Install Gas Tank & Fuel Lines On A Honda CB350 CL350 Motorcycle

[@ZoeyTheGSP]

I know this is an older video, I am currently rebuilding a '71 CL350 Scrambler and this video has been very useful as well as your others on this project. Thank you for the details and explanations and clear precise tips. You've earned my sub! Thank you!

[@steffenrosen8011]

You made my day!! Thank you! I have a CB350, vintage 1970, and had to remove the tank. I got stuck, googled and found your video - excellent!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Glad the video helped you out.

[@allans7281]

You are entertaining I love your enthusiasm it’s therapy working on our bikes isn’t it

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks! It most definitely is. Nailed it.

[@davehansung4127]

I thought I was listening to Jack Black 🤘good vibes, thanks for the video.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I’ve got that a few times. Lol.

[@wingtiplandscaper7872]

No doubt! Me too!

[@ronsmithey3783]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful

[@KeepOnWrenching]

You’re very welcome.

[@arashrahmani8372]

thank you so much. it helped me to install my CB gas tank.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Glad to hear it!

[@fusioncat1967]

Your videos are so good and helpful. What if the fuel line that crosses over to the clutch side carb lays on the motor a bit ?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Trim it up a bit

[@MrScratcher09]

I believe the throttle cable is suppose to be routed above the mounting point.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I’ve had it both ways and it didn’t really seem to matter. Above makes it a bit cleaner and tighter for sure. I think for snugness it’s currently above. Good catch.

[@AllanBruton]

rubber is on back to front, when its the other way around you pull back the tab to allow the tank tongue to go in.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

They give you just enough give before you break the rubber mount. Lol

[@mranderson0528]

Thanks for Everything I Have a 1982 Goldwing , thanks for Making it simple

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Love it! Glad you’re finding the vids useful.

[@Rider-zr7ix]

Brian is running on pure adrenaline at this point.. Go Buddy GO! :)

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I was a mad man. Lol

[@woncameron24]

Motion Pro tygon is the best line. I also run their dual shut off quick disconnect for the crossover line as you mentioned. Pricey but You don’t need to drain the fuel to remove the tank.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I’d live to add one of those in the future. Just couldn’t pull the trigger. Maybe one day. I’ll definitely look into the fuel line options. Thanks for the info!

[@woncameron24]

Brian Matson All the other line I’ve used hardened after a while.

[@woncameron24]

Also, I think the rubber tank mount faces with the arrow/point towards the tank. Refer to the honda fiche. www.hondaparts-direct.com/oempartfinder#/Honda_Powersports/CB350K4A_MOTORCYCLE%2c_JPN%2c_VIN%23_CB350-4000001/FUEL_TANK_%2b_FUEL_VALVE_K4/8f2a8c7a-bff5-4145-aca5-3fab76750c98/d0def51e-e0e2-41b9-9e92-d435b0e5a9f7/y

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Graig Cameron if that’s the worst thing I’ve done today I’ll take it. That’s easy to flip around. Lol

[@woncameron24]

Brian Matson oh yeah totally. Just sharing cause I know you want to get it all sound. You’re killing it buddy. Also it may make is easier to mount. I have no issue getting on and off. always sharing with purest intentions. keep it up. you’re close.

[@tech9896]

Hey buddy I’m facing rusting issues on my motorcycle. The rusting is found on 4:43 exactly on the tank connector. On that semi circle like thing. Is it normal?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Totally normal…try remove it. Wire brush. Once to bare metal be sure to paint to prevent it coming back

[@bigal7561]

I think you have that rubber piece on the back of the tank, you put on backwards. The rubber pointed end is pointed at the tank and sit's on that area in the top part of the inset on the tank. I think you just turn it around

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Works either way! But yeah. Easy fix. Too bad I sold the bike. Lol

[@bigal7561]

@@KeepOnWrenching Yep. That was a beautiful bike. Just bought an enclosed trailer to haul my vintage honda in.

[@georgebone23]

Tip..being you left slack on the fuel line..connect the line before you put the seat side of the tank in its rubber mount.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks!!!

[@preez77]

Hey bud, on such a nice resto job spend the money and buy OEM fuel line and clips. They’re so much nicer looking than hardware store hose clamps and do the job just fine.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I’ll have to look into that. I grabbed this stuff from CMC. I do like that it’s clear so you can see the fuel. I don’t believe the OEM was clear. Easy swap to make in the future when I can get the parts. I’m to the point of working with what I’ve got for now. I definitely look into it. Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.

[@preez77]

Brian Matson you got it! Bike looks really nice. OEM fuel line is black rubber and is about 2.50-3 per foot. Clips are $1.50 or so. Both pricey but it finishes the bike. I do like the idea of clear line to check the flow and if any gunk is present

[@preez77]

Also, you can definitely fire it up without exhaust. It will be loud as hell and make weird “bloop” noises but it will run and won’t harm anything but your ears.

[@ukgardener973]

Thanks. Similar to the 2020 CB125F

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Probably pretty similar!

[@wisdomfromthewoods3638]

wouldnt the tank set in the back one first? let the front set off, just on top of the front mounts, then connect the fuel line, then put the tank down on the mounts?

[@senimorybbob]

Great video! What size gas line did you use?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Stuff from CMC

[@HepcatHarley]

I like to use fuel safe tygon hose over here, I guess your fuels are way different nowadays. Yeah gas it up man but to be honest the down pipes wouldn't take long to fit anyway and also check the oil circulation, isn't there a screw you can slacken off to check oil circulation?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I still need to clean the exhaust system. Got some rust to clean up. There is a bolt to check to make sure the top end is getting oil. I’ll feature that for sure. I kinda wanna see if it’ll go....decisions, decisions.

