I was riding my RM-370 down a dirt road when a Girl came toward Me on this same Bike (even the color)....I waved and She stopped and looked back at Me so I turned around and went back to talk. She was 14 and I was 15............. We have been together 39 years now!
If Bob Ross was working on a motorcycle he'd say " look at those happy bolts, happy used oil and those fluffy new experiences we'll have as we ride it.
I know this is a older video but I just acquired the same colored CB 350 April 2019. It has been sitting in a garage since 1985 original owner bought it April 73 for $831. He wanted to give it to me for free but I paid $100. We are super excited to bring this baby back to life. Great videos thank you
Cut my teeth on a '64 Honda CA95 'Baby Dream' but bought a brand new green '74 CB350 for $699 when I was in the service. Hearing the engine note as you accelerated transported me back 45 years in time. Thanks for triggering the memories!
I was a motorcycle mechanic in the 70's, working on on these bikes, and this is a very good tutorial on over hauling the carbs, changing points and setting the ignition timing, and tappet gaps, no mistakes and easy for a layman to follow.
You made me cry. My first bike was a 1971 Honda 350. That was in 1979. I bought it as as basket case. ( Nothing but a bunch of parts in boxes.) I built it, customized it and loved it until it seized up. RIP old buddy. I miss you.
Excellent! My first motorcycle was a 68 CB350. Bought it as a homely looking chopper. Refitted it with all original parts, adding a 71 fuel tank...the dual black sweeps was nicer than the original paint scheme. Years later, in 83, I bought a new GL500 Interstate. I left the 350 on the showroom floor, and one of the salesmen thought it would be fun to place a tag on it just like the new bikes. The bike had quite a few interested and surprised customers, excited that Honda was making the CB350 again. The machine was indeed showroom condition. I met a father and son a few days later. He had been admiring the bike with his boy. "Oh no, it's not for sale, I'm taking her home later in the week," I told him. Well, you should have seen the boy's face. I decided to sell it to him on the condition that he let me know, I'd buy it back down the road if he went to another bike. A few years later a friend told me he saw the pair riding on the Pacific Coast Highway, that 350 still looked just like the day he bought it from me.
I had a cl360 back when I was 16, my first vehicle, that thing was a workhorse, I put many miles on that bike and ran just as great 5yrs later when I sold it to a friend, wish I still had the bike, good job on the cb350, thats great that you brought it back to life, just awesome!
I had 2 1973 TX500 Yamaha bikes that I got as garage finds and rebuilt them to like new. Rode them about 8 years and it was time to pass them both on to other youngsters to enjoy - they were beautiful bikes !!!!!
I rebuilt a totally stripped down one of these after the parts needed arrived , I started the rebuild when I got home on Friday night and kickstarted it into life on Sunday morning early. What a marathon, only short breaks for food.no sleep. It ran really well after that. I was probably 18 or 19 at the time, I’m 63 now .... one of my fun projects .....
I just bought this make and model a few weeks ago. I absolutely love it. Thank you for the videos and education. I’m learning a lot and enjoying the fixing. And thanks for the comedy.
I just got around to watch this again and reading the comments left by RadioReprised. I can't believe someone hasn't written the following sales line by American Honda back in the day. "You meet the nicest people on a Honda". I used to own a CB 400F cherry red fuel tank. I sold it with my other toys to buy my wife's engagement ring she still wears that I gave to her 35 years ago. Now one of the hot bikes back in those days was the Kawaski two-stroke 3 cylinder 750. It was advertised as a 12 second 1/4 mile off the showroom floor. It was a beast that one of my friends owned when I was 17.
Funny, back in the early 70's I had a 1973 CL350 AND and 1963 Bug, and I used to work on Volkswagons and other German cars professionally, so your videos really take me back.
Outstanding tutorial , Mustie, you have a way of explaining complex subjects that don’t go over my head and give me the confidence to attempt things that I would have normally avoided. Your efforts are much appreciated.
i dont know how i came to this channel...but i watched the the whole series until here of the cb350 and im going to watch the last one today aswell i just cant stop.
