Hello All,
I recently purchased a 1972 CB350F in a package deal with a friend who got a 1973 CB500. This is my first bike and first project, so I have a lot to learn. My friend has more knowledge than me, but this will be a learning experience for us both and I am very excited about it. I was only interested in getting an early 70's Honda, so now that I have one, its time to get it up and running. Im very glad to have found this site; from my initial perusing of the forum, I have seen that this will be one of the best resources available to me as I learn more about my bike and get it into shape.
My bike is 20 miles away until I can build a storage building at my house (which I will do in the coming weeks). The bike has compression, but Ive only been able to check it out one day... I noticed these apparent problems -
--Rust in the gas tank (plan to acid wash and "Kreem")
--needs new plugs and wires
--missing start button (found straight form Honda for $7)
--right brake seems to be much to tight (master cylinder problem?)
--missing air cleaner (already ordered OEM)
--split in seat (been looking at covers, but not sure how good they will look)
--flat tires (dont know how long they have been that way or if they are salvageable)
--missing speed/odometer (so I dont know the mileage, from the shape of the bike I would think it would not be very high)
Im sure that there are more problems and I am already planning on having the carbs rebuilt (or attempting it myself if I learn enough). My buddy's is a missing a few more items
I will be spending the next few weeks learning as much as possible and trying to diagnose my problems... my friend and I are both hoping to be riding by June 1st.
I will be searching the forums to help me but I would be thankful for any suggestions.
Thanks,
Jake
