Author Topic: new addition..1973 CB 350 G (Read 11475 times)

toytuff · « **on:** September 24, 2011, 06:55:22 AM »

I couldn't resist this little runabout. 1973 CB 350 G. Gentleman is 74 years young and can't ride anymore. As you can see he parked it among his Lionel trains. Sat there for three (3) years. He did drain the float bowls. Gas tank will need a rinse along with a new battery. I like the fairing but the windscreen needs cut down. Any suggestions?

Any of you that has one of these please chime in with specifications of valve settings, point gap etc. Would be much appreciated until I can find a service manual.

Here are some Craig's List pictures. Leaving today to pick her up in Phoenix.

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dhall57 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:19:55 AM »

Can't help you much on the spec. of the bike toytuff, but these 350's are great little bikes for local riding. Several guys in HS back in the 70's (man I'm getting old) had these and they rode the piss out of them and to my knowledge never had any trouble out of them. Never been a fan of fairings on any bike so it would have to go. If its at a price your happy with I don't see how you could go wrong.

johnny · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:30:25 AM »

Nice find! I've got a '72 CB350.
Please let me know if you want to sell the engine guard.

toytuff · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:17:07 PM »

Thanks guys. Bike is on trailer. PO said it's been eight (

years sitting in his house. Tank looks good inside, drained floats and removed battery.

Bike is much better in person. Needs a little TLC but not much.

As far as what I will do is uncertain. The fairing looks good and I was suprised that the stock headlight, fork ears and reflectors are still intact!

The saddle bags are going for sure. Engine guard not certain but drop me a PM and if I sell it I will contact you first.

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toytuff · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:35:50 AM »

OK, "scooter" is now in it's new home. Thought I would post a few more pictures.

I noticed on the title last activity it was dated 02/2000. The tag on the plate shows 1986.

I don't think the PO ever did anything with it. Sure is in nice condition for 38 years old. At the moment the only thing missing is the front turn signal stems and one (1) side cover emblem. Anybody have a spare emblem lying around? Shopping for one.

He said a young kid was after him to sell and I told him on the phone "don't do it!"

Another guy after me was going to give him asking price of $1200.00. He told him that I was coming down to get it. 270 miles one way! I had sealed the deal for $800.00 so I appreciated some ethics, morals and standards he still had. Hard to find today. Got and extra carburetor in the deal.

On to the pictures!

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toytuff · « **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2011, 03:51:42 PM »

It was time to get started. Removed the bags, crash bar, fairing. Hosed it down good and a general cleaning. Relocated the ignition switch where it was supposed to be. Why it was mounted on the handlebars I'll never know.

Looking for rear brake shoes if you know of any. Can't find them.

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Greggo · « **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2011, 04:25:02 PM »

Great bike at a GREAT price! Have fun with this one!

toytuff · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2011, 04:27:49 PM »

Quote from: Greggo on September 26, 2011, 04:25:02 PM

Great bike at a GREAT price! Have fun with this one!

Thanks!

Did some research from the old title. PO had it nine (9) years and put 62 miles on it. Sat in his study room.

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chickenman_26 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2011, 08:55:17 AM »

Congrats! That bike looks extremely well cared for. You can download the service manual for $3.95 from this site. http://store.payloadz.com/details/237014-ebooks-technical-honda-cb350-cl350-sl350-cb250-cl250-twin-service-manual.html or free from http://www.mediafire.com/?5f3menxnmzm

As for turn signals, you can find them in Phoenix at Bob's Used - our local bike salvage yard. Don't even think about that clown up in Rye. Where in AZ are you located?

Stu

grcamna2 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2011, 03:48:05 PM »

That is a sweet ride & it's been "KEPT WELL";I have a 72' CB350K4 last year w/ the drum brake up front.It has a bent frame, but aside from that it is real clean.I am going to enlist someone to help me straighten the frame & I sure look forward to the process;it really isn't that bent.
I hope you enjoy your NEW CB350K5 !

toytuff · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2011, 05:29:07 PM »

Quote from: chickenman_26 on September 30, 2011, 08:55:17 AM

Congrats! That bike looks extremely well cared for. You can download the service manual for $3.95 from this site. http://store.payloadz.com/details/237014-ebooks-technical-honda-cb350-cl350-sl350-cb250-cl250-twin-service-manual.html or free from http://www.mediafire.com/?5f3menxnmzm

As for turn signals, you can find them in Phoenix at Bob's Used - our local bike salvage yard. Don't even think about that clown up in Rye. Where in AZ are you located?

Stu

Stu,

I'm searching right now for some front signals or a least the stems. I live in BHC so PHX is a 250 mile one way trip. Several on eBay but mostly junk. Have a number for this guy?

I got the tank flushed out this morning. Leak at the float bowls. Tightened. Drained floats but drain screw blocked with dried fuel. Petcock disassembled and cleaned. What a mess.

Here goes! Fired right up after nine years asleep!

Have an intake leak on the right at the moment so I'm looking for some intake boots otherwise old "scooter" is running.

Another seat is on the way and a huge parts order forth coming. Brakes, fork seals yadda, yadda.

The exhaust has to go so looking for a clean set.

Latest picture.

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toytuff · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2011, 05:32:07 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on September 30, 2011, 03:48:05 PM

That is a sweet ride & it's been "KEPT WELL";I have a 72' CB350K4 last year w/ the drum brake up front.It has a bent frame, but aside from that it is real clean.I am going to enlist someone to help me straighten the frame & I sure look forward to the process;it really isn't that bent.
I hope you enjoy your NEW CB350K5 !

