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So after being inspired by so many incredible bikes, I decided to start my own. I originally wanted a second bike to ride, and one that my fiance could ride as well. She was living in a different city at the time, so it was my perfect chance to surprise her. I will post pics of how it was when...

So I attempted to rebuild a spare motor, and found I had very poor compression. I am at the point where I need this motor since my original was leaking oil badly and also needs to be rebuilt. I have discovered that my talents do not lie in engine rebuilds, so I would like to know if there is a...

I recently rebuilt a CB350 engine for the first time (with help), and everything seemed to go together fairly easily. Getting the 'L' on the cam level at TDC was more than a headache however. Being a newly rebuilt top end, I thought I would replace the points at the same time. I am at the...

I have been trying to find info on this for some time, with minimal luck. I am trying to find decent paint for a gas tank, but I want it in a matte finish. I am nearing the point where I will just get a cheap rattle can matte and just respray when I get adhesion problems from gas spillage. I...

This is a '72 twin, and I am trying to remove the nasty clearcoat. I am a paint chemist, so I have access to all sorts of wonderful chemicals that can help remove the old stuff, but I have no idea how to remove the kickstarter seal. Any ideas?

While riding the other day – with an oil leak that was worse than I thought – the engine seized on my 350. I had left it sit for a week or so and did not think to check the oil before I started her up. After warming up I rode it with no problems, till about 10 min in. Engine seized. I...

Looking to replace the head on my 72 CL350. Current one is in very bad shape and do not have to ability to weld it to repair. Ideally looking in this area to save on shipping. Thanks!

So I had to replace my brake bulb, and once I got in there I discovered what I can only assume was the original bulb. I have no idea how a bulb would work in the condition this ancient artifact was in. The new bulb worked great however. Then I tried to use my turn signals. All lights work...

I was cleaning up my exhaust to a nice shine, and apparently when I reinstalled it I did not bolt down the pipe guard down firmly enough. As I was commuting home from work, I noticed the bolts had fallen out and the only thing stopping the guard from falling to the pavement was my leg!! :o...

In my attempts to get my 'new' purchase on the road, I noticed one of the exhaust bolts has been stripped, then repaired by what I can only assume to be a helicoil. I have no direct experience with them myself, but it appears to be just a coil of wire pushed into the original hole. When I was...

I was unable to repair my current turn signal switch, and was instead able to destroy it further, lol. Now I know why I studied chemistry. Anyway, I am not sure if a CB350 switch will work, but I can use my current housing if I need to. If anyone has one lying around not being used let me...

I replaced the handlebars and went through the process of rewiring. Being a gluten for punishment, I decided to replace the coils and condenser as well. Not surprisingly, pulling it apart was fairly easy. Putting it back together... Well I know the bike runs, as I took it out tonight and it...

I found a cheap seatcover for a '70 CB350, and was wondering if any one had experience with various seats for various years. I have a 72 CL350, and I am kind of making a large assumption that the CL would fit the CB, and that there is little difference between the 70 and the 72. Can anyone...

I just picked up a '72 CL350 twin and it seems to be in pretty good shape. Kick starter is working well, but I would like my girlfriend to ride this as well as me. To that end, I would like to get the electric start repaired. Starter motor works great and so I assume it to be the starter...