71 honda cl350 scrambler will it start ?
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- čas přidán 25. 12. 2021
- In this video we rescue a 1971 Honda CL 350 scrambler that has been sitting for years. They are actually 325cc with a five speed manual transmission.
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One thing i have learned riding.. Flip Flops and kickstarts lead to missing skin and many bruises. Great video as always.
Thank you
In my crazy youth I’d take off for a hundred mile ride up the coast with flip flops, shorts, no helmet, just enough money for gas, a t shirt and maybe a jacket strapped to the back of the seat
@@vidguy007 that's awesome man. I used to take bike ride trip on my bike starting anywhere from 200 to 800 miles one way in t-shirt , shorts , & flip flops. I used to get some weird looks on the interstate cuz seeing a chubby fat dude on a bike & wearing flip flops too it's something you just don't see. I have to ride my bike with flip flops because i have big very very extremely wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE wide with very fat wide toes that are equally straight across making my foot very very wide at 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my lil toe. My foot outgrew shoes , socks , & boots 30 years ago & flip flops is the only footwear that will barely and I mean barely fit on my foot because of my toes being straight across & wider than the flip flop straps. Merry Christmas to you and your family and a Happy New Year too.
@Fatz I learned that the hard way 😂
@@vidguy007 did a ride like that with a few Jersey(England) friends
shortly after doing an oil change on my Yamy xs1100 Special, the last rider, Stu, got me to stop telling me my bike was spewing oil, lucky my other mate , Topo was a seasoned biker, had an extra sparkolater, screwed it into the drainhole, filled her up with oil and we were away again. Tks again my mates, Jersey guys
The squeak is the 'sprag' or one-way clutch that grabs to turn the crankshaft using the starter motor, but slips otherwise(over-runs). It likely needs to be cleaned and oiled. It is right above and forward of the flywheel where you adjusted the spark timing. Be sure to sync the throttle plates so they both start to open at the same time for best and most even performance. When you get them right, it will feel a LOT smoother. Bought mine new in 1970, so have a bit of experience. tom
Ok thanks good info
That squawk sound reminded me of the bearings in the oneway pullstart spinner that squalls when a Briggs & Stratton starts up cause the ball bearings are dirty and dry and won't flee the grooves once centrifugal force tries to clear them from the sprag but it doesn't.
@@moosehand8721 Yes it does. My memory is not exact on the sprag clutch, but I think it is on the crankshaft, otherwise, the chain from starter sprocket to the crankshaft would be turning the whole time the engine is running. There is a bit of oil in that case, but not much, so the lackj could very well make it squeaky.
Thats right!
“Because I’m a man, and it’s a motorcycle “ 😂😂
Yes !!
I like that and I will send you a link
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That's the only answer, really XD
My dad had the exact same bike - CL 350 Scrambler - when I was a baby. He was hit by a woman pulling out of a driveway without looking and got pretty broken up. Mom said no more motorcycle or no more family. He didn't ride again til I was 23 yrs old. Just wish I had that ole bike back!
Oh wow.. yeah wifey gets worried with us on it as well . Thanks for watching
Nice work. You might consider tightening that fork bolt.
Yep seen it when I watched the video thank you
@@Sleeperdude I'm pretty sure the old gas tank coating was zinc chromate primer. Popularly used to seal-off the rust in old VW gas tanks and such back in the day. Before having to get a new tank.
I have only just watched this and was thinking the same thing lol
@@Sleeperdude That fork bolt was killing me!!!!! lol
My dad brought one of those home straight from Japan. Came over on a C-130. Drove it right off the loading ramp to home.
That’s cool
My hubby Mark is excited to watch this. He has done cycles since he was 16 (now 67). He said that cover plate is worth a fortune because they are always lost...good luck.
That’s awesome thank you
@@Sleeperdude my hubby talked you thru the repair naming each part as you questioned about it. He actually yelled NO when you spread the gasket goop on the carb. It was funny 🤣
You do not have to be sorry about wind noise,wile going down the roade riding a motorcycle. Actually made me feel right at home,untill I looked around and suddenly realized I am home in my doggone chair. I enjoy your showed thank you for all your work,and your family also.
