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Offline glenncal1

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First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« on: December 21, 2017, 10:41:49 PM »
Well with the server crash, I lost me membership, new member post and a couple other posts. But anyway, I bought home the new to me bike yesterday, was 67 and sunny in Denver and had a very nice ride bringing the bike home adjusting some of the controls and taking another short spin. Today 20 and snowing, so yesterday I put treatment in the gas befor the second ride and covered the bike hopefully to soon ride again. And yes I would like some cheese with that whine  :'(
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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2017, 10:17:56 AM »
welcome from grand jct. co.   a sweet looking ride !     i may have to put on some leathers and take the 750 k-6 out today !
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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2017, 10:52:59 AM »
Howdy! Welcome.
Very nice looking F. :)
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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2017, 12:25:27 PM »
Welcome.....................dayyyyyyum, that bike is purdy.

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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2017, 04:46:54 PM »
Nice bike!  Mine sits in the garage mocking me.  Riding weather is only 4 months away.  Warmer climates are in order when I retire.   ;D

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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2017, 11:32:23 PM »
Nice 350F, one of my favorites. Here's hoping for a short winter...
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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2017, 01:17:55 PM »
What a beauty! That is ONE RARE FIND around here. :)
Merry Christmas!
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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2017, 09:55:13 AM »
Wish mine looked as good as that.

Hope to have mine ride capable this year.

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year.
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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2017, 06:20:30 PM »
Welcome!  Not long ago My CB350F was found and came home
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Offline markreimer

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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2017, 10:05:00 PM »
WOW that makes my 350 look like a complete pile of dog crap. Beautiful bike!! Please tell me you’re keeping it stock....


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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2017, 06:09:59 AM »
I will be leaving the bike as is except I did buy another seat to have recovered with an inch or two of additional foam to make the seat a little higher and more comfortable for me (I will keep the original seat and protect the original cover). I also plan to add one of Hondaman's electronic ignition boxes but that's it for mods/changes
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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2018, 01:32:26 PM »
Welcome:

Mine looks very much like that except for the paint and the  rusted out megaphones.  Would you be so kind as to check to see if there is a make/model on them somewhere and let me know?

I'd like to get a pair for mine

-cheers
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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2018, 06:08:55 AM »
Badger- the only thing I have seen on the exhausts is a made in japan sticker. Next time I get the bike out I will look harder to see if there is anymore id on them. They are very quiet.
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Offline hoodellyhoo

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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2018, 08:29:35 PM »
The exhaust is vintage from MC Engineering. I used to have a picture of a NIB set from an old ebay auction but that fell victim to the photobucket debacle. I had a set on my 350f when I first got it from my dad and as you said, they are very quiet.


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Re: First real Ride New to me 1973 CB350f
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2018, 04:42:53 PM »
Well the bike is transformed. I got a set of progressive shocks and my new seat (foam about 1.5" taller and much denser than 45 year old stock). Got in a quick ride before it got too cold. Much more comfortable and you don't realize how tired the stock shocks were until you ride some new ones. I suggest anyone wanting to improve their bike get a set of shocks that use modern technology and are set up for your weight and riding style.
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