Great video. I just picked up a 1973 cb350 sitting in a basement for 37 years. No rust at all 8 thousand miles. It's dark green and really beautiful but I sure wish it was gold like yours. Between that bike and my CT70 I have two beautiful classics. Thanks for sharing with this video I love it
I owned a 1972 cl450 for twenty years adjusting the valve clearance and points was a whole afternoon ordeal. Great job nice explanation. Beautiful repair. As always Mustie you are the best.
Just about to get started on a '70 CB350 that has been sitting for quite some time (been a while since I've had an old Honda) and your videos have been really insightful and really enjoyable to watch, too. Thanks for all you do!
Mustie , I just wanted you to know that I really enjoyed the Honda 350 series! You are a natural at this and I enjoy 😊 your Videos immensely! I have said this before,,, I always learn at least one thing ever time I watch you! You are like Johnny Carson on the tonight show,,, you were born for this! I think it obvious,,, we need all your family and all your friends looking for more old Bikes!!!! It’s just money, right!!!! Great job!
First bike I got at 15 was a 73 Yamahoppy 125 2 stroke enduro. This bike has the old feelings for my "first love" back again. Kudos on the tuning and knowledge you share to get this old bike on the road again.
Wow old remember when memories brought to life! The CB350 was incredibly fast for its size. My buddy and I started riding around in his parents field when we were young on Honda 50s the graduated up to the Kawasaki 100 2 stroke and the Honda cb160. In 1970 we got our licences and he bought a new Honda CB350. It was a fast bike! Nice to see this bike. Great job and thanks for the memory
I truly enjoyed watching you bring this classic 350 four back to life i had a 74 CB 550 Four, along with a one year only 1969 Honda SL-90 motorsport candy apple red, loved that bike growing up.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos, but this CB 350 resurrection series was a particular joy. I cannot really say why I've always been drawn to these early '70s gold ones, except that I just like their look. I usually favor British stuff, but I'd be happy to give one of these a good home if one were to follow me home some day.
I owned one of these at age 16. Remember lots of good times. Once got it up to 95mph with a friend on the back. Can't believe it didn't come apart. Nice video.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. This is way cool. I've been procrastinating getting my 72 cb350 back on the road. Now I'm inspired to get on it. Thanks!
Hi from England . I have been watching your videos for the past few days and I am very impressed by your skills and mechanical talents .... I think this one is my favourite , here in England this motorcycle would be worth 2000 pounds ... these are collectors items .
I watched this series since you bought the bike and it reminds me of when I bought my 440 ltd Kawasaki..all sorts of electrical gremlins and then the mechanical gremlins ....wow some things might have been a p.i.t.a. however in the end somehow it runs on both cylinders now and I put it away for the season.....so thanks for this series of vids as they were really helpful in the diagnosing parts, and the repairing of the issues...
Just stumbled on the CB350 series. Great barn find and nice work. The 1971 350 was my first street legal machine ... cherry red and around $820 brand new off the showroom floor. I was the happiest (and coolest) 18 year old in my neighborhood!
watching this series has been a pleasure, i had the biggest smile on my face when you took it for a ride! your an absolute weapon and should be proud of yourself
Cool video .I owned a 1970 cb 350 in 1970 they were good bikes , I got a ticket on it and the cop wrote " riding the rear wheel for half a block" on the comments section of the ticket . Those bikes pulled great wheelies.Your video brought back many memories.
You always keep my interest. My son has a Honda 350 & 750 sitting in my pasture. He has a dream. I sent him this video so it may inspire him. Thanks for sharing.
Man o' man, didn't think you were going to win this battle, but she is now running like a baby.. Those models make stunning bobbers. Enjoyed all the clips! Regards from South Africa!
Great demo of how to set dual point setup. I recently took my 74 Polaris snowmobile to a shop to the get the same job done, costs me $250. Could of saved me some money if I had watched a video like yours. Congrats on getting her running!
When I started my apprenticeship in 1972 we had CB 250 s in new and I used to build them from crates as they came with the front assembly off the bikes. We also had Greeves, Rudges, BSAs, Norton’s and a big fat Triton amongst many others. The first bike I built was a C15.