That’s funny thank you
First bike I ever had was 73 CL350 Honda my dad gave me at bout 15 yrs ol!!!! I had PO PO chase me on streets soooo many times and I would head straight for the trails 🤣🤣🤣Loved the electric start
That’s funny
i love these old bikes, looks so good and yet so simple
Yeah I love them as well
OH nice, I'm glad I'm not the only Portuguese who enjoys this channel.
It might be for sale
The 160 Honda was also a real runner back in the day. We converted a 350 4 Honda into a scrambler when we were in high school what a blast that was.
That’s cool
Back in the day when a group of us in our teens had bikes the one guy that had the 350 had the big bike the rest of had 175s, lots of good times and memories.
That’s awesome
That groany squeak you're hearing when starting is the starter bushings. Love your vids. You have an awesome family.
Ok thanks
finally somebody addresses it... lol - I thought... wtf, maybe a dying piston? thanks
If that's really what it is why do you hear it when he Kickstart it or even after the engine quit running the starter shouldn't even be running at that point
@@staind288 mmh well.... yep. good point. so .. clutch? gears?
You should fill the gas tank with vinegar and let it soak overnight it will eat all the rust out
Ok thanks
Only thing better than an old Honda is a bunch of old Honda's. Cheers from Australia.
Thank you !!
Thank you for the amazing video and great tuning tips. My uncle passed away 30 years ago riding one when a vehicle crossed into his lane. I truly miss him. Today though I was given a 74 CL350 and most of a 70 CL450. Tomorrow I begin my restoration of them to hopefully creat a tribute bike for him that I can ride or even just have in the garage to admire. ❤
I hope you get it going
Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Hehe. GREAT My first motorcycle was late 1960's Honda 305 Scrambler predecessor of this. 🏄
Oh wow that’s cool
Cool to see that old honda rippin up the back roads.
Yes it was great
CL350 is something special, a bit of Motorcycle history 🙂
I really enjoyed it
I had a 1970 Honda 450 scrambler. I sold it before I got married in 1975. My favorite old small bike I had was a 1972 Kawasaki 350 3 cylinder 2 stroke.
That sounds fun
I learned how to ride on an old 71 350 just like that. That thing would fly.
Yeah it really surprised me
My brother bought a new 750 Honda in 71 when he got back home from Nam.
He use to ride me to school on it thought it was the coolest bike in The world,he also bought a new 71 442 loaded with a 455 4 speed. Thanks for bringing back old memories!! Great job getting it up and running. Hope your family had a merry Christmas!!!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it thank you for watching sounds like your brother has good taste
This bike has aways been one of my dreams from the early 70's
I’ve always liked them as well
that kick start after the oil change was so satysfying
Thank you
my first street bike was a Honda CB500 4. Good dependable bike.
That’s cool
The tank was really gunked up,and that squeaking noise could be the starter bendix,it's rocky and Ralphie approved now
Yes they love it .. thank you
In 1970 I purchased a 1968 CL 350 Honda. I was 15 years old. They are famous for wearing the timing chain out , rockers arms and cams from over reving and getting to hot or not enough oil. That's where all the valve noise is coming from I was tearing these motorcycles apart when I was 15 And16 years old and rebuilding them.
Ok thank you
This is awesome! I bought a 72 (made in 71) CL 350 Scrambler from a guy I used to work with. My son owns it now, I only paid like $200 for it & got it running right away.
That’s awesome
loved the heavy metal edit with the tank shuffle... ps. another outlaw biker is born..loved the no insurance road ride..🤫
Thank you . Yeah it’s been a while since I have had a motorcycle . Why do I need insurance when I’ve got keys 🤷🏻♂️
My wife considers your channel as mechanic porno . She happy we don't have the room land to do any of it . I had one of those that toured Canada Maritime, New England , Mid Atlantic , Deep South states in 70s . Racked up 70000miles overall . Only time starting was issue when temps in 20s . Solid machine .
That’s funny
I had a CB350 back in 71-72 when I was in High School.. changed the sprocket and turned it into a hill climber. It was great fun!
I bet it was
I rode a twin to this bike when I was in high school. I loved every mile.
Man what memories, my uncle's would ride us kids around on there Honda Dream's what a cool bike
That’s great thanks
I had a 71 CB350 from 86 to 3 years ago. Fun bikes! but I hated those CV carburetors and changed them to SL carbs.
