How to do paint and bodywork on a antique motorcycle. Body tech shows you all the secrets !

I have been doing autobody work for over 20 years and in that time I have learned a lot of tips and tricks of the trade. This gas tank was in very bad shape from old wreck damage and was almost too bad to fix. The bike is a 1971 honda cl350 scrambler that we got running in an older video and did some upgrades on. I am really happy with how the paint color turned out and I am excited about getting to ride it with the kids once the weather warms up.I hope this video helps someone who is wondering how they could do this on their own motorcycle or car.
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[@johnphillips489]

I just saw this was a 2 year old video but still very relevant for all the old Honda bikes on the road. You are also an amazing mechanic, mentor and most importantly Father. Glad I ran across your videos. Thank you for all you’ve taught me from your extensive knowledge base.

[@Sleeperdude]

I appreciate that!

[@Palarisha77]

I watched the part where Ralphie pops that RC Cola at the end on half speed like 5 times, so funny. Tosh keeps shakin them sodas…. He really took it like a trooper tho, just lifted the bottle and took a drink!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@paulfellows2094]

the bike looks totaly amazing she is a beauty your detail to your work is beyond me keep them comming

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@justinsanders2705]

I really enjoy watching when you do paint and body work. I've always been interested in it but do not have the patience to do it myself. 🤪🤣

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks 👍

[@loriendastafford1760]

I love this bike!!! But I love pretty much every bike 😅..my wife and I are new to your channel and we're trying to catch up and seeing this video shows how selfless you are when you sold it to keep your family vacation going the way you planned and have a safe return..that was a true sacrifice from one bike guy to another!! We love your family and what you guys stand for! Hope to meet you someday. GOD BLESS YOU

[@Tatman1212]

By the way, the cuts to the puppies is adorable

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@aaronwilson8768]

Hey boss what a worker he goes home tired

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes I do thank you

[@juleslemelle9027]

Really cool job; "kids" of all kinds should be proud ❗

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@gearhead2017]

The puppies are adorable! The blue pops and rocky is up to his eating everything routine lol

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you, yes they are into everything

[@indianaslim4971]

85% of ya'll need to subscribe... it's free!, It's wholesome, it's low-fat, no MSG, gluten free entertainment....

[@Sleeperdude]

All facts

[@shedtested27]

What a nostalgia trip...fantastic

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@ericd2791]

Love the blue, always love old motorcycles.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes I am a blue kinda guy

[@deanriley1284]

Not a bike person normally but love the Honda. Great it’s back on the road.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@denboe2894]

I finally figured out that vie-een-yas are just Vienna Sausages and why every one loved em so much. The paint turned out great!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny thank you

[@kenfitzpatrick1230]

Soften those side cover grommets with WD-40 ,the cover will pop on and off . Helps keep the covers from cracking when pulled on unevenly . . . That old rubber gets really hard ,and the plastic tabs get brittle. Paint is Great ! Keep on doing what your doing,it's lots of fun and informative. Thanks All.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@edwardmulder3777]

I think baby oil would be a better softener of the rubber, less chance of it evaporating

[@SusseBo]

Even better use silicone, but let it dry properly before re-mounted. Silicone makes it impossible to repaint.

[@todddenio3200]

I’m glad my old CL 350 Scrambler is in nice shape appearance wise and while it is a 72 it has a 74 tank and side panels and the original 74 blue that’s very close to yours and black paint still shines, chrome is great and seat is still sweet. Now I just have to get it running again. Hasn’t been ran since the mid 80’s.