Hey Mustie - Great video series, I always learn something please keep them coming. I am 72 so have seen quite a number of hondas and this one was a gem. Glad to see that you brought it back!!!
I love these videos of old bikes, Mustie. I picked one of these 350s up a few months ago. Easy to work on, fun to ride, and entertaining to see other peoples'.
They were a mainstay "motorsickle", honest to the bone, and spawned other brands to come strongly into that size class. I was a service manager/mechanic at a Suzuki/Kawasaki dealership and 350s - 450s were practical and useful machines. I miss the philosophy of the period, the industry has progressed into building machines that are more technically advanced and not near as useful or easy to care for and so very expensive.
bumped in your channel when you did the vespa ( I have a 200, bought it for 500 euros, fxed it and it Runs, its 26 years old) now found this vdo, that blows my mind, I had a 35 HP (or so) cb 350 bought for 250 dollars (500 German bucks) back in 79, if I knew what you showed here, I would never have sold that bike, my biggest hick up was carb sychronisation that never holdmits place..so it ran. 170 Km/h (105 mph or so) after adjustment and 5 min later only 130 -140 then back to ajustment. it leaked oil onto the chain and splashed on the wheel, was a bit dangerous..but the sound, the exhaust was rusted empty...big time. super Memories! thanks for sharing
Love older bikes(although not a rider) so today has been a binge watch of this bikes return to the road. Great vid's Darren, proper mechanicing and problem solving as always
I watched all the video's on this indefinitely a great investment of my time sweet bike for sure and for being 45 years old I'd say it runs good.....now to watch some more of your find and fix video's
Good video. I have a 71 cb 350 and it needs a ring and valve job. Burning oil like crazy. It only has 118.000 miles so it is about due. It is a One Owner. I am 74 and I bought it new in May of 1971.
Loved this revival project. Had a 400 Honda Hawk back many years ago myself. I like the style, fix what needs fixing, let the patina remain as a reminder that this is in the middle of a life, not the beginning and not the end... Loved how you save things that I would surrender and go get parts for!!! I am learning a lot from your channel. I am now relocated from my previous Texas home of many many decades, to the Philippines, with two bikes here and a few gas powered things. Here, the parts may as well be located on the moon, so rebuilding and refurbishing old parts is the ONLY way, not the cheap way. Like the trick on the muffler, I will be putting that to work quite soon on a Suzuki that needs it. Subscribed and watching...
I know what you mean. I had this exact bike for years. Requires regular maintenance all right. The motor is bulletproof. Ran good with KN filters and enriched needle settings. New sprockets and chain and tires transformed mine.
I used to have one of these. It was in ROUGH shape when I got it and I wound up trading it for another bike. Same color and all. I then was fortunate enough to have acquired a CB 350 4 cylinder. I still have it.
I was surprised you were able to un stick it and that it didn't smoke like a freight train. I've always assumed that once stuck, the cylinder wall would be in bad shape. Thanks for all your great vids. Somewhat addicted to the Mustie1 channel. Former kart racer and bike shop employee in me has huge respect for your patience and persistence. incredible.
I had the EXACT same bike in 1971 before going into the military. My future wife"s mother hated it and when I picked her up to ride it would be around the block. Oh yeah, 45 years of marriage later!
My first bike was a '68 Honda 350 twin that a buddy had cobbled together. I rode it all over Detroit circa 1972, but of course I was much wiser and more invulnerable then. Wish I'd kept it, just for the fun of it. A 350 will definitely move, now!
Those dual points were fun! Had a 72 in red. Rode it coast to coast twice. Ended life with a 410cc big bore kit, way radical cam and huge oversized carbs. Hard to start, but would fly! Ate chains like crazy.
Nice bike, in 1971 my friend in the USAF drove a 350 from Travis AFB in Calif. to Ohio, he stopped in Wyo. or Montana and older people thought he was a Hell's Angel, hahaha, you got a keeper, with some new tires, you got a great little bike....