That’s great
Great job make the old girl run the noise is the starter shaft and bearings need grease or oil, have to pull the starter out take it apart to oil the bearings same issue I had when I had a Vespa scooter and putting oil in the bearings and clean the contact points starter will work a lot better 👍👍
Ok thank you
I've still got mine it's '74 cl360. I like how there are so many stupid opinions and bad advice comments and you answer each one with a polite "Ok Thanks"
Yeah you get used to it after a while. That’s cool you still have your old bike
You meet the nicest people in flip flops on a Honda😁
I believe it
I swear I just seen a bolt come out on the front forks.. You got me jealous I wanna go for a ride!
Yeah the bolt was loose I saw it in the video thank you
Rajeeb from India. Dude be careful the bolt on the handle T bar which tightens the front socks has come loose.
Yes thank you I saw it after I watched the video
Jes gotta say, ur son is gettin the best education eva workin on these old machines, which is fast becoming an old art
Thank you I hope he learns a lot
Nice to see someone doing this still... old hondas never die.. been messing with em since 1966.... best of luck.
My second bike back in 76 it was a 72 , so reliable, fast for a 350 . Drove it from Montreal to Vancouver in 78 not even a hiccup. Wish I still had it . Keep it my man..... Have a great New Year and will watch your subs grow...
Hey thank you for watching and happy new year to you as well we hope so on the subs
This was my second bike as a kid. My first was a Honda CL125s vin# 1123158 stolen before I got my first ride but my Cb 350's and my CL 350's were my main means of transportation for years! $50. a year for insurance back in 1971! Great 👍 content! 🇺🇸
Wow man that’s cool
My first bike was a new 69 scrambler. This brought back all the memories from that time. I worked on it just like this dude. Thanks for the memories !!!!
That’s great thank you for watching
I had a 1971 CL that I put over 20,000 miles on in the early to mid 1970s. I did a complete rebuild on it once. When I had it you could fill it for under a dollar and have enough change for a Coke. Those are the kinds of roads I rode on in New England.
That’s a cool story
Get Some rubber gaiters on the front fork tubes and stock headlight mounting ears . . . That's a classic, keep it for the right flip price , or keep it
Thank you. Already got some of those on the way
Smart man. flip-flops and motorcycles just don't go together well. I know that they are one of your trade marks but it is better to wear shoes or better boots rather than lose some toes. Also you used a helmet and other safety gear to ride. And of course you had your Viennas and RC cola to keep your strength up for another ride. Happy trails!
Every once in a while you got to consider the toes
I've always liked these bikes ever since I was a kid and they were 305's.
Me too
The ubiquitous Honda 305 "Scrambler" ! Burnt the crap outta my leg back in the day 🔥
Oh wow
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Hey! - That was fun - Had motorcycles all my life and still do - I'm sure you spotted that loose bolt ready to fall out of the top triple clamp - be safe
Hey John I saw that too. I was just starting to get worried lol
Yes I saw it when I watched the video .. thank you
I had one of these in San Francisco in 76',.. through the hills of Marin County,,, too cool,
That’s great
Absolute classic, I'm aussie grew up with these solid tuff, just about unbreakable. Gotta say ralphs high school ride. Perfect chance to work with him and for him, he s gunna rule turning up on that.
He loves it
My CB 350 always did that squeak too. I believe it was the starter drive.
Ok thanks
Cool bike! 8 have my dad's all original from new, 1970 1/2 Honda CB450. really good bikes.
Thank you
You just have to love those old Honda`s ! One kick and away we go ........ LOL ! Just to see the look on Ralphie`s face , Big Ol Smile , , , , Now that`s some great stuff right there ....... That always makes it worth it , just the memories alone my friend : ) We all remember good Ol times with POP`S or GRAND POPS ............ I freeking love it , , ,
Thank you so much really appreciate the views and yes Ralphie loves the motorcycle
That is exactly remind me I am old and NYC is for young generation!!!
Ok thanks
Really nice bike 👍 I have a 1965 model
That’s Awesome
Man that turned out to be a good bike!
