This Honda CB350F Has Mud Wasp Nests in the Cylinders… Will it Run? (Sitting Since the 80s)

[@timelordnoah5179]

“ Don’t scratch the cylinder wall” I think we are a lil past that lmao

[@jackferguson2491]

This was my first motorcycle, the Honda 350f, same color. Rebuild the topend of the engine with it sitting in a box in the living room. I wish I had gotten rid of the wife and kept my bike 😢

[@aceneto9386]

Still have the same wife or ex wife?

[@Orygunner67]

My brother had one that was blue 💙. It was his first bike.

[@1980bwc]

Ive got a Uncle, who buys and restores Trail 70's. He lives alone, so he has 2 spare bedrooms. One of them is packed full of bikes. While the other one is his "Shop", that he restores them in. You reminded me of that talkin about building that engine in your house. Lol

[@jdtallant3751]

You took the words out of my mouth. I should have kept the bike!

[@jamesbach2021]

A 350 four? A bike worth restoring. Thank you for saving it from the crusher!

[@ricochetgaming7858]

if you love old 4 cylinders with low displacement check out a zxr 250 from the 90s 250cc straight 4 that revs to 18k rpm they're awesome machines

[@nickpollay1681]

That’s what I said lol why even bother with a 4 cylinder that’s so small? But it exists and that is awesome

[@olliewebbuk]

@@ricochetgaming7858 These sort of machines are back. Kawasaki has low displacement four cylinder bikes you can buy right now.

[@l-space1368]

@@nickpollay1681 the smaller the displacement per cylinder, the less each piston weighs, the faster it can chooch :D

[@SportbikerNZ]

Honda Mc22 = best of the 90's il4 250s.

[@CarsandCameras]

Backyard big bore kit incoming

[@ninjasuperman9538]

late April Fools ep

[@twinindy1991]

Put that engine in a mini bike frame 😂

[@williamhelms9942]

Great to hear that!

[@pezzintheshed]

Dual Sport it! I did ;) photos.smugmug.com/Other/CB-400-Four/i-RnTpMZ4/0/CV44LbfzG3CwRqtmrJthF2dnK7NxJnBJS7GcCjmfq/X2/IMG_9395-X2.jpg

[@sethcrawford6219]

Let’s go 😂

[@ConfusedBurger-fo6vq]

So happy to see Charles still part of the team. On a different note, sorry about the blatant theft on your property, Isaac.

[@edbcollie5094]

i have a 75 CB400F, that replaced this model, that i rescued from going to the dump and revived in 07 after it was wrecked and parked in 92, and its still going strong. these bikes are absolutely invincible

[@Black_noir_mw3]

Man the fact it barked at all is beyond amazing

[@waynerowlinson6177]

I'm an old Honda lover, and am in no way angry with anything you guys did to it. This bike was junk when you got it and not even good for parts, in my opinion. One thing you might have been able to try is mix up some 10:1 or so fuel to try run it. Thin enough to get through the carburetor, but thick enough to raise the compression. I do think congratulations is in order though. I think this is the Jankiest Cars and Cameras video to date. I loved it!

[@Sgsl70]

That was the worst bike Honda ever made & the second was the cb 360!!!!!!!

[@FradyKatt]

Ole man Honda Said he was Most Proud of that engine of any he designed

[@angrymancunian]

I have a '72 CB350 K4 Twin - exact same colour, fully restored and now in the UK - was an original Minneapolis bike. Hondas from the 1970s are just the best bikes. Reliable, Rev Happy and Beautiful!

[@DannyNeal-g8y]

Never, ever bet against a Honda, or the Cars and Cameras crew! Nice job, guys. This little bike just earned a full restoration!

[@jhaedtler]

I had a 350 Twin. Drove it to work in the summer time. In Chicago! Put gas in it about once a month. For a small bike they did ride nice for their size!

[@yogibear4682]

It was a 360 twin, the 350 was a 4.

[@jhaedtler]

@@yogibear4682 Wrong. the 350 twin came out the year before the 360 twin. My neighbour had one(360) My 350 had a higher top end speed!

[@That_5.0_Ranger]

I have a 360 twin and can confirm they are great on gas for what they are. Especially around town.

[@DaveDeline]

When ax handle doesn't work use metal pipe on aluminum piston heads! There handly hillbilly fix it tips turned into a big bore kit because they didn't soak the rings,holding starter cranking for that long.yikes.king of the hill has a you tube video,fusible link. Is the term and a stick and hammer all you need to destroy vintage Honda.