Thanks for that video - it brought back so many memories. I had a CB 250, in Ireland, back in the 70's and it was identical to this apart from the cc's. I did a lot of work on mine - including a rebuild after a fire - and the video is SO familiar! The scenes adjusting the tappets and the points really brought me back to cold evenings working on the bike in an unheated shed. One problem I solved, almost by accident, was poor front brakes. I discovered that the fork oil hadn't been replaced in a long time so I drained the forks and refilled them with fresh oil. Hey presto! Front brakes were perfect! This bike had a built in flaw that caused damage to many an engine. The choke flap contained a little spring loaded door that allowed a little air in when the choke was closed. Unfortunately that little door could come loose and if you were unlucky it would make its way into the cylinder! In my case it got stuck, melted, under a valve. I did that fix myself too. I loved the bike though as it was my first "proper" bike :)
You took a chance on what could have been a planter, especially with electrical problems which can be a real bastard. Some luck and a whole lot of skill. Fun to watch.
These are the bikes that made Honda.Simple but innovative, sturdy , logical,and made to be repaired easily ! BTW : When faced with a stubborn screw or bolt (small) before you get out the vise grip give it a good tap with a hammer on the srewdriver top to break the corrosion around the thread,one good sharp tap, the idea is to create a shock wave. Works half the time
In the ‘70’s there was a company called Powerol that made a 410cc big bore kit for Honda 350’s that utilized wiseco pistons and a different cam that really woke these bikes up. I installed one of these kits in my ‘72 SL350k2 and turned it into a wheelie machine that would top out at an honest 115mph. Not exactly stable at that speed but man it was a blast! I found a restored to new ‘72 SL350 in Dallas for $5500, slightly more than the $899 I paid for mine brand new...
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I was riding my RM-370 down a dirt road when a Girl came toward Me on this same Bike (even the color)....I waved and She stopped and looked back at Me so I turned around and went back to talk. She was 14 and I was 15............. We have been together 39 years now!
@Peter Roger *romantic bullshit
@Peter Roger i suppose for someone like you peter, its hard to believe a girl would want to be with them lol loser douchebag
39 years you have been controlled. Dumb ass!
Wow what a story , awesome.
8 years ago I asked the girl of my dreams to go out with me on a date,...
and last week, I asked her to marry me,...!!!!
(she said NO both times,..!)
Watching you tinker is like watching Bob Ross paint. I just can't stop watching!
Keep up all the great work!
If Bob Ross was working on a motorcycle he'd say " look at those happy bolts, happy used oil and those fluffy new experiences we'll have as we ride it.
me too funny i feel the same way lol
he should have a t.v show it would be a hit show
He needs a 'fro.
Seriously he is so good with these older motors, this thing runs beautifully. God bless mustie
I know this is a older video but I just acquired the same colored CB 350 April 2019. It has been sitting in a garage since 1985 original owner bought it April 73 for $831. He wanted to give it to me for free but I paid $100. We are super excited to bring this baby back to life. Great videos thank you
Cut my teeth on a '64 Honda CA95 'Baby Dream' but bought a brand new green '74 CB350 for $699 when I was in the service. Hearing the engine note as you accelerated transported me back 45 years in time. Thanks for triggering the memories!
I was a motorcycle mechanic in the 70's, working on on these bikes, and this is a very good tutorial on over hauling the carbs, changing points and setting the ignition timing, and tappet gaps, no mistakes and easy for a layman to follow.
Had several of these back in the day. Also had the CL 350 which was a blast in the dirt. I still love the old bikes.
You made me cry. My first bike was a 1971 Honda 350. That was in 1979. I bought it as as basket case. ( Nothing but a bunch of parts in boxes.) I built it, customized it and loved it until it seized up. RIP old buddy. I miss you.
Excellent! My first motorcycle was a 68 CB350. Bought it as a homely looking chopper. Refitted it with all original parts, adding a 71 fuel tank...the dual black sweeps was nicer than the original paint scheme. Years later, in 83, I bought a new GL500 Interstate.
I left the 350 on the showroom floor, and one of the salesmen thought it would be fun to place a tag on it just like the new bikes.
The bike had quite a few interested and surprised customers, excited that Honda was making the CB350 again. The machine was indeed showroom condition.
I met a father and son a few days later. He had been admiring the bike with his boy.
"Oh no, it's not for sale, I'm taking her home later in the week," I told him. Well, you should have seen the boy's face.
