Had a new one back in 68. Went down the Altimont in Ca. and hit 110 then the front wheel started shimming. Scary but I got it back under control and rode it for tears.
My older brother and I bought this same exact bikes in 1970. The previous owner had I stalled some Bates aftermarket exhaust pipes which gave it a beautiful sound. I’d like to have one again!
I bought one of these in 1968 in Tokyo -- Curly's by Yokota AB. Mine came with a KM speedometer. Great machine that I paid something like $500.00 for. Shipped it to the US when I returned. I was able to stay up with the big bikes my friends had -- Triumphs and BSAs.
I was assigned to North Camp Drake in 1967 to a Communications Sq and then transferred to Fuchu AS to the Communications Group. I was a 1lt at the time -- later promoted to Capt. I first lived on Grant Hts and then on Fuchu AS. Back then Tachikawa was still open and, of course Yokota. I returned to the U.S. in June 1969. North Camp Drake was an Army hospital at the time with casualties primarily from the war in Viet Nam.
@@MotoCafeRacer Consequently, these hold a soft spot in my heart, even though they're kinda small for me now. Even though I'm a large guy, the funnest bike I had was a 400 cc Yamaha twin. Not much of a highway bike though I could do so if needed, but around town, it was great fun. lightweight, quick enough, though the top end wasn't great, it was quick to get there. There's a guy here that has a 350 Honda FOUR I've been wanting, but I just don't have it in my meager budget to get it. I don't know why I even want it, it's really too small, but they're just so damn neat. A 750 Four would do me better or at least the 650 or 500, but they're not as fun as the little 350's or 450's that came a little later. I tried out a friend's 1100 Yamaha once, it was just scary, 80mph in second gear... I don't need that. My two faves for longer hauls are the Suzi 850 G (not the GL) and the old BMW boxer twins Smooth and powerful, but more sedate than the crotch rockets most favor today. I really don't like much of what is offered today, it's either a cafe racer piece of junk or a "cruiser" low rider styled after a friggin Harley. Can't go with either. I wind up having to get street legal dirt bikes then put street tires on them to get the leg room and straight up riding position I like.
That is exactly the same as my first bike that I bought to commute to college in 1972, colors and all. I will agree that the bike has a lot of vibration. I remember a 150 mile highway trip I did one day and my hands were literally numb. Otherwise, it was a good and trouble free machine. I sold it to buy a 1976 GL1000. I also remember that the red line was 14.5k rpm and that I could never get it to go that high. :)
John Fadok Thanks for the comments. This one doesn’t have a tach, but I’m sure it would NOT be very happy trying to reach 14.5k! Very fun bike overall. It’ll stay in our stable for decades!
I just got the same bike. But mine has been stripped down. It’s nice to see what it would look like complete. My bike is vibratey too. I need get that muffler. Thanks for this video!
Thanks. My wife had a dream the other night that I was selling all the bikes, but she was begging me not to sell the scrambler. Man, I love that woman!!!
Beautiful bike you got there. I love the CL350. I have two project 1968 CL350s I’m going to restore (one day). I love that pannier/bag you got. Do you have the link to where I can get one? Thank you.
I have a 1969 Honda CL350 Scrambler built in late 1968 and sold in 1969. The bike has been restored and the tank color is two tone with no small stripe. It has the speedometer and the tach. Was the tank of your bike repainted and how come it is missing the tach? Even the blinker switch is different on my bike. I believe Honda did not keep very good records of their models and some bike parts were not always the same and the tank paint colors were different. I even have a small front reflector on my front fender. I know it is original to the bike because I see it in an old Honda ad and it shows the reflector. I think the shaking of the bike is common with these bikes. After my carbs were rebuilt and tuned up much of my shaking went away. I think the most important thing I did when I restored my bike was to put all new modern electrics in my bike. These bikes are a lot of fun to ride and many can be bought at a fair price. I like the side bag on your bike. Did you buy it after you bought the bike and were did you get it.
dphotos I’m almost positive the tank is the original color. The previous owner removed the tack. Since your bike is an early model, the front fender reflector would be correct. Mine is slightly thus does not have one. At some point I may put an electronic ignition on this bike, who knows. The side bag was on it from the previous owner as well. Not sure where he got it.
