Author Topic: Very Early Asian Model CB350F (Read 3506 times)

Rocky2010 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 30, 2015, 05:22:15 AM »

My first road bike was a CB750 K1 Police bike and it had the same speedo as it was used on Australian Police bikes in the early 1970's

Powderman · « **Reply #26 on:** October 30, 2015, 07:09:43 AM »

Bottom line is still that Honda did not make this bike. If they had they would have made a number of them and one would have been seen before now and documented. Someone had a clever use of an older bike and swapped a bunch of parts onto a CB350 chassis. Quit trying to make it the Holy Grail it isn't.

strynboen · « **Reply #27 on:** October 30, 2015, 11:47:57 AM »

this is the orginal cb 77 lighthousing

carnivorous chicken · « **Reply #28 on:** October 30, 2015, 11:51:43 AM »

Hey Deaninkl,
Aduh, menarik. Latar belakangnya, saya akademik/professor di AS tapi melakukan penelitian seluruh Asia Tenggara, khususnya Indonesia dan Timor Leste -- aku juga berbahasa Portgues. Udah 3 tahun sejak saya ke sana, tapi selalu mencari kesempetan untuk pergi. Masalahnya, orang lain harus bayar!

Motornya memang "one off custom" -- ngak ada penjelasan lain. Tambahan lagi, saya tahun walaupun 350F jarang, aku udah kenal sama beberapa orang lain yang punya di Indo, Singapura dan Malaysia -- aku udah mengirim suku cadang ke mereka, dan kenal mereka lewat Instagram atau FB. Saya punya 10-12 CB350F sejak 20 tahun lalu -- motornya favoritku.

Salam

Sorry all for conversing in another language, but opportunities are rare and you can always use google translate.

deaninkl · « **Reply #29 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:03:30 PM »

These are a couple of pictures I found on the web. I guess the bike is a CB450, but tin wear is very similar to the bike I found. Still not seeing any 350F's with drum brake anywhere though. So maybe a custom as many think.

flybox1 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:43:33 PM »

Quote from: Powderman on October 30, 2015, 07:09:43 AM

Bottom line is still that Honda did not make this bike. If they had they would have made a number of them and one would have been seen before now and documented. Someone had a clever use of an older bike and swapped a bunch of parts onto a CB350 chassis. Quit trying to make it the Holy Grail it isn't.

+1

deaninkl · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2015, 08:18:18 PM »

I don't see anybody here claiming the Holy Grail or anything else. I as the OP simply asked for information, which I think I have got. And very useful I have fount it.

Thanks.

Airborne 82nd · « **Reply #32 on:** October 30, 2015, 09:13:22 PM »

Quote from: carnivorous chicken on October 30, 2015, 11:51:43 AM

Hey Deaninkl,
Aduh, menarik. Latar belakangnya, saya akademik/professor di AS tapi melakukan penelitian seluruh Asia Tenggara, khususnya Indonesia dan Timor Leste -- aku juga berbahasa Portgues. Udah 3 tahun sejak saya ke sana, tapi selalu mencari kesempetan untuk pergi. Masalahnya, orang lain harus bayar!

Motornya memang "one off custom" -- ngak ada penjelasan lain. Tambahan lagi, saya tahun walaupun 350F jarang, aku udah kenal sama beberapa orang lain yang punya di Indo, Singapura dan Malaysia -- aku udah mengirim suku cadang ke mereka, dan kenal mereka lewat Instagram atau FB. Saya punya 10-12 CB350F sejak 20 tahun lalu -- motornya favoritku.

Salam

Sorry all for conversing in another language, but opportunities are rare and you can always use google translate.

Or you could pm the guy

I'm in the USA and speak English I'm sure you can use google to translate that

754 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 30, 2015, 09:35:34 PM »

How many gears are indicated on the speedo...looks like maybe 6 ?

If it is its not off the other police Hondas, and means they made a few of them..

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 30, 2015, 11:39:12 PM »

Quote from: deaninkl on October 30, 2015, 08:18:18 PM

I don't see anybody here claiming the Holy Grail or anything else. I as the OP simply asked for information, which I think I have got. And very useful I have fount it.

Thanks.

me either, and who really knows what parts bin specials Honda put together for the Malaysian market?...Powderman certainly does not, he seems to have a hard time figuring out his american sandcast despite ample documentation...

that said, I would guess your bike is some sort of custom build...very well done and interesting none the less

calj737 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 31, 2015, 04:32:58 AM »

Quote from: Airborne 82nd on October 30, 2015, 09:13:22 PM

Or you could pm the guy I'm in the USA and speak English I'm sure you can use google to translate that

I did. Came up as: "Or you could pm the guy" = "I like to whine about things that I don't like". Did I get that translated correctly?

Converse in another language all you want. He was at least polite enough to extend an apology to those who may feel omitted, and made every attempt to include a foreign national. Theres nothing posted about language exclusivity in the FAQ, Airborne, so please do remember its an international world with many languages.

It looks to be a very neat little bike, probably some type of custom assembly to our knowledge, but very cool indeed! You must be delighted with it in your garage, I would be.

