How To Install a CL350 Center Stand & Swing Arm-Vintage Motorcycle Restoration Project:Part 81

[@SinnerSince1962]

Thanks for letting us watch you put this bad boy back together.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks for sitting through it! Lol.

[@TulaTom]

A recommendation for those tackling the reassembly of the swing arm. I tried installing the rubber dust shields on the frame, but didn't have much success installing the swingarm. I found it easier to put the rubber shields on the swingarm, instead of the frame. Line up the swingarm and then push the dust shield boot into place on the frame. If your rubber pieces are really dried out this method probably won't work and you'll crack the rubber pieces. If they are still malleable I think you'll find this an easier way to do it.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks, Tula! Glad you got that sorted. Onward!

[@TulaTom]

Good beer choice 👍

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks, man! It’s good stuff.

[@bigal7561]

small extension socket for driving in the long bolt

[@KeepOnWrenching]

That’d work!

[@jeffmoat6820]

Hi Brian, at 9:20, you mention about the need to scrap off any paint around that round hole before installing the swing arm. Why is that necessary? (got my frame powder coated recently and I want to save a trip back to the shop to have them sand blast the paint off if it’s not really necessary). Thanks!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

It’s probably not the end of the world if you don’t but that is a greased area so I assume metal to metal contact is best.

[@jeffmoat6820]

@@KeepOnWrenching Thanks for the speedy reply!

[@SinnerSince1962]

@@jeffmoat6820 If you spread the opening slightly, you don't need to fuss with paint residue.

[@davidaldrich3488]

Brian, The center stand stop........you said you could not find it..........Show its install please, I have ordered one for my 1970 cb350....Ty

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I need to order a new one. Thank you for the reminder. it just pushes on. I’d suggest lubricating the rubber piece first thing. I can definitely show it but I need the part! Totally forgot about that.

[@josephcivita1450]

Use a new cotter pin, they are cheap. Install the rubber snubber on the center stand before you install the stand in the frame. Use a socket or a short piece of tubing to protect the grease fitting when driving the swingarm pivot bolt in.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Definitely

[@larrywilliams3858]

I know I am late to this party. Thanks for making the videos. Please, for everyone's sake, put the red Loctite away. I think you would be served well by a 3" extension on that ratchet, and 6 point sockets. The factory did not scrape the paint off of the frame under the rubber dust seal. Keep up the interesting work.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I’ve actually acquire many of those things by this time. Glad you found the channel. Getting better everyday!

[@VictorPaulDiaz]

Question, my centerstand dosent have a stop welded on. Is there a different one? I have it back on but spring will fall off cause its going too far back without stop

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Some do and some don’t. I believe my earlier model didn’t have a stop. Go check the cmsnl website for the schematic of the parts based on year. It’s a really amazing resource.

[@jeffmoat6820]

Hi Brian, what did you clean all your parts with?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Super Clean degreaser and then into the sandblaster. That was all repainted.

[@seanpalmer2050]

Brian, it's me again. I just rewatched this. I installed a center stand on my 1971 CL350. Someone had removed mine. It's missing the rubber spacer that you referred to. Does that have a part number?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I've placed a link in the description of the video with a reference and parts list. Very useful. I hope this helps.

[@seanpalmer2050]

@@KeepOnWrenching thanks for all your help. Your videos are amazing and you seem like a super cool dude. I hope that you are doing pretty well at this time.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

That’s so nice to hear. Me and the fam are doing well. Strange times. I’m glad I’ve got this project to pass some time. Be safe. Be well.

[@bigal7561]

I'm going to Harbor Freight and buy you a dead blow mallet and a soft face mallet and a brass mallet.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Those would be useful. I can procure them tho. Thank you!

[@ryancollard77]

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