Yeah seems to be pretty good
@@Sleeperdude my mechanic/tech boss Steve Wallace growing up called those popcorn poppers lol. They are so fun the 325cc and up. Pleanty of donkeys.
Love your mechanical knowledge on anything you tackle reminds me of my younger days and I’m 67 now.
Typical old tech Honda from the 1960's-70's. Show 'em a little love and they fire right up!
The coating in the gas tank was there because the metal was getting thin. That was the case with the tank on my 1967 305 Dream. The bottom of the tank was "sweating" gasoline through the thin sections. I finally had to scout around for another. This was in the late 1970's so I found one pretty readily at bike junkyard 50 miles distant. Brought it home and cleaned it out thoroughly, painted it and put it on the Dream. It was just fine.
Yes love these older Japanese bikes
I use to have the CB 1976 750 wish I still had it I love your show
Awesome
There are pretty cool old bikes, kind of like a over sized mini bike that is heavy. I also had a 750 which was fun from this time period. I think it was just paint inside the tank, most coatings are not rough and and lumpy. Your little man is starting to like working on these things, these are the days you will remember most. I rise my RC cola to you sir!
He really likes motorcycles and has been after me to start this project so he’s really excited even though he doesn’t show it on camera
That cool getting that bike going... My nephew just fond a 1971 Honda 100 and it has not ran since 1973... He got it running like a charm
That’s cool
Your son is helpful.I love watching your videos . You have lovely family 👪!!
Thank you I am blessed
Man, that's a cool old bike! I can remember seeing those distinctive twin pipes all over the place back in the day.
That’s cool
@@Sleeperdude I refuse to get old... 🤣
Took my motorcycle test on a CB360T. That thing ran perfect and put a lot of miles on it
Ok thanks
I owned a new 1972 CL-350 and a new1973 CL-350. The 1973 I paid $642 for. That’s right $642 brand new, The 1972 was trash, never ran right and used oil at a quart ever 900 miles. The 1973 was red and white and was perfect. 1000 RPM for each ten miles an hour and would turn 10,000 in high gear at exactly 100 MPH. Great bikes, adequate power and a ton of fun scrambling through the woods and sawmill roads and mountains in Central North Carolina. Thanks for the ride along.
Thanks for watching . That’s awesome
You looked like Steve McQueen In the great escape! Love you and Ralphy doing the " gas tank shake" great video 👍 thanks
That’s funny thanks
Wow that thing really moves!
Hey by the way there’s a bolt…..lol just kidding I think you’re aware by now.
Yes really surprised me . Thank you yes I actually saw it when I watched the video
Congrats i love those bikes i had tje same one as a teenager love how you and Ralphie bond im the same with my son god bless happy new year may god bless you and family
Thank you so much I’m glad I get to spend time with the kiddos
I had a brand new 1970 CB 350. Nice to see this video. That one hole was for a tool kit.
That’s cool thanks
I bought A 1970 SL 100 IN 1977? And loved it ! Honda made some pretty cool bikes in the 70s ! Awesome you got her back up and running
Sometimes people put epoxy coatings in their old tanks to cover up pin holes and nasty areas. That's a cool ride you've got there! Those scrambler pipes look in pretty good shape!
Yeah I think so thank you
I just fixed the tank on a 71 Triumph that had at least 50 pin holes in the tank. I bondoed the outside, put 3 tank coatings on the inside and it doesn't leak a drop.
@@JamesCouch777 good way to recycle an otherwise throwawayable tank, its called recycle
@@edwardmulder3777 especially for the price of a new tank!
@@Sleeperdude looking for your email address. I need to send you some pictures of a 56 Thunderbird in upper East TN hasn't been started in 20 years. The car came here from California. I want to run something by you concerning this car.
they also had a cb 350 4 cylinder i had one in the later 70s
Cool
I had a 1965 CL77 305 Scrambler in High School. It was an awesome bike and I had many adventures with it. It also was helpful in elevating my status with the ladies.
I bet it did that’s great
Loved this video. I recently snagged up from a coworker, a 1975 cb750, and a 1977 cb550 . These bikes are such fun to ride
Yeah I love them
Good job you got er running! Might want to tighten up the top triple clamp bolts for the forks...bolts look a little loose. Great video. Thumbs up!
