Fixing Up A Non-Running 1970's Honda CB

[@SimonFordman]

To answer a handful of comments, I was using a JIS screwdriver/bits

[@ericeverson5956]

Those screws were hogged out. Thanks for all your really great videos. Out.

[@HowardLineweaver]

he good

[@Eana-of-Sussex]

Why did Honda use cross head screws on their engine casings? I wonder if they were used to stop people over tightening them with sockets and that maybe they were meant to be renewed after a certain number of miles...

[@SimonFordman]

@@Eana-of-Sussex Yea, to stop over torquing makes sense. I think it's common to replace them with Allen head bolts, I wish I did that.

[@damirormonov6004]

Hey buddy! Do you have the things,or may be you😊 have something what you can fix,aa?))))))))❤

[@SilvioCastelluccio]

This guy just proves there is no substitute for doing things right. Very hard these days to find this quality of work

[@DaveDeline]

Hard to find experienced mechanics that know these old bikes.and will work on them.disscontinued oem parts does not help either.glad to see appreciation for vintage Hondas and other bikes .

[@bacmilsim3587]

I love his style of filming and how he works on things. One of the few I can sit and watch for hours

[@Papaw_Vin]

I have a 69 sitting in my living room that I've had forever. It's just been art for the most part for a while until I watched you bring this one back to life. Now I have the urge to finish working on it and fire it back up. Thanks old buddy I needed that.

[@SimonFordman]

best of luck with it.

[@Papaw_Vin]

⁠@@SimonFordman thanks man, I appreciate it.

[@ArthurBatten]

This kid reminds me of myself 40 years ago I'm very happy for you, I love your style son ,,,keep up the good work

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

The tachometer fix was genius level

[@nickgiard8553]

I love how you fix everything with basic tools on the cheap. You keep the old gear running and totally easy to tell what you are doing with out commentary. Probably one of my favorite channels right now. Keep em coming.

[@Manup2day]

Nice work. I had the cb360 model. Wished I'd have kept it. Reliable and trustworthy. Thanks for your upload.

[@visab230]

I really enjoyed your video.. I am 65.. Just the way things had to be done in the 70s and 80s. Good days. And your job. Just brought back fantastic memories of my young days.. Doing just what you were doing with this old Honda.. I remember doing all this to a 1968. K4. Honda. In the early 80s. And I still work on bike like this.. Thank you kindly for great memories.. Good luck with the all that you do. God bless you and your family and friends. John from Lisburn Northern Ireland.

[@hansdybka1331]

to take that speedometer apart and ..diagnose it, then be able to cobble a repair..just amazing ..you rock bro.

[@terrybrazier1869]

Excellent, takes me back to the late 60's, 70,s when you had to " mend and make do " I still do that now. The Tacho repair especially, also used tyres. So many people just throw things away today. Good work sir.

[@faisal007af]

A splendid video...with no cranky.. cocky music.. just plain knowledge and that relax feel 2 see this motorcycle back alive again.. bravo..

[@harryireland1935]

The best wrenching channel by a mile. Cheers Simon, you've made my Sunday just a bit better.

[@SimonFordman]

Cheers!

[@billyc348]

this dude has incredible taste in vehicles. video after video it’s something i’ve always wanted to work on. especially the bullnose ford and this cb350. keep up the videos i watch them a lot

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks, glad you like ‘em

[@ronmatthews4323]

Thank you Simon for another fantastic video. I appreciate all the hard work you do in the repairs AND the filming. Absolutely the very best car channel on you tube.

[@FourIntoOne]

Been wrenching on bikes for 0ver 40 years, started on these little CB's as they were stillkinda current then, had dozens over the years. Thanks for saving this one👍

[@DuanDao]

Watching this is the true embodiment of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Repair

[@ericeverson5956]

Yea buddy. Great book.

