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cbxpcmatt

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My 350f project
« on: August 09, 2009, 12:32:12 PM »
In 1985 I bought a '73 CB350f.
I rode it until I purchased a '79 CBX (I still have both.)
The 350 has since been sitting on my bike lift for quite a while and I thought now would be a good time to do some "tinkering"
I would like to convert it to a cafe racer and would like to get some pointers on how to proceed.
the biggest thing I would like to do is replace the MAC exhaust with something old skool like an RC-166 (open baffles)
I also need the main jets and pilot jets for the carbs because after sitting for sooo long they are shot. (yes I used stable in the tank years ago)
If someone could point me in the right direction for parts and info that would be great!!!

Thanks all

Offline kslrr

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Re: My 350f project
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2009, 12:53:36 PM »
Hey, welcome.  I've got a '72 CB350F cafe' I've been "tinkering" with since the early '80's.

For carb parts, go with Honda for float needle-valve sets and other brass parts, and either Honda or Kester for the O-rings and gaskets.  Don't use Kesters brass pieces: the brass is too soft in my opinion.  Here's where I get carb parts: http://www.z1enterprises.com/default.aspx

And, let's see some pics when you can.

Now  1972 CB350FX (experimental v2.0)
        1981 CB650c Custom with '79 engine (wifes)
        1981 CB650 engine
        2004 HD XL883C Custom
        1977 Yamaha XS750D (in progress)
Then 1972 CL175
        1964 Yamaha YGS-1T
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cbxpcmatt

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Re: My 350f project
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2009, 05:01:22 PM »
Thanks for the reply.
Here are some pics

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Re: My 350f project
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2009, 06:41:11 PM »
You sure the jets are shot and not just gummed up? A thurough cleaning with the right chemicals can do wonders on gummy jets.
1972 CB350F (Back from the Dead!)- http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=20822.0
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1972 CB750K2 (father-son project)
1976 CB750K6- (sold) http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=96859.0
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cbxpcmatt

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Re: My 350f project
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2009, 07:04:32 PM »
nope....gummed up solid
It had sat since '89 and even after cleaning the carbs
I boiled the jets but didn't get anywhere.
Any other suggestions?

Thanks