[Moe R]

Hi Everyone

I haven't owned a MC in 30 years. I found this 1971 CB350K3 Super Sport in the back of a garage,offered the po $100.00 and he accepted, so here I am. Hope I didn't get hosed lol. I took one look and suddenly saw 60 to 80 summertime mpg. Not to mention the fun factor hehe. Let me know what you think.

[Red Herring]

$100? Squeal, I mean what a deal!

If it hasn't been ridden, check all your cables thoroughly, change those tires and tubes and see how she flies!

[e9999]

What I'm thinkin'?
I'm thinkin' you can't go too much wrong for $100 with that one, that's what I'm thinkin'...


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[Red Herring]

Have you fired it up? Does it run?

[Moe R]

Originally Posted by Red Herring

Have you fired it up? Does it run?

I have not tried to start it yet. It's the dead of winter here in CT and I need a battery for it. Hopefully the weather will break and I can start tinkering with it.

Moe

[Red Herring]

It's going to be a fun project for sure! Does it turn over?

[Moe R]

I pushed down on the kick starter and it turned over and I could hear the woosh in the carbs so it sounds like there's some compression.The oil looks like it was freshly changed. I was thinking of hooking up a lawn tractor battery to test out the systems and try to start it but don't know if that would be too much juice for that old electrical.

[semlin]

Originally Posted by Moe R

I pushed down on the kick starter and it turned over and I could hear the woosh in the carbs so it sounds like there's some compression.The oil looks like it was freshly changed. I was thinking of hooking up a lawn tractor battery to test out the systems and try to start it but don't know if that would be too much juice for that old electrical.

nice score.

is it 6v or 12v? if you use the correct voltage it will only take what it needs.

[Moe R]

Originally Posted by semlin

nice score.

is it 6v or 12v? if you use the correct voltage it will only take what it needs.

Thanks Semlin
It's 12V so mabe just use some jumpers. It's 5 deg. out but the temps are supposta break this weekend. I'll probably start a clean up thread as spring springs. I plan to get it into shape for a sunny day driver.

Moe

[semlin]

Originally Posted by Moe R

Thanks Semlin
It's 12V so mabe just use some jumpers. It's 5 deg. out but the temps are supposta break this weekend. I'll probably start a clean up thread as spring springs. I plan to get it into shape for a sunny day driver.

Moe

you prolly know this stuff, but spray some fogging oil into the cylinder heads and kick it over a few times manually before you give it any real juice. also, i would check for stale fuel in the gas tank and lines and clean everything out before i tried to start it. if the carb is already gummed up you'll find out but no sense in being the one who gums it.

[Moe R]

Originally Posted by semlin

you prolly know this stuff, but spray some fogging oil into the cylinder heads and kick it over a few times manually before you give it any real juice. also, i would check for stale fuel in the gas tank and lines and clean everything out before i tried to start it. if the carb is already gummed up you'll find out but no sense in being the one who gums it.

Thanks on the fogging oil I never heard of it. I was going to spray a little Marvle Mystery Oil in the cyls. I'll look into fogg. The tank is completly dry so I won't use the tank until after I seal it. The tank has a dent so I thought I'd have a dent wizzard check it out. So many little things but it's all good. Please feel free to throw any and all advice my way,(totally appreciated!!) Like I said earlier, It's been 30 yrs without a cycle. Ouch.

Moe

[semlin]

Originally Posted by Moe R

Thanks on the fogging oil I never heard of it. I was going to spray a little Marvle Mystery Oil in the cyls. I'll look into fogg. The tank is completly dry so I won't use the tank until after I seal it. The tank has a dent so I thought I'd have a dent wizzard check it out. So many little things but it's all good. Please feel free to throw any and all advice my way,(totally appreciated!!) Like I said earlier, It's been 30 yrs without a cycle. Ouch.

Moe

marvel mystery is fine. fogging oil is just the generic name for the storage oil you spray into cylinders when you store it.

[MDH33]

Nice score. looks very original. Missing a side-cover (those are tough to find in good shape for the 350's). and it has aftermarket silencers on it.

CB350's are fun, reliable, cool-looking little bikes. I restored one for my wife and another for a friend. Here's some pics to motivate you to fix yours up.

[Moe R]

MDH33

Those are sweet! Very nicely done. I hope mine sparkle like those. I do have both side covers and everything except the muffs looks pretty stock. I had a 750 about 30 years ago, it had nice smooth power so I wonder if the 350 will be enough for me I can always fix up and trade up I suppose. I'm thinking the 350 will give some decent mpg though. I'll let u guys know if, or I should say when, I get it started.lol. Thanks for the motivator !!