[@Sleeperdude]

Nice , it shouldn’t be too hard

[@jamesmichael3998]

Hey man if you need more lift on that front end you can loosen up those bolts at the top of the forks then lift the motorbike up a little and let the forks hang down a little then tighten the top fork bolts, good luck. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@renoflames]

I BELIEVE THAT WAS HE BEST REBUILD MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN, I BOUGHT THE SAME MOTORCYCE WHEN I WAS IN THE ARMY AND DROVE IT EVERYWHERE. TOOK IT BACK HERE TO THE STATES AND DROVE IT WHILE STATIONED AT FORT HOOD TEXAS AS THE COMMANDING GENERALS' DRIVER THEN SHIPPED IT BACK TO GERMANY AND DROVE EVERY BACK ROAD FOR 400 MILES FROM BREMERHAVEN TO BAD KREUZNACH WHERE I DROVE FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL THERE TOO. THEN SHIPPED IT BACK TO THE STATES TO FORT HOOD AGAIN SAME JOB. I PARKED IT AT THE HQ BUILDING AND IT WENT MISSING ONE DAY. FOUND IT LATER AT A CAR LOT FOR SALE NUMBERS CHANGED AND GOT IT BACK SINCE MY NAME AND LAST 4 WERE INSCRIBED IN A HIDDEN PLACE. DROVE IT TILL 1984 WHEN A FUEL TANKER RAN OVER IT AT A GAS STATION WHILE BACKING UP. I STILL GOT 3500 FOR IT THEN I ARGUED WITH EVERYONE ABOUT IT. IN 79 I BOUGHT A HONDA 6CYL 1050CC CBX AND I STILL HAVE IT. THE KILLER POCKET ROCKET. OLD FART NOW BUT I STILL RIDE IT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK.

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow what a cool story, thank you for watching

[@paulym5814]

Those pups are so cute.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Chris-2-of-3]

That was fun to watch - great color for the Honda too. I don't think it needs anything else - except just to be rode.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@tonylashmit2613]

Awesome color choice that looks like it could have come that way fron the factory! Nice job ! That deserves a 10 on the Vienna sausage meter!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you , what a high honor

[@bigbobk1963]

Ralphie with the RC was good too !!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad you liked it

[@fritzcaddy]

From your very first videos I could see success coming for you and the family your joy is evident and more contagious than a hankering for Viennas

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@lastresortrescueandrepair]

Well I bought a brand new 1970 CL-350, it was Orange and Black, I didn’t feel old until you called it antique !!! Love your channel and family, keep your kids interested in what you’re doing. I raised my kids at the airport and church and they turned out pretty good, not perfect but good. My grandkids are perfect 😂😂😂. Keep it up !!!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool, I am trying to do my best with them

[@tedingles4952]

That bike looks better than new, really now I'm really interested falcon.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you, we will get to the falcon

[@CB-2]

nice job on that old 350... the on/off switch is so Honda classic

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!

[@1980bwc]

That is a beautiful color. Just imagine how good a tri 5 Bel-Air would look in that color!

[@Sleeperdude]

Exactly

[@Batdad3]

I love the color of the motorcycle that same motorcycle I learned how to ride on I miss it so much, love y'all content and how family oriented y'all are you don't see that no more y'all keep up the great content God bless y'all

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah it turned out nice. Thank you

[@vidguy007]

Anyone who mixes bondo on a tablet of paper my kinda guy Great job

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks man

[@neilbpence]

The Fonz is one of the reasons I love motorcycles and you two pulled it off.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@Terry_1111]

This has been one of my favorite series of yours! I love old motorcycles and owned one similar to this many years ago. I did wonder where everybody else was just before you explained! Your bodywork skills are amazing and, as always, I'm always learning from you! Great job! Thanks for all you do!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I’m glad you liked it

[@stewardreed6252]

​@@Sleeperdudes1❤

[@rickylaporte6750]

I enjoyed watching y'all and it was awesome seeing y'all having fun. I got a good laugh when Ralph took a soda bath. Thank y'all God Bless

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny I’m glad you liked it

[@rockinrowdy13]

Blue...my favorite color! Bike looks awesome..also love your furry family..cute pups, and Pebbles and Rocky are so cool lol

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks I paint everything blue

[@shawnathon60]

