CB350

Johnnygonzoe

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Hi, guys John again second post I put up. I live in Skokie, illinois. Hoping someone in the area could come take a look at this CB350 I got from my friends grandfather in hope I would be able to get it back up and running. It's been sitting for about 10 years in his garage. Don't know much about it. But I've worked on 50cc scooter and it's nothing close to this big engine. So am taking on a big task. I just want to know if would be worth restoring? I do have a lot more pictures if needed.

John
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Not too bad a place to start, but the things I see already are rust in places you don't need rust - like the brakes and spokes. Mufflers look like they have been gutted, so they will probably need to be replaced.


The footpegs and brake/gear shift levers need top be fixed. I'd probably start with stock OEM pegs and levers and stock type bars to get things going. The carbs appear to be missing filters and airbox, and that needs to be replaced if it is to run properly.

Carbs are probably full of corrosion and or the remnants of old stale fuel, so they will need to be stripped and cleaned.

Plugs and points will need to be cleaned and/or replaced and all electrical connections and switches will need to be examined. I see wires that don't look connected and a new regulator under the seat, that may be a good upgrade or may be all wrong.

Nothing serious so far but it will need a methodical approach to get it running right and safe. Don't start ripping it apart because it's way too hard to put it back together. Get it running first.

That rear brake looks rusty and the wheel should come out to replace the brake shoes because the linings fall off when left to corrode.

I would probably start with a check of the points and timing and then clean teh crabs out and then look at the wiring. I would do that as a part of an end to end examination. Start at the front end and work back listing everything you see that looks like it might benefit from some attention.

Of course all this assumes that there is a title for it. Without a title it's a parts bike at best, so start with the paperwork.

Fortunately there is a wealth of knowledge on here on Honda CB360s - yes it's a 360 and not an older 350. But what's the story? It's all about the story. That bike has a cafe race seat and clubman's bars and old megaphone exhaust which suggests it was a cafe racer, but missing footpegs suggests it never made it back on the road. Interesting little project.
 
That ^^^

Also, you mentioned the word restoration. If what you mean is restore to factory than this one isn't ideal. The frame has been cut. The wiring hacked up and multiple other modifications. If, make it run great and clean it up as is, than have at it. But as Teazer pointed out, no title than not worth it. Unless you live in one of those magical no title states...
 
Okay guys am going to use the bike for parts. Because my friends father couldn't find the title. Am going to go look at 3 possible motorcycle next week. Anthing off the bat i should look at beside your regular check ? Or bring with me to avoid getting a bad one?
 
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