Honda CB350F Sat For 34 Years! - Will It Run Again?

Heres my CB350F I found in a barn that had sustained a fire. Bike was un-scathed. Watch and see if it will run again!
Under $70 was only spent in new parts and materials which includes: New Fuel line and Gas filter, Spark plugs, New battery, Carb cleaner, Baking Soda, Sandblasting sand, Fresh gas, New Dot 4 Brake fluid, Motor oil 10W40, New clutch cable.

[@luke40531]

I have a 1974 CB350 Four that sat for 7-8 years and ended up doing a re sync of the carbs and flushed out all the fluids, new spark plugs and wires and she fired right up... What A Beautiful Machine!!!

[@boostedlss6450]

Still watching the ad, but I will bet it runs. Co-incidentally, when I tested many years ago for my motorcycle licence, the only person I knew who was able to ride with me under the restrictions was my 84 year old grandfather, and his steed at the time, was a beautiful 350 Four like this one. It's one of the most treasured memories I have of him, he taught me so much about motorcycling and life in general, I miss him everyday. RIP Grampa

[@buckneighkidd419]

Old Honda never die!

[@Stoney3K]

Most of those 1970s Honda bikes will last for generations if they're cleaned up regularly because they're built so simple that hardly anything can break. And the sound is just so much better than any of those supersport bikes you hear on the road today.

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

Well...simple...look at that carb!!!

[@jimbougard8560]

My first bike was a '71 Honda 350 Four. I bought it in 1985 for $150. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@stillbill6408]

Mr. Honda's CB series escalated motorcycling to a new dimension. These are among the most beautifully engineered/manufactured motorcycles of all time. Thank you Mr. Honda and your engineering team for your gift.

[@OcotilloTom]

Very cool, I did something similar back in the early 1960's with a 1949 Cushman motor scooter I found in an elderly ladies garage. It had been parked since about 1952 when her husband died. It was not as involved as it was a singular cylinder and carb with a magneto but I rode it for a long time. Best part was I was 14 years old and cut her lawn weekly, she let me have it FREE and I worked it off

[@jackcook4772]

I have a 1973 the same color. I bought it new . I still have it. It still runs. It made a trip across the united States In 1976. It ran 80,85 mph all day long In 114 degree temps. Smooth ride no vibration in fact this motorcycle was one of the most smoothest motorcycles ever made. Made in 1972 and 1973..... Mine has Jordene tuned headers and was rejetted. 10,000 rpm redline it only weighs about 375 lbs. Power to weight ratio make this a fun bike to ride.....

[@jamesbottger5894]

'74 was the last year for this model. I couldn't imagine riding one of these cross country, not even when I was young! This 350 made more HP than any of Honda's twin 350s...

[@SCFoster]

That exact bike served me faithfully for 5 years through college. It was a wreck when I got it and did the same quick rebuild to get it running and usable. What a trip down memory lane! My roommates had a bet that I couldn't successfully rebuild those carbs. Nice to see one running again.

[@alexmiller692]

If that little Honda could talk, it would probably say, "Aww jeeze...thanks guys." Outstanding work.

[@KFLY67]

Alex Miller Hey thanks for the great comment! I believe it’s speaking that every time I run the little beast down the road!

[@TheNewenglandboys]

When my buddy and I were 12, we had small Honda 50cc motorcycles and we road around the his father's field every summer racing and feeling like hell's Angel's. In 1970 when my buddy and I were both 16, he bought a brand new red/white Honda CB350 twin cylinder. He got his license in the spring since his birthday was in January. Mine was in August and I had a CB160 at the time. I remember him taking off down the road and all I could do is watch green with envy. I got my motorcycle license that September but summer was over. But I remember that CB350 he had like it was only yesterday. That bike was amazingly fast! A couple years later Honda came out with the CB350 4 cylinder. I never road one but I couldn't imagine it being any faster than that 350 he had. We were kids, and the memories linger. Time is fleeting

[@Anam794]

good ol memories Sir !!