Did I tell you,. my 1st bike in 76' was a Scrambler? It was sweet!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@DelButch]

Man what a great bike a really caf'e racer you did a bike proud

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@davidbryant5875]

Ready to see one of the cars you got to come alive!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@brentgruenewald6116]

Looking Really GOOD.. Noticed a tear on the right back of the seat..a simple Iron On Patch and all's good.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks, I do need to do that

[@mikerphone7039]

You can put a couple of washers or a spacer at the top of the spring to lift the hight a bit 🤔 ive done that before with old bike fork springs 😁👍.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok good idea thanks

[@WotanSkyFather]

Friggin beautiful brother! Great work. You make it look easy, and TN looks like some fun country to ride, I'm jealous! Indiana is so dang flat.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@edwardmulder3777]

excellent job on the paint and bodywork by the way, and the colour looks great.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@edwardmulder3777]

@@Sleeperdude welcome.

[@MrTonyBrooklyn]

That is a great job! BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@differentgroove1]

Great job ! She's looking good , love seeing her come together and back on the road again. I love old school metric bikes because it remind me of seeing my brothers riding with their friends . And Pebbles a sweetheart and hello to all the other animal friends too ! Beautiful pups !!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool me too, thanks for watching

[@qcamp9771]

Those puppies are precious

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes they are

[@Wehawk0311]

If I'm not mistaken, you may need to add lead to the gasoline you're putting in this motorcycle. The valve guides were different back in pre unleaded gasoline days. It'll run fine, but eventually you may need to do a valve job and install guides that are unleaded gas friendly. I think your paint looks great. The color is perfect.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@joeyjustin6895]

I REALLYYYY LOVEEEE YOUR EDITING. THE SUPERIOR EDITING MAKES THIS SHOW. TONS OF SENCES

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it I have absolutely no formal training

[@TimothyFish]

I love seeing some bodywork getting done. The other projects always seem incomplete.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah I know we will be doing bodywork on the Falcon soon as well

[@philjohnston9616]

Came out pretty sweet. You got good taste. Hope she's a keeper

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I like it

[@eddiepatterson5025]

That shade of blue fits 70’s vibe of the Bike. Love the blue I’ve seen a new Jeep Renegade that exact same color beautiful. So fun to see your kids playing in the snow ❄️. And the puppies are so cute ❤️ dude. Again you and the painter did a awesome job on the bike parts. You’re right Pebbles is gonna be like her dad Rocky hopping on everything. Back on the bike I agree on changing the rear sprocket ⚙️ for better highway speeds. Ralphie bless his heart he got soaked with the RC Cola and cold as it was outside I could imagine how much colder it really felt lol 😂 he’s a real trooper tho. I’m go try those bourbon bbq Vienna’s when I see’em Sorry for long post. May Y’all have a Blessed one sir.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@Roconno131]

Wish we got to see more bodywork in the newer vids!

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks maybe soon

[@Raineydaze_Kitchen]

It's funny that I've been watching your channel for a while now and I didn't know your first name until I watched the Hamilton Farm video 😂😂😂

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@calebjohnson6123]

You can increase tension on the springs using a steel tube spacer under the caps.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@grosseileracingteam]

Bike looks great. I'll do drive train, suspension and electrical all day, but I was never ambitious enough to learn body and paint. Thanks for posting.

[@Sleeperdude]

There’s a lot to doing it

[@smarternu]

When I was a kid those were a dime a dozen. I have owned about 20 of them. I bought four in various states of broken as a lot while I was a paramedic. I had to use an old ambulance to go get them. The guy said, "Wow, I guess you are going to try and save them." I got three decent ones, sold them all. That EXACT bike (type) was ridden by Kurt Russell in the film The Barefoot Executive (1971) I watched it the other day, a time capsule crack up!

