ballbearian
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Yeah, like valve collets. I see wrench flats too if the eyelet needs to come off the rod. Nice rig Dave set up there. I have samo bike/shocks.
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1973 CL350 Restore
- Thread starter Dave Swanson
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Dave Swanson
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Moving along.
Dave Swanson
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As of tonight.
Cycleranger
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You've got the brake lever on the rear hub upside down.
Also I am extremely envious of all that shiny new zinc plated hardware.
Also I am extremely envious of all that shiny new zinc plated hardware.
You are absolutely right, I was blinded by all the glare and didn't see it!
Dave Swanson
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Ha! Ya, I would have figured that out soon enough, but thanks.
I must admit this bike does POP. It is enjoyable to just sit and look at. A very fun project.
Dave Swanson
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I received a note from Partzilla that the bushings are NLA. I ordered a couple of spares from Scooterworks.
Dave Swanson
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Even though the Japanese DID chain is close 3 times the price of a Chinese chain I had to go with the DID.
I love the choice of chain, but if that's an o-ring chain as it appears to be on the box, it's going to hit the clutch lifter arm when you pull the clutch and will destroy the lifter arm in a hurry. I buy the base version DID 530 chain, not much more expensive than a cheapie but DID quality.
Dave Swanson
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Well crap. But thanks for the heads up. That would have been bad.
Yeah sorry, and now I see it's an x-ring right there on the box, but I suspected you didn't realize the clearance in the front sprocket cover is minimal.
fxray
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In the older Britbike world there are clearance issues with the cases that preclude using a 530 X or O-ring chain. Some people get their sprockets thinned down on a Blanchard surface grinder and then use a 520 X or O-ring chain. If anyone has done that on a Honda, I haven't heard about it.
I think there are some 520 kits for our twins, but I just lube my chains and replace as needed with the simple and cheaper old school basic chain from DID
fxray
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I didn't realize that. That sounds like a challenge for a high end build like this one right here. Dave?
Dave Swanson
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More bits installed. The bins are getting empty. 
Dave Swanson
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ballbearian
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Way better than new!
I swear it looks like it was just assembled and the crate taken away. Gotta unwrap the gas tank next, then the seat...
wentwest
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At this point in rebuilding I always get surprised by how much room reappears in the garage. All those boxes and bags and carefully hung up parts come together in a much smaller unit.
Dave Swanson
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I've been fussing with the wiring, but did take time out to gussy up the under seat.
Cycleranger
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Wow, an intact document storage cover! I am so jealous!
Dave Swanson
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I'm working on the routing of the cable to the starter motor. I am quite confident I have the first half of the routing correct, BUT the back half has me puzzling.
Does the cable route through the frame tunnel, or another spot??
Does the cable route through the frame tunnel, or another spot??
Cycleranger
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Pretty sure is comes in from the other side between the carb tube and the tool box then up.
It goes up the left side of the backbone. There's a clip that hold it by the chain guard
From there it crosses in front of the battery box and goes thru the frame at the battery box mount area
Dave Swanson
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That's very interesting LDR - THANKS. My bike did not have guide clips on those bolts and were most likely tossed at some point. OEM are unobtainium so I am looking for a substitute.
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Dave Swanson
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My bike has Honda caps that are in perfect condition. A nice little bonus.
Dave Swanson
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I used to know where this ground jumper went.
Anyone out there know where it goes? I am fabricating a new one.
Anyone out there know where it goes? I am fabricating a new one.
ballbearian
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Handlebar mounts to gauges under the top triple tree for grounding the gauges to the lever switches/controls.I used to know where this ground jumper went.
Anyone out there know where it goes? I am fabricating a new one.
...and to the rest of the frame too, since the cables are intermittent in their ability to carry a complete, solid ground.
Dave Swanson
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The smoke test went well today! The loom from Matthew at Sparck Moto is top notch. Matthew was also very responsive with the few questions I had.
This is why we've recommended Sparck Moto for years now, but it's always nice to hear the quality products and support from him continue.
Dave Swanson
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Finally, a bit of color.
2wheel
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Very nice.
ballbearian
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Beautiful. Your painter is really great. The color looks just right. I'm kind of in the same boat with retrocb side covers needing that blue but will keep my original tank paint. Did he have the color custom matched or was it a very close off the shelf color? I'd be happy with something very close in a spray can.
Dave Swanson
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My painter knew the color code somehow.
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Dave Swanson
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Stuff's getting real around here!
You and Jim have the two best looking CL350s I've seen since I saw them on the showroom floor in the early '70s. Big congrats to you Dave, your work is stellar.
Dave Swanson
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Couldn't have pulled off the restoration to this level without this forum. Major kudos to the crew that keeps it running.
ballbearian
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I think it's missing a sticker that says, " Eye protection should be worn because this bike is so shiny".
nwiski29
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Amazing result! Well done.
Very nicely done, I'd be jealous if I didn't know where a duplicate resides
Dave Swanson
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Off the lift and ready for first fire!
RockReef
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Wow! Incredible work. Where did you source such a pristine CL exhaust?
Dave Swanson
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As luck would have it, although the bike was a fairly ratty garage sale find, most of the exhaust appeared to have been replaced with OEM before it was sidelined with a bent valve.
And a patch riveted on one of the mufflers, which is not surprising due to the age and corrosive effects of the buildup in exhaust pipes when allowed to sit.
ballbearian
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I know you put a lot of work into the wheels and hubs. I think they look awesome.
Cycleranger
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It's, it's so beautiful!
I'm going to just shove my crusty project in the corner now.
No, seriously, it's gorgeous. The re-plated bits really set it off! It's a trophy winner for sure.
I'm going to just shove my crusty project in the corner now.
No, seriously, it's gorgeous. The re-plated bits really set it off! It's a trophy winner for sure.
Dave Swanson
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I gassed it up and was expecting a drama free start. Didn't work out that way. All I have been able to get out of it is a few farts and an occasional backfire.
I have double checked timing - spot on.
Plugs are throwing nice spark
Valve clearances checked
Plenty of compression.
Scratching my head at the moment.
I have double checked timing - spot on.
Plugs are throwing nice spark
Valve clearances checked
Plenty of compression.
Scratching my head at the moment.
Is it popping back through the carbs? If so, is it possible the breaker cam on the advancer is 180° out? Easy to do if you've disassembled the advancer for service.