Topic: New guy with a new bike. (If you can call a 1972 new)

[SomnoSpeed]

Hey,

I just decided to finally say screw it and buy a damn bike like I've been wanting to for years. I picked up a nice little ride just last week. I just wanted to say hi and show a peek of my new ride.
I'm a mechanical idiot but I guess learning at 37 is better than never. Buying a 1972 bike should force me into learning how to work on cycles or force me into learning how to post craigslist ads.

Anyhoo... just introducing myself and letting you all know I will probably be asking a million questions.

Here's my 1972 CL350 Twin Scrambler. I did not restore it, I bought it as is. Nice professional paint job. Obviously not like the original but showroom quality!
         

[MoMo]

Welcome,  that is a very nice bike you bought-sexy with the red heat guards.  Mind asking how much you paid?  CL's can bring a good dollar because they were not all that popular when new. You will learn mechanics because it is a model that requires regular oil changes and tune ups, when done the bike will run forever. 

Are the air filters in good condition?...Larry

[SomnoSpeed]

Thanks for the compliment. I don't mind telling you that I paid $1700 for it. Whether that is truly a good deal or not makes no difference to me. It's exactly what I was looking for and much more than I had ever expected to find for what I had to spend. To me it's a hell of a deal!
Other than a clutch that's harder than hell to pull it starts, runs and rides perfect (I'll be asking about how to fix that soon.)  I've only actually ridden it one day though. The carbs were rebuilt over the winter and new points put on. I'm buying a new battery and I might as well buy a new air filter too. It'll get used now or later for sure.

[MoMo]

Your view as to price is the way to look at it.  Considering the condition and amount of work put into the bike it seems to be fair market value.  I asked about the filters because they can be very difficult to find and very pricey.  Stiff clutch is not normal-try lubing the cable and greasing the actuator arm. Pull on a 350 should be easy.  Best of luck with the bike...Larry

[CycleRanger]

Thanks for the compliment. I don't mind telling you that I paid $1700 for it. Whether that is truly a good deal or not makes no difference to me. It's exactly what I was looking for and much more than I had ever expected to find for what I had to spend. To me it's a hell of a deal!

Howdy!  Great score!

You have the right attitude, you got exactly what you wanted.

I don't know about your area but in Texas you would have paid more!