[@jasons4622]

Had one back in 92 and ran the twisties from Escondido to el cajon every weekend. I still want another one.

[@colvinwellborn]

Not a production bike, but yall should really look at videos of the RC166, one of Honda's GP bikes from the 60's. It's a inline 6, 250cc with a redline at something like 21k. The sound that engine makes is truly divine.

[@johnbunkle3280]

I marshal over on the isle of man at both the TT and the manx. And one of my favourite racing bikes has to be the 350/4! On open mega pipes, if you've got wax blocked ears stand next to one in the pits area. Hearing job done. 😂

[@alexschettino1277]

"Let's hear 12 grand one more time!" That killed me!

[@GenerationAI2024]

So nice to see you blowing dirt away after loosing the oil fill plug. It's those small things that make a great mechanic! If you where a motorcycle mechanic i would not think twice handing my precious bike in your capable hands.

[@brendanraven79]

I kid you not, I just picked up a 73 cl350 last Saturday to be my first motorcycle. Keep up the fantastic work guys!!

[@JeffKopis]

I bought a '73 CL 350 twin about 20 years ago. It had aftermarket twin megaphone mufflers, one on each side. Sounded awesome!

[@SchoolforHackers]

Super sweet bike!

[@Wildhauss-u2i]

PvP intake is actually pretty funny. I remember way back when you made it a bunch of people said it wouldn’t work but it did.

[@texanjimbob1509]

That is just like my first bike. It was our second car right after I got married. She got the beetle to go to work. I had the bike. It was the dark green color as well! They sound wonderful!

[@否空]

Glad to see a real motorcycle

[@2AWARRIOR1776]

I consider that a huge win with all things considered the fact u got it to run at all is nothing short of a miracle being that the engine was in that bad of shape n it still started is amazing good jobs fellas can't wait to see the big bore kit on it

[@OldGreyBeard57]

Wow guys good video, I bought a brand new 1973 CB350-4 red, when I was 17 years old in Montgomery Alabama! My first bike was a used 1971 CL100. Sold my 350 when I went into the Navy in 1974. That was a great bike!

[@johnlonnevik5917]

I have owned Harleys, Yamahas, Kavasakis, Hodaka, Moto Beta but my all time favorite was my 1975 Honda CB400 Super Sport with in-line four actually displacing 408 cc, 6 speed transmission, and the sweet, swept 4-into-one exhaust capable of 110 mph with two passengers.

[@RussellSmith-s2w]

My brother got the same bike from our dad about 15 years ago and called a bunch of places for parts and they told him the bike was worth $50 if it was running. I wish he kept it. Can't believe you got yours to fire up. Had some good laughs with this episode. Keep up the good work.

[@LoneStoner-_-]

44:08 “ it’s cool, you got your timing mar..uh oh…timing marks”😂😂

[@peterholthoffman]

Yet another great video! I am so glad C&C has the respect for this old bike that it deserves. The world is headed in a direction such that four-cylinder motorcycles are unlikely to be seen again, especially such a small one. When it comes to old motorcycles, never forget that they aren't making any more of them. I am very much looking forward to the sequel(s) to this episode!

[@joebufford2972]

That thing is destined to be somebody's baby.❤

[@johnbunkle3280]

The ring's all being gummed beyond belief is the compression issue, this video is why we love bikes. Thack hell out of the engine abd stick some home made inlet manifolds including minicarbs and zero compression apart from oil, and she ran! I love your channel full stop.

[@SportbikerNZ]

Anyone complaining about your methods of reviving this bike is no real expert or enthusiast. Keep it up.

[@DaveDeline]

Guess calipers,compression gauge,micrometers, feeler gages to measure valve lap don't work as well as a stick and hammer and pipe. There is a term in manufacturing called tolerance, what is and not allowed, usually specified on engineered prints.but what do I know.i work within plus minus 1 millimeter.and own a goldwing, hammer pipe and stick won't diagnose electrical problems. Trying shortcuts will cost you in the long run.

[@SportbikerNZ]

@@DaveDeline There's a time and place for pedantry. This isn't it.

[@avocadoarms358]

The fact you got that thing running is a Miracle, can’t wait for the big bore

[@janoskoscott222]

I didn't know blue gasket means for water. Learn something new every day 👍

[@Yosser70]

What a lovely old bike! Well done getting it turning over, Craig the bearded mechanic would be proud 👍🏻

[@InspiredJJ]

I grew up riding the blue 350. That thing was so much fun and I think it topped out around 65 miles an hour.