[@mattf49006]

the 350 twin was faster..but damn the four was a smooth runner

[@TheNewenglandboys]

So the 350 twin was actually faster than the four? Curious

[@mattf49006]

@@TheNewenglandboys ...i had a 72 CB 350 and a 71 SL 350....a buddy had a 68 CL 350..another had a 350 Four...the SL was quicker till about 50 mph..the 72 and the 69 about head to head till 80..then the 72 inched ahead..the four was heavier..but was so much smoother and refined..nice around town and canyon bike

[@TheNewenglandboys]

@@mattf49006 Cool! That's interesting thanks

[@jimbeam9362]

I had one these and it looked just like that one. It was the same color and everything.Mine even had the 4 into two exhaust also. I could park it over the winter and next spring all you had to do was turn on the ignition, set the choke and barely bump the starter button and the engine was running. It was the greatest little bike I ever had. When I let other people ride it they were stunned by the gobs of low end torque that the engine produced. I could only get it to top out at 105mph but the low end take off was amazing. This video brought back a lot of found memories for me. Thanks for posting.

[@johnchildress6717]

Cool I had a76 cb400f 4 into 1 header.6 speed trans.Traded it on a new 78 750. BOTH great bikes.Trouble free.

[@gilanderson3923]

I have a 76 CB400F that's beeen sitting for many years in storage. This video has inspired me to begin the restoration. Thanks for sharing!

[@KFLY67]

Gil Anderson Great! Glad to hear!

[@tonyghirxi9826]

Great work. These Hondas last for ever. Incredible bikes. Keep up the good work. Honda rider in Malta.

[@patriciofarina1644]

What a beatifull job on this old lady, she is so happy to roll again! thanks for the video!

[@davidcarlin3850]

Loved it. And I love that CB350. Great work on it and thanks for preserving such an iconic bike. I Love Hondas

[@christhefistful]

Nice job,So much fun/satisfaction fixing up an old forgotten bike. I've been restoring my 1976 CB550K it is a blast to ride.

[@firmansofyan6775]

This had me crying. Nice video, perfect backing track and absolutely excellent work! salute.

[@billd66]

One of these was my first bike, back in '85. Brings back memories to hear one running again. Thanks for posting.

[@anakbotak]

This was the bike that tought me to ride , nice to see one back and still running, after this one I had about 25 bikes in 43 years, thx for showing !

[@BikerMotion]

Such a wonderful job mate! Thanks for bringing her back to the future! Amazing!

[@Jackofallthetrades]

Wow, that brought back a lot of memories from my college days with the same bike! For a midget like me, it was quite beefy for a 350, too, and fun to ride. Thanks for the memories, my brother!

[@davidforeman9442]

Excellent job love to see these bikes of my youth being brought back to life well done.

[@nordvegfigg7746]

This was my first bike. It did my heart good to watch this. I had a lot of fun and some good adventures on mine. I swore back then that those 350CB's were damn near indestructible. 40mph/4000rpm in 4th gear iirc (but it's been several decades).

[@Bosachtig]

Nice! I owned a Honda CB350f ‘76 from ‘90 until ‘10. Nice bike. This video brings back good memories

[@bigmikeh]

Totally jealous. Great little bikes even if underpowered. Good ol' Honda reliability makes getting things running again as easy as possible.

[@humanentity2214]

It's a pleasure watching someone execute what they are good at. Bravo

[@olemansailor6519]

My first Bike was a 1974 350-4. It was red like this one and I miss it like a brother. It was my only means of transportation and I rode it to and from work year round for 2 years, rain snow, sun or sleet. I put 26,000 miles on that little boy and it treated me well.

[@Davolas46]

Love the workmanship, didnt think about the soda blasting.

[@andyvanherwynen4866]

Ahh the memories. My 1st new bike in 74 was a 350F, in high school I had the 2nd biggest bike. Traded it for my 2nd new bike a 78 CB750K. Now I have a 72 CB350F project bike in the shop. So much of what you show is still so familiar. Thanks.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

And the dead shall rise again! Loved these early multi-cylinder 4 strokes. In my riding days I always wanted a nice 350/550-4.... but got turned on to rice burners instead, so..... went out and bought a brand spanking new Yamaha RD 400(‘76) and IMO, nothing else is equal to the sound of a 2 stroke engine coming into it’s powerband. Still, the last bike I drove was the classic Honda CB900F Super Sport (‘83) and I put plenty o’miles on that baby! Thanks for the memories 🏍🏍

[@beriOberi1]

dont you ride now?

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

beriOberi1 Well, it got too bloody expensive to put a plate on the bike so , after much grousing about it and adding up the pro’s and con’s, I sold/ passed it on to another older gent. And as for now, health wise , I’m not in any shape to get on a bike , as far as I see from here. 😢. My brother is still riding at 62, has himself a nice Harley all decked out in Screamin’ Eagle pipes and parts. Pretty nice. Maybe maybe one fine day.....

