Topic: Hello!

[WWrides]

Hi there! My name is Stacey, and I just bought my first bike. It’s a 1973 Honda CB350F,and I love it! I’m eager to learn more about how it works and where I can get parts so I can keep it in good shape and fix any issues I come across.

[newday777]

Welcome aboard the forum Stacey and to riding. The 350F is a great bike to have some fun on.
Post some pictures of your bike.
Have you taken a rider safety course?

[WWrides]

Yes, I have taken the safety course. I couldn't imagine getting bike without it! I've attached some pics here.

You've had a lot of bikes, and a lot of experience working on them it seems! Right now I'm going to degrease the engine so I can find out where a new, but slow, oil leak is coming from. If you have any advice for me, that would be helpful.

[newday777]

I don't know the 350F engine so I will defer it to those that do. I have riden a few of them though over the years.
When you find the location after degreasing it, start a thread on finding the leak in the sohc bikes section and ask how to fix it.
Put the model in the title to get the attention of those that know them. It shouldn't be too hard to find and fix it depending where it is.

[MD]

Welcome from the North Side of Lake Superior,

-MD

[denward17]

Welcome from central NC....

[sevenfiveohhhh]

Welcome Stacey! Nice bike. You are in good company here, a lot of knowledge and experience available and much already posted. I always wanted a 350 Four. I have had many 350K-360T's but never managed to get a Four. Post any questions or concerns and you will get the answers you need here.

Steve

[Kevin D]

Hi Stacey, Welcome from MI
That bike looks in decent shape but I haven’t seen too many CB’s with knobby tires.
David Silver spares, in PA also in UK, built a flock of CB 400’s, I’d bet he has parts.
I’m sure other places do too.
https://www.davidsilverspares.com/

[seanbarney41]

Welcome Stacey.  Yamiya (google it) in Japan, is an excellent source of parts for the 350 four.  Of course, shipping from Japan is a bit more expensive but their service and quality make up for it.

Some unsolicited advice... Do you ride dirt roads or in the grass often?  If not, your bike really needs some good street tires.  Also, you need to find a front fender.  The front fender mount also performs the task of braceing and solidifying the forks.  You will also realize it is not really an optional part the first time you get caught out in the rain.  Plus, it looks beautiful.

[WWrides]

Thank you, @seanbarney41. I do have the front fender. It just doesn't fit on with the knobby tires. I do want to get some street tires as well. Close to me is a Cycle Gear, so I was thinking of going there about the tires. I also wanted to go to a local motorcycle shop that deals in a lot of older Japanese models, but I'm still trying to catch them when they're open! I guess they don't get a lot of business.

On another note, where is the best place to post questions? Like, "how best to find where may bike may be leaking from?"

[denward17]

This section:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/board,2.0.html

[Daniel61]

Hello from Wiconsin,

[tool14]

welcome aboard

[CycleRanger]

Howdy! Welcome!