71 honda cl350 scrambler will it start ?

[@howardskinner4916]

I really like that your kid is helping you. Kids need to learn things like this.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I agree

[@jefferystark1662]

I had a 1965 CL77 305 Scrambler in High School. It was an awesome bike and I had many adventures with it. It also was helpful in elevating my status with the ladies.

[@Sleeperdude]

I bet it did that’s great

[@esurcylimaf4335]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you !!

[@mohawkdriver4155]

Your daughter is a future rider. You're a good Dad, my man.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@sugarskulllyfe5890]

that kick start after the oil change was so satysfying

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@robertwhitey6621]

The 160 Honda was also a real runner back in the day. We converted a 350 4 Honda into a scrambler when we were in high school what a blast that was.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@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!

[@basilbcf]

I had a CB350 back in 71-72 when I was in High School.. changed the sprocket and turned it into a hill climber. It was great fun!

[@Sleeperdude]

I bet it was

[@rockwestfahl]

I rode a twin to this bike when I was in high school. I loved every mile.

[@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

[@howardkoster4026]

Wind noise? It's part of riding!! Best feeling in the world !!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@rexko381]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@butchyshoe]

My first bike was a new 69 scrambler. This brought back all the memories from that time. I worked on it just like this dude. Thanks for the memories !!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great thank you for watching

[@johnny22single99]

ABSOLUTELY----> AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@cafe100mph6]

Just bought the same bike for $3000 but restored love looking at it after riding

[@tonycanning8518]

CL350 is something special, a bit of Motorcycle history 🙂

[@Sleeperdude]

I really enjoyed it

[@gokartracers]

I love the way you edit. I just cranked my buddies 74 Kaw. RIP buddy.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@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

[@mikewebb8456]

Nice to see someone doing this still... old hondas never die.. been messing with em since 1966.... best of luck.

[@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

[@staceyrenner5418]

Oh yes please! Love the Japanese twins from the 70's. My first bike was a 78 KZ400, still miss that thing.

[@Sleeperdude]

I love them too thanks

[@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

[@56Spookdog]

Back in the day when a group of us in our teens had bikes the one guy that had the 350 had the big bike the rest of had 175s, lots of good times and memories.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@jamesparker6017]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow that’s cool

[@7272nighthawk]

very nice old bike!!! Makes me miss my old CB 500.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@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 🤣

[@thomasbradley4868]

Your son is helpful.I love watching your videos . You have lovely family 👪!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am blessed

[@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

[@WotanSkyFather]

This is the exact bike I'm looking for. Really want one.

[@Sleeperdude]

They are fun

[@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

[@billiewright7532]

I had a 1970 Honda 450 scrambler. I sold it before I got married in 1975. My favorite old small bike I had was a 1972 Kawasaki 350 3 cylinder 2 stroke.

[@Sleeperdude]

That sounds fun

[@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

[@jamesgriffin2170]

Awsome that your son is so interested

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes he is the best

[@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?

[@alfdriss]

This bike has aways been one of my dreams from the early 70's

[@Sleeperdude]

I’ve always liked them as well

[@Expatriate1977]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@cavscout62]

One of the most reliable engines ever created.

[@Sleeperdude]

They are good

[@stevetotten9974]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome

[@alansmollen]

This is the first bike my dad bought in 1973, at the time riding through the woods , priceless

[@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

[@donparker1823]

I've always liked these bikes ever since I was a kid and they were 305's.

[@Sleeperdude]

Me too

[@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

[@joeyjustin6895]

THAT'S SOOOO YOU RALPHIE. THAT BIKE IS YOU 😎😎😎

[@Sleeperdude]

He has been all about it

[@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 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Cab00v]

A scrambler is a perfect choice for a farm bike. The eagle was a sign from above that it was destiny.

[@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

[@wanderingweederspapa7878]

Man what memories, my uncle's would ride us kids around on there Honda Dream's what a cool bike

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great thanks

[@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

[@DonaldMaples-d8k]

Yep we miss them too

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes

[@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

[@shaunhoyme3786]

keep your kids involved love it!

[@Sleeperdude]

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

[@jdfmfb03]

Not bad for a 50 yr old cycle. Glad you and Ralphie took time to bring it back to life. Another oldie but goodie like your Grandpa’s car

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Hobodeluxe960]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@DonnyHooterHoot]

I love Hondas because they are usually SO quiet! Loud pipes save lives is crapola! Great video!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@skylarkovack2561]

Really nice bike 👍 I have a 1965 model

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s Awesome

[@rockbay79]

You own a Honda CL350 AND a goat! My hero!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@SaveAmerica-TRUMP2024]

Cool to see that old honda rippin up the back roads.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it was great

[@edwardmulder3777]

Jes gotta say, ur son is gettin the best education eva workin on these old machines, which is fast becoming an old art

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I hope he learns a lot

[@cherokeeoutlawmartiel5340]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah it really surprised me

[@anthonymessina2834]

I can't believe how much Rocky loves those animal crackers! He cracks me up! He is so awesome! What a great pet! And Squeezy absolutely loves Pebbles! What an amazing family you have! Lucky man!(or should I say blessed?!!!).

