Honda Cl350 Frame interchangability

[Keiff Hardcore]

what bikes have the same frame as a honda cl350?

 

[VonYinzer]

The cb and cl frames are the same. No other motors fit.

 

[Keiff Hardcore]

so as long as the frame is for a CL/CB 350 twin it will be interchangeable? I'm asking because i got a decent title less 71 CL350 locally for pretty cheap, and i want to make sure that i get a frame that works

 

[VonYinzer]

Yup. Any CB/CL350 frame can be used.

 

[VonYinzer]

Instead of a new frame you could try the Vermont title deal....

http://benboyle.com/blog/?p=16#comments

 

[Keiff Hardcore]

thats very interesting, but i would like to weigh my options, and im honestly trying to get a bike together as cheap as possible [without endangering my safety] for now. pulling the bike i have apart and reassembling on a new frame would also give me a chance to make sure everything is good and ill be much more familiar with the bike im riding.

 

[Kanticoy]

Don't forget the SL350 frames will work as well. Different design, same motor mounts.

 

[Keiff Hardcore]

Don't forget the SL350 frames will work as well. Different design, same motor mounts.

how is it different? just a different way to skin a cat or different everything except motor?

 

[Kanticoy]

No stamped steel in the SL frame. Lots of vintage race circuit guys use them because they're more rigid. And prettier IMO.

 

[VonYinzer]

No stamped steel in the SL frame. Lots of vintage race circuit guys use them because they're more rigid. And prettier IMO.

Definitly cooler, but the chances of finding one with a title are slim to none. Also, none of the CB/CL bodywork or parts (other than the motor and forks/swinger) will bolt up. The SL stuff is all different.

And... I always thought they were more rigid as well. A couple years ago we had a member who races 350s and he shared some info that proved otherwise. Because they were designed for rugged terrain, they actually flex a bit more. Easy to fix with some gussets in specific places though. Ill try to find that thread...

 

[Kanticoy]

Yep, it's just easier to weld to tubing than sheet. I remember that thread.

 

[VonYinzer]

Exactamundo.