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  1. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    I'm just about finished up, but I'm trying to troubleshoot an electrical problem I'm having where the starter motor kicks on seemingly randomly when the battery is hooked up, even if the key is not in the on/run position. I have done quite a bit of troubleshooting and this is summary of what I...
  2. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    K0 Springs are shorter than later models. They also changed the design several times over the run. According to the shop manual, they are the correct length for that year.
  3. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    And that pretty much brings us up to where I am currently. Just got my title in the mail today which I was pumped about since I had to get the title switched from the motor to the frame. Plates should be here in the next few days and hopefully in the next couple of weeks I'll be able to get...
  4. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Cleaned up the chrome on the right header and muffler and got it put back on the bike. Got the the forks all rebuilt. In case anyone wants to save a bunch of time and effort, K0 fork seals can be easily punched into place with a 1 1/4" ID 2' PVC pipe. It's wider and much stronger than some of...
  5. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Ripped apart the fork since one of the tubes was seized up. The fork "oil" was more solid than liquid. New seals ordered, cleaned up the inside more than the outside (drying in a bucket in the background of the picture). Figured I better get going on the front wheel while I wait for the...
  6. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Got a new rear sprocket installed and mounted the rear wheel.
  7. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Started cleaning up the rear rim, a couple of before and after photos.
  8. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Started working on the rear suspension, they definitely needed some cleaning. 1. Got one done, one to go. 2. Close up of the finished one...
  9. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Got the new tires mounted on the rims and balanced, they're a little bigger than stock, but I like them.
  10. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Got the new motor back in the frame. Went mostly without incident, but I did have a little trouble with the top motor mount. Finally figured it out, I loosened all the bolts and jacked up the motor until I was able to work in the final bolt.
  11. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Mostly cleaned up, well at least as much as I care to scrub with a toothbrush. I still need to get a different points cover, but way better then when I started.
  12. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Frame cleaning up nicely, time to start cleaning the new motor.
  13. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Front tire removed, motor removed, almost stripped down...
  14. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Mufflers removed, rear end disassembled, more frame cleaning, test fit the new drag bars.
  15. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    So as I mentioned, I'm a lot farther than this now, but I'll post a few images of the process for people thinking of taking on a first project. And don't worry, next project is complete rebuild of the original type 1 motor. New motor with better compression & some nice new tires...
  16. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    So, I know this project log fell off the map for a while, but I have been busily working away at it and am happy to report that I have almost completed the project (for now at least). I have been taking pictures along the way, so I will be sure to update progress over the next couple of days...
  17. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    I was doing some research on replacement batteries tonight and wondered if anyone could chime in with personal experiences. Here are the options I came up with, starting with the regular replacement, then an AGM, and finally a couple lithium iron phosphates. Type: Factory replacement...
  18. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    I made a little progress tonight. Got the seat, battery, air boxes and tank off. I also started to clean the last 40 years of dirt off the frame. No new problems yet! I even snapped a couple of pictures... Any suggestions on what I should do about the little bit of surface rust on the...
  19. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    I'm going to see him this weekend, so I'll be sure to check for you. I'm not sure on the K0 tanks, but tachs and controls are likely.
  20. tommyv04

    New bike, first build. 1968 CB350

    Well, here we go... I've been cruising the forums for some time and I finally found a project to start, a 1968 CB350. Picked up the bike locally from a guy with like 70 old Honda's he is either working on, parting out, or keeping for himself. The guy has a ridiculous amount of excess Honda parts...
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