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anyone know where i can get a service/repair manuel for my 1981 honda cm400 c ?

http://www.ehow.com/about_6692481_speci ... m-400.html
That might help what do you need to know how to do?

need to trouble shoot.... it fires up after a couple strokes. itll stay runnin at idle. once i give it a little throttle, itll sputter and die on me. lookin for ideas. i do not know anything about this bike mid you....so i need somthing to go off of

Sounds like the carburetor may need rebuild/adjusting?

You are looking for a service/repair manuel? I suggest going to any bike shop that hires Hispanic or Mexican mechanics.

some how itll turn into a low rider with spinners. i dont need that in my life....

i dunno about the carburetor...its clicking real loud near the back of the motor. there is a clip that rotates back and forth and the throttle cable leads directly behind it. also, there is a bar this clip sits on. the bar is prolly 3/8 diameter(rough guestimation).

Is it the motor clicking or the carb?

You might be able to use this. http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorc ... 2#sch39745

Have you tried a Honda dealer? Or Googleing 1981 Honda CM400 Service Manual?

My 1st bike was a CB400T and after a CB750K I put almost 100k miles on a CM400A. Both with the same 400cc Hawk engine you have. I used this Clymers for both and it should cover your CM400C too: http://www.amazon.com/Clymer-250-450-19 ... B000NKPK3Y They were very durable bikes.