1972 Honda CL350 First Time Build

[Dalovva]

I have always wanted a bike and loved the nostalgia of a cafe racer. I got married in October 2012. My wife bought me a 1972 Honda CL350 with a 1969 CL350 parts bike as her wedding gift to me. I planned on working on it though the winter this past year and am now finally getting around to it in March 2013. The 1972 runs and drove when I got it. I have never blogged before but thought this was a good way to start. I have restored and modified alot of cars but never a bike. I figure I can figure it out as I go.

Stripped down the bike and now am starting form the bare frame.
Plans:
Rear tube frame.
Custom rear faring
Custom leather seat
New tank
Clubman Handlbars
New rear sets
Rear shocks
Leds where I can
Smaller hidden battery
Larger tires
2 into 1 exhaust
Who knows what next.

Lets start the madness.......

 

[Dalovva]

Bought a larger tank from a 1974 CB360 with petcock of Craigslist from a great guy that had a wealth of information with over 40 years experience with these bikes. I think the larger tank looks alot better.

 

[TurdFurguson]

There are alot of 350s around here, looks like you have an extremely nice starting point. Your exhaust there is a rare commodity, don't cut it up and throw it around. If you dont want to leave it and want more cafe high pipes trade someone for their rusted set +$ for yours or sell yours out right.

The worst part of the CL is that you cant get your left side cover off without removing the top exhaust pipe which really is a pita.

 

[BlueCB360]

Whatever you do, don't touch that CL exhaust.

It is perect the way it is.

 

[DrJ]

It is perect the way it is.

Except the weight.

 

[Dalovva]

I am going to sell the CL exhaust. I have plans to build a custom 2 into 1 that sweeps under like a CB.

 

[BlueCB360]

I am going to sell the CL exhaust. I have plans to build a custom 2 into 1 that sweeps under like a CB.

Oh, well in that case here is an idea.

You don't see CL exhausts intact, with all the chrome on them.

 

[DrJ]

Wow, dig those frame mods on that race bike. Looks like it's based on a later model SL350.

 

[BlueCB360]

Wow, dig those frame mods on that race bike. Looks like it's based on a later model SL350.

I think that may be an SL frame, not a CB.

 

[Dalovva]

Thats exactly what my intent was. I found a great yoshimura exhaust pipe that looks alot like the picture above when I was at the local auto salvage yard today. Paid only $23 for it with the headers. Plan to cut the header pipes apart and use it to build my own. i do want to wrap it with black exhaust wrap though.

 

[Dalovva]

Cleaned up the front forks. Was not planning on keeping any chrome but the headlight ears cleaned up so nice that I think I will keep some here and there.

 

[Cloyd]

What do you want for your stock exhaust?

 

[gregajo]

The forks look great. Good job!

 

[Dalovva]

1972 Honda CL350 First Time Build

New rear hoop and frame custom work by 120C here in GR.
Shock mounts tomorrow.

 

[joeschuit]

Let me know if you need any bits machined up, I'm only an hour away.

 

[Dalovva]

My new Superflow Exhaust

On the mock up bike

OD same as stock
Stock- 28mm ID
2into1- 35.5 mm ID

At collector:
58mm ID
61mm OD

headers 4 lbs
Muffler 4lbs

Here is a pic of the difference in inside diameter
OD same as stock
Stock- 28mm ID
2into1- 35.5 mm ID
At collector:
58mm ID
61mm OD
headers 4 lbs
Muffler 4lbs

Stock Cb headers with stock mufflers. 4+4+6+6= 20 lbs
2-1 total weight 4+4= 8 lbs

I am going to say a 12 lb drop in body fat.

 

[BlueCB360]

That looks perfect!!

 

[Dalovva]

Engine Painted
Soda Blasted
Duplicolor Aluminum engine paint
Stainless hardware coming

Frame back from powder coat this week . ;D

 

[BlueCB360]

That looks awesome!

(I'm like cheerleader on this thread)

 

[HerrDeacon]

That exhaust looks nice, interested in seeing it installed and where the muffler comes out under the frame. Nice work on the engine, looks brand new.