[@lanceemola2450]

I had a shop for 15 years of restoring old bikes. I love it. One of my favourite was a 1969 honda cl 350,l rode that little bike everywhere. My other bike was a 1979 .triumph 750 bonnie. Old school bikes are the best. Nice video.

[@TheNobbynoonar]

I find working on older machines can be very therapeutic. You don’t need lots of expensive tools and, as long as they haven’t been totally abused, they’re usually not too difficult to get ‘em roadworthy. Nice video.

[@anemone104]

Nice to see you cleaning out the centrifugal oil filter. I've worked on dozens of these bikes and the G5 and CJ successors in the '80s and into the '90s. The centrifugal oil filter often got neglected to the point where it completely filled up with crud and the bike died. Change the oil every 1500 miles max and filter every 2 changes and these motors can do high mileages. There is an oil strainer too. It's a mesh screen on the pump pickup behind the clutch cover (bottom right of the right hand side of the engine as you look at it. Occasionally the non-return valve on the oil pump gets stuck. It is a ball bearing backed by a spring. The spring can push the bearing into the recess in the seat on which it works so the valve stays open and starves the top end of oil. This can be fixed for good by machining up a replacement insert. I had a 250 version as my main bike in the late '80s and early '90s when them with money were buying Superdreams. Very cheap to buy at the time, parts were everywhere. Mine is in the shed with over 70k miles on the clock waiting for me to retire.

[@briantrerice5444]

Somebody buy this guy an impact driver! Thanks for the great video! Love to see old bikes survive.

[@calartian85]

31:54

[@debbyshoemaker2053]

Get a hammer impact screwdriver not impact drill. It is a heavy handled screwdriver and is hit with hammer to help get such screws out.

[@andrewwolf4430]

I still have my impact driver from the early 70's when I was a Honda motorcycle mechanic. 350's were incredibly reliable. The only work I usually did was tune-ups, tires and chain.

[@single-handed3673]

Simon, love the channel and the content. Watching for about a month .Don't change anything. Going to get a cup of coffee and watch this video. You're doing a fantastic job.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@TurboDog73TX]

Another great old bike saved from rotting doom. Awesome work Simon.

[@paramankumaresan2678]

You are the pure Mechanical engineer ❤❤❤ love your workmanship

[@rn1poa]

And the Oscar for photography and editing goes to Let`s Boogie, the silence in the scene was perfect

[@SimonFordman]

Haha, thanks

[@Doveproductions73]

This is incredibly helpful for me, I have a 1969 Honda SL350 that I’m working on getting back on the road right now, I’ve been trying to get this dang thing figured out for about about 3 months at this point but you have re sparked my motivation to get it back on the road

[@Doveproductions73]

By the way my bike hasn’t ran since 1977 and was originally brought to the United States from Vietnam after a US airman bought it there during the war.

[@SimonFordman]

That's really cool. Good luck with it

[@debbyshoemaker2053]

​@@Doveproductions73 Do you have the clymer manual like Simon does?

[@Doveproductions73]

@@debbyshoemaker2053 ehh this project kinda got put on hold because I’m on a submarine rn

[@rcairo2595]

I had one in the 80's and had a lot of fun riding beach trails for a couple of summers. Heck, I might still have the little tool pouch somewhere around here. Great video!

[@davidchristensen6908]

CB36T Honda. Owned one and drove it from Portland Oregon to LA, up to, Canada and all over,Oregon and Washington. It just ran and ran loved that bike

[@ryanhodges7101]

That Galaxie is cool. I had a ‘66 4 door. Bought it from the son of the original owner and daily drove it for 8 years. Best car I ever had. Extremely comfortable ride as well. Take care man!

[@ryanhodges7101]

Is yours a “Custom 500?” I noticed the tail lights.

[@coolkatz9012]

Nice job with the tie down

[@tjmaclean]

Such a treat watching you restore these tired machines. Nice work!

[@cannon20ft]

I love watching your videos recovering these rarities. 24 years ago I had a 1973 CB350 with chrome fenders here in Brazil!