[@craigditzenberger4551]

The fact that it even popped off was a miracle! Great job!

[@oldschoolsteve5116]

Nice!! My first motorcycle was an ‘82 CB 350, I had it mostly restored, running and riding within a month.

[@michaelwhite8493]

Love what you guys do. People may cringe watching some of your antics, but that bike is way better off now than it was when Ike found it. Can't wait to see the big bore kit!

[@pigg82]

I've got an 82 650 nighthawk(cb650sc), with 14,000 original kms(8700ish miles), waiting for me to bring back to life

[@danielperez-rx3kh]

it doesnt matter u cant kill a honda u got it runnin an it ran u cant beat a honda ❤

[@donanything6816]

Great project. My brother-in-law bought a brand new 350-4 back around 1972/73 time frame. I loved that bike, it ran so smooth compared to my 160 or my other bil's 305 Big Bear. It just ran so vibration free that it seemed to purr like a cat. Freeway driving was where it was most noticeable and made the speed limit so cruel on the Orange County California system. Looking forward to the rest of this one. Thanks for the video. 😊👍

[@ghomerhust]

this series of bike is probably why all the hot bikes today are small displacement 4s. wind em to the moon!

[@donanything6816]

@@ghomerhust Your likely right. What was not to like about them. Plus those four pipes just looked so cool being something new & different. 👍

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Love this one gents! A green CB350F is a dream bike of mine and yours has amazing patina to boot! I would love to to collab on some vintage motorcycle stuff if the planets aligned!

[@slamboy66]

My first street bike was a Red 1974 CB360T in 1980. Rode it to school before I had a lic. Next was a yellow CB400F cafe

[@williamadamson2479]

Don't forget to check the tank, funny you guys mention prosthetics just as I am about to tell you I wish I could make mini mayhem but I lost my leg, hopefully I will make the next one. Gonna build a mini just for handicap people as soon as I'm capable. love the work you guys do.

[@drgti16v]

Awesome job boys. I can't wait to see how this project turns out. I did have ownership of a CB350 around 1993-1994. Never got it to run. Probably just needed to rebuild the carbs. I was a dumb teenager and my mechanic skills were not that good.

[@catfisher420]

I just pulled my dad's 81 goldwing out of his backyard. It's been sitting for 5 years and the brake fluid looked just like yours. Got it all cleaned out and working again though. Great video guys!

[@isaacclark6749]

My first bike was a '79 CB550, put a 4 into 1 pipe on it, that thing screamed, wish I still had it.

[@larrydavidson3402]

At one time I had a 350 Honda 4 cylinder, wish I still did. You guys didn't lose you did get it running for a bit. This was a great video

[@rexdaooter]

i was at busco this weekend my mind was blown when i realized ike was flagging at the drag track made my weekend getting to drag race for a legend

[@rorajoey]

This brought back memories of the CB750K I used to have. I remember tearing down the engine in the parking lot of an apartment where I lived at the time. The chain had worn a hole in the engine case near the drive sprocket, and I had to get the part to someone who could weld aluminum. By some miracle, it ran after I got it reassembled.

[@michaelmaxey8843]

ive worked on one these when i was like13 or 14 about in the same condtion but my engine was "saveable" they do rev to 12 and dont hesitate to do so cant belive yours ran at all with that low of compression great video shows how good hondas are

[@Derf1313]

In the late 70's, while I was in college, I had the 400 super sport (4 into 1 header). Fun bike around town, wasn't quite up to highway use for any great length of time, lol! Good luck keeping this one around, definitely a classic! Thanx !

[@johnlonnevik5917]

I drove my 400 Super Sport from Long Beach California to San Francisco and back in one weekend. Uncomfortable but fast.

[@Derf1313]

​@@johnlonnevik5917lol, kinda know the feeling, went from Kalamazoo to the south side of Detroit & back... The way back was cold, headwind & rainy, at least I had a rainsuit under the seat, harhar!

[@whatsinanamethatthecaptive577]

You got an engine to run without piston rings. That's pretty amazing. I love the crazy stuff you do.

[@Robert-ni6ut]

You guys deserve a round of applause 👏 for getting that bike running 🏃 from the way the cillinders looked I was saying no way . I wonder how that in line 4 would be no a go cart lol 😅

[@KOOLSVLMIKE]

Wiseco used to make parts for those 350's. By the way Dale Walksler used to use a hotplate under the motor to bring the temps up to around 400 degrees to bring the motor up to the temp it would be at when shut off for the last time and then try to turn them over or to start.

