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Offline racinchase

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SL350 for the next project?????
« on: December 26, 2012, 03:47:12 PM »
Just looking to bounce a idea off everyone. I'm nearing completion of my CB750k project and don't really have anything else lined up. Found out dad rode a SL's as a kid and my Mom did too. Ive been wanting to do a street/gravel road bike for a few years and a SL350 seems to be the best fit.
Question is how hard are parts to come by? I know the CB's have a ton of aftermarket support but I'm unsure of the SL's. I know they are way harder to find so is there any alternatives anyone has built??
Thanks!!

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Re: SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2012, 04:01:40 PM »
I had an SL recently, after getting it running the kick start gears self-destructed on the third test ride. Somewhat of a common problem, parts were readily available but the repair required splitting the cases and I was quite disappointed so I sold the bike as is.  Still made a couple dollars but I had planned on flipping it for minimum 1000 profit.  The most difficult part to obtain is the original exhaust, one in good condition commands a tidy sum...Larry
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Re: SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2012, 09:32:33 AM »
I had an SL175 as a kid that I still miss.

I've been thinking about about finding a CL350 as a commuter bike. I always liked the scrambler look a bit more than the MX look.
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Re: SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2012, 09:46:33 AM »
I the SL's, would be a fun project. There are tons of parts on eBay. Consider a CL too, same motor, right Larry?

Here's a nice SL...


http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/mcy/3392339191.html
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Re: SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2012, 10:10:47 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on December 27, 2012, 09:46:33 AM
I the SL's, would be a fun project. There are tons of parts on eBay. Consider a CL too, same motor, right Larry?

Here's a nice SL...


http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/mcy/3392339191.html


The CL had electric start and the SL was kick only.  Top end probably interchangeable but lower was different...Larry
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Re: SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2012, 12:41:19 PM »
I have one so I am curious to see what you build. the SL was made for 3? years??during those years there were differences in the cam and I want to say electric start was added but am not sure. Like was already stated, exhaust pipes are damn near impossible to get.
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« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2012, 12:56:04 PM »
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Re: SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2012, 12:56:59 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2012, 12:58:19 PM »
Yeah.  And this is the perfect time to buy. Bet you could get it for close to a grand.
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Re: SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2012, 01:14:32 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on December 27, 2012, 12:58:19 PM
Yeah.  And this is the perfect time to buy. Bet you could get it for close to a grand.


I got 650 for this with broken kick starter shaft and gears...Larry


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SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2012, 02:17:44 PM »
Dude,if you were closer i have one ill give you
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Offline racinchase

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Re: SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2012, 03:55:02 PM »
Man thats what I need!!! Ill keep my eyes open for something in the South East for a few months and then broaden my search. Thanks guys!!!
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Re: SL350 for the next project?????
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2012, 04:08:16 AM »
The Honda SL's were great bikes, but only made for 3 or 4 years I think so there much harder to fined than our CB750's. Never had a SL350, but did have it's little brother a 1971 SL175. This little bike was a blast to ride on and off the road. This is another one of my Honda's I had gowing up that now 40 years later I wish I had held on to.

Racin, good luck on your hunt for a SL350. It would be a great project ;)
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