CB350 Cam Chain Adjustment

This is a slightly different cam chain adjustment recommended by Honda which uses a 90 degree A.T.D.C. position instead of the other method of T.D.C. like Clymer and Haynes manuals had recommended.
Most of us tune our bikes to the Clymer or Haynes method but I decided to try this way after it was recommended to me by someone else. I researched it and read good things and........well..........all I can say is WOW. Big difference.
My video sucks because I'm terrible at explaining shit so forgive me on that. Feel free to comment (especially if it helped you).
Also, while my tappet covers were off, I checked valve clearances. It's a good idea to do that while you're there anyway. Probably should have shown that too. Next time....
Cheers.

[@murraykriner9425]

Thanks. Was hearing rumours in forums about these tensioners needing replacement at 13,000 miles so just thought id get a jump on information regarding the fix. Appreciate your time.

[@waiheke109]

Best description ever. Better than all the pro channels. Thanks

[@joeblow7868]

1968 Honda CL350 (type 1) had cam chain noise. Got a N.O.S.cam chain adjuster ass'y and pulled original which had a smaller adjusted bolt cinched all the way down. Turned out to be the original smaller cam chain adjuster with a round tube, round constant pressured type plunger, round aluminium cap with black plastic button (contact point) . The lighter duty spring was broken in half. I had pros telling me not to bother adjusting, went with my own gut. Runs nice and quiet now.

[@dorothydale4683]

Hi. I thank you for the you tube presentation on cam chain adjustment. I bought a cd on the 350 bike I have. It was a factory Honda service manual. It said the chain tightener operated by hydraulics from engine oil pressure. Mine looked just like the one you showed. Long story short, it worked! Quieted the motor down and I think it runs better. Thanks again RD

[@davec6244]

Thanks for posting. I've seen a couple videos of people adjusting their cam chain tensioners, but nobody explained what it does. It was nice to actually see the thing off the bike. Now I know how it works and what it's function is, which is helpful when you're trying to learn this stuff. I don't think my bike needs any adjusting at the moment, it doesn't seem too noisy or rattley, but I don't have anything to compare it to. This is my first motorcycle.

[@mortkb]

Spot on instructions man, really appreciate this video. It took me 15 min to do this once I understood the process. Thanks!

[@kennethkelly6696]

I'm restoring a 69 cb350 and was so confused on the correct way to do this. Thanks for the great video and good luck with your rebuild.

[@terencemeehan8237]

It was great, understood exactly what you were talking about. I have a 72 450 and it has the same adjuster. I think I'll take mine off also, never looked inside, then I can set it all the way back and hear the adjustment working. Thanks, good video.

[@highwatercircutrider]

Great video, thanks, I have rode hondas since the 1960s and never really knew how to do this correctly. Incidently, my cousin bought a new honda 450 scrambler in 1968 and destroyed the engine a year later, due to the cam chain slipping. He died 7 years ago, but his brother still has the bike sitting in a corner of his shop. I currently have an all original mint 1974 cb 360 with 4200 miles on it, and am thinking I should check the cam chain adjustment. Thanks again, Gary

[@andyporter1415]

Top vid dude. Couldn't get all 4 rockers loose for some reason, right side inlet seemed be tight. Probably needs adjusting! Adjusted tensioner and now seems a lot better. Thanks again.

[@ThomasGrantMacDonald]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I'll be adjusting my tensioner and valves today and this information is gold!

[@christygeorg7660]

Thanks a bunch for posting this! I have a 71 CL 350 and I re-set the points and timing, and she runs pretty nice.. but has a few problems so I wanted to do a complete tune up. From my manual I couldn't figure out what having the rocker cams loose meant. your clicking them totally solved my question, thanks! I think my actual problem is dirty airfilters which I get to replace now.

[@steveneggert6314]

Great video thank you for the thorough walk through - very helpful.

[@wreckingpress7080]

thanks so much! I what trying to figure why in another video someone removed the tensioner housing and how it operated and this helps a ton. I'm looking forward to a less noisy cam chain!

[@surlycrosscheck1]

Cool! I love the 450's a lot!! As for the fender, I didn't pick it up anywhere: did it myself. It's a stock 350 rear fender that I measured out, cut down, trimmed and grinded down to shape. I then had it powder coated. Easy enough to do, just take your time. Cheers!

[@JimmyRiotNY]

You're wrong, --you explained it very well! Thanks for a great, easy to understand tutorial.

[@brandon8968ford]

I just wanted to say thanks followed your method on my cl350 and I'll be damned. My bikes review smoother and alot quieter up top.

[@1Skylow2]

Very nice bike! Great job

[@foisonpree]

will do this tomorrow, I got this whining sound on idle that just doesnt sound pleasant. I've checked my adjuster before but I dont think I got that clicking sound, where the tensioner hits the chain.. which I wanted to hear.. thank you sir!

[@tomiswoot]

Great video. Do you happen to know if the stator positions are the same for a cb350f? Beautiful bike by the way

[@turbopaulsen3881]

better u than me man u do it to yours first anytime. when u doing the oil filter right. thanks

[@damomurfy6714]

So, just comparing the look of the tensioners. Which appear to be the same. This method will also work for my 77 cb750?

[@tonysea1690]

What kind of front turn signals are those?