PAVALKER
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« on: April 23, 2011, 05:17:20 PM » |
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Picked up a 1973 Honda CL350 K5 today..... I had a 70's CL350 as my first bike in HS so I figured it was time to get connected with my roots. Applied for the antique title/registration during transfer and this is one of the pics I had to send in with the paperwork. Been sitting for a little while and can be temperamental in starting, so I added some Seafoam to the tank and will clean the plugs and adjust the points/timing this week (and also do an oil change..... filter is internal and just gets cleaned not replaced.) I will also give it a good cleaning and waxing as well. Fun little thing....  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2011, 05:23:08 PM » |
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Very nice..Thanks for the post
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2011, 05:24:20 PM » |
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My son learned to ride on a Honda 360 T.That's my 750 behind it...I miss that bike and wished a hundred times I had'nt sold it...Nice lookin' bike you have   |
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« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2011, 05:45:56 PM » |
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The 360T was my first bike, too. I bought it brand new for $600 in 1975. I have a lot of great memories riding that thing all over the state when I was sixteen and seventeen.
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2011, 06:13:46 PM » |
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 Holy cow  I did the same thing this week  except the 73 CL 350 I purchased needs a lot of TLC & paint & stuff My first bike was also a 1970 CL 350 I purchased when I got of the Marines in 1971   One I had from 1971  The one I purchased this week
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« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2011, 06:47:22 PM » |
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That brings back good memories. My brother and I bought new matching gold CL350's back in 70 or 71, can't remember exact date. They were great bike's! Thanks the the post.
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2011, 06:57:19 PM » |
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I had a '70 while in the Air Force while in Okinawa with my wife. Great memories!  We rode that thing all over the Island, on road, dirt roads, etc. Did'nt know then they were'nt good in dirt. Ahh, youth!!! Showed my wife the pic you submitted, and she recognized it also right off the bat. Thanks for posting. |
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2011, 07:15:20 PM » |
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Holy cow I did the same thing this week except the 73 CL 350 I purchased needs a lot of TLC & paint & stuff My first bike was also a 1970 CL 350 I purchased when I got of the Marines in 1971 One I had from 1971 The one I purchased this week Funny how that works.... they both look pretty good. We might have to share parts info, only things I can think it needs now is possibly some new cables and a Tach face (got a Tach on Ebay I'm looking at).... and a rear tire. Also looking at an electronic ignition module to replace the points.... but not sure I want to go that route .... will see how a little old school tune up helps it out. Here is the link for the Elec Igntion on Ebay in case you might be considering it... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380328182471&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT |
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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2011, 09:16:29 AM » |
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Mine was more of a classic, picked it up 4 months ago, and did a total restoration. Kind of a neat little bike, 1982 450 cc automatic, but surprising it will run, had it out yesterday and it did not have a problem getting up to 90 mph. Had more but did not push it. Before rework.  After restoration.  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2011, 10:33:02 AM » |
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I still have my 1971 KI--750 Four that I bought new for $1495.00. It starts with a touch of the button and still looks new. Candy apple red w/gold trim and chrome fenders w/15,000 miles.
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Life's tough....It's even tougher if you're stupid.... 1998 Blk..Valk Std...1971 Honda 750 Four...
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« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2011, 05:00:49 PM » |
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Really nice work Bill... you are an artist. Weren't you working on a little chopper of some kind too? |
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bigdog99
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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2011, 05:38:55 PM » |
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wish i still had my '78 Yamaha 750 Special. bouth it new. it took me to CA and back. it drank oil bad on the high way, but it got 52mpg. would be a great back and forth to work bike.  |
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« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2011, 05:40:10 PM » |
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It is a trike, kind of put on hold while the wife was sick. Getting back on it, laying up the glass body work. Probably will finish it later this year.  |
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2011, 06:19:57 PM » |
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Real nice job... and pretty darn quick at that as well. Mine was more of a classic, picked it up 4 months ago, and did a total restoration. Kind of a neat little bike, 1982 450 cc automatic, but surprising it will run, had it out yesterday and it did not have a problem getting up to 90 mph. Had more but did not push it. Before rework. After restoration. |
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« Reply #15 on: April 24, 2011, 07:19:42 PM » |
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Hey Grumpy! Nice work!! |
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« Reply #16 on: April 24, 2011, 07:48:31 PM » |
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 considering on adding electronic ignition to the CL350 Depends how much $$$$$ I wrap up in getting the carbs to run smoothly  Thanks for the info on the electronic ignition
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Rowdy 99 Gr / Sv I/S 81 Bl CB900 Custom 73 Bl CL350 (sold) 06 Tit GL1800 86 & 84 Magna's V30, V45, V65 (Sold) 77 GL1000 naked wing (Sold) 86 & 84 GL1200 wings (Sold) Semper Fi "Leathernec |
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« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2011, 07:49:59 PM » |
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 My other Vintage bike |
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« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2011, 07:51:03 PM » |
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It is a trike, kind of put on hold while the wife was sick. Getting back on it, laying up the glass body work. Probably will finish it later this year. I am amazed. I can barely do most of the necessary maintenance on my bikes, but I can't make a bike. Now while you're on a roll..... do you have any pictures of that nice trailer you built from scratch? Thanks for posting. (I think I'll go make a set of bookends ) |
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« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2011, 08:22:03 PM » |
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This one ??? 
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« Reply #20 on: April 25, 2011, 07:29:33 AM » |
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That's very nice too.... but I was talking the BIG trailer you made which will take a few bikes on it.
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« Reply #21 on: April 25, 2011, 11:57:18 AM » |
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That's very nice too.... but I was talking the BIG trailer you made which will take a few bikes on it.
Ok this one ?  |
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« Reply #22 on: April 25, 2011, 01:33:10 PM » |
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Yeah, that's the one. All great work. Hey Bill......... it's nice to be home during the work week ain't it? Get up, have coffee, peruse the web, have a bite to eat, run to the store, mow the lawn, have some lunch, take a nap. It does not get any better. |
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« Reply #23 on: April 25, 2011, 02:50:00 PM » |
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Yep, life is good. Now if my wife will quit finding stuff for me to do  Might be able to ride a little more. |
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« Reply #24 on: April 26, 2011, 05:27:17 AM » |
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Just sold my 12972 Yamaha R5 350 yesterday. Bike had 1643 original miles.
Made $750 after all expenses (Tires, sprockets, chain, tubes, rim liners, new OEM gas tank, plugs, points, and condensors).
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