I decided to sell it to him on the condition that he let me know, I'd buy it back down the road if he went to another bike.
A few years later a friend told me he saw the pair riding on the Pacific Coast Highway, that 350 still looked just like the day he bought it from me.
Back in the 70's when I was a teenager I had 3 Honda C.B. 350's...Always wanted the CL 350.....This video takes me back.
I had a cl360 back when I was 16, my first vehicle, that thing was a workhorse, I put many miles on that bike and ran just as great 5yrs later when I sold it to a friend, wish I still had the bike, good job on the cb350, thats great that you brought it back to life, just awesome!
I had 2 1973 TX500 Yamaha bikes that I got as garage finds and rebuilt them to like new. Rode them about 8 years and it was time to pass them both on to other youngsters to enjoy - they were beautiful bikes !!!!!
I rebuilt a totally stripped down one of these after the parts needed arrived , I started the rebuild when I got home on Friday night and kickstarted it into life on Sunday morning early. What a marathon, only short breaks for food.no sleep. It ran really well after that. I was probably 18 or 19 at the time, I’m 63 now .... one of my fun projects .....
This is the video that got me on the career path that I'm actually happy about. Thank you Mustie for showing me the ways of the mechanic.
There is only one thing in life more pleasurable than the first ride on a reserection
About the best overall "lesson" I've seen yet on points and points adjustments! Thank you sir.
I just bought this make and model a few weeks ago. I absolutely love it. Thank you for the videos and education. I’m learning a lot and enjoying the fixing. And thanks for the comedy.
I just got around to watch this again and reading the comments left by RadioReprised. I can't believe someone hasn't written the following sales line by American Honda back in the day. "You meet the nicest people on a Honda". I used to own a CB 400F cherry red fuel tank. I sold it with my other toys to buy my wife's engagement ring she still wears that I gave to her 35 years ago. Now one of the hot bikes back in those days was the Kawaski two-stroke 3 cylinder 750. It was advertised as a 12 second 1/4 mile off the showroom floor. It was a beast that one of my friends owned when I was 17.
Funny, back in the early 70's I had a 1973 CL350 AND and 1963 Bug, and I used to work on Volkswagons and other German cars professionally, so your videos really take me back.
Outstanding tutorial , Mustie, you have a way of explaining complex subjects that don’t go over my head and give me the confidence to attempt things that I would have normally avoided. Your efforts are much appreciated.
glad you like them scott
i dont know how i came to this channel...but i watched the the whole series until here of the cb350 and im going to watch the last one today aswell i just cant stop.
Great video. I just picked up a 1973 cb350 sitting in a basement for 37 years. No rust at all 8 thousand miles. It's dark green and really beautiful but I sure wish it was gold like yours. Between that bike and my CT70 I have two beautiful classics. Thanks for sharing with this video I love it
I owned a 1972 cl450 for twenty years adjusting the valve clearance and points was a whole afternoon ordeal. Great job nice explanation. Beautiful repair. As always Mustie you are the best.
Just about to get started on a '70 CB350 that has been sitting for quite some time (been a while since I've had an old Honda) and your videos have been really insightful and really enjoyable to watch, too. Thanks for all you do!
I have a 1972 cb350 with 8000 miles. I just love it. Good to see another one on the road again.
Mustie , I just wanted you to know that I really enjoyed the Honda 350 series! You are a natural at this and I enjoy 😊 your Videos immensely! I have said this before,,, I always learn at least one thing ever time I watch you! You are like Johnny Carson on the tonight show,,, you were born for this! I think it obvious,,, we need all your family and all your friends looking for more old Bikes!!!! It’s just money, right!!!! Great job!
thanks just picked up a 73 yamaha 175, vids to be filmed on it shortly,
You just taught me about one of the tools I have left from my dad...
The Starett magnetic slotted screw holder tool...
Awesome, thank you
I love watching these old bikes come back to life!
First bike I got at 15 was a 73 Yamahoppy 125 2 stroke enduro. This bike has the old feelings for my "first love" back again. Kudos on the tuning and knowledge you share to get this old bike on the road again.