[@derekpirie9188]

This is a keeper. Worthy of a full restoration. Not many 350/4'around. In the late 70's i put Coke Cola in the top of the cylinder and after a few days of soaking used the wooden block and hammer method. I was then able to take off the Barrel, honed clean the piston and rings. The engine ran sweet for many years.

[@snapap690]

I had one of those about 37 years ago . Ran great and was pretty fast. I would love to find another one

[@user-MotoZhelezki]

You guys can't even imagine how much pleasure I've had watching this episode! I love these videos. This is a very interesting bike and I will be waiting for episode 2 about this bike! installing new spare parts and complete cleaning - it will just be a gift for me!

[@kevinleee3408]

This gives me old cars and cameras Vibes where you guys are all super excited to do crazy stuff

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

20:57, interesting... heating up the piston would make it expand. I'm confused, why wouldn't you heat the cylinder instead?

[@HardcoreStupid]

Just my thoughts, heating/expanding piston could help break the rings loose from cylinder walls

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

True, but I would still start with the cylinder. As they stated multiple times throughout the video, it was more of a fun experiment to see if they could get that old thing running I would say they accomplished.

[@CZ350tuner]

In the UK & Europe, the CB350 Four became the CB400 Four, between 1974 & 1978. Haynes do a workshop manual for the CB350 Four & CB499 Four. In the UK, during the 1980's, there was a 430cc big bore kit, made by Yoshimura, for the CB400 Four, if I remember right. I'd have to check an old motorcycle magazine ad for the kit. There was also an aftermarket turbo kit, that was tested in a UK motorcycle magazine, during the mid-1980''s. .

[@jeffbasey219]

I've been watching you guys for a long time now. I used to do stuff like that myself long before there was a you tube lol. I thought this episode was cool! I would absolutely have done the same thing that you guys did with that bike. I mean there's nothing to lose, and it is a restorable bike

[@liftshootblaze42069]

My buddy and I had a couple of these old Honda street bikes when we were teenagers like 30 something years ago. A 350-4 and a 550-4 among a handful of others. They weren’t the best choice for trail bikes but man were they fun. We had the exhaust cutoff right around the foot pegs.

[@Buck1954]

I was hoping that you wouldn't dry rub the gauge lens. There will be a run on water pump gaskets. You guys are absolutely amazing!

[@mathieulachance151]

Saw a post about this bike on your Instagram a few days ago, I’ve been waiting for this video to come out ever since !!!!

[@jamesguinn5889]

Motorcycle engines were commonly made of pewter/ aluminum/magnesium composition especially in older model Hondas.😊

[@garyschmidt4213]

I’m actually doing a project that I’m dropping a 350 4 into it’s a lawn tractor I’m excited you guys started this project

[@chaseychaseum5366]

Don't make it right, make it run! Love it!

[@plusblood5101]

I had a blast guyz I already have a few of these beauties and then some The 400,the 550 the gb500tt And on on I loved this episode Amazed at just paper gasket and dead pistons can still run Indeed its a honda But they dont make them like this any longer Now they are 50% of what they used to be Keep doing what u do best.

[@danf4616]

Really wanted one of these when they were new. I'd go to the Honda dealer just to look at them! I was a teen then, no way my parents would have let me get one. 😁 You guys should look for a Honda CBX 6 cylinder (78-82) They are very cool!

[@leehuntley189]

Ive taken two 22 shells and smashed one down a lil and pushed it up inside of another and it worked well!

[@smaggies]

I'm happy for all the work, been there, done the same, all with nice cold beer. Badass Boy's keep it moving along.

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

2am and this Old Man from Washington NC enjoying the video with my coffee ☕. Y'all really accomplished something that was impossible 👍. Looking forward to seeing the upgrade video. Love you guys 🛵🧔💝💝💝

[@SheDevilsGarage]

29:38 when Ike was talking about us talking crap about the homemade gasket, I been watching y'all since mid to after black widows days I respect the hell outta you guys Ike and John and Charles is cool too you guys know alot of stuff and how to do it and know what your doing, I respect you guys and would love to see this bike live again like the ct70s and z50s get r done be safe ride safe

[@jakeds84]

I just happy to still see Charles in the videos!