[@beriOberi1]

@@MichaelandCathy1999 So nice to hear from you. Wao, what i see in you is just an older version of myself. I have been riding bikes since my teen. And i have done cross country and off roading. and long distances as well. I have done hills, have done deserts and done pretty much all kind of terrians. Im not yet much hold. But got all my hairs grey now. But still i got a bike and go to get the same feelings as im in my teens. riding a bike makes me feel young again. I have decided to start a excercise to get fit without any offs. and soon i ll be good to go on bike. You should try too. Do some activities, no day off, and in a month or soo you will fee strong again. Key point is punctuality. Wishing you to be on the bike again on that fine day :)

[@theclassicmachines7855]

Congratulations!!!!! Very nice job.

[@kenallen4293]

Great to watch! Well done! If that bike had been stored in England for that length of time it would have fought you all the way!

[@scottgeorge4760]

I've got an old 70's Honda CB750 in my barn (non- runner ) , but I was riding my "81" Yamaha single in the past years 😀 , Great video .

[@jcat5972]

Thank you for your video. I had forgotten about the 350 4. Now my age shows.

[@MrBarrytommy]

Nice job ,lovely to see it work and ride again

[@sebastiancantarelli6594]

Nice work sir. Beautiful little machine. Keep it original. Paint "patina" looks great. Maybe a fork oil change and a valve clearance check to finish it would be a good idea.

[@budhimr]

The engine sounds still great, no smoke. Great job.

[@mickenoss]

I like that you went for a mechanical restoration and not a full rebuild to better than new quality, lovely bike - beautiful sound. Came here after watching Mustie1 spruce up his. =)

[@edwardmulder3777]

Mustie1 is fer sure the man

[@marks2731]

Nice looking little motorcycle. My ride is 22, it may be old, but it’s MINE! Nice one, it looks like a fun bike. Thumbs up!

[@douglastougmoore1679]

Watching this vintage bike come back to life made me happy. I’m a big fan of vintage motorcycle Salvations Thumb up for sure !!

[@cld458]

Great job on this beautiful 350 four from the 70's :-)

[@LoboBranco1985]

This motorcycle has the best engine sound ever! Here in Brazil, as like in most countries, it is a legend and a dream! God bless you man! thanks for share it with us!

[@berkeleygang1834]

You should have heard it with the original 4-pipe exhaust!

[@22Phanatic]

Awesome to se her back on the road! Good work man! I had a brand new yello F model like the one in background

[@bewildered5444]

In England we only got the 400/4. I bought an old one from a friend's sister soon after I left school. I used to cruise around the country lanes all day pretending I was in Chips. Great fun, still miss that little bike 40 years on.

[@Jooeffoh]

My old man bought a new Honda 750 Four super sport in the mid 70's, from Fletchers in Leeds. Think it was 1976, so to say we only had the 400/4 is a bit misleading. They had a 500 twin and i think a 550 four too, though I'm not 100% on that.

[@bewildered5444]

@@Jooeffoh I meant that we got the 400 as opposed to the 350 in the States.

[@mikedandurand3548]

This made my day and brought back memories.

[@KFLY67]

Mike Dandurand Thanks, I’m glad It did!

[@jenselkjaer9570]

Had one early 80's in New Zealand, never missed a beat....👍

[@markrampangajouw2692]

love old school Japanese bikes, simple and classy on its own. Old school bikes across the board cool as ever!!!

[@hectorheathcote9495]

I had a blue '71 CB350F in high school. Wasn't as cool as the kids with camaros or mustangs, but I loved that little bike.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

I bet you had more fun though

[@eamh2002]

Way cooler yes :)

[@Camarc64]

Amazing work and effort !!!

[@billymania11]

Nice little bike and with a 4 cylinder motor. Crazy!

[@sonny7658]

Rode one of those in my younger years. Loved it!

[@46MOTO46]

Beauty in every detail!

[@temasek65]

Good to see a good old bike brought back to life!

[@rajandavid]

I followed from the beginning. Excellent job bro!