The PO decided to do a tach delete. Kind of a bummer, but because it’s no longer original I’ve since swapped out the speedo for a later model one that has a trip odometer. With such a small tank you have to keep an eye on the mileage!
Great looking bike. Can anything be done to smooth out the vibrations? It might be the view angle of your action cam, but the speedometer looked like it might be hard to read. Any problems?
From everything I’ve read these bikes vibrate a lot. The speedometer isn’t too hard to read, so it must be the camera. I’ll try adjusting the carbs this spring to see if I can smooth it out a bit.
I just bought and am fixing up a 72 CL350. Did the saddle bag come with the bike or did you buy it? Do you know which bag that is. I have been looking for something for my scrambler
Yep, and the speedo is wrong too. Since I can’t afford the correct set, I went ahead and bought a different used speedo with trip. This bike has such a small tank you REALLY have to pay attention to how many miles you’ve ridden.
Do you think $400 is a good deal for a one of these. Been sitting in a barn for years has compression and no spark. Body wise everything is pretty much there.
1911CockedandLocked Hard to say without seeing it, but most likely yes. It’s probably worth at least that in parts. If it has a title, it’s definitely worth more than that. There are so many variables including where you are located. Personally, I would grab it up and go for it!
Tengo una moto de esta exactamente. Y quiero repuestos para ella quiero los dos carbiradores eel cilindro con sus pistones los tensores de la cadena. Con su cadena
@@MotoCafeRacer quiero los dos carburadores originales. Los dos cilindros con sus pistones y anillos. Los dos brazos de biela y los tensores de la cadena con su cadena 1 juego de platinos un juego de condesadores
Had a new one back in 68. Went down the Altimont in Ca. and hit 110 then the front wheel started shimming. Scary but I got it back under control and rode it for tears.
My older brother and I bought this same exact bikes in 1970. The previous owner had I stalled some Bates aftermarket exhaust pipes which gave it a beautiful sound. I’d like to have one again!
I'm putting it up for sale next week, so let me know if you're seriously interested.
They were popular in my home town throughout grade school and highschool. They were best buddies to those who owned them 👍🏾
I drove one all over Mississippi in 1970 and it was a great ride.
I bought one of these in 1968 in Tokyo -- Curly's by Yokota AB. Mine came with a KM speedometer. Great machine that I paid something like $500.00 for. Shipped it to the US when I returned. I was able to stay up with the big bikes my friends had -- Triumphs and BSAs.
Do you still have it?
No.
What were you doing in Tokyo in 1968 by the way. I wanna talk to people who used to live in Japan in 50s, 60s and 70s.
I was assigned to North Camp Drake in 1967 to a Communications Sq and then transferred to Fuchu AS to the Communications Group. I was a 1lt at the time -- later promoted to Capt. I first lived on Grant Hts and then on Fuchu AS. Back then Tachikawa was still open and, of course Yokota. I returned to the U.S. in June 1969. North Camp Drake was an Army hospital at the time with casualties primarily from the war in Viet Nam.
I have one of these disassembled in my dads shop and you might have just inspired me to put it together.
Cade The hatchet man That’s good to hear. I’d love to see a video of it when your done!
Coolest classic ever.
Favorite bike of all times. Wish I was the proud owner.
Thank you. My wife absolutely LOVES this bike!
I recognize some of the scenery. Small world. Nice video, and bikes.
Thanks. I noticed some familiar scenery in your S2EP2 - looked like Blacklick area.
Similar, but its on the opposite side of the city out toward Plain City area. Metro parks area.