[@johnofsometrades405]

Thanks to you guys, I picked up a lawnmower for free that was seized up. I needed a mower after the landlord was mistaken that they had lawn services cut the grass and HOA was getting mad. Soaked the cylinder with PB Blaster, let it soak. Finally freed up and it barely runs. Cleaned the carb but it still uses a ton of fuel. And it surges, so that speed controller needs a new spring I think. But it works. Neighbors don't like the smoke so maybe I'll hit up GPS for parts to rebuild it. I didn't want to pull the head without a new gasket, so just PB Blaster only

[@Junkboy888]

That is one of the bikes I wanted as a younger person. I did get a Honda 350 2 cylinders. Later in life I started looking for a Honda 305 dream. I finally got a 305 dream but I would love to find a 350 4.

[@rosebooth7367]

Ingenuity at it's finest fellas .. When it comes to Hondas and reliability then look no further than our mate Ian Coates (from Yorkshire) and his Africa twin who spent 14 years travelling the world. His wife was a little perturbed as she thought he was only going on a 4 month trip. Have a great time at Busco.. which reminds me, I need to get some French's for my beanie weanie meanies , it's a tradition now ;)

[@Ash1978E]

Please more of these videos. Awesome job guys.

[@user-qf5dp3bi6m]

Damn dude, that wild mechanic work is majestic

[@Dropbackdurbin_ocs]

I literally cannot believe this ran at all! A top end rebuild and she’d be a runner!!!

[@eightycutty]

Just so happens Im helping a buddy get his 72 CB500 back on the road. Its been in storage since around 98-99. Thankfully with it being indoors most its issues is old rubber parts

[@somethingelse2740]

My first bike was the 350 twin with both muffler cut off at the foot pegs and knobby tires worn down to just suggestions of knobs. I used to power slide it around the wet clover fields near home. Louder then most of the Harleys of the time, as it had no mufflers.

[@davidvincent2838]

If you fellas have time, a fellow aussie, has fully restored a honda CB350F a few years back on his channel. Its an awaesome resto from some attempted cafe racer butchering. AND he's an awesome very knowledgable bloke.

[@ericatkinson5875]

John, when you zoomed in on that stink bug, gave me an idea about going green again like the original paint job but then hitting it with some high gloss golden rod or something for highlights. Either way, nice find here

[@TheDailyRacer]

Ugh the Fours are SO COOL!! Really stoked on this one, haven't even watched past getting it off the trailer yet haha. You guys gotta come to VMD at Mid-Ohio this summer and snatch up some parts for that thing!

[@mistertoad5286]

First time watching your channel. Love the fun and innovative methodology. Very different approach. Fun stuff

[@ericlunn5323]

A totally cool bike - I loved the red one and saw one on the road six years ago!!

[@crabnuggets2059]

Got a good name for the bike. Zombie Bike. You brought it back from the dead, and it has the green paint job. Awsome job!

[@Southwestcatfish]

I absolutely love it fellas.Good work and good thinking

[@willattwood8303]

Had one of those right around the time that was parked not a particularly fast motorcycle but the sound and it's a blast to ride

[@unstoppableman5273]

I worked on these and all variants to the CB900. You can get a turbo kit for any of the engine sizes.

[@ericlunn5323]

Saw one on a bridge in Paris five years ago still running. Young couple sitting on the curb taking in the scene . . .

[@jdspeed99z]

I had a CB 750 four and a cb550 four and they both sounded insane with a 4 to 1 header on them you could hear them for miles.

[@conradjohnson5632]

Would have just copper sprayed that old head gasket...saved you some time with the temp head gasket fix. Great video, motorcycle world thanks you for saving the bike!

[@wimvandesteeg1353]

i'm a Honda guy, i drive a CB550 caferacer, same engine, just 550CC, and NO, i'm not judging at all, only respect here for the effort😉

[@jfolck1886]

For feeding that chain around, should do a piece of tie wire on the last link of the chain and push that down inside and see if you can curl it around the underside of the gear

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

This is a really cool old bike. I can't think of a smaller 4-banger.

[@isickofit]

Honda 250/6 GP bike?

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

@@isickofit Yeah, I'd never heard of that until now.

[@rachalhollier5679]

I think the new 2024 Kawasaki ninja 250 is an inline 4 as well. It is in a class of its own and turns 15,000 rpm’s!! Sick,I’d say. Great find and content!

[@Singh_1989]

My goal was to make it to busco this year, sadly things didn't work work out in my favor. However I am moving a hell of a lot closer and I will be at busco next year. I can't wait to see y'all then!

[@chuckfry1227]

I rode on the later model cl360 and it buzzed the passenger pegs beyond belief. Great running bikes never the less. I’d buy one today if I found a clean one without a ton of miles on it.

[@josephwoodall832]

That thing is absolutely magnificent it makes me want to give Ike a bunch of money and say to him "find me something cool to ride" really great video guys