Topic: alive and kickin'... fresh out of hibernation. "baby" my 350f

[heffay]

was gonna ride into boulder this morning on the 350 this morning but, she wanted to sleep a bit longer.  i drained the battery trying to start her but, threw it on the charger while i was away and she came to life at about 3pm this afternoon.   

it's nice to have a 35 year old bike that will start after a winter w/ only a battery charge. 

but, this thread is about a refresh after a hibernation.

i'll be needing:
1.  plugs
2.  wires- i like to build my own wires... anyone have suggestions on where to find caps?
3.  got the engine gasket set... thanks gordon!
4.  rear tire- i think i'll match the one that i replaced on the front last year.  it's the vintage style
5.  valve adjust
6.  cam chain just plain needs dealt with-  i have a spare motor to rob parts if i need but, say i wanted to order cam chain adjuster items... where's a reliable supplier that might have the hard to find items?

i'm presently fighting the urge to throw the dyna s ignition, black cafe fairing and pods onto the 350f that i had on reserve for the 400f race project...

anyway... it was over 60 degrees here today and had to share the excitement.

[heffay]

almost forgot... there will be a carb clean and sync somewhere in there too.   and maybe a tank clean and coat

[medic09]

almost forgot... there will be a carb clean and sync somewhere in there too.   and maybe a tank clean and coat

Oooooh.  Maybe I should make the trek to Boulder so I can watch.   

[hoodellyhoo]

Wanna do some refresh work on my 350 while you're at it?

[heffay]

and it was so fun that when elizabeth got home from work... we went on another ride   

so, any suggestions on those questions i asked?

medic and hoodely... i put watchers to work 

[mkramer1121]

Heffay, check out z1enterprises.  Don't know if they have everything for a 350 like they do a 750, but I know they have caps, cam chain, cam chain roller for the 750.  They're awesome to deal with, and they ship quick too.

[Gordon]

Hey Heffay!  You should be able to find pretty much everything you need between Z1 enterprises, Cycle-re-cycle, and David Silver spares.  Let me know if you want any help with the refreshing and I can ride up, if I'm off.  Oh, and by "help", I mean leaning back with a beer while I watch you work, and occasionally saying "you sure you want to do it like that?".

[keiths]

60 in Boulder, I'm jealous. We may see 50 and rain by Saturday. Our hi today didn't make it out of the teens.

[medic09]

Below freezing when I left in the morning, almost 60 when I returned.  Gotta love high desert...

Heff, I just wish I had the time to make the ride that far north.  Now that my 750 is running fairly well, it would be a nice trip...

Oh, and I'd join Gordon, and help his way.   

[LoopsAndLogic]

Do you have any pictures of your 350F's?

I love those bikes! My father always wanted one but there doesn't seem to be too many of those around Ohio.

I'm just thankful I have my 400's.

 I've been meaning to ask you guys with the 750's; are they too heavy to toss around on the back roads?

I really like the F and later K models.

  I won't be near 50F until next week..... This weather really gets you down.

[78 k550]

It's alive.
We need to ride soon.

Paul

[Jonesy]

i'll be needing:
1. plugs
2. wires- i like to build my own wires... anyone have suggestions on where to find caps?
3. got the engine gasket set... thanks gordon!
4. rear tire- i think i'll match the one that i replaced on the front last year. it's the vintage style
5. valve adjust
6. cam chain just plain needs dealt with- i have a spare motor to rob parts if i need but, say i wanted to order cam chain adjuster items... where's a reliable supplier that might have the hard to find items?

Umm... you did look in the "Where Can I Find Parts" FAQ, didn't you?? 




I concur with Gordon. He named all the usual suspects I deal with.

[heffay]

my 350 is the 2nd one in, then gordon's 750, with paul and maddog's being the next two sohc4's in the row.
this was taken during the old bike ride 4 last summer.  golden, colorado.  above it really

[wardmoto]

not to many do....but I happen to like 350f's...before and after

[wardmoto]

A few more...(working on resizing pics)

[wardmoto]

and perhaps another...

[wardmoto]

gettin the hang of this....one more for ya.

[wardmoto]

ok twist my arm...whats that I hear?..."despite being gutless and underpowered that is sex on wheels..."  I agree

[wardmoto]

for those of you concerned about my hp fix...you needn't worry...

[wardmoto]

Lastly, its brother...

[wardmoto]

Ok, one more....proud Dad....After 20 years of inactivity, a year long build with lots of $ and ?'s....   She lit off with a rumble that puts my semi open can/semi open intake SV 1000s to shame.  The most intimidating 30 ish hp I ever heard!

[paxtonpony]

Great looking bike Ward.  Well done.  Is that a bikini fairing off an older Buell?  Either way, it look cool on there.

[wardmoto]

Good Eye paxtonpony...buell blast to be exact.

[LoopsAndLogic]

Gorgeous bikes...... Just gorgeous bikes

 You may want to look at a Moto Guzzi fairing off an 2004 Bravo. It's a tad taller a wider.

Have you guys ever taken your cafe seats into a upholster for a seat cover?

[heffay]

Have you guys ever taken your cafe seats into a upholster for a seat cover?

no... but, i probably will be soon... my cover is about 5 years old and needing a replace.  i've been recommended a shop or two nearby and i'll give 'em a shot... i'll let you know.  is there a reason you ask?

btw, i went on z1 enterprises last night... my list totals 450 bucks 

should i go w/ the green dyna coils?  i don't know the spec offhand for which ones would be best... maybe someone that already purchased and tested could lend a suggestion.