OK gotcha. Try to get down to the Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show in Cincinnati January 26th if you can. My CB750 cafe will be on display.
fond memories. I got my very first ride on one exactly like that, same color and everything.
toot tall That’s awesome!
@@MotoCafeRacer Consequently, these hold a soft spot in my heart, even though they're kinda small for me now. Even though I'm a large guy, the funnest bike I had was a 400 cc Yamaha twin. Not much of a highway bike though I could do so if needed, but around town, it was great fun. lightweight, quick enough, though the top end wasn't great, it was quick to get there. There's a guy here that has a 350 Honda FOUR I've been wanting, but I just don't have it in my meager budget to get it. I don't know why I even want it, it's really too small, but they're just so damn neat. A 750 Four would do me better or at least the 650 or 500, but they're not as fun as the little 350's or 450's that came a little later. I tried out a friend's 1100 Yamaha once, it was just scary, 80mph in second gear... I don't need that. My two faves for longer hauls are the Suzi 850 G (not the GL) and the old BMW boxer twins Smooth and powerful, but more sedate than the crotch rockets most favor today. I really don't like much of what is offered today, it's either a cafe racer piece of junk or a "cruiser" low rider styled after a friggin Harley. Can't go with either. I wind up having to get street legal dirt bikes then put street tires on them to get the leg room and straight up riding position I like.
That is exactly the same as my first bike that I bought to commute to college in 1972, colors and all. I will agree that the bike has a lot of vibration. I remember a 150 mile highway trip I did one day and my hands were literally numb. Otherwise, it was a good and trouble free machine. I sold it to buy a 1976 GL1000.
I also remember that the red line was 14.5k rpm and that I could never get it to go that high. :)
John Fadok Thanks for the comments. This one doesn’t have a tach, but I’m sure it would NOT be very happy trying to reach 14.5k! Very fun bike overall. It’ll stay in our stable for decades!
red line is 10,500 r.p.m.
I just got the same bike. But mine has been stripped down. It’s nice to see what it would look like complete. My bike is vibratey too. I need get that muffler. Thanks for this video!
Best of luck to you. Let me know when you have it all completed.
I think this is the most prettiest bike ever manufactured.
She’s a beauty!
100% agree...i have a candy red 69 scrambler...beautiful machine!
What a beauty!I love her sound!!!!
Thank you!
nice new addition to the fleet mate
Thanks. My wife had a dream the other night that I was selling all the bikes, but she was begging me not to sell the scrambler. Man, I love that woman!!!
She sounds like a keeper! :D
Such a stable full of fine machines.
Thank you. We are truly blessed!
Beautiful bike you got there. I love the CL350. I have two project 1968 CL350s I’m going to restore (one day). I love that pannier/bag you got. Do you have the link to where I can get one? Thank you.
No sorry, it was on the bike when we bought it.
Yep, everytime I buy a new bike I keep telling her... "it's for you"
8HdcpHack If she rides then you’re good. If she doesn’t then you might be in trouble. 😉
This was my first bike!
Nice ride! the basics how riding a motorcycle should be..
For sure!
I have a 1969 Honda CL350 Scrambler built in late 1968 and sold in 1969. The bike has been restored and the tank color is two tone with no small stripe. It has the speedometer and the tach. Was the tank of your bike repainted and how come it is missing the tach? Even the blinker switch is different on my bike. I believe Honda did not keep very good records of their models and some bike parts were not always the same and the tank paint colors were different. I even have a small front reflector on my front fender. I know it is original to the bike because I see it in an old Honda ad and it shows the reflector. I think the shaking of the bike is common with these bikes. After my carbs were rebuilt and tuned up much of my shaking went away. I think the most important thing I did when I restored my bike was to put all new modern electrics in my bike. These bikes are a lot of fun to ride and many can be bought at a fair price. I like the side bag on your bike. Did you buy it after you bought the bike and were did you get it.
dphotos I’m almost positive the tank is the original color. The previous owner removed the tack. Since your bike is an early model, the front fender reflector would be correct. Mine is slightly thus does not have one. At some point I may put an electronic ignition on this bike, who knows. The side bag was on it from the previous owner as well. Not sure where he got it.