[@lamvandanh1993]

Simon you are a great motorcycle mechanic ❤❤

[@leotherocker94]

That's the most peaceful car/bike restoration channel here and also inspires people to do the same but i rather watch Simon restore things than i try to fix lol No talking, no music, just cool stuff being fixed! Keep rockin' and Greetings from Brazil, btw i love your trucks!

[@tylersorenson7050]

Your videos have kept me sane during my death-march nightly feedings with my newborn. Keep killing it - love the content.

[@TheHamPimp]

You need to snag an impact screwdriver and a JIS bit. It's pretty much a must for working on old bikes.

[@SimonFordman]

Definitely

[@MauriceHess-y1d]

I enjoy your videos very much ,, I get to see a challenge tackled, problem solving WITHOUT half of the video talking about what is going to be done with poor attempts at stand up comedy !! This is refreshing no nonsense entertainment 😉👍🇺🇸

[@kokskeks66]

You are an ace at your job. I only have one piece of advice for you. Please take care of your health! Workplace safety is so important. Wear thin disposable gloves when you come into contact with solvents and used oils. Wear respiratory protection when dealing with aerosols and safety goggles when doing machining work. Your health will thank you.

[@paulhighbarger3356]

Very nice job! Reminds me of my son. Love the classic bikes. I worked in a Honda shop in the 70's. My first bike was a CB-750K. On anything aluminum cast, WD-40 and tap it first will usually break that corrosion weld lose on the valve adjustment and other screws. Aluminum is very suspectable to corrosion and electrolysis welding.

[@zerkfitting]

What?!!! A brand-new wire brush. That old one had been well used. I had a SL350 I road everywhere. Great engine.

[@robertjenkinson3360]

The oil going straight through the fork is both hilarious and something we have all done. 🤣🤣

[@alan32425]

I recommend a method to clean carburettors even in the most difficult corners where they cannot be brushed, disassemble the carburettor completely and put it in a metal container and pour Creolin and boil it for 5 minutes with the precaution that it does not overflow or make a lot of foam, as it is a product that foams very easily once the 5 minutes have passed the carburettor is completely clean and untreated in the event that there is an obstruction in any of the ducts. I like the videos you upload to the channel. Greetings from Argentina

[@gregrussell5374]

Your skill as a mechanic is very satisfying to watch. I learn things from you all the time. You make stuff look easy. Where when I look at some of the work you do , I think oh man uncharted territory.

[@finbah5706]

LOVE the video. No talking heads, jabbering, talking about what they're GOING TO DO, before they do it. Repeating titles. Being all dramatic about 'how tough' its gonna be to fix something that is 'so beyond dirty" they just dont know.. All the fake verbal crated reality tv style drama of people on youtube, with their endless minutia, diatribe, and tangents and diarrhea of the mouth.

[@jackplantin9157]

Awesome, I have a 1973 CL350. Will come back to this video when I have more issues 😂 such cool old bikes

[@Mike_Hoffmann]

It's nice watching someone restore something that doesn't involve chucking all new parts at it.

[@TN_HondaDad]

Within the first few seconds, I knew I like how this guy rolls: backing up in an old Chevy pickup instead of a jacked up $75k truck says a lot about him.

[@wayneschembri3754]

She was a well loved unit before she sat for 10years great job getting her moving looked like fun

[@moosejawventure]

The chirping birds adds a whole new dimension to the video. This is high level stuff.

[@nicholasgage2095]

Just found this. Really superb with some great photography and the mostly bird song soundtrack and best of all none of the usual talking. Thanks.

[@endutubecensorship]

My kitten and I enjoy watching your videos together. Outstanding content, thank you!

[@hughiemaceachern5282]

I had a 73 when I was 15 had it till I was 20 1 off the best reliable bikes I ever owed I dirt biked it till I got my license at 18 put new pipes tires chain sprokeds rode it everywhere for 3 more years till I got cb 750 another great bike

[@jmj6576]

Excellent and patience job Simon, greetings from Brunei 🇧🇳

[@dcmphoto7437]

Motorcycles and old Fords! Another excellent video.