Ciao! (That means Good day, Airborne)

Swoop · « **Reply #36 on:** October 31, 2015, 06:41:40 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on October 31, 2015, 04:32:58 AM

Quote from: Airborne 82nd on October 30, 2015, 09:13:22 PM
Or you could pm the guy I'm in the USA and speak English I'm sure you can use google to translate that
I did. Came up as: "Or you could pm the guy" = "I like to whine about things that I don't like". Did I get that translated correctly?

Converse in another language all you want. He was at least polite enough to extend an apology to those who may feel omitted, and made every attempt to include a foreign national. Theres nothing posted about language exclusivity in the FAQ, Airborne, so please do remember its an international world with many languages.

It looks to be a very neat little bike, probably some type of custom assembly to our knowledge, but very cool indeed! You must be delighted with it in your garage, I would be.

Ciao! (That means Good day, Airborne)

+1

carnivorous chicken · « **Reply #37 on:** October 31, 2015, 11:00:37 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on October 31, 2015, 04:32:58 AM

Quote from: Airborne 82nd on October 30, 2015, 09:13:22 PM
Or you could pm the guy I'm in the USA and speak English I'm sure you can use google to translate that
I did. Came up as: "Or you could pm the guy" = "I like to whine about things that I don't like". Did I get that translated correctly?

Converse in another language all you want. He was at least polite enough to extend an apology to those who may feel omitted, and made every attempt to include a foreign national. Theres nothing posted about language exclusivity in the FAQ, Airborne, so please do remember its an international world with many languages.

It looks to be a very neat little bike, probably some type of custom assembly to our knowledge, but very cool indeed! You must be delighted with it in your garage, I would be.

Ciao! (That means Good day, Airborne)

+2 cheers fellas.

deaninkl · « **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2015, 08:25:15 PM »

OK mystery solved... I think... I met a mechanic friend yesterday who restores old bikes as a hobby, he I'd a big Honda fan and was looking for an old Honda to restore a few years ago. He saw this bike advertised but could never meet up with the seller, then it was a standard 350F, with bits missing.

As soon as her saw it he could see that whoever rebuilt it used Honda 250 Dream (the 305cc bike from yur 60's) front end, tank, mud guards. Indicators have been removed. I would say they did a good and interesting job.

Thanks for all the help.

deaninkl · « **Reply #39 on:** November 01, 2015, 01:53:16 AM »

There you go. I think that solves it.

Sgt.Pinback · « **Reply #40 on:** November 01, 2015, 02:17:20 AM »

I wouldn't buy that. To me it looks odd. Lines in all directions. What a contrast to that elegant CB77! Seat looks poor .

bender01 · « **Reply #41 on:** November 01, 2015, 01:02:27 PM »

If the price was right Id buy it! I wouldn't buy a vega wagon stock but if it had a 4 spd 427 it would get my attn.!

Powderman · « **Reply #42 on:** November 01, 2015, 01:25:04 PM »

Quote from: bender01 on November 01, 2015, 01:02:27 PM

If the price was right Id buy it! I wouldn't buy a vega wagon stock but if it had a 4 spd 427 it would get my attn.!

Useless car, engine would be so heavy you wouldn't be able to make a turn safely at any speed. You would need a full reinforced chassis or the power of the 427 would twist the frame in two. Big block transplants were never popular in a Vega. Modern 6 cylinders are a much better option than any small block V8 was back then.

Stev-o · « **Reply #43 on:** November 01, 2015, 01:29:29 PM »

Asian model? Was expecting this!

754 · « **Reply #44 on:** November 01, 2015, 01:36:51 PM »

Yeah my neighbors blown big block Vega never made it into Road and Track for its handling...

But it sure kicked ass at the drags and on the streetracing scene...

deaninkl · « **Reply #45 on:** November 01, 2015, 09:15:04 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on November 01, 2015, 01:29:29 PM

Asian model? Was expecting this!

Plenty of that model around these parts, but I have always found bikes to be way cheaper in the long run......

calj737 · « **Reply #46 on:** November 02, 2015, 03:58:32 AM »

Quote from: deaninkl on November 01, 2015, 09:15:04 PM

Plenty of that model around these parts, but I have always found bikes to be way cheaper in the long run......

Maybe you need guidance on how to tune her motor to make her run right?

I'd be glad to show you

DaveBarbier · « **Reply #47 on:** November 02, 2015, 05:40:52 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on November 02, 2015, 03:58:32 AM

Quote from: deaninkl on November 01, 2015, 09:15:04 PM
Plenty of that model around these parts, but I have always found bikes to be way cheaper in the long run......
Maybe you need guidance on how to tune her motor to make her run right? I'd be glad to show you

For your sake I hope that model doesn't have a mixture of parts as well.

calj737 · « **Reply #48 on:** November 02, 2015, 08:51:55 AM »

Quote from: DaveBarbier on November 02, 2015, 05:40:52 AM

For your sake I hope that model doesn't have a mixture of parts as well.

Damn, thats funny!!! Thanks, Dave-

DaveBarbier · « **Reply #49 on:** November 02, 2015, 08:53:54 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on November 02, 2015, 08:51:55 AM

Quote from: DaveBarbier on November 02, 2015, 05:40:52 AM
For your sake I hope that model doesn't have a mixture of parts as well.
Damn, thats funny!!! Thanks, Dave-

I'll be here all week.

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Author Topic: Very Early Asian Model CB350F (Read 3506 times)

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