Wow old remember when memories brought to life! The CB350 was incredibly fast for its size. My buddy and I started riding around in his parents field when we were young on Honda 50s the graduated up to the Kawasaki 100 2 stroke and the Honda cb160. In 1970 we got our licences and he bought a new Honda CB350. It was a fast bike! Nice to see this bike. Great job and thanks for the memory
I had this same year bike but is was a scrambler. After almost 49 years when you took it out for a ride I could still recognize that engine sound.
I truly enjoyed watching you bring this classic 350 four back to life i had a 74 CB 550 Four, along with a one year only 1969 Honda SL-90 motorsport candy apple red, loved that bike growing up.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos, but this CB 350 resurrection series was a particular joy. I cannot really say why I've always been drawn to these early '70s gold ones, except that I just like their look. I usually favor British stuff, but I'd be happy to give one of these a good home if one were to follow me home some day.
I owned one of these at age 16. Remember lots of good times. Once got it up to 95mph with a friend on the back. Can't believe it didn't come apart. Nice video.
A fine piece of retro engineering, looks good, sounds fantastic! The work sure paid off! Well done from the UK.
Takes me back to my youth. Mine used to give me electric shock if it rained, which it does quite a lot in Wales. Great find, it lives to ride again!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. This is way cool. I've been procrastinating getting my 72 cb350 back on the road. Now I'm inspired to get on it. Thanks!
Hi from England . I have been watching your videos for the past few days and I am very impressed by your skills and mechanical talents .... I think this one is my favourite , here in England this motorcycle would be worth 2000 pounds ... these are collectors items .
thanks keith
The Honda CB350 was a fine little motorcycle. Bulletproof. You have a "classic" there.
I watched this series since you bought the bike and it reminds me of when I bought my 440 ltd Kawasaki..all sorts of electrical gremlins and then the mechanical gremlins ....wow some things might have been a p.i.t.a. however in the end somehow it runs on both cylinders now and I put it away for the season.....so thanks for this series of vids as they were really helpful in the diagnosing parts, and the repairing of the issues...
Great video Mustie..Thanks for sharing your knowledge on the points. You are indeed Mr. Good wrench .
Just stumbled on the CB350 series. Great barn find and nice work. The 1971 350 was my first street legal machine ... cherry red and around $820 brand new off the showroom floor. I was the happiest (and coolest) 18 year old in my neighborhood!
watching this series has been a pleasure, i had the biggest smile on my face when you took it for a ride! your an absolute weapon and should be proud of yourself
Cool video .I owned a 1970 cb 350 in 1970 they were good bikes , I got a ticket on it and the cop wrote " riding the rear wheel for half a block" on the comments section of the ticket . Those bikes pulled great wheelies.Your video brought back many memories.
The CB350 was a nice project. Enjoyed following the process. Nice bike.
You always keep my interest. My son has a Honda 350 & 750 sitting in my pasture. He has a dream. I sent him this video so it may inspire him. Thanks for sharing.
Man o' man, didn't think you were going to win this battle, but she is now running like a baby.. Those models make stunning bobbers. Enjoyed all the clips! Regards from South Africa!
Great demo of how to set dual point setup. I recently took my 74 Polaris snowmobile to a shop to the get the same job done, costs me $250. Could of saved me some money if I had watched a video like yours. Congrats on getting her running!
When I started my apprenticeship in 1972 we had CB 250 s in new and I used to build them from crates as they came with the front assembly off the bikes. We also had Greeves, Rudges, BSAs, Norton’s and a big fat Triton amongst many others. The first bike I built was a C15.
That bike pulls real well through the gears. It reminds me of my 1977 Honda 750K I used to own.
Love how mellow you are while repairing. I fix stuff for a living and need to be remember at all times: be more mustie like.
that's a keeper, that brings back memories. nothing more fun than those old bikes!!!
Awesome that is a nice old bike good job fixing it thanks for bringing me along take cate
Your very handy, the way you tracked down all the problems was quite intelligent.
I owned a CB125 in the 70's. It was a great little motorcycle. I used to ride it everywhere.
Hey Mustie - Great video series, I always learn something please keep them coming. I am 72 so have seen quite a number of hondas and this one was a gem. Glad to see that you brought it back!!!
