71 honda cl350 scrambler will it start ?

In this video we rescue a 1971 Honda CL 350 scrambler that has been sitting for years. They are actually 325cc with a five speed manual transmission.
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[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

“Because I’m a man, and it’s a motorcycle “ 😂😂

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes !!

[@johnivy1065]

I like that and I will send you a link

[@Kirill.zalyalov]

Ну-ка ну-ка

[@herosdiaz8757]

That's the only answer, really XD

[@GrumpyUnkMillions]

The squeak is the 'sprag' or one-way clutch that grabs to turn the crankshaft using the starter motor, but slips otherwise(over-runs). It likely needs to be cleaned and oiled. It is right above and forward of the flywheel where you adjusted the spark timing. Be sure to sync the throttle plates so they both start to open at the same time for best and most even performance. When you get them right, it will feel a LOT smoother. Bought mine new in 1970, so have a bit of experience. tom

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks good info

[@moosehand8721]

That squawk sound reminded me of the bearings in the oneway pullstart spinner that squalls when a Briggs & Stratton starts up cause the ball bearings are dirty and dry and won't flee the grooves once centrifugal force tries to clear them from the sprag but it doesn't.

[@GrumpyUnkMillions]

@@moosehand8721 Yes it does. My memory is not exact on the sprag clutch, but I think it is on the crankshaft, otherwise, the chain from starter sprocket to the crankshaft would be turning the whole time the engine is running. There is a bit of oil in that case, but not much, so the lackj could very well make it squeaky.

[@rc2033cr]

Thats right!

[@jekylltraveler]

Nice work. You might consider tightening that fork bolt.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yep seen it when I watched the video thank you

[@ericoh123]

@@Sleeperdude I'm pretty sure the old gas tank coating was zinc chromate primer. Popularly used to seal-off the rust in old VW gas tanks and such back in the day. Before having to get a new tank.

[@nathanlee4360]

I have only just watched this and was thinking the same thing lol

[@ddwoolensackIII]

@@Sleeperdude That fork bolt was killing me!!!!! lol

[@fatzmalone5705]

One thing i have learned riding.. Flip Flops and kickstarts lead to missing skin and many bruises. Great video as always.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@vidguy007]

In my crazy youth I’d take off for a hundred mile ride up the coast with flip flops, shorts, no helmet, just enough money for gas, a t shirt and maybe a jacket strapped to the back of the seat

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@vidguy007 that's awesome man. I used to take bike ride trip on my bike starting anywhere from 200 to 800 miles one way in t-shirt , shorts , & flip flops. I used to get some weird looks on the interstate cuz seeing a chubby fat dude on a bike & wearing flip flops too it's something you just don't see. I have to ride my bike with flip flops because i have big very very extremely wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE wide with very fat wide toes that are equally straight across making my foot very very wide at 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my lil toe. My foot outgrew shoes , socks , & boots 30 years ago & flip flops is the only footwear that will barely and I mean barely fit on my foot because of my toes being straight across & wider than the flip flop straps. Merry Christmas to you and your family and a Happy New Year too.

[@RobbieHerrera]

@Fatz I learned that the hard way 😂

[@edwardmulder3777]

@@vidguy007 did a ride like that with a few Jersey(England) friends shortly after doing an oil change on my Yamy xs1100 Special, the last rider, Stu, got me to stop telling me my bike was spewing oil, lucky my other mate , Topo was a seasoned biker, had an extra sparkolater, screwed it into the drainhole, filled her up with oil and we were away again. Tks again my mates, Jersey guys

[@esurcylimaf4335]

Only thing better than an old Honda is a bunch of old Honda's. Cheers from Australia.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you !!