Yes it was loose thank you I saw it on the video
I had one of those back in the day. It was a fun bike to ride.
Awesome
Your daughter is a future rider. You're a good Dad, my man.
Thank you
I had a friend who was stationed at Luke AFB in 1978. I flew to Arizona, purchased this very same bike from him and rode it 790 miles through the desert in February back to where I was stationed at Beale AFB in Northern California. The speed limit was 55 MPH because of gas shortages at the time and I cruised at 55 by huge Saguaro cactus and froze my buttocks off going over the grape vine north of LA. It was the best motorcycle trip of my life.
That’s a cool story
You guys' videos make my day. City life is full of hustle and bustle, so its a challenge to appreciate the simpler things. Nice to see such a thing is still possible. BTW, the threads at the top of some of some spark plugs because some spark plug wires get attached with a nut in a few applications. Really appreciate the awesome content!
Thank you I appreciate it
Thoroughly enjoyed the classic motorcycle upload.
Please do more with this classic Honda.
They say “variety is the spice of life” I think you are on to something big with being open minded on different projects.
Love it Sleeperdude and family,
Keep the diversity coming!!
Thank you I really appreciate it I like a little bit of everything
One of the most reliable engines ever created.
They are good
I see Rocky was impressed 👌 😆
Like always right I’m the middle of everything
I love it!
Great
Very cool old bike. Old stuff just looks so much better 👌🏻. Great video.👍🏻
Thank you
This is the exact bike I'm looking for. Really want one.
They are fun
I bought one of these new in 1968 exact same color as the blue one loved it never had any problems I like the side pipes because you can take it off road and I I know it would do at least a hundred
That’s awesome I wish mine was blue
Must have been a change not having to break off rusty drums or 50yrs of crud raining into the eye balls. Sweet bike
Thank you . Ralphie has been looking at market places for months now wanting to get a motorcycle so here we are
One of my favorite old bikes ..there was a difference in the engines ..although they all use the some components, the points are supposed to be set at 14000s the sl head had larger valves and a smaller combustion chamber the gearing between all the models was drastically different the CB had the highest gear ratio ..and the sl the lowest ..I built several of these bikes back in the day and managed to pull 106 mph out of a cb with an al head and the sl carbs jetting was a tad bigger .. the scrambler is the most desirable to collectors as it was a trail and street bike ..but mainly street ..any you scored a nice little bike ..
Thank you I really like them as well
after you have buried a guy because he was driving in flip flops you will think twice...bullshit footwear. ask Rusty Collins ...
I actually have 2 scramblers however one of them has a CB engine in it and i tweaked the jets, and few other things this thing is a rocket baby
That was my first bike. It was orange. I got the bike from my dad who got it from a coworker who ran into a tire on the freeway and saw his life flash before his eyes. He decided he wasn't going to ride anymore. At that time it was about 5 years old and in perfect condition.
That’s awesome
The trick is you don’t count the bolts when you put them in the tank, that way you won’t know if you leave one in there. We’ve been cleaning old 3 wheeler tanks like that for years.
Gotta love those old Hondas.
I only helped to re do an inner tank treatment once. It was first a cleaner then a coating. I didn't think it stuck well and looked like it was peeling. However that bike lasted a few years on that coating with no issues. Not sure but that inner tank treatment was tricky... You fellas did a great job.
Thank you
Great video! That sound brought back memories. My first bike was a 1976 CB360T and it sounded just like your bike. I rode that thing everywhere.
That’s awesome
Fantastic Video..Bought a New 1968 Cl 350 Scrambler, Best Small Bike I ever owned they were fast for the Day, and Red Lined at 10.5K, started mine on Hill Climbs with a Set of Cut Kobbies, and never looked Back, sure miss those Days..enjoy that Bike!
That’s a great story
I’m glad you saw that loose pinch bolt in the fork clamp. Those air filters will save a ruined engine
Love the old hondas
Me to thanks for watching
@@Sleeperdude I had 2 1970 cb350s
Great work brother. Looks like a lot of more old motorbike for Honda CL350 in the old garage.
Thank you
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For a 350cc that bike screams!!!! The exhaust sounds great!!!
Yes it really surprised me
Just bought the same bike for $3000 but restored love looking at it after riding