Honda CL350 carb rebuild

[jasonwallis]

So, what started as changing out my handlebars has resulted in a complete rebuild. My engine is out and the frame off to powder coat. It's cold outside and I'm using this as some father son bonding time with my 8 yo. He loves his legos, but I am seeing this as an opportunity for us both to get some grease on our hands.

I'm starting with the carbs, and plan on treating each sub system as a little project for us to do together. In my research to rebuild the carbs, I am lost on the airfilters. I don't see the exact airfilters that were structural to holding on the side panels. I actually would prefer to ditch those and go to pods for the aesthetic look I am after. I am having trouble finding information on which filters, and if I should rejet the carbs and what jetting to go to. Likely whatever we do will get done now, but won't get back into an engine that I can test it on for a few weeks.

So, my questions are, what is the best POD type filter for my bike, and what jetting should I use, stock or change it up?

BTW, I am a complete noob at this, any lingo I have learned so far is from Google.

jason

 

[teddpage]

Do yourself a favor and check this thread out.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=45863.0

There are also TONS (no pun intended) of other threads relating to pods and jetting.

The short answer is, yes, you CAN run pods, but chances are it wont run 100%. Jetting will be required to make it "better".

 

[mark13018]

Do yourself a favor and check this thread out.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=45863.0

There are also TONS (no pun intended) of other threads relating to pods and jetting.

The short answer is, yes, you CAN run pods, but chances are it wont run 100%. Jetting will be required to make it "better".

+1

Only thing I can add, quickly, is do NOT go cheap. Buy nice quality filters that allow a consistent air flow and buy keihin geniune jets. Buy several sets/sizes and try your local dealer. Usually faster and cheaper than online.... Other than that, just be prepared to uninstall and reinstall the carbs at least a half a dozen times.

 

[jasonwallis]

what I think that I am learning is that changing filters, and jetting for a carb is more art than science? So, there's no way to know exactly, but more of an experimentation? I'm fine with that, just learning, and happy to do the work.

If that's true, as mark13018 says, get the right size pod filters, several different sized Keihin jets, and start experimenting. right?

 

[teddpage]

Yea its a lot of trial and error. Every bike is in a different state of tune, and depending on climate, how many feet above sea level etc.

You will have to test drive the bike and do a few plug chops and a lot of use from your butt dyno to figure out the jetting.