[@osor2614]

Hola, veo seguido sus videos, le admiro por la manera que soluciona las fallas mecánicas de los autos que repara, pero lo más impresionante es ver como tu hijo se integra en el proceso, eso dice mucho de la excelente calidad de padre que debes ser. Adicional a lo anterior, las tomas con las cabras son espectaculares. FELICIDADES y los mejores deseos para Usted y su familia

[@russellbrown1376]

Ask mustie1 he does alot of the coating on motorcycles etc he has his own KZbin channel so ask him

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@russellbrown1376]

Way way back in the day my dad was in dirt track stock car racing in North Carolina now what he drove well his last 1 was a falcon similar to what yours Is he died the last year of 70s 79 he never will be mentioned in Nascar but that was where he was headed to

[@TheCrackerBox]

You should fill the gas tank with vinegar and let it soak overnight it will eat all the rust out

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@andya857]

My second bike back in 76 it was a 72 , so reliable, fast for a 350 . Drove it from Montreal to Vancouver in 78 not even a hiccup. Wish I still had it . Keep it my man..... Have a great New Year and will watch your subs grow...

[@Sleeperdude]

Hey thank you for watching and happy new year to you as well we hope so on the subs

[@lucasrustt]

i love these old bikes, looks so good and yet so simple

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah I love them as well

[@pd9717]

OH nice, I'm glad I'm not the only Portuguese who enjoys this channel.

[@ericnelson4841]

It might be for sale

[@kathyscott]

My hubby Mark is excited to watch this. He has done cycles since he was 16 (now 67). He said that cover plate is worth a fortune because they are always lost...good luck.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome thank you

[@kathyscott]

@@Sleeperdude my hubby talked you thru the repair naming each part as you questioned about it. He actually yelled NO when you spread the gasket goop on the carb. It was funny 🤣

[@AlfredandLinda]

The bolt on the side by the throttle seems to be lose seems like it holds the front shock

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it was thank you

[@rajeebpatnaik1018]

Rajeeb from India. Dude be careful the bolt on the handle T bar which tightens the front socks has come loose.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes thank you I saw it after I watched the video

[@Expatriate1977]

Cool bike! 8 have my dad's all original from new, 1970 1/2 Honda CB450. really good bikes.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@kenfitzpatrick1230]

Get Some rubber gaiters on the front fork tubes and stock headlight mounting ears . . . That's a classic, keep it for the right flip price , or keep it

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you. Already got some of those on the way

[@jaymac2184]

My dad had the exact same bike - CL 350 Scrambler - when I was a baby. He was hit by a woman pulling out of a driveway without looking and got pretty broken up. Mom said no more motorcycle or no more family. He didn't ride again til I was 23 yrs old. Just wish I had that ole bike back!

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow.. yeah wifey gets worried with us on it as well . Thanks for watching

[@my357mags]

Good job you got er running! Might want to tighten up the top triple clamp bolts for the forks...bolts look a little loose. Great video. Thumbs up!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it was loose thank you I saw it on the video

[@bigbobk1963]

First bike I ever had was 73 CL350 Honda my dad gave me at bout 15 yrs ol!!!! I had PO PO chase me on streets soooo many times and I would head straight for the trails 🤣🤣🤣Loved the electric start

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@zrxer2]

That groany squeak you're hearing when starting is the starter bushings. Love your vids. You have an awesome family.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@JoE_Songs]

finally somebody addresses it... lol - I thought... wtf, maybe a dying piston? thanks

[@staind288]

If that's really what it is why do you hear it when he Kickstart it or even after the engine quit running the starter shouldn't even be running at that point

[@JoE_Songs]

@@staind288 mmh well.... yep. good point. so .. clutch? gears?

[@rgs4x]

My dad brought one of those home straight from Japan. Came over on a C-130. Drove it right off the loading ramp to home.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@Mike-sl2gr]

Congrats i love those bikes i had tje same one as a teenager love how you and Ralphie bond im the same with my son god bless happy new year may god bless you and family

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much I’m glad I get to spend time with the kiddos

[@vidguy007]

If there ever was an indestructible, dependable, fun bike, there it is I’ve owned several of those and would love to own that one Every Honda 350 I’ve ever owned made that noise and I have no clue what it is What ever drives the starter?