I love these videos of old bikes, Mustie. I picked one of these 350s up a few months ago. Easy to work on, fun to ride, and entertaining to see other peoples'.
Sure brings back fond memories seeing this old girl! My second bike I owned. I traded it for a K750 and never looked back
Awesome little bike. A buddy had one back in the day. They are bulletproof.
Bullet proof possibly. Idiot proof, no. Keep the oil clean and topped up.
They were a mainstay "motorsickle", honest to the bone, and spawned other brands to come strongly into that size class. I was a service manager/mechanic at a Suzuki/Kawasaki dealership and 350s - 450s were practical and useful machines. I miss the philosophy of the period, the industry has progressed into building machines that are more technically advanced and not near as useful or easy to care for and so very expensive.
bumped in your channel when you did the vespa ( I have a 200, bought it for 500 euros, fxed it and it Runs, its 26 years old) now found this vdo, that blows my mind, I had a 35 HP (or so) cb 350 bought for 250 dollars (500 German bucks) back in 79, if I knew what you showed here, I would never have sold that bike, my biggest hick up was carb sychronisation that never holdmits place..so it ran. 170 Km/h (105 mph or so) after adjustment and 5 min later only 130 -140 then back to ajustment. it leaked oil onto the chain and splashed on the wheel, was a bit dangerous..but the sound, the exhaust was rusted empty...big time. super Memories! thanks for sharing
Love older bikes(although not a rider) so today has been a binge watch of this bikes return to the road. Great vid's Darren, proper mechanicing and problem solving as always
great to see this classic Honda running.... when I was 19 well you can imagine the rest
I watched all the video's on this indefinitely a great investment of my time sweet bike for sure and for being 45 years old I'd say it runs good.....now to watch some more of your find and fix video's
thanks for watchin richard
I'm watching your puch moped video's now
drove this one back in 1972.....thanks for the ride
Good video. I have a 71 cb 350 and it needs a ring and valve job. Burning oil like crazy. It only has 118.000 miles so it is about due. It is a One Owner. I am 74 and I bought it new in May of 1971.
Loved this revival project. Had a 400 Honda Hawk back many years ago myself. I like the style, fix what needs fixing, let the patina remain as a reminder that this is in the middle of a life, not the beginning and not the end...
Loved how you save things that I would surrender and go get parts for!!! I am learning a lot from your channel. I am now relocated from my previous Texas home of many many decades, to the Philippines, with two bikes here and a few gas powered things. Here, the parts may as well be located on the moon, so rebuilding and refurbishing old parts is the ONLY way, not the cheap way. Like the trick on the muffler, I will be putting that to work quite soon on a Suzuki that needs it. Subscribed and watching...
Boy oh Boy, does this take me back, my first bike was a 76 CB 360, I wish I had seen this clip on timing and points back then :)
I had a 76 CB 360 also. I still regret selling it.
I had a 76 CB 360 also, I still regret selling that bike.
Very helpful. You did a great job of filming, working, and explaining by yourself. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Brings back memories big time, this was my first bike in high school. Second time watching.
I know what you mean. I had this exact bike for years. Requires regular maintenance all right. The motor is bulletproof. Ran good with KN filters and enriched needle settings. New sprockets and chain and tires transformed mine.
I used to have one of these. It was in ROUGH shape when I got it and I wound up trading it for another bike. Same color and all. I then was fortunate enough to have acquired a CB 350 4 cylinder. I still have it.
I was surprised you were able to un stick it and that it didn't smoke like a freight train. I've always assumed that once stuck, the cylinder wall would be in bad shape. Thanks for all your great vids. Somewhat addicted to the Mustie1 channel. Former kart racer and bike shop employee in me has huge respect for your patience and persistence. incredible.
I had the EXACT same bike in 1971 before going into the military. My future wife"s mother hated it and when I picked her up to ride it would be around the block. Oh yeah, 45 years of marriage later!
My father-in-law felt the same way about me, but after 20 years of marriage or so, he reluctantly accepted the fact that I wasn't going anywhere.
