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Yes I checked both plugs grounded against the engine case, they seem to be sparking well.

So I have got my 72 Honda cl350 to idle now for a few minutes before dying off. I noticed that the left exhaust coming out the pipe is way cooler than the exhaust coming out the right. When I pulled the plugs the left looks wet and black and the right looks dry and black. Any ideas on what might...

So I am sorting through a few issues and I'm thinking they are related to the charging system. When I get the bike started and rev the engine the lights get brighter, when it's idling they grow dim. Is this a problem with the regulator? The battery is new. Any help would be greatly appreciated...

Ok thanks guys I have tried adjusting the cam tensioner both ways. First by putting pressure on the kick and then by removing the alternator cover and rotating the rotor. I didn't hear or feel anything but I'm thinking it worked. After adjusting the tensioner it did idle pretty good for a few...

I have tried adjusting the idle mixture screws and the idle adjustment screws on both carbs.Photo attached. Adjusting the idle mixture screw seems to have no effect on the problem. Playing with the idle adjustment screws I can get it to idle but only above 3000 rpm. Thanks for all the advice...

and the battery is brand new

Thanks guys. The carbs are original, previous owner said he had cleaned them recently. Air filters are pods. I can fire it up using the electric starter no problem, would there still be an issue with the battery? I guess I just need to look at it one thing at a time to try and pinpoint what it is.

Thanks for the response CC I do have the Clymer manual and just tried adjusting the idle screws: Tried opening up by a couple of turns first, but still getting the same result, starting up no problem then dying without hand on the throttle. Then I opened up all the way, fired it up and got it to...

Hello all this place is great! I am new to the site and have a 1972 cl350 that i am working on turnîng into a nice cafe racer. I apologize in advance because this is my first stab at working with engines. The bike I have fires up quick but won't idle. As soon as I let off the throttle it dies...

Great thanks for the link, this is really useful! Cheers

Hey all, I am the proud owner of a 72 cl350, my first bike. Its in good running condition, fires up with a couple of kicks and I have been out riding. I plan to do a rebuild and some modifications but for now just want to get her in good running condition and then work away at the other stuff. I...