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@vidguy007]

@@Sleeperdude thanks for a reminder of what a great thing that bike is

[@corey1788]

Wow that thing really moves! Hey by the way there’s a bolt…..lol just kidding I think you’re aware by now.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes really surprised me . Thank you yes I actually saw it when I watched the video

[@billdyke9745]

That's a truly disturbing amount of metal in the oil. Either something failed, was fixed and the mess wasn't cleaned out or something is about to fail big time. If it were mine I'd strip the engine. If a bike seizes going down the road, it tends to get ugly...

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@JamesCouch777]

I had one of those bikes, it's probably from the cam. Put some zinc in the oil and it'll be fine.

[@warrenlawhorne]

@@Sleeperdude Since the valves weren't adjusted one can assume the timing chain tensioner was probably not adjusted either. That timing chain will wobble in between the heads and chew a hole in the path of the chain if the tensioner is not released occasionally. It's probably fine now that it's been done, but another complete oil change with Honda oil would be good in 50/100 miles. I've found Honda clutches tend to start slipping if Honda oil isn't used. Thanks for the video!

[@jamesparker6017]

Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Hehe. GREAT My first motorcycle was late 1960's Honda 305 Scrambler predecessor of this. 🏄

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow that’s cool

[@18wheeler77]

Next time, lift the rear off your truck and strap the gas tank on a tire and put it in drive. The tank will spin itself.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@18wheeler77]

@@Sleeperdude btw, I’m jealous! That’s a pretty sweet bike. Congratulations man.

[@SWEET-2381]

I swear I just seen a bolt come out on the front forks.. You got me jealous I wanna go for a ride!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah the bolt was loose I saw it in the video thank you

[@flowrob6861]

My wife considers your channel as mechanic porno . She happy we don't have the room land to do any of it . I had one of those that toured Canada Maritime, New England , Mid Atlantic , Deep South states in 70s . Racked up 70000miles overall . Only time starting was issue when temps in 20s . Solid machine .

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@garycook2355]

Smart man. flip-flops and motorcycles just don't go together well. I know that they are one of your trade marks but it is better to wear shoes or better boots rather than lose some toes. Also you used a helmet and other safety gear to ride. And of course you had your Viennas and RC cola to keep your strength up for another ride. Happy trails!

[@Sleeperdude]

Every once in a while you got to consider the toes

[@Hobodeluxe960]

my first street bike was a Honda CB500 4. Good dependable bike.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@galactica5]

I had a 71 CB350 from 86 to 3 years ago. Fun bikes! but I hated those CV carburetors and changed them to SL carbs.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@timmcfarland7395]

Great video. Hope u guys had a great Christmas 🎄

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@raymondcoggins297]

Not into bikes to much but that's a cool ole bike

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@johnhere6058]

Hey! - That was fun - Had motorcycles all my life and still do - I'm sure you spotted that loose bolt ready to fall out of the top triple clamp - be safe

[@leestiles7343]

Hey John I saw that too. I was just starting to get worried lol

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes I saw it when I watched the video .. thank you

[@randymiller1604]

What are you hereIs the starter clutch that’s normal

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@clydepodvin5026]

That’s a change you working on a motorcycle not a car. Great video. Happy belated Christmas to you and your family.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you .. yes Ralphie has been begging me to get a motorcycle

[@Jason_H_2024]

they also had a cb 350 4 cylinder i had one in the later 70s

[@Sleeperdude]

Cool

[@leonardwalters154]

Pacheco, think I spelled it right, made a chopper frame for that that one way back in the day, change the pipes and the frame was lighter so it made a fun little bar hopper, or Ralphie's first school vehicle

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny ..

[@billdyke9745]

So, when you were trying to start that bike it made that weird squeally sound as the engine came to rest. That is where the metal fragments are coming from. It has separate engine and gearbox oil, I imagine, so the answer is in the engine. It looked liked aluminium, (hey, I'm from England). Did you try a magnet on it? I'm thinking oil pump. Anyhoo, just discovered your channel, like you, your family and even the goats... Rule of thumb... If it ain't safe for Ralphy it ain't safe for you. Jappy New Year to you all. (Spell checker came up with that one)...

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@benspeedschannel888]

Lovely old bike! Might be worth checking your valve clearances, they sound a bit slack to me 👍👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok good to know

[@andya857]

@@Sleeperdude Good point, real easy to set did mine a couple of times ...