Moe

[Jman]

As you get older, you get wiser--and go for fewer cc's.

Nice score. That is a great find for $100.

[lowtops]

I have a '72 CB175, scored mine for free from a friends grandfather. Sorry no pics on this computer. It looks like MBH33's gold one, even down to the carbs only smaller.

Yours is in good shape. The paint on these bikes holds up very well. All I did was wax and buff and it looks great.

A little advice:
-Mufflers may be hard to find. It took me two years to find two new ones. The used ones are usually no better that what you have.
-Most of the parts I found on e-bay were more than the dealer. Check e-bay first but do your homework. If you want some e-bay seller names I have dealt with and had good luck just PM me.
-If you need to seal the tank and have never done it before, follow the directions carefully of you will have a mess worse than the rust. If the rust is not bad I would be temted to leave it and just use an inline filter

Springdale Arkansas Honda Motorcycle ATV Dealer - Heartland Honda - watercraft scooter generator lawnmower power equipment
Check these guys out. They are cheaper than my local dealer including shipping. Plus, they have a very handy parts finder. As a matter of fact I printed off all of the pages for my bike to use in the garage.

If you need any more info let me know.

[mikota40]

ok let me try this picture

[mikota40]

i started building my bike last dec and am getting close to finishing. i used 2007 cbr rear sets

[Cruiser Jimmy]

Very clean bike.

Here's my '72 CB350. The bike is so much fun to ride.

I thought about making it a cafe but have not found the time to commit yet.

[Moe R]

Originally Posted by lowtops

I have a '72 CB175, scored mine for free from a friends grandfather. Sorry no pics on this computer. It looks like MBH33's gold one, even down to the carbs only smaller.

Yours is in good shape. The paint on these bikes holds up very well. All I did was wax and buff and it looks great.

A little advice:
-Mufflers may be hard to find. It took me two years to find two new ones. The used ones are usually no better that what you have.
-Most of the parts I found on e-bay were more than the dealer. Check e-bay first but do your homework. If you want some e-bay seller names I have dealt with and had good luck just PM me.
-If you need to seal the tank and have never done it before, follow the directions carefully of you will have a mess worse than the rust. If the rust is not bad I would be temted to leave it and just use an inline filter

Springdale Arkansas Honda Motorcycle ATV Dealer - Heartland Honda - watercraft scooter generator lawnmower power equipment
Check these guys out. They are cheaper than my local dealer including shipping. Plus, they have a very handy parts finder. As a matter of fact I printed off all of the pages for my bike to use in the garage.

If you need any more info let me know.

Excellent info! Thanks for the help Brad. Toss up a pic of ur CB175 if u get a chance.Love to see it.

Moe

[Moe R]

Originally Posted by mikota40

i started building my bike last dec and am getting close to finishing. i used 2007 cbr rear sets

That's looking nice.Like to see when u get it finished.

[Moe R]

Originally Posted by Cruiser Jimmy

Very clean bike.

Here's my '72 CB350. The bike is so much fun to ride.

I thought about making it a cafe but have not found the time to commit yet.
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Looks like u have a few projects going. That's a good looking stock bike. I don't think I could cafe something in that good of shape. I was checking out ebay and it seems u might be able to get a basket case pretty cheep.

[Cruiser Jimmy]

Yeah, that was a predicament I had. Chop up a good bike or find a junker.

The other bike was a CB750. It's now sold. Too many projects and not enough time.

[yooper]

This thread is inspiring.

[Moe R]

It's starting to warm up. I decided to clean the old girl up a little while I wait for warmer weather to see if I can start her up. Would anyone know of a miracle substance that makes a faded alum engine gleam. Might be wishfull thinking.

[Moe R]

a few more.BTW what happened to the motorcycle forum?

[Moe R]

Hi All
I'm happy to say the 350 starts. A small squirt of starting fluid and she fired right up. The bad news is really probably good news, the po took the drain plugs out of the carb bowles so when I put gas in her it drained out. Atleast there was an attempt to winterize it. I couldn't find the plugs so I ordrerd some online and are awaiting their arival.

[Moe R]

Hope u enjoy the vidYouTube - CB350 020
When I mention the plugs I mean the drain plugs for the carb bowles.

[yooper]

She starts right up! Nice! What a sweet score. Have fun!

[JLH911]

Originally Posted by Moe R

Hope u enjoy the vidYouTube - CB350 020
When I mention the plugs I mean the drain plugs for the carb bowles.

So how is this coming along?

I'm looking for one of these and hope I can get as lucky as you did.