[@andysaunders3708]

Yeah, but he brought it home in a Chevy...

[@davidcraft3103]

Yea he did, but who cares. Old stuff is good stuff!!!! You rock Simmon

[@larryclifford8928]

You have shown me ,, It's best to get someone like you who speaks the same language the motorcycles or get back in my Car. Uncle Larry 😎

[@jakes.1199]

Your channel is going to take off. Videos are great, love all the camera angles, and i like the no talking. Really relaxing and rewarding to watch. Keep it up.

[@giancarloborines]

man's living my dream wth (and also the bunch of MCs around you is actually heaven)

[@andrewgrace4410]

Great restoration and skills Simon.😊

[@nevillemills9517]

My brother had one in the 1970's, a gold one he rode it everywhere. He traded it in on a brand new cb750 in 1972 a k2. He still has it today and is bringing it back to it's former glory. I was lucky to buy one from a farmer who left it laying on it's side in the paddock. I bought it for fifty dollars. I was told he put a big bore kit in it and it was about 440. It ran really good. Unfortunately I sold it to a fool who took the motor out and put it into a go cart and ran it without air filters. He would have destroyed it. I wish I still had it now. My brother would have loved to ride it.

[@881qyk]

That Tach repair!! You’re gifted my friend. I love your channel. Can’t wait to go home tonight and tinker with my Honda motorbike 👍🏽

[@thrawn_150]

Simon I’m so glad KZbin suggested your channel, it’s fantastic! Every time I see a new video was posted I get so excited, can’t wait for the next one 😄

[@martinschranner3495]

Great Respect, Simon! I wish I had Your patience when I was Your age, Your knowledge and yes - Your talent. As a viewer before stated: the best wrech channel by miles.

[@Alexander-g95z]

Глядя на его трюки при смене тапочки на ботинок, понимаешь, что это крутой парень,не говоря уже про ремонт мотоцикла 😅

[@Mellowcatden]

Really enjoy your video. The camera angles and editing gives a vintage vibe on good old hands on fixer. The type of scenes most guys look forward to in a movie scene when someone is fixing a bike. The asmr is very therapeutic too.

[@WALT3rd]

wonderful job. asmr all the way. love that silence and just the sound of work. loved it!

[@metaspencer]

Woah! 2-wheels and sunshine! glad to see ya moving on from the winter

[@SimonFordman]

At long last

[@maksmm9530]

I'm glad I found your channel, it's nice to watch such work and shooting style. You're doing great, the journey, difficulties along the way, breakdowns, repairs on the side of the road, it's incredible...

[@mavision6525]

Another great video. You repair everything the right way.

[@steventerrell1205]

Your Chevy Big 10 from Idaho seems to be coming along nicely as a real hauler now!

[@pipino1914]

Good job Simon. Excellent channel. Greetings from Argentina.

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

You will have a million subscribers.

[@dylank4353]

Great video! Saving for when I hopefully get to the 72 yamaha ds7 thats stuck thats been in my barn since the early 90s. You go over alot of the little things I wouldnt have even known about!

[@Hexhelm]

Excellent - a new upload. Just when I was wondering; "what on earth am I gonna watch now?!" Excellent channel mate. Greetings from Norway.

[@SimonFordman]

Greetings!

[@beachthor1]

All I'm saying is this dude better save some babes for the rest of us.

[@htriumph1]

Nice work, very good edition and nice bike. I have a Morini 3 1/2 and has been very useful in my try to move the bike back on the route. Thanks

[@JK-zl7vv]

In my teen years, I had the CB350 and an SL350, both were great bikes. 😎👍

[@Oz1111]

First of all, amazing job. Love the content. Been binging it video after video for days now. Second, I love how you edited the video to be faster when the tach didn't work after first install. Totally felt your frustration. It was amazing. Finally, I'm amazed that you can take on any job. It is brilliant. Keep up the good work.

