Recent content by warthogcrewchief

Lisa, First off: Welcome! The CB350 is a great bike for a beginner or a seasoned rider. I have been riding motorcycles for almost 20 years and I enjoyed my '72 CB350. A fun bike to ride! What year is your bike? If you have any questions, feel free to ask anyone here and don't forget...

Screw using the old ball bearings. Go get a set of "All Balls" sealed bearing kit. So much nicer (and easier) than the factory setup. I looked up the info for a '74 CB360 from www.allballsracing.com and found the steering setup uses a 22-1011 kit. Found them at amazon...

You're halfway to a diaphragm replacement. Check out JB Industries: http://jbmindustries.com/Keihin_diaphragm.html

I wish I was closer and that my CB350 was sold. Going to post it soon.

1st: Check your float levels. Ensure they are the correct height per your manual. If the level is high (low when turned right-side-up), the float needle will not properly shut off fuel. After you are sure your floats are properly adjusted, check your float needle and needle seat for damage...

Measure the height required for the bearings (I think it should be the same as the old set on the 350). Then measure the OD and ID and find a set that matches...or contact someone like All Balls bearings to see if they have a set that matches. Found this list...

Fortunately, it's not corroded where the lower forks slide. Although, I had the same problem on my CB350 when I pulled the fork ears off. I replaced the forks from a used set from either a 360 or 400. Another option might be to paint that section that is exposed or to install fork gators...

Lacing the spokes are not too difficult. The hard part is truing them once you have them laced. If you decide to have someone do it, you'll be hard pressed to find someone to do it. On my '72 CB350, I have 36 spokes. There are 9 sets of four spokes. So, it's a pattern that repeats 9...

Interesting story/pics so far! Although, I liked the looks of the '80 XS. My father had a '80 XS850 special that I cut my teeth on. They're tall bikes with lots of torque! If you're looking for blacked out components, look for the Midnight Special parts. They made Midnight Specials in...

If it's anything like my '72 CB 350, it's almost like a double-clutch. You need to release the clutch, then re-engage it to shift. I've found it's more pronounced in 1st and sometimes 2nd.

NEVER use an sos pad or steel wool. Yes, it'll get rid of the rust, but it'll also add more in the future because it cuts and scrapes into the finish. Use something softer like chrome polish. Another option is to soak it in vinegar. It will soften the rust up so that it literally wipes off...

You might be surprised to find, that even with aftermarket pipes and intakes, the best bet is really close to stock. I have K&N filter pods, and 15" shorties attached to my '72 CB350...and the jets are stock size. I also have that kit. Check out idle, then maybe add one washer to the...

I don't oil mine when I rebuilt my engine (CB350). I did add a little three bond to help seal (probably not needed). Haven't had a single drop of oil leak from the engine...been over a year now.

This may sound stupid...but be sure to hold the bolt head on the opposite side. The nut (that you pictured) is a self-locking nut, and can be very difficult to get off. I used a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar with a 2-foot extension pipe over the handle. LOTS of torque got it off. Be sure to not...

Is it the same as the CL/CB 350? If so, what style do you have? There were two or three different types for the CL/CB 350.