CMC Bike Tours: Ben's 1972 Honda CL350 K4

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The bikes built by necessity really get us going over here at Common Motor. In our 3rd installment of CMC bike tours, we show off Ben's 1972 "Candy Panther" CL350 K4 Scrambler, which if you did not know is actually the original paint color name straight from Honda back in 1972. Ben's CL350 is a rider and that's what we love over here at Common Motor, no-frills, purpose-built to be driven day in and day out. Every vintage motorcycle and vintage motorcycle owner has a story, from how they bought it, to the crazy circumstances they have been put in trying to get from point A to B. We love hearing the war stories, moments of tears and the "way bigger list of parts than I thought it would be" from every rider we meet.
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Ride The Natchez Trace NOW:
Part 1: • Natchez Trace Ride pt. 1
Part 2: • Natchez Trace Ride pt. 2
Fuel/Air:
CB /CL350 Carburetor Rebuild Kits: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Angled Boot Pod Air Filters: www.common-motor.com/Honda-CB...
Brakes:
CB350/CL360 Front Drum Brake Shoes: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
CB350/CB360 Rear Drum Brake Shoes: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Electrical:
CB350/CB360 Replacement Headlight Bucket/ Bulb Kit: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
LED H4 Bulb: www.common-motor.com/honda-he...
Ignition Coils: www.common-motor.com/honda-ig...
Ignition Condenser: www.common-motor.com/honda-ig...
Gemini Condenser Upgrade Kit: www.common-motor.com/honda-mo...
CB350/CB360/CB450 Spark Plugs: www.common-motor.com/honda-sp...
Engine:
CMC Camshaft/Rocker Arms Rebuild Service: www.common-motor.com/Honda-CB...
CB/CL350 Overhaul Gasket Kit: www.common-motor.com/honda-35...
CB/CL350 Oil Seal Kit: www.common-motor.com/honda-35...
Honda CB350 & CB360 Intake and Exhaust Valves: www.common-motor.com/honda-35...
Roller Drive Chain: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Electric Starter Delete Kit: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
CB/CL350 Shifter: www.common-motor.com/honda-35...
Cylinder Hones: www.common-motor.com/honda-mo...
CB350 Cam Chain Tensioner Kit: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
CB/CL/SL350 Piston Rings: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
CB350 Lower Stainless Steel Allen Bolt Kit: www.common-motor.com/honda-35...
CB350 Upper Stainless Steel Allen Bolt Kit: www.common-motor.com/honda-35...
CB350 Wrist Pin Clips: www.common-motor.com/honda-wr...
Hondabond 4: www.common-motor.com/Honda-Bond4
Anti-seize Lubricant: www.common-motor.com/anti-sei...
Controls:
CB350 Throttle Cable: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Honda Drum Brake Cable: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Honda Clutch Cable: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
CB350 Tachometer Cable: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Speedometer Cable: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
GT Grips: www.common-motor.com/honda-GT...
Super Bike Bars: www.common-motor.com/honda-su...
Exhaust/Suspension:
Scrambler Mufflers: www.common-motor.com/honda-cl...
Honda Factory Style Rear Shocks: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Swing Arm Bushing: Coming Soon
Tires:
Vintage Scrambler Style Tires: www.common-motor.com/heidenau...
Vintage Street Style Tires: www.common-motor.com/honda-vi...
Modern Street Style Tires: www.common-motor.com/heidenau...
Tire Inner Tubes & Rim Strips: www.common-motor.com/honda-in...

[@natepuza]

nice to see actual real bikes highlighted!

[@Common-motor]

Real bikes= the best.

[@daltonstevens4933]

Love these bike tours!

[@whyughgeez]

HEYYY, I was the buddy. We had a hell of a time with this bike.

[@californiamonster8877]

@J G real buddy = time sert

[@huudamu1884]

I WISHD ID HAD BIKE LIKE HTAT I LIKE HONDAS FROM 1967-1983

[@christopherchase8427]

These are hilarious! More please!

[@Common-motor]

Oh there definitely will be! We're loving the series over here at CMC.

[@davidrosen5137]

Cool bike.

[@spencerhall4452]

Sweet ride man

[@jimflammer9370]

Great video

[@michaelpauley125]

Thanks For Sharing!

[@dadcooksstuff]

I got a 75 cl360 sitting under a tarp. Youve inspired me. Thanks brah

[@todddodson2618]

Awesome! I have a 72 CB350K4 about the same color.