[@edwardmulder3777]

Yep, he already set the valves

[@pasdutout4690]

I worked on those for years . (1) the carbs just can't be right, need a good cleanup and throttle plates sync (visual is good enough). Also make sure both diaphragms work fine by blowing air though the bores. (2) the mechanical noise isn't from the valves (if set at .002" int, / .003" exh. and there's no wear to the cam lobes/rocker arms. Rather from a loose cam chain --adjuster is behind the cylinder block : put any cyl. at TDC (plus a few degrees), loosen the adjuster nut +bolt, it should reset the spring-tensioner. Tighten. (3) Points static timing is ok, as long as you first adjust the points gaps (.012'"-.016"), THEN the timing itself ( left cyl. by rotating the bigger points backplate ; right cyl. points have their own 'sliding' smaller backplate , bolted to the main one (this way both points can be adjusted independantly). (4) there are normally 2 screen filters in the fuel valve assy : a tube-type and a round one , both accessible upon disassembly. I'd add some more inline ones as your tank can't be trusted to deliver clean gas. I loved those bikes much better than the modern ugly/ complicated ones. Yours doesn't smoke, should be good for a while ! Sadly, looks like internal parts are mostly NLA.. How comes you know how to adjust these 'excentric' rockers !!!. I thought only Honda retired engineers knew about them haha.

[@amerritt261]

It’s been years since I’ve even looked at one but on some of them the starter was also the alternator. So when you shut it off you get that squeaking from the starter. That’s only a guess since I can’t actually see it up close.

[@vidguy007]

I like your guess better than mine

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@bigbobk1963]

RALPHIE is a nut!!!!! Singin FINAL COUNTDOWN by Europe.....that song was before you guys ever thought about him LMAO 🤣🤣🤣When your riding....on your right front fork tube, you got bolt ready to fall out!!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

He’s is really funny he is very shy when we start videoing hopefully he will open up soon you guys will love him

[@jamierushing8811]

Hi bro from west Alabama

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks for watching

[@tsbrownie]

Per Chiltons, one of the 350 engines had a different firing angle. It's like 179 degrees and something else I can't recall.

[@paigesmith6416]

One of my favorite old bikes ..there was a difference in the engines ..although they all use the some components, the points are supposed to be set at 14000s the sl head had larger valves and a smaller combustion chamber the gearing between all the models was drastically different the CB had the highest gear ratio ..and the sl the lowest ..I built several of these bikes back in the day and managed to pull 106 mph out of a cb with an al head and the sl carbs jetting was a tad bigger .. the scrambler is the most desirable to collectors as it was a trail and street bike ..but mainly street ..any you scored a nice little bike ..

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I really like them as well

[@rorymunroe3771]

after you have buried a guy because he was driving in flip flops you will think twice...bullshit footwear. ask Rusty Collins ...

[@AsherCB350]

I actually have 2 scramblers however one of them has a CB engine in it and i tweaked the jets, and few other things this thing is a rocket baby

[@bolt_husky]

The 01-05 (Yamaha loved to use dual carbs) Raptor 660R had twin 33mm carbs. Easy as heck to work on tho,, I was 12 when I put a stage 3 Hot Cam and valve springs in it with a jet kit. Talk about torque!? 5th gear cruisin any RPM and just blip the throttle and the front tires instantly pull off the ground. Also,, the coil n wire n spark plug top.... screw on the top on the plug, grab any MSD blaster coil and make your own plug wire from any of the good brands (MSD, Taylor, etc) and then wire in the MSD coil. Now you get more efficient spark, better spark, fuel eco, power and you can use a regular spark plug. Did this on my Raptor as well and even the idle improved on pump gas.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome a raptor 660 is very fast

[@yamahattr6006]

