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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

Honda Motorcycle CB400A (1978) Clymer

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    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
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    Book ships next working day (before 5pm)
    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
    Suitable for novice and pro mechanics
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    Use the online manual straight away
    Includes ALL content of a printed manual
    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    Extra videos in online manual
    Print any page at home
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle

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This Honda motorcycle manual is 448 pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization, Notes, cautions and warnings, Safety first, Service hints, Special tips, Torque specifications, Fasteners, Lubricants, Expendable supplies, Parts replacement, Serial numbers, Basic hand tools, Tune-up and troubleshooting tools, Riding safety

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements, Emergency troubleshooting, Engine starting, Engine performance, Engine noises, Excessive vibration, Lubrication troubles, Manual and automatic transmission, Front suspension and steering, Brake problems

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-checks, Routine checks, Service intervals, Tires and wheels, Battery, Periodic lubrication, Periodic maintenance, Tune-up

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Engine principles, Servicing engine in frame, Engine, Cylinder head, camshaft and rocker arm assemblies (1978-1981), Cylinder head, camshaft and rocker arm assemblies (1982-on), Valves and valve components, Camshaft chain tensioner, Cylinder, Piston, piston pins and piston rings, Alternator, Oil pump, Oil cooler (1982-on except Rebel 450), Oil pressure relief valve, Crankcase and balancer system, Crankshaft and connecting rods, Electric starter gears, Kickstarter (manual transmission), Kickstarter (automatic transmission), Break-in

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Clutch, Clutch cable, External gearshift mechanism, Manual transmission and internal shift mechanism, Manual transmission, 5-Speed manual transmission (CB400T I, CB400T II, CN400T, CM400C, CM400E), 6-Speed manual transmission, Internal shift mechanism

CHAPTER SIX / TORQUE CONVERTER AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Torque converter, Automatic transmission, Internal shift mechanism, Gearshift drum and fork, Oil cooler

CHAPTER SEVEN / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetors, Carburetor operation, Carburetor service, Carburetor adjustments, Throttle cable replacement, Choke cable replacement, Fuel cable replacement, Fuel shutoff valve, Fuel tank, Fuel filter, Gasoline/alcohol blend test, Crankcase breather system (1986-on U.S. only), Evaporative emission control system (1985-on California models only), Exhaust emission control system (1986 CB450SC California models only), Exhaust system

CHAPTER EIGHT / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system, Alternator, Voltage regulator/rectifier, Ignition system, Ignition coil, Starting system, Starter solenoid, Lighting system, Clutch switch, Sidestand switch, Horn, Instrument cluster, Speedometer and indicator panel, Fuses

CHAPTER NINE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel, Front hub, Wheels, Handlebars, Steering head and stem, Steering head bearing races, Front fork, Non-air assist front fork (Rebel 450), Non-air assist front fork (all models except Rebel 450), Air-assist front fork, Fork inspection (all models)

CHAPTER TEN / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel, Rear hub, Rear hub (1978-1981 spoke wheel), Rear hub (Rebel 450 spoke wheel, Comstar and Comcast wheel), Drive sprocket assembly, Drive chain, Rear shock absorbers, Swing arm

CHAPTER ELEVEN / BRAKES
Front drum brake, Rear drum brake, Drum brake inspection, front and rear, Front disc brake, Front disc brake pad replacement, Front master cylinder (1978-1983), Front master cylinder (1985-on), Front caliper, Front caliper rebuilding, Brake disc, Front brake hose replacement, Draining the system, Bleeding the system

CHAPTER TWELVE / FRAME
Centerstand, Kickstand, Footpegs, Frame

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1978 Honda CB400A
1982 Honda CB400C
1980 1981 Honda CB400T
1978 1979 Honda CB400T TYPE I
1978 1979 Honda CB400T TYPE II
1982 1983, 1985 1986 Honda CB450SC NIGHTHAWK
1982 Honda CB450T
1979 1980 1981 Honda CM400A
1980 1981 Honda CM400E
1979 1980 1981 Honda CM400T
1982 1983 Honda CM450A
1982 Honda CM450C
1982 1983 Honda CM450E
1986 1987 Honda CMX450C Rebel
Hawk II
Hawk I
Hondamatic

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What's covered: 
Honda CMX450C Rebel, 1986-1987
Honda CM450T, 1982-1982
Honda CM450E, 1982-1983
Honda CM450C, 1982-1982
Honda CM450A, 1982-1983
Honda CM400T, 1979-1981
Honda CM400E, 1980-1981
Honda CM400A, 1979-1981
Honda CB450SC Nighthawk, 1982-1986
Honda CB400T Type II, 1978-1979
Honda CB400T Type 1 1978-1981
Honda CB400T, 1980-1981
Honda CB400C, 1982-1982
Honda CB400A, 1978-1978

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