[@jasondunn8313]

Beautiful piece of longer form video. Well shot and edited. Could watch it for hours. Well done mate👍

[@btolley100]

Just discovered this channel today. I am binge watching all of it, great filmography and great mechanics work. You should be on Motortrend dude, making bucks.

[@charlesmelton1035]

Very relaxing video to watch good work keeping an old bike out the scrap yard.

[@alanspring8462]

Crazy for using old school tools. They still work.❤ It's great. To have hands that work and the ability to use them to Repair ❤and create.❤

[@rosshannemann7772]

Guess cheaperway to get me first bike is a salvage job, enjoyed watching thanks

[@fabiohaddad2531]

Good job Simon, your videos remind me of when I too did this with few tools and resources, but I liked Dodges and Jeeps... Your channel and videos are excellent, keep up the good work, all the best to you, Cheers .

[@badsport2008]

Beautifully filmed

[@roberthocking9138]

Greetings from Australia, 🇦🇺🦘just found your Chanel , suits me down to the ground, no endless yapping, no music, just action. Maybe you could put a graphic up now and then to explain the odd particular thing you are doing , but not all the time. Most of us will know what you are up to or we wouldn’t watch was my thoughts. I will subscribe, well done

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you. I put that text up in the beginning of the video for those who'd like explanations. Everything is in the description/subtitles.

[@theunderdog775]

Sehr schönes Video, es hat mir Spaß gemacht bei der Restauration zusehen zu können. Top Arbeit! Grüße aus Deutschland

[@joaovictormansano]

the best video I watched in a long time. Amazing, hope to see this bike again in another video

[@dirkvanoudenhoven7340]

Respect man. You really know your stuff!

[@northernirishviking7283]

Nice bike, i used to have honda 250 super dream, beautiful sounding and riding bike, nice video

[@dirkstellmacher423]

Nice Bike, good Work and a very Well done Video. Thank you 😊. Cheers

[@TheKerb10videosandpictures]

Wow, L had learned so much. This video is to be watched 3 times. 👏👏👏

[@porknbeans7420]

that...was....awesome! That bike-yard is a paradise!

[@brucewebb2001]

were is the bike yard??

[@jeangaelcognat4988]

Du beau travail...great job... Merci pour le partage et le montage de cette vidéo très instructive

[@richardconnolly595]

Great job first bike I owned was Honda 350 1972

[@eng.Bonevv]

Great work man. Another one time machine on the road.

[@michaelweilmuenster5754]

Well done, most motorcycle videos are all talk, poor lighting, bad camera angles. I've been restoring Japanese motorcycles for over 20 years both street and dirt and started watching KZbin a few years ago. Lots of people try but are so boring i end up ff -ing. most of it. Can't say I've ever seen anyone take a tach apart, never tried it myself. I have one on a 74 Yamaha TX650 that doesn't work at all, might have to try it. For stripped screw heads i use a dremel with a cutting disk and cut a slot to use a big flat head. Works every time. Have you tried the zip tie technique for mounting tires? Just saw Brick house builds demonstrate that on his last video. Keep up the good work!👍I'm a new subscriber.

[@kev1000-k3r]

Brilliant content and a joy to watch

[@williamllorens2141]

When it comes to bikes, u surely know your stuff. Very nice video ❤❤❤❤❤😅

[@juanbrugo9608]

This video made me want to get a vintage motorcycle to fix!!!!

[@dannyboy163]

please dont ever change the way you film and post, these videos are fuckin therapy man

[@TheMoorheads]

It’s like looking in a mirror, love listening to the birds. Get you some all stars , Nike sucks 😎. Fix them oldies love your work.

[@MrSmith-hd8od]

"Ohhhhhh." 😂😂😂 We've all been there bud. I'm absolutely loving this channel, excellent videos, thanks for them!