Thank you Sir. Yeppers, gotta love them all.

This is a 1973 CB 350G model. First year with front disc brake. I believe in 1974 they went to a CB 360 model. It might be called a K after doing some reading.

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chickenman_26 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2011, 07:07:08 PM »

Quote from: toytuff on September 30, 2011, 05:29:07 PM

Stu,
I'm searching right now for some front signals or a least the stems. I live in BHC so PHX is a 250 mile one way trip. Several on eBay but mostly junk. Have a number for this guy?
Have an intake leak on the right at the moment so I'm looking for some intake boots otherwise old "scooter" is running.

The front stems are still available new. I just bought a pair through my local dealer (who gives me brother-in-law prices) this week. The intake rubbers are also still available from Honda, as are the turn signals themselves. But the new signal lamps are pricey as hell. And nobody at Bob's is going to crawl around in that yard looking for a decent used set. Most are either broken, scratched, or sun blistered. Trust me - I spent over three hours there on Tuesday getting a decent set for my CL450. Their number is 602/243-4241. eBay site is http://stores.ebay.com/Bobs-Used-Motorcycle-Parts

Frankly, I wouldn't bother calling. You'll just hear "yeah, I'm sure we have those. Come over and look around". I agree, Bullhead to Phoenix is one heck of a drive for turn signals. Probably better to buy new re-pops off eBay.

Stu

toytuff · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2011, 08:47:17 PM »

Thank you. My usual parts sources state discontinued on the stems. Maybe try another year?

I have extra signals. Just looking for stems. Trying to keep the rebuild down as I might try to sell it when finished. Of course one ride around the block will change that huh?

Thanks again for the advice. I'll find some.

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chickenman_26 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2011, 05:33:37 AM »

Quote from: toytuff on September 30, 2011, 08:47:17 PM

Thank you. My usual parts sources state discontinued on the stems. Maybe try another year?

My apologies for that. I forgot you have the '73 model. The stems for up through '72 are a bit shorter, but otherwise look the same and are still available. Part # 90154-268-670. About $15 new. Distance between signal body where the stem enters and fork ear is 45mm.

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Trying to keep the rebuild down as I might try to sell it when finished. Of course one ride around the block will change that huh?

That's the way it usually goes with me.

Stu

MoMo · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2011, 05:44:52 AM »

I just sold a titled frame with motor and have some parts left over: complete turn signal set, rear grab bar and left and right exhaust. PM me if interested...Larry

lucky · « **Reply #16 on:** October 02, 2011, 05:53:51 PM »

Glad you took that fairing off.

toytuff · « **Reply #17 on:** October 02, 2011, 08:02:31 PM »

Quote from: photolar on October 01, 2011, 05:44:52 AM

I just sold a titled frame with motor and have some parts left over: complete turn signal set, rear grab bar and left and right exhaust. PM me if interested...Larry

PM sent!

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toytuff · « **Reply #18 on:** October 02, 2011, 08:07:29 PM »

Quote from: lucky on October 02, 2011, 05:53:51 PM

Glad you took that fairing off.

No kidding huh?

Exhaust has to go too!

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toytuff · « **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2011, 08:11:32 PM »

Since we are on the subject of exhaust is there a way to remove the baffle on a set of Jardine 2 into one exhaust?

Would love a stock set but if I can't locate one would like to quiet this one down a bit.

There is a rivet and it appears the inside would come out however I'm not sure how hard it would be and what you would use.

Thanks.

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toytuff · « **Reply #20 on:** October 03, 2011, 08:54:51 AM »

Just went for a three mile ride. What a kick that was!

Oh, that exhaust is way to loud.

Gotta go.

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grcamna2 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 03, 2011, 12:30:28 PM »

I have an extra set of mufflers & the left headpipe for the 72' & 73", muffler # HM344,
which is the correct mufflers.The mufflers are very solid;the right one has been taken apart & professionally repaired by a welder. These mufflers are completely sealed and ready for years of use. That 73' is SO pretty though...& these
parts sure wont match the like new shine of your "time capsule" CB350G.

toytuff · « **Reply #22 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:12:14 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on October 03, 2011, 12:30:28 PM

I have an extra set of mufflers & the left headpipe for the 72' & 73", muffler # HM344,
which is the correct mufflers.The mufflers are very solid;the right one has been taken apart & professionally repaired by a welder. These mufflers are completely sealed and ready for years of use. That 73' is SO pretty though...& these
parts sure wont match the like new shine of your "time capsule" CB350G.

PM sent. Let's take a look at yours also.

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toytuff · « **Reply #23 on:** October 04, 2011, 10:11:36 AM »

Well, we found a seat that goes with the year. Now where are those pipes!

(had stator cover off for timing, needs replaced. 38 years was long enough I guess)

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MoMo · « **Reply #24 on:** October 04, 2011, 02:16:10 PM »

Quote from: toytuff on October 04, 2011, 10:11:36 AM

Well, we found a seat that goes with the year. Now where are those pipes!

(had stator cover off for timing, needs replaced. 38 years was long enough I guess)

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TT I took the photos but do not have the time to post as I have a dinner engagement, will do late tonight...Larry

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Author Topic: new addition..1973 CB 350 G (Read 11475 times)