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes very blessed . And Rocky absolutely loves animal crackers

[@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

[@indianachrisUDX1313]

This is awesome! I bought a 72 (made in 71) CL 350 Scrambler from a guy I used to work with. My son owns it now, I only paid like $200 for it & got it running right away.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@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

[@shaunhoyme3786]

having a kid involved ....priceless!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you he’s the best

[@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

[@donaldjackson1154]

Love your mechanical knowledge on anything you tackle reminds me of my younger days and I’m 67 now.

[@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

[@ctgriffi3899]

Catching up on an older video here... can't believe how this channel has taken off like a rocket! (And so have the kiddos, haha, who are like a combined 4-feet taller now!!!) Enjoyed seeing the revival of the 71 Honda today! (I had a blast running a 76 CB200T around Tennessee backcountry roads, bout 10 years ago. If anybody's looking for a fun over-nighter on their classic moto, jump on the Natchez Trace in Nashville, ride it down to Tupelo and back.)

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah for sure thanks

[@WilliamThompson-X]

this was a winner.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@johnbradfield8167]

You do not have to be sorry about wind noise,wile going down the roade riding a motorcycle. Actually made me feel right at home,untill I looked around and suddenly realized I am home in my doggone chair. I enjoy your showed thank you for all your work,and your family also.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny thank you

[@armedinbama]

Man, that's a cool old bike! I can remember seeing those distinctive twin pipes all over the place back in the day.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@armedinbama]

@@Sleeperdude I refuse to get old... 🤣

[@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.

[@davidleland8729]

I had one of those back in the day. It was a fun bike to ride.

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome

[@HVASEA]

Gotta love a Honda. My Dad had a Green 350...He used to take me to school on it back in the late 70's gas crunch. My friends thought it was so cool. I think Ralphie might like to keep this one.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s a cool story

[@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

[@shannonwittman950]

Typical old tech Honda from the 1960's-70's. Show 'em a little love and they fire right up! The coating in the gas tank was there because the metal was getting thin. That was the case with the tank on my 1967 305 Dream. The bottom of the tank was "sweating" gasoline through the thin sections. I finally had to scout around for another. This was in the late 1970's so I found one pretty readily at bike junkyard 50 miles distant. Brought it home and cleaned it out thoroughly, painted it and put it on the Dream. It was just fine.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes love these older Japanese bikes

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@mr.gutwrench]

I've still got mine it's '74 cl360. I like how there are so many stupid opinions and bad advice comments and you answer each one with a polite "Ok Thanks"

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah you get used to it after a while. That’s cool you still have your old bike

[@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

[@ericnelson4841]

That cool getting that bike going... My nephew just fond a 1971 Honda 100 and it has not ran since 1973... He got it running like a charm

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@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

[@bigbarracreekaussie3449]

Absolute classic, I'm aussie grew up with these solid tuff, just about unbreakable. Gotta say ralphs high school ride. Perfect chance to work with him and for him, he s gunna rule turning up on that.

[@Sleeperdude]

He loves it

[@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

[@shawnathon60]

I had one of these in San Francisco in 76',.. through the hills of Marin County,,, too cool,

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@Mr120volts]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@stevenannett1739]

I bought A 1970 SL 100 IN 1977? And loved it ! Honda made some pretty cool bikes in the 70s ! Awesome you got her back up and running

[@galactica5]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@toddjohnston4788]

You looked like Steve McQueen In the great escape! Love you and Ralphy doing the " gas tank shake" great video 👍 thanks

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny thanks

[@TheCrackerBox]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@almikelipscomb]

I had a brand new 1970 CB 350. Nice to see this video. That one hole was for a tool kit.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool thanks

[@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

[@schithead7]

You just have to love those old Honda`s ! One kick and away we go ........ LOL ! Just to see the look on Ralphie`s face , Big Ol Smile , , , , Now that`s some great stuff right there ....... That always makes it worth it , just the memories alone my friend : ) We all remember good Ol times with POP`S or GRAND POPS ............ I freeking love it , , ,

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much really appreciate the views and yes Ralphie loves the motorcycle

[@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

[@Cameraman148]

Fantastic Video..Bought a New 1968 Cl 350 Scrambler, Best Small Bike I ever owned they were fast for the Day, and Red Lined at 10.5K, started mine on Hill Climbs with a Set of Cut Kobbies, and never looked Back, sure miss those Days..enjoy that Bike!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s a great story

[@jessemiller3001]

Great Video. Love the old bike resurrections. They are sometimes so much more fun than a car once in a while as they dont take two years to complete. Thats my experience.... Probably because I am one year into a car restoration.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@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

[@eddiepatterson5025]

That Honda still has the get up and go Sounds good when you cut it loose. The sound you may be hearing might be coming from your starter like the bushings worn not sure but you may want to check it out.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@Chris_at_Home]

I had a 1971 CL that I put over 20,000 miles on in the early to mid 1970s. I did a complete rebuild on it once. When I had it you could fill it for under a dollar and have enough change for a Coke. Those are the kinds of roads I rode on in New England.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s a cool story

[@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

[@csfrcaddicts7405]

Thank you for the amazing video and great tuning tips. My uncle passed away 30 years ago riding one when a vehicle crossed into his lane. I truly miss him. Today though I was given a 74 CL350 and most of a 70 CL450. Tomorrow I begin my restoration of them to hopefully creat a tribute bike for him that I can ride or even just have in the garage to admire. ❤

[@Sleeperdude]

I hope you get it going