Topic: CB350F RestoMod Project

[jstav_2020]

Hi Everyone, I remember using this forum in the 90s, so great to still have such a wonderful resource.  I am beginning my project in earnest.  Here's a couple pictures to start with.
https://imgur.com/a/JGxhQfI

[jstav_2020]

This is all the original paint I sprayed 2K clear over.  Used stickers to cover some bigger paint blemishes.

[574hondarider]

Welcome back and good luck!!  I just finished restoring a cb350f this winter so if you have a question I can try to help!  The biggest tip I have is NOT to use anything but OEM pistons and rings if you get into her that far, my aftermarket ones were junk and I had to do the top end all over again in 100 miles, many on the forum have had issues like that from sub par rings/pistons.

[jstav_2020]

Welcome back and good luck!!  I just finished restoring a cb350f this winter so if you have a question I can try to help!  The biggest tip I have is NOT to use anything but OEM pistons and rings if you get into her that far, my aftermarket ones were junk and I had to do the top end all over again in 100 miles, many on the forum have had issues like that from sub par rings/pistons.

Thanks a lot!  Ok, I still haven't even done a complete compression test, but I will since I bought the tool to do at least that.  The bike was in somebody's backyard for quit a long time, but I think it may have been covered.  I don't know the whole story, bought it from my brother, he found it somewhere.  The fuel tank was missing the petcock, and I was worried I couldn't bring it back as it was rusty inside.  Once I realized it was ok, then I figured I'd go for it because I was considering selling or parting.  Then I realized how few of these that are left, even with original factory paint.  Anyway, I'll try to update the thread with my slow progress. 

[jstav_2020]

The bike has almost 14K miles on the engine, hoping it is good to go.  What is a high mileage CB350F  ?   
In my history, I got a CB550 and CB750 back up to snuff.  Sold those though.  Currently at 3 motorcycle projects, one running bike in my garage.  LOL

[jstav_2020]

 Gauges at start

[574hondarider]

The bike has almost 14K miles on the engine, hoping it is good to go.  What is a high mileage CB350F  ?   
In my history, I got a CB550 and CB750 back up to snuff.  Sold those though.  Currently at 3 motorcycle projects, one running bike in my garage.  LOL

I have two 350f, the one I just did a full restore on had 16000 and sat since the 80s.  My other one has 27000 on original piston/rings and runs awesome.

[jstav_2020]

The bike has almost 14K miles on the engine, hoping it is good to go.  What is a high mileage CB350F  ?   
In my history, I got a CB550 and CB750 back up to snuff.  Sold those though.  Currently at 3 motorcycle projects, one running bike in my garage.  LOL

I have two 350f, the one I just did a full restore on had 16000 and sat since the 80s.  My other one has 27000 on original piston/rings and runs awesome.

Thanks 574!  I read your thread about the seized engine affair, great learning experience.  Mine is not locked up, but I have had it in my garage for like 5 years in humid weather.  I make sure I move the engine once every few months.  i was scared the engine oil would be black sludge like on the other CB-Fs I worked on, but this one  looks almost clean on the dipstick.   Things are still looking good to go.  The carbs are what I'm most worried about.  At least I got them off the motorcycle, but I knew how from previous experience and it involves a thick wooden broom handle or dowel.

[jstav_2020]

Some bling, this is going to go slow, I'm working on my Dad's old sportster now.

[jamesv220820]

Some bling, this is going to go slow, I'm working on my Dad's old sportster now.

Nice where are you located

[jstav_2020]

I'm near Houston, TX.