I love it when problems fix themselves. Nice running bike and I learned a thing or two in the process. Thanks
My first bike was a '68 Honda 350 twin that a buddy had cobbled together. I rode it all over Detroit circa 1972, but of course I was much wiser and more invulnerable then. Wish I'd kept it, just for the fun of it. A 350 will definitely move, now!
Hey Mustie1, Nice video on tuning up an old Honda, she runs out real nice!!! Good Job!!!
The part where he unlocked the cylinders was cool.
I had a CB250 with upswept exhausts over 30 years ago and to see this and hear that ngine brought back many memories, thanks!!
Those dual points were fun! Had a 72 in red. Rode it coast to coast twice. Ended life with a 410cc big bore kit, way radical cam and huge oversized carbs. Hard to start, but would fly! Ate chains like crazy.
Nice bike, in 1971 my friend in the USAF drove a 350 from Travis AFB in Calif. to Ohio, he stopped in Wyo. or Montana and older people thought he was a Hell's Angel, hahaha, you got a keeper, with some new tires, you got a great little bike....
Great instructional videos Mustie. You are extremely talented. I had a 1972 CL350 and thought that I was a bad ass!
nice fix...reminds me of CB550 Fun.
I am late to the parade on this one but these videos are addicting. I learn so much on how things work and have a laugh or two. Thanks
Good work Mustie!!! My first bike was a Honda 90, my second was a 350. This was my favourite bike. Enjoyed the video!!!
Your videos are excellent. This one takes me back to my younger days with my Honda. Thanks.
Thanks for that video - it brought back so many memories.
I had a CB 250, in Ireland, back in the 70's and it was identical to this apart from the cc's. I did a lot of work on mine - including a rebuild after a fire - and the video is SO familiar! The scenes adjusting the tappets and the points really brought me back to cold evenings working on the bike in an unheated shed.
One problem I solved, almost by accident, was poor front brakes. I discovered that the fork oil hadn't been replaced in a long time so I drained the forks and refilled them with fresh oil. Hey presto! Front brakes were perfect!
This bike had a built in flaw that caused damage to many an engine. The choke flap contained a little spring loaded door that allowed a little air in when the choke was closed. Unfortunately that little door could come loose and if you were unlucky it would make its way into the cylinder! In my case it got stuck, melted, under a valve. I did that fix myself too.
I loved the bike though as it was my first "proper" bike :)
You took a chance on what could have been a planter, especially with electrical problems which can be a real bastard. Some luck and a whole lot of skill. Fun to watch.
Followed the entire video series on this bike. Very VERY well done. Bravo!
Great to see the end result, great view of the ride too!
Watching this video brings back so many memories
🇬🇧 That is beautiful countryside, we like that enjoyed the points set up on the 350... thx.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
These are the bikes that made Honda.Simple but innovative, sturdy , logical,and made to be repaired easily !
BTW : When faced with a stubborn screw or bolt (small) before you get out the vise grip
give it a good tap with a hammer on the srewdriver top to break the corrosion around the thread,one good sharp tap, the idea is to create a shock wave. Works half the time
I bought a 1971 Honda cb350 out of the show room! Ran like a watch. I wish I never sold it. It would be running today.
Nice videos of the 350. My dad had one in the 80’s drove it to work every day in Maine (near Sebago Lake), blue with fairing and side saddles😉
I'm bringing back a 71 CL350. It has the same funky valve adjustment. I'm glad I found this or I'd have been lost!
I get on to your videos and i can't stop watching very nice job.
Just discovered this channel... this blokes great, really enjoy his laid back approach and I'm learning a lot
I love the sound of these old Hondas. Those were the days.
In the ‘70’s there was a company called Powerol that made a 410cc big bore kit for Honda 350’s that utilized wiseco pistons and a different cam that really woke these bikes up. I installed one of these kits in my ‘72 SL350k2 and turned it into a wheelie machine that would top out at an honest 115mph. Not exactly stable at that speed but man it was a blast! I found a restored to new ‘72 SL350 in Dallas for $5500, slightly more than the $899 I paid for mine brand new...
This is giving me flash backs to my youth. Happy days! (except when it rained).
just watched this series , good work bring this unmolested little bike back to life ...