1970 CL350 Project

Hey Jeff, that's a sweet bike man. Can't wait to see it all done!

I don't think ffj was trying to be an asshole, just helpful. i'd grab the manual (factory honda and clymers) You can probably download them both from the Manuals section of this forum, it would be worthwhile to try and find em on amazon (got mine for 3$) so you have a hard copy in the shop too.

Good luck dude!
Devon
 
Hey Jeff, take a chill pill. Did you see the smiley face at the end of my post? It means that its kinda a joke. Moving on. My point is that for most tasks you can read a manual and do what it says or ask people on here who are going to tell you what they remember the manual said off the top of their head. Its just better to go to the source and get accurate info. If the forks are the same as the bigger hondas its not hard but the seals need a little persuasion sometimes.



Just to get you started here are some links to the manual. I download them for every bike i have and they are basically the bible for each bike.
http://home.comcast.net/~tbpmusic3/CB_CL250_350RepairManual.pdf
http://www.mediafire.com/?fabsuh2upxv2w03
 
jeffreyhardy said:
I'm thinking of replacing the fork seals and wheel bearings tonight, but both of those tasks seem like a pain.

2 Questions...

How do I smack the wheel bearings out? Maybe some heat?

andd..

In order to get out the fork seals do I have to take out the bottom allen on each fork lower?

http://www.youtube.com/user/RockyMountainATVMC

These guys have a good videos on changing the wheel bearings. They use/sell a tool, a slide hammer with expanding attachments, that works. Costs about $80, but is worth the money if you continue to work on bikes.

If you haven't already, get the shop manual, its online and free. It'll get you through both projects.

Study the exploded views of of the item you're working on. Make sure you're getting the right seals, o-rings, etc for your bike.

Both jobs are fairly easy, but do lots of research before starting something you haven't done before. You tube has lots of how to videos.
 
Not sure what that tool cost but i made one out of some box tube and a couple of allen bolts.
Here is another method using drill bits.
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or this one
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Alright DTT, I'm back on the build of my first bike. I need some information regarding acquiring a title for it. When I bought the bike from the previous owner it was his scrap bike and he did not have the title for it any longer. So, upon purchase we wrote out a bill of sale. I live in Georgia and from what I am reading..well hell I don't know what to do. Any help would be appreciated.
 
Thought I should hit the ton on my bike thread.

A little update, I spent the weekend getting organized and structuring a plan to get this bike on the road before the warm months leave me. By my calculations here in Georgia, since it is already 70+ degrees everyday, I have 5 good months left. Time to get my ass in gear.

This weekend I almost wrapped up the front end and got the engine in a good clean area to start work. I had the pleasure of drilling out almost all screw heads and started to replace them with allens.

Depending on how long my parts take to ship I will be mounting up my tires, molding a seat pan, and doing a little welding to the gas tank. My plan is to have a roller going while I am wrapping up the engine all within a month's time. I don't have many days to work on the project due to college, but when I do I am consumed by wrenching.
 
Hi Jeff, I just noticed your thread today. Looks like your doing a great job on your build so far. I am just starting my first build with a 71 CL350 so I am interested in what you have done so far and what you'll be doing next. I stripped the bike I bought (not running but cheap and complete) and am working on prepping the frame. Will be starting to fabricate the seat pan and rear hump this weekend. I want to get a rolling chassis together first and then tackle the motor later. Cheers from Florida, Greg
 
The wheels are all painted up. I cleaned them really well and went to work with some VHT Satin Black Epoxy. Nice and easy coat, gave it some time, repeat times 7ish. Once the new rubber goes on I will have a roller to mock up my tank and see where I will be heading with my seat. I have a little welding to do on the frame and tank which I just might tackle easter afternoon. Cheers







 
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