Squeak sounds like the starter not disengaging properly

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hello sleepersdude dude how you doing. Man what a good video. Congratulations on getting you a bike & working on it. That is something new to your Channel. That was awesome seeing you work on something you never worked on before and to have your son with you was just awesome. I love seeing your son working with you he is awesome. It's always awesome to see a father & son working & doing a project together. My youngest son John is the same way with me with Trucking 🚛. If he could do online classic so you can ride in the truck full time he would do it so he can just ride in the truck. He help me a lot when we are trucking 🚛 together. It was awesome seeing you riding the bike in flip-flops like I used to do. Sleeperdude question? Who's flip-flops was those on the floor in the video at 23:48. The footbed look like it's carpet footbed & look very comfortable to wear. Now buddy you know you were supposed to do that test drive in flip-flops but since it was 40° outside & you went for a long test drive Mackey will approve of that. I love the end Man where Ralphie was holding your flip-flop in his hand for you to open the RC Cola. Hope you and your family had a good Christmas & Santa Claus got you some good gifts.

[@Sleeperdude]

Wifey got me a great present I will probably show it later on the channel. Ralphie has been very excited about a motorcycle for months now so he was all about it. Thanks for watching as always . That was one of Ralphies flops the dog Ellie had brought in she has a thing for shoes

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@Sleeperdude okay buddy that's cool i will be looking forward to that. That's awesome that he's excited about motorcycles. Oh okay that's one of his flip flops. They look like they are very comfortable to wear. As always dog always love shoes for some reason. I can't tell you how many times I seen guys wearing flip-flops that dogs chewed up.

[@skylarkovack2561]

Really nice bike 👍 I have a 1965 model

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s Awesome

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

In 1970 I purchased a 1968 CL 350 Honda. I was 15 years old. They are famous for wearing the timing chain out , rockers arms and cams from over reving and getting to hot or not enough oil. That's where all the valve noise is coming from I was tearing these motorcycles apart when I was 15 And16 years old and rebuilding them.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@roypearce6968]

Nice motorcycle find and look like it drive nice . And yes does it have rocky approval? Great video you always explain everything you do love that.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@rexko381]

That is exactly remind me I am old and NYC is for young generation!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@gearhead2017]

The tank was really gunked up,and that squeaking noise could be the starter bendix,it's rocky and Ralphie approved now

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes they love it .. thank you

[@ronsimpson261]

The clamp bolt for the top right fork yolk is hanging out. not good fork leg will slide up and bend the leg , other than that good vidya fella .

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you . Yes I saw that when I watched the video

[@garymotley8196]

You guys' videos make my day. City life is full of hustle and bustle, so its a challenge to appreciate the simpler things. Nice to see such a thing is still possible. BTW, the threads at the top of some of some spark plugs because some spark plug wires get attached with a nut in a few applications. Really appreciate the awesome content!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@tonycanning8518]

CL350 is something special, a bit of Motorcycle history 🙂

[@Sleeperdude]

I really enjoyed it

[@richardhill4862]

There are pretty cool old bikes, kind of like a over sized mini bike that is heavy. I also had a 750 which was fun from this time period. I think it was just paint inside the tank, most coatings are not rough and and lumpy. Your little man is starting to like working on these things, these are the days you will remember most. I rise my RC cola to you sir!

[@Sleeperdude]

He really likes motorcycles and has been after me to start this project so he’s really excited even though he doesn’t show it on camera

[@galactica5]

My CB 350 always did that squeak too. I believe it was the starter drive.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@pd9717]

I only helped to re do an inner tank treatment once. It was first a cleaner then a coating. I didn't think it stuck well and looked like it was peeling. However that bike lasted a few years on that coating with no issues. Not sure but that inner tank treatment was tricky... You fellas did a great job.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@TylerDuysen]

😂😂ive got a 62 ca72e honda dream 250 alot different but there fun bikes to ride mines black and chrome

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s neat

[@dieseltech139]

This was my second bike as a kid. My first was a Honda CL125s vin# 1123158 stolen before I got my first ride but my Cb 350's and my CL 350's were my main means of transportation for years! $50. a year for insurance back in 1971! Great 👍 content! 🇺🇸

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow man that’s cool

[@FoxeemaTV]

i never have had much to do with bikes but this is a very interesting video as always