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s cool I will have to check that out

[@j2kinflarc768]

Was watching another channel and the Scrambler videos showed up. I’m pretty sure I watched them, but since YT didn’t think so, I’m guessing I watched them all at work 😂 I know I did because I was filed with déjà vu watching and on last summer’s road trip I remember that the saddest part for me was you selling it off.

[@MegaKencam]

I like the color. I painted my old Honda a Jeep color too. It's a metallic copper.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@douglasb9105]

I'm liking that color!

[@Sleeperdude]

I love it

[@leonardwalters154]

Bike looks great, Ellie's puppies are turning into gorgeous little rolly pollies, and I know you would be demonitise, but dang (born to be wild) should have been the back ground music when you 2 pulled in!😄😁😆👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you that would be cool

[@jonlennon3348]

That thing came out real nice. Good job.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@toshnee]

Ha ha that was so funny lil ralphie sprayed with cola..😆 great job on the bike really was a cool video. God bless y all.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@markyworld7658]

Love when you can stand back and look at your project come to life and be finished. Great looking bike and rockin color!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@davidrice313]

He almost hollered “tires” when he was having trouble getting those plastic side covers on. 🤣🤣

[@joycebrown2483]

Sorry I just got to the video keep me in your prayers my mom passed away today with covid

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow sorry to hear that. We will be praying for your family

[@francispalmer9737]

That old Honda looks so much better than a modern bike with the chrome and that Blue. Nice one dude.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I agree

[@adamrussell4703]

Great bike . I had Suzuki that colour . That’s a lucky colour.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you that’s cool

[@vleldaddio210]

Started the video surprised your voice sounds way different had to click to make sure it was "S D"🙌👏👍 Only convinced when You mentioned Ralphie had helped you out cleaning the tank on the other video ! Came out just Great !

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great job on the Honda 350. your puppy's are growing like a weed. Ralphie first ride on the Honda. he did good ridding on it. Congrats Ralphie..

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@williamspaid7929]

I might be mistaken but you want the closed end of the master link going in the direction of the chain so it doesn't blow itself off.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@1607rosie]

My buddy was a autopainter. Learned everything I know from him. It's much nicer spraying in the booth though. Just remind your boss your a KZbin ⭐.😂

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny .. thank you

[@edsyphan3425]

One quick note. If you haven't bought any JIS screw driver bits. It will keep you from stripping all the "Phillips" screws. I've had good results with Vessel Impacta

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@Paul-md8de]

I wish you could do more motorbike stuff , just saying , Love from the UK ❤

[@Sleeperdude]

I would like to

[@johnhere6058]

Sleeper to raise the front end a bit just put a round slug about 3/4" long between the top of the spring and the top fork bolt - make a longer one if you want more height

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@ejtakach]

Great bike! Rocky sleeping with his girlfriends, no wonder he's tired 😉

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah he has several

[@vicswanby454]

I really like this kind of step by step what you had to go through to get that looking so good. Keep up the great work! You've got a really good channel going here!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much!

[@armedinbama]

Great color choice! That bike came together beautifully! I'm dying to see those puppies jumping around and playing in a few months. 🥰

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you, they are going to be a mess soon

[@JamesCouch777]

Great primer on how to do body work, pun intended 😁👍

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny thanks

[@raywall5712]

Great paint job. And awe you have puppies too.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you . Yes she had 5 puppies

[@joshnjaa5019]

"It's time for your shot." 😂 Great work. 💯

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad you liked it thanks

[@Altcoin.gangster]

I just rebuilt a 74 cb750 and they are a pain in the ass I like the color you chose I wish the customer wanted a custom paint job but I had to go with all original everything

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah they look harder to work on

[@Brian-xy1ff]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@JamesCouch777]

You're giving those Asian restoration channels a run for the money!