[@berkeleygang1834]

I had been working 2 paper routes for 2 years, saving up for a Honda XL125, when my dad spots a 2 year old CB350F in the newspaper for sale for $600. I really want a dual-sport, but dad wants me to check this out. I fell in love. At 14 - nearly 2 years before I could get a license, I bought my first motorcycle. Dad would ride me down to the schoolyard, where I would practice using the clutch, shifting, braking, and eventually all the other skills I'd need to pass my test. That was a great bike. I once rode with a group of Gold Wing touring bike riders, and had no problem keeping up with them, despite their spirited pace. Before I got my license, my dad would ride the bike to work occasionally. When I got my license and could start riding it regularly, he had to get his own bike. But by then the 350 Four had been replaced by the 400 Supersport, so that's what he got. And he hated the low handlebars. He got the bars from a 750, and I got the low bars for my 350F. We were both happy. I rode quite a bit with my dad. Good times. Thanks for stirring up some fond memories, and thanks for bringing another 350 Four back from the dead.

[@pulkinpulman2028]

you one lucky guy..hope you enjoy every moment with your family

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

My dad got me a used D-43 Swedish Suck Machine. Rocked it well into my college years. Good times.

[@jeffreyhaynes5774]

Never forget fond memories with your dad,everyone does not get the chance to do so.

[@fonziebulldog5786]

Who could be that cruel to leave a motorcycle alone in a barn for 34 years. It needs to stretch out on the roads in its lifetime.She looked proud when she was back on the road. Thanks. ☺️

[@edcolins5498]

Nice job, beautiful Honda !

[@Phillipmoreno1]

Kudos what a great vid my first bike as a kid and loved it cheers

[@adamweston4152]

I never knew that Honda made a 350four,my dad had a 400four in the late 70s and I loved that bike.well done to you for finding and fixing up this lovely classic bike.

[@knievelhotmail]

The 400 came after the 350. Honda looking for more torque

[@johnnybahama497]

Great job, back in the day those were the jeweled watch of Hondas.

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

Superwow!!!!! Cool bike and resto!!😉😎

[@Cotte2000]

I have a CB125 Twin Superdream 1983 to restore, It sounds close to this one (Love that sound) Best of all i recognise some parts are almost the same! Honda CBxxx- engines are some of the most reliable ever made. Great video! Thank you!

[@shingerz]

What a brilliant job great video well done 👍

[@kheff46]

Very clean find! Great score

[@ecannon649]

Thats a real gem you have there. Very complete, origanal, and rare, better hang on to it.

[@happyraccoon4791]

Seafoam works wonders. 10 years my 1976 360 sat. Carbs gum up in the little tiny holes. Seafoam cleaned it out. Had a similar problem in 1976 with a Suzuki X6 but even with a week of carb soak I had a dead spot in the low speed circuit.

[@mickeydavenport4636]

Great find ! The CB350 was one of the slickest smoothest and running engines ever made. It is a jewel of and engine and only has 11,000 miles wow.

[@Sugar_K]

nope its a gutless pig

[@193322009]

Years ago, my wife had one of these 4 cylinder bikes and it ran like a well oiled sewing machine. It has a beautiful basic design.

[@premkumarg7751]

Thanks for showing this nostalgic bike.

[@mikeabbott7591]

Just came across this video and it brought back some great memories. In 1982, I made my first long distance motorcycle tour from Virginia to Daytona Beach for Bike Week with four other guys. I was riding a 1981 Honda CB750K. One of the others was on a CB350F his father had found not long before our trip. It looked just like the one in this video but cleaner, with a four-into-one exhaust and standard seat. His dad was along on the ride on his 1977(?) CB750F Super Sport. Before we left they went over the 350F refreshing fluids, checking valve adjustment and doing a compression check. They slapped a big Plexiglas windshield on it and off we went. I remember the sound of the single exhaust header screaming smoothly as he flew down I-95 and I-26 with the throttle pinned in top gear. The bike ran like it was new and without any problems on the nearly 1,400 mile round trip. An impressive little jewel!!

[@mikebowers518]

Could have been mine. I'm from md., bought a sportster and like a dummy sold the 350F. I keep it cherry. Wish I knew what I do now, I'm 63 yrs old.

[@mikebowers518]

Mike, does that person still have the 350F?

[@mikeabbott7591]

Mike Bowers Mike, I have no idea. Haven’t talked to the owner in years and not sure he’s still in my area. Should I come across it, I’ll let you know.

[@mikebowers518]

@@mikeabbott7591 Thank You Mike. I Appreciate It!

[@wilsondent220]

I learned how to ride on one of them. Originally came with a four into four exhaust system. Found memories, wish i still had it.

[@c0mputer]

Excellent, lovely 350. And good thing you opted for the safety crocs for the first ride.