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you . Ralphie has been dying for me to get a motorcycle

[@murraykriner9425]

That's a great score these days since so many rider's dig that whole scrambler look. Sure happy she ticked over and fired after a little TLC. Shame that someone had to torque up the one jet so bad. It really should be replaced when at all possible. The missing side cover will be costly especially if the medallion in on there. Looking $60 or more at least. The petcock does have a plastic screen that slides over the longer tube, along with one in sediment bowl under the valve. Lube the cables, check the brakes and other than seeing how old those tires are (more than 5 yrs) just go and swap them out. That's same year and color as my CB-350. Really awesome motorcycles. Have a very happy New Year.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok great thank you Happy New Year to you as well

[@joemollet]

Nice little Scrambler there Sleeperdude! Since you like like those and the CB’s SL’s, I actually have a 1978 CB750K Four! Low original miles! Fun bike to ride!

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome that’s cool

[@cherokeeoutlawmartiel5340]

I learned how to ride on an old 71 350 just like that. That thing would fly.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah it really surprised me

[@garykingery773]

I bought one of these new in 1968 exact same color as the blue one loved it never had any problems I like the side pipes because you can take it off road and I I know it would do at least a hundred

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome I wish mine was blue

[@jerryhelton7383]

My brother bought a new 750 Honda in 71 when he got back home from Nam. He use to ride me to school on it thought it was the coolest bike in The world,he also bought a new 71 442 loaded with a 455 4 speed. Thanks for bringing back old memories!! Great job getting it up and running. Hope your family had a merry Christmas!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad you enjoyed it thank you for watching sounds like your brother has good taste

[@jaylin1932]

Great microphone you're using. Sounds awesome in the ride by scenes! Can't wait for spring to fire up my CB350.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@ianfosbrook8406]

loved the heavy metal edit with the tank shuffle... ps. another outlaw biker is born..loved the no insurance road ride..🤫

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you . Yeah it’s been a while since I have had a motorcycle . Why do I need insurance when I’ve got keys 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gtaelement137]

Hello 👋 friend Rocky is a motorcycle jump Stint Evel Knievel 🐐

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes he is

[@RobbieHerrera]

Great video! That sound brought back memories. My first bike was a 1976 CB360T and it sounded just like your bike. I rode that thing everywhere.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@dionrau5580]

Survey says, NO 1 answer... It's a motorcycle an I'm a Man! Yep 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@kobusjoubert401]

That sound to me comes from the starter clutch.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@townhall05446]

I've never seen Ralphie have as much fun as he was shaking that fuel tank. I had a CL450 once, the most miserable bike to get started. Then I moved to a Suzuki RE5 wankel bike - expensive, slow, ugly, what's not to like? - and then a Suzuki GS1000 which I loved.

[@Sleeperdude]

He did enjoy it

[@Mr120volts]

Took my motorcycle test on a CB360T. That thing ran perfect and put a lot of miles on it

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@ronwig7665]

Great video guys, I want to know how you open your bottles with your flip flops,

[@Sleeperdude]

They are Reef Flip flops with a bottle opener

[@dennishough3709]

Thoroughly enjoyed the classic motorcycle upload. Please do more with this classic Honda. They say “variety is the spice of life” I think you are on to something big with being open minded on different projects. Love it Sleeperdude and family, Keep the diversity coming!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I really appreciate it I like a little bit of everything

[@johnhuber7188]

Loved the music while you were shaking the tank 😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome

[@terryeustice5399]

So glad to see ya shed the flip flops. Kinda dangerous operating on motorcycle. You did a great job. Enjoy the New Year.👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you sometimes you gotta consider the toes

[@bigbobk1963]

When your riding....on your right front fork tube, you got bolt ready to fall out!!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes thank you I saw it in the video

[@jerrydutra3225]

I love it!