[@Sleeperdude]

I hope so

[@rodsan7867]

lolz that last part of the video was funny ralph sprayed himself with pop maby next tim he won't stand in the way lolz awsome video

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@davidjohnson4550]

That little rod that goes between the end of the handlebars is to help with the handles from vibrating or chattering. Same reasons you see metal bars going from the firewall to a fender. I was a mechanic for over 35 years, been working on cars since I was Raphie's age! Anything about transportation I read, collect, learn. Been to college for automotive. With that being said I think you probably know way more than me! I learn so much from you!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome thank you

[@pauloconnor7951]

Some Knobly tyres would make it look more purposeful. Possibly Trials Tyres. Or trail. Nitrile gloves inside your racing gloves will make a massive difference in the cold !.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks good to know

[@midnightgambler3718]

Was a fun video!! Silicone spray works on rubbah parts!

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@charliespusta4814]

Thanks for the tips you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs keep it up man! Missing the kadett wagon!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it, we might get back to it one day

[@kennethgingerich7561]

Sleeperdude you are making lifetime memories with your family that's awesome!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@kennethgingerich7561]

@@Sleeperdude yes sir thanks for sharing your skills 👍

[@gerbentvandeveen]

I had a Honda MB5. With a 70cc 11 Port and a 22 millimeter carburetor. 125 km/h. And a Honda mt5 with a 70cc 6 Port. 95 km/h. Now I have a Honda mb 8, with a water cooled 125cc with a 26mm carburettor.

[@Sleeperdude]

Nice

[@louishollandp3844]

Now you need the helmed in the same color as the bike nice job on the paint color

[@Sleeperdude]

Good idea thanks

[@1607rosie]

That's a very nice paint job!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@carloscardova4221]

Plenty of work hours you put into that bike and truly it shows how dedicated you are to your profession. it looks like it come out really great, all you might need now is is sidecar project build for the great One with a special helmet made just for him, the greatest of all times New HONDA Project, Rocky I think he's ready with his coverall natural fur. Good video Sleeper dude, I like it so, thanks

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you sounds like a good idea

[@pieceworkstudios]

You did a beautiful job on it. I hope you can get another one you like in the future

[@robertrousseau5264]

Okay I would highly recommend that you get rid of those points and condensers and put in a set of solid state ignition okay this is Bob from Vero Beach Florida God bless and have a great day

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah I have heard that’s a good upgrade for them thank you

[@synthead]

I love this video!! This is like a feature-length film of family and motorcycles! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for watching

[@kenconklin2131]

I like the comic timing "That's really hurtful". You two are a good team!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I’m glad you like it

[@johnwilliams4545]

So good to see you doing bodywork, not because I like bodywork but because I love watching experts work 👌👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks, I have been doing bodywork for over 20 years now

[@robertdudek1464]

Super coupe? Man I had a 87 thunderbird turbo coupe I fell absolutely in love with and drove it till the wheels fell off lol it had almost 400,000 miles on it when I finally had to retire it due to some serious rust issues in the unibody like fred Flintstone style lol.. I've been looking for another in some kind of decent shape ever since.. but I'm picky and I want the style before they put the intercooler turbo systems in them but the ones I've found worth having or saving the owners aren't ready to part with yet can't say I blame them.. love your videos and the wholesome family content it's nice seeing that youve got the whole family involved.. keep up the great work! Crack a rc cola y'all deserve it!

[@MrStingraybernard]

Beautiful color and yea I’ve seen a new Jeep with that color

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool thanks

[@jefferysmith3930]

Looks great. The ending RC explosion was hilarious!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks I’m glad you liked it

[@bruceperron3796]

I've put many emblems and badges on cars and bikes with double sided tape,sometimes i would take a Dremel tool and rough up the underside of an emblem and wipe it with fiberglass filler so it would be flat,then I would use the tape.

[@jameslester3861]

I had to buy a tank for my ‘68 as the friend I bought it from used it on a chopper he was building. I found a 1972 tank and it did not have the seam running down the middle like the early ones and it had a rounder shape and looked really nice on the bike.