I have one too . . . same year and same color. It is pristine. Where is your tach?
The PO decided to do a tach delete. Kind of a bummer, but because it’s no longer original I’ve since swapped out the speedo for a later model one that has a trip odometer. With such a small tank you have to keep an eye on the mileage!
Great looking bike. Can anything be done to smooth out the vibrations? It might be the view angle of your action cam, but the speedometer looked like it might be hard to read. Any problems?
From everything I’ve read these bikes vibrate a lot. The speedometer isn’t too hard to read, so it must be the camera. I’ll try adjusting the carbs this spring to see if I can smooth it out a bit.
I had a 1970 CB-350 and 60mph in top gear it was fine. Wasn't there some rubber isolation pieces where the engine mounted to the frame?
Not sure, but possibly.
Great review. I’m curious where you got that leather pannier bag?
It was on the bike when I bought it. I believe he said it was from Amazon.
Just bought one of those with a seized engine.
It’s a fantastic little bike! Hope you got a good deal. What do you plan to do with yours?
nice one
Cool bike.
Thanks
get some uxcell 17mm silicone rods, and slide into the handlebars with a lil grease. ends all vibes.
E - Interesting idea, I’ve never heard of that. Where do you buy 17mm silicone rods?
@@MotoCafeRacer i cant find the ones i found on amazon anymore! agghhh. any rubber rods of the correct diameter will do.
I wonder if you put some rubber inserts on the bar clamps if that would help the vibration?
I’ve also thought about trying the Bar Snake
I just bought and am fixing up a 72 CL350. Did the saddle bag come with the bike or did you buy it? Do you know which bag that is. I have been looking for something for my scrambler
It came with the bike. There are no markings on it to identify, sorry.
@@MotoCafeRacer thanks for the reply. I’m sure I can find one. Still working on getting carbs synched
I WISHD ID HAD CB750 AND SUZUKI TU250X
Why doesn't it have techometer? 1968 did and 1970 I believe. Is that something custom or was that 1 year thing?
It’s a custom tach delete
I got one and love it
It's a great bike!
Maybe it's the tack that is missing.
Yep, and the speedo is wrong too. Since I can’t afford the correct set, I went ahead and bought a different used speedo with trip. This bike has such a small tank you REALLY have to pay attention to how many miles you’ve ridden.
Do you think $400 is a good deal for a one of these. Been sitting in a barn for years has compression and no spark. Body wise everything is pretty much there.
1911CockedandLocked Hard to say without seeing it, but most likely yes. It’s probably worth at least that in parts. If it has a title, it’s definitely worth more than that. There are so many variables including where you are located. Personally, I would grab it up and go for it!
Yes it does have the original title. Only thing the previous owner swapped out the original exhaust for a cb350 style exhaust.
1911CockedandLocked That decreases the value, but worth $400 with a title. I would buy it.
The speedometer is missing.
no the tach is missing...
never saw a honda back then that had only a speedometer and no tach
Tengo una moto de esta exactamente. Y quiero repuestos para ella quiero los dos carbiradores eel cilindro con sus pistones los tensores de la cadena. Con su cadena
I get most of my parts from Ebay
@@MotoCafeRacer quiero los dos carburadores originales. Los dos cilindros con sus pistones y anillos. Los dos brazos de biela y los tensores de la cadena con su cadena 1 juego de platinos un juego de condesadores
@@MotoCafeRacer quiero saber como seria el metodo de pago y el metodo de envio
I have no idea. I don't sell parts. Check Ebay.
Complaining? About every little thing? Ride a Harley and then look at the mirrors!
I would much rather have old Honda
No doubt!