[@Sleeperdude]

Great

[@HanstheTraffer]

My first and only bike was a '69 CB 350. That was in 1973. Good bike but not good on the highway ...too much vibration. You're right about the pipes...Get some decent pipes on there and increase your donkeys. I think mine went about 96 mph top end. (If my memory servers me correctly...which it often doesn't)

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@joejakubec9708]

You should have at least put an in line filter in it. Great potential on the bike but its's worth getting a different tank. I would love to do a restoration on it.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@munched55]

Those old Hondas are still bullet proof. In 1974 l had a '72 750 Four PS, that crunchy groan sounds like bearings. Listen. 🙈🙉🙊

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@munched55]

@@Sleeperdude you have to really get your head in there to hear where that bearing sound is coming from.

[@noahzark7975]

I love old bikes. Can’t beat these old Honda’s. Super simple and reliable. Hope to see you doing more on these. I picked up a 75 RD250 that I’m working on getting it finished up. Bikes are always fun. If you have ethanol free gas down there, I recommend running it. Keeps you from rebuilding carbs every year.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok great thanks

[@philjohnston9616]

Must have been a change not having to break off rusty drums or 50yrs of crud raining into the eye balls. Sweet bike

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you . Ralphie has been looking at market places for months now wanting to get a motorcycle so here we are

[@aaronwilson8768]

I don't know but I'm sure you can if I ever get to your state will all need a Burger King run

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok 👍

[@seaglider844]

Sometimes people put epoxy coatings in their old tanks to cover up pin holes and nasty areas. That's a cool ride you've got there! Those scrambler pipes look in pretty good shape!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah I think so thank you

[@JamesCouch777]

I just fixed the tank on a 71 Triumph that had at least 50 pin holes in the tank. I bondoed the outside, put 3 tank coatings on the inside and it doesn't leak a drop.

[@edwardmulder3777]

@@JamesCouch777 good way to recycle an otherwise throwawayable tank, its called recycle

[@JamesCouch777]

@@edwardmulder3777 especially for the price of a new tank!

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

@@Sleeperdude looking for your email address. I need to send you some pictures of a 56 Thunderbird in upper East TN hasn't been started in 20 years. The car came here from California. I want to run something by you concerning this car.

[@jonbaggarly6969]

But I got a 100 scrambler when I get er goin I'll get ahold of ya

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@stevetotten9974]

I use to have the CB 1976 750 wish I still had it I love your show

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome

[@JohnShinn1960]

Extremely happy for ya Sleeper! 👍👍 When do I ride?

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@hammer5475]

Couple things that may be helpful, they did make a CB350f which is a 4 cylinder from 72 to 74. Usually the carbs come off together so you can bench sync them. To get that crap use acetone to get the old sealer out then reseal it. I would use red kote, usually works good. Thanks for the great video, cool your son is learning how to fix stuff with you! It actually sounds really good!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Baddog6873]

Next time try a little bit of Red Devil lye to clean your tank and any automobile parts

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@RayBenson45]

Love those old honda bikes I have owned 4 of those cb and cl bikes 350s and 1 360 great video on how to set the valves and timing system 👍👍👌

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome I love them too

[@theanotsband]

I got a 1971 CL175 when I was 13. My Dad taught me to ride in the fields. I still have it today, 41 years later, but started a project to rebuild the engine 20 years ago and there it sits. Getting an itch to restore the bike though. I would really like a CB500 to customize.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

Very cool old bike. Old stuff just looks so much better 👌🏻. Great video.👍🏻

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@kobusjoubert401]

Just check the pinch bolt on the top triple clamp it looks to be loose

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes I saw it when I watched the video thank you

[@stannelson2582]

But are the casings good?

[@Sleeperdude]

About like normal for me

[@dionrau5580]

Yikes 😬

[@keeganlangford5580]

Plenty of used fuel tanks for sale on ebay. Not exactly cheap though. I hate when people coat the inside of motorcycle tanks. It never lasts and always causes problems.

[@keeganlangford5580]

Also that squeak when you shut it off sounds like the starter clutch or bushings to me.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@caseygunn9627]

Man that turned out to be a good bike!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah seems to be pretty good

[@caseygunn9627]

@@Sleeperdude my mechanic/tech boss Steve Wallace growing up called those popcorn poppers lol. They are so fun the 325cc and up. Pleanty of donkeys.