'350 MAG' 1973 CL350

[DrWatsonII]

about 99%

last fall

 

[xxp0werrangersxx]

Re: CL350, almost there

nice rear set idea! how did you do the other side??

is the shifting the same?

 

[coolatula]

Re: CL350, almost there

Nice!
Long live the High Pipes! ;D

 

[DrWatsonII]

Re: CL350, almost there

nice rear set idea! how did you do the other side??

is the shifting the same?

I did the brake like most other people, still working out the bugs. I will get a pic up soon.

Shift pattern is inverted (gp) I am going to make linkage someday, that was just the fast and easy solution.

Still have some tuning with the VM34's but they are working pretty good right now, think the needle needs to come up one more notch.[/tt][/tt]

 

[Smoking Star]

Re: CL350, almost there

no Air filters?

 

[troybilt]

Re: CL350, almost there

Good looking scoot. I like your pipes. Hell I even like the dent in the tank. Gives it character. In the photos the chain looks a little loose. Overall a Nice and clean looking bike

 

[DrWatsonII]

Re: CL350, almost there

Chain was a little loose and rusty, didn't have air filters that day yet.
I will get a couple new pics up soon I hope.

Thanks for the comments.

 

[DrWatsonII]

Re: CL350, almost there

Took a little 80 mile test ride and snapped a few pics. This is my favorite one.

 

[CRXDrew]

Re: CL350, almost there

What kinda jetting setup are you looking at with your 34's?

 

[mech11]

Re: CL350, almost there

Replace that chain before it snaps off and hits you in the ass! Seriously though, I'd do it a.s.a.p., it's a cheap price to pay to save you from later potential headaches.

 

[DrWatsonII]

Re: CL350, almost there

Been away for awhile but kept up with the site. (side covers are off while tuning)

as far as jetting goes with the vm34's I am real close, will be on the dyno again next week and will let you know.

 

[I.Crashalot]

Re: CL350, almost there

Looks great!
I'm doing the same thing with the shifter on the 1970 CB cafe I'm doing.....I hope I don't kill myself!

What taillight is that???

 

[Ben]

Re: CL350, almost there

love the light. been trying to source a yellow lens for mine. heard they are/were mandatory in france and see some on ebay.fr almost bought an AutoRoche but you get 2 and i dont need 2....anyone want to split a set?

 

[DrWatsonII]

Re: CL350, almost there

love the light. been trying to source a yellow lens for mine. heard they are/were mandatory in france and see some on ebay.fr almost bought an AutoRoche but you get 2 and i dont need 2....anyone want to split a set?

I took the stock light and took out the stock lens and replaced it with this one. Found it at a friends house in his old swap meet parts. It is a Unity light from the 50's, I had never seen one with the clear stripe on it and knew I had to have it. ;D

 

[JRK5892]

Re: CL350, almost there

looks great have you though about takin it to a paintless dent removal, i bet they can pull that dent for like $50 bucks!

 

[DrWatsonII]

Re: CL350, almost there

looks great have you though about takin it to a paintless dent removal, i bet they can pull that dent for like $50 bucks!

I did talk to a guy, I just need to ride down to his shop. Maybe tomorrow.
I don't want to paint it, I love the way it is faded and how there are wear marks on the stripes.

 

[JRK5892]

Re: CL350, almost there

ooh hell no do not paint it! that vintage paint is so plush!

 

[DrWatsonII]

Re: CL350, almost there

Did a little more work today. ;D

 

[dakine_surf]

Don't paint the tank!!! Dude, +1 on the paintless guys... I am all about doing my own bodywork, and fixing things myself, and general DIY stuff. But a couple years ago I hit my Lexus with side-by-side (mule.) I hit the bumper and as you know with all new lexuses, it is all painted plastic. They guy from paintless said it wouldn't be an issue, plastic or metal he could get the dent out. I thought it was a pretty bad dent... about the size of a grapefruit and about 2 or 3 inches deep.

Anyway the guy from paintless came out fixed it at my work, and it only cost $100... you can't even tell anything happened. I highly recommend those guys! I bet your dent would be less than 50.

On a side note, I love the light.. did you paint the yellow or is it a protector? I was gonna do a yellow with clear through the center as well, Looks sharp!

 

[DrWatsonII]

On a side note, I love the light.. did you paint the yellow or is it a protector? I was gonna do a yellow with clear through the center as well, Looks sharp!

Not sure how the yellow on the light is put on there. It is not tellow glass and it is from the 50's or 60's. This is what it looked like when I got it before removing the glass lens and transplanting it to the honda headlight assy.

Here is a little better after pic.