart. ive always been partial to kickstarts for a backup.
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2012, 09:33:24 AM »
the 450 motor is just a bigger 400 motor but the 450 motor has a 6spd trans and a little more getup and go. the 450 carbs may need rejetting on the 400 motor
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2012, 09:20:47 PM »
Quote from: detdrbuzzard on February 06, 2012, 09:33:24 AM
the 450 motor is just a bigger 400 motor but the 450 motor has a 6spd trans and a little more getup and go. the 450 carbs may need rejetting on the 400 motor
would i be able to put the 450 pistons and cylinders on the 400 tranny?
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« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 08:12:04 AM »
Quote from: Blade on February 06, 2012, 09:20:47 PM
Quote from: detdrbuzzard on February 06, 2012, 09:33:24 AM
the 450 motor is just a bigger 400 motor but the 450 motor has a 6spd trans and a little more getup and go. the 450 carbs may need rejetting on the 400 motor
would i be able to put the 450 pistons and cylinders on the 400 tranny?
that i'm not sure of
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« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2012, 09:44:38 PM »
guess ill try it and see what happens if i decide to keep the bike.
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