[@MrTitaniumDioxide]

Don't forget the Kevlar shorts, armored T-shirt and the bare hands so he could hold on for dear life...you can't be too cautious when riding around on 40-year-old tires.

[@edhogsten2400]

I was thinking the same thing.lol

[@ahorsewithnoname643]

He did have a helmet though 😁

[@barrytarakoff3204]

It was a good video until the crocs and shorts. Put on some shoes and pants man.

[@willjankuvic9387]

@@ahorsewithnoname643 Oh, man! A helmet. A coward, after all.

[@coolstorybro9946]

Cool video bro! Nice bike you have!

[@chriswills9530]

Good save - love the safety croc's...

[@joegee2815]

I had a CB400 twin and then a CB360CL twin with the upswept exhaust pipes to make it a bit more off road capable I guess. Loved them both. The view of the bike as you were riding brought back memories. Wish I hung on to those as I'd love to ride them today.

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

Great story about one of the best looking and sounding bikes that Honda ever made. I enjoyed your meticulous approach to getting the bike running. I hope that you are still riding and enjoying it, wearing aleather jacket and boots. ;o)

[@zedmotoph]

Excellent Video, Very Helpful. THanks

[@spaceflight1019]

I remember the thrill of rescuing a motorcycle from a garage or backyard and bringing it back to life. Good times, damn, good times.

[@praveervikram]

Very hard work done.....result is good. Great work Sir.

[@KFLY67]

praveer vikram Thank you for the positive comment!

[@roncritchlow6793]

Great job! Love those bikes!

[@benjaminjeep3769]

Very good job, very good mecanic man, and beautiful bike....

[@TheCaffeineRacer]

Looks pretty clean for a 40yr old bike. Mine was a shed in comparison. Good on you, they get to 5k before the cam kicks in. Love it

[@razakaeem400kvsap7]

Excellent job bro.you people have seperate place in heaven.😭😭😭 Great passion for bikes.vintage bike is love❤️❤️❤️

[@BanzaiBob1962]

She lives! What a cool little bike :-)

[@CarlosGarcia-lx6qn]

Lovely Video man!

[@antoniosilva5785]

👏 A emoção do saudosismo, em ver uma motoca abandonada em um canto, voltar a rodar, não tem preço !!!... é como se ter a chance de uma VIDA NOVA !!!

[@BrianMax]

Nice to see you give this old girl the TLC she needed and put her in running condition.

[@bodge6886]

What a lovely old bike👍

[@jakefin6891]

Awesome video.

[@johnedwards1685]

Thank you sir. What a great video! Thank you so much for showing your baking soda blasting. The carbs from my Z900 restoration were terrible and had to go to a specialist for rebuilding. It took them three times longer than advertised and cost a horrendous amount. I’ve always loved the little 350/4. They were (are) rare in England, the later 400 is quite common and a favourite first restoration for a lot of people, but I prefer the more classic look of the 350. I hope you can find original exhausts, that would make a full restoration into a joy.

[@oldbatwit5102]

Before you start riding it disconnect the wire to the kill switch, in the headlamp. That horrible switch was a real problem when it got wet. I remember literally years of people suggesting fixes for the mysterious wet weather problem in British motorcycle magazines including replacing the coils. It was that bloody switch.

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Beautiful ! Just Beautiful. Respect. Trinidad & Tobago.

[@matthewharrison5409]

Nicely done! Happy new year and stuff ;)

[@KFLY67]

Matthew Harrison Thank you and you too!

[@robertlock7088]

Bought mine in Wichita Kansas brand new on floor for 1175.00 feb13 1974. Same color and trim. Loved that bike eventually want to have one again

[@ianmichael5134]

Hope one day I'll get this baby Love the sound of this motor

[@TomMcClean]

Great wee well shot piece of film shoing clearly what needs to be done. This was an excellent wee bike in it's day. A great wee commuter. Not many in Northern ireland. I sa a few more down South and a lot more in France. Best wishes

[@arlandgaylor]

just beautiful, i started tearing up. Mr. Honda would be proud.

[@johnbelcher7164]

Here's a Cheer for a old friend many years ago LES GULLEN Had a bike Just like that one He was only Seventeen when he died on it. Beautiful bike though Reliable

[@TheMaurob1979]

awesome job man

[@paulwhiteley6235]

Great video, lovely bike, hope you put new tyres on it 😎, when you get the new tyres, please show in a short video 👍😎, pww of Hull, UK

[@conorjenkins2119]

What a sweet wee bike . That wee bike will run forever