[@HepcatHarley]

@@KeepOnWrenching I've seen people running motors without header pipes, myself...I'd wait for the sweet moment of finalisation, you'll get a bigger smile for sure, keep going Brian :)

[@williammoss4828]

Great energy! thank you

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks, William. Glad I can keep it interesting.

[@mikelynn9533]

Brian, where did you get the mini clamps you are using? Smallest I could find at big box stores were 5/16 so too large.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I found them at my local hardware store. CMC has the springy clips.

[@BinkSnaps]

Just installed new petcock(same one as this) onto 76 CJ 360T. Getting fuel to 1 more than the other. I don't have the extra slack in the line that you used. Did you run into this or they both worked as installed here? Also using 3/16" instead of 1/4"

[@BinkSnaps]

Switching to 1/4" hose fixed problem above^

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Good to know!

[@alexenns3203]

What about those things on the bottom of the carburetor bowl? Looks like a fuel line goes there

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Those are overflow outlets. Nothing needs to go on those.

[@terryjoe323la]

You should have used needle-nose pliers to connect the fuel line they have long needle nose pliers as well

[@greghamilton5461]

Brian. What's your thoughts on those Honda original wire clamps?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I have never seen them. I just assumed hose clamps were used. Lol. Some other comments say they are just fine. Didn’t even know they were an option.

[@donreed1133]

Hi Brian, I have been wondering if running the fuel tank balance line over the frame toward the rear of the gas tank might work? Plus it sure would make removing the tank much easier. I saw someone do this on a KZbin video recently. Thanks Don Reed

[@KeepOnWrenching]

That has been recommended. I actually have a couple things I wanna try in future vids.Definitely would make things easier.

[@christianbergstedt1175]

Hi Brian and Don. I would not recommend that. If air gets trapped in the pipe when you fill up gas in your tank, it will not suck the gas to the other side when it gets low on one side.. It could work 100% though if you make sure to start filling in gas in only one side of the tank first time you fill it up, so you flush out the air, and after that newer run it dry and makes sure no air gets in there.

[@donreed1133]

@@christianbergstedt1175 Thanks for the info Christian. I always fill up the gas tank on the right side as the gas cap is actually on the upper right side of my gas tank. So if I understand correctly this should work? Thanks

[@MrScratcher09]

To work properly, it has to go under the frame. It relies on gravity alone. Once gas level is down to the bottom, gas will not crawl upstream against gravity.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I recently added a quick disconnect to the line. It’s one of the most recent vids. Works great and will operate as originally designed. Love it. Check it out.

[@mrmwman1248]

Dude, use the correct 5.5mm not 1/4 inch fuel line and spring for a couple bucks on the correct hose clips that you can use a needled nose with from both sides. The hose clamp looks cheap and shows on the tap side and you are making it harder than you have to to perform maint in the long run. All that work, pretty tank and you show it off with hose clamps.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I’ve since then started using the clips. Had no issues with the hose size. Got it from CMC who are experts on these bikes. Couldn’t hurt tho! The clamps do cut into the hose so using a different option is definitely recommended. Thanks for the comment

[@juvenalbolanos8300]

😎 cool

[@900cubes]

Have you had an issue where fuel will come out of one line and not the other? I have a 71 CL 350 and noticed this. I’ve read that supposed to be like that but it doesn’t make any sense to me. I took the lines off of the carbs. Fuel will come out of one. I can pinch it then fuel will come out of the other one but not both at the same time. I thought it was the petcock so I took it off, cleaned it, felt confident and put it back on but nothing changed…

[@KeepOnWrenching]

That was an issue in the carbs for me. Had to hit the passages with compressed air and reset the float needle seat and float height.

[@andylopp7825]

Not a bad video but ditch the scissors!

[@jameilsanders1492]

Where do I get the 90 degree pipes to put on the tank? My tank didnt come with them.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Someone may have removed and welded them shut. They are welded onto the tank and aren’t removable. It helps balance the gas out in the tank. If they gone someone cut them off.

[@Jimbos1954]

Please add some masking tape on all painted surfaces especially the neck of the gas tank before installing and removing it. When your screwdriver slipped off the hose clamp I cringed because that’s an easy way to chip the paint as well.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Heart attack city for sure. Good point.

[@davidaldrich3488]

Almost there

[@KeepOnWrenching]

That day was a whirlwind. Lots of progress.

[@nioo4431]

is that you jack black?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

People keep saying that.

[@greghamilton5461]

What size hose did you use on the cross over fuel line?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

1/4’’ or 6mm I got from Common Motor.

[@samuraicheech5977]

Whats that thing on the tank?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Not sure what you reference. There’s a crossover tube that balances the gas in the tank

[@quintonbottoms5766]

Everything goes smoother if you go slower. I enjoyed your video but the manic movements caused you more problems than anything else. But great video

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Totally. Sometimes making videos and doing actual work can be a tricky balance! Glad you stuck with it.

[@alexbass5171]

Jack black?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

People keep saying that! Lol

[@keyofg2020]

Is Jack Black narrating this video?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

People keep asking that! Lol

[@totokingkong1]

I think you should lay down a bit on the coffee

[@KeepOnWrenching]

But I love coffee!!

[@wixidiot472]

did not help at all.