[@davegillette953]

Nice bike, thanks for the video. I have been looking for a nice CL350 to fix up myself.

[@christophergleason4746]

Dave where are you? I have a 75' CL360 ready for a lot less than this one! In Vermont

[@stockton350]

@@christophergleason4746 where in vt?

[@christophergleason4746]

@@stockton350 just outside Montpelier

[@Common-motor]

You get the bike, we have the parts.

[@user-ro6yh2py7x]

good job！ I have tow CL250K２/3＆tow CL350K3 tow unused muffler set from the U,S,A

[@chrishoesing5455]

Sweet ride man, quite a lot of odds and ends and even major repairs to get er' dependable. Anybody ever tell you the mustache gives off Cheech vibes? Hehe

[@RyGuy671]

So glad I found one of these on Craigslist about 15 years ago. It's how I discovered cafe racers, just my style! Mine originally was the maroon color, same striping.

[@Common-motor]

Must be the same K4 CL year! Those are the only two colors they make for that generation.

[@RyGuy671]

@@Common-motor Yup, 1972.

[@joebug5599]

@J G look for the Serial number on the frame then you can look it up in a service manual or online etc..

[@delmascriss7299]

Do you have or do anything with the 4 cly. Bikes of that era

[@thewatcher5271]

Hey Man, Random Ol' Grandpa Here. Enjoyed Your Video & Was Just Wondering, Was The Electric Starter Removed? If Not, You Have An SL Engine, Not A '68 CL Engine. Even The First SL-350's Had Electric Start.

[@photographerjonathan]

My father bought this bike new way back in 1972, same color, and then I owned it for a while, but for some reason I can't remember what happened to it in the end because it was many years ago. but I always liked the bike. Did the guy you bought it from buy it new ? or 2nd hand, because when I see your bike it makes me wonder if its possible that your bike could be the same bike I once had, you never know. does the book say who originally purchased it. or where it was originally purchased ? enjoy the bike.

[@NorthPoleDesign]

Love this bike!! I'm actually looking at one as we speak (on Sunday) a '72 cl350 - Candy Panther, as well! QUESTION - have you had a passenger on? I'm wondering how the leg burn situation will be for someone sitting on the back?! Thanks in advance for your insights!

[@jakefin6891]

did you have to change the jets when you changed to pod filters?

[@Common-motor]

You may, you may not! A lot of people don't but its down to each and every bike and whether thats the only change you make or not.

[@cletusharper403]

What did you use for mufflers to replace the stock ones. Got a link?

[@Common-motor]

Yes! He's rocking our scrambler mufflers. You can find them right here: www.common-motor.com/honda-cl-mufflers

[@surfjat15]

can you run renthal fat bars on these with a pro taper bar adaptor ?

[@ivanmaslov8084]

awesome honda! what helmet are you using?

[@Common-motor]

I think Ben's wearing a gringo! Cool helmet but he told me its noisy. He also has a snap on shield attachment that lets him flip it up and down.

[@joebug5599]

Why do you run the gas hose across the top of the frame? Just curious

[@Common-motor]

To be able to remove the gas tank quickly. No other reasons.

[@monman8183]

Did you just change the mufflers on the exhaust. Seems like the originals all rot out. Mine have :-(

[@Common-motor]

Oh yes, a CL set of mufflers not rotted out is a rare thing. We really like the scrambler mufflers we sell as a replacement. They actually have a baffle and fit the bikes well.

[@californiamonster8877]

U can fit a lot of pizza Boxes on that cargo rack

[@ranjitr3059]

Who starts bike with side stand on ?

[@oldbuzzard76]

Why not ?

[@RayChartrand]

Ever burn your leg w/o a heat guard on those pipes?

[@Common-motor]

Oh definitely. He said he tries to only wear jeans and was thinking of wrapping them so he doesn't anymore.

[@wheelpew4903]

Come buy my beautiful blue 1975 cb360t Runs perfect starts first kick without the choke 6000 original miles original title keys and tool kit 6 speed No tank dents both of the side covers are perfect no rips in the seat still has the strap new battery carbs rebuilt new air filters New points and condensers New gaskets $1800 romeo Michigan

[@Common-motor]

Well if its running so well ride it down to us and we'll talk!

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Still kick myself for selling mine.