Vintage Honda Rescue: The Honda CL350 Journey Continues

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

That soda-blaster! Tremendous piece of kit!

[@motorcyclerewind]

It truly is. I have had it for years but forget about it. It will be hard to forget now. Thanks for watching.

[@jackmundo4043]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Jack thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@markhinde6187]

Another great post, I like the media blaster before and after, look forward to the next one

[@motorcyclerewind]

The results were pretty crazy. Thanks for watching.

[@S2NAZ]

What fun 👍🏻 you took a pos and brought it back with some elbow grease, a few bucks and some happiness and pride. Really do enjoy this content 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s the beauty of buying other people’s junk. Barrier to entry is low and with little money and the greasy elbow you can have loads of fun bringing it back to life. Thanks for watching.

[@garybarker9934]

The soda blaster did a great job, more information on it, please.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Sure will. The next video on the CB360 I’m going to share the set up. Thanks for watching.

[@Jodyrides]

I was a Honda dealership motorcycle mechanic in the early 70s. The shop I worked at had 18 full-time employees. Seven mechanics, two full-time new bike builders, a full-time service department manager. .. we got a bulletin direct from Honda to stock seven camshaft rebuild top and kits for every 10 350 Honda twins we sell.. I was the mechanic that got most of the 350 Honda twin warranty rebuilt jobs.. we didn’t like warranty work because I didn’t pay as much, but I got so good at doing these top end rebuild jobs, that I could do two of them in one day, I could actually have the camshaft out of the machine and hand it to the Partman before it was cool enough to go with your bare hands.. these engines generally self-destructed the camshaft before the machine ever got near 10,000 miles. The cam would walk side to side in the cam block bearings, after the thrust washer self-destructed. All of the metal shavings continue to circulate through the engine, because these engines had no oil filter… One other note about these machines. If you follow the owners manual instructions for setting the ..timing, the timing would be wrong. I suppose something got lost in translation. another bulletin that I got at this time from Honda. When putting the engine together or any engine that uses dry paper gaskets, such as base gaskets valve, cover gaskets, even dry head gaskets, get a can of rust, oleum, silver aluminum paint, clean, both surfaces that the gasket will be installed between, don’t stir the can or shake the can of paint, get a screwdriver or a popsicle stick or something to scrape the thick paint.from The bottom of the can.. coat the gasket you were going to install whether it’s the base gasket, head gasket, camlock, gasket, whatever, if it’s a dry paper gasket, coat it on both sides with that thick paint from the bottom of a can of rust, oleum, aluminum, silver paint and install it on the engine wet.. not only will that gasket never leak, it will also never stick to either surface.. there will be no gasket scraping the next time the engine Hass to be taken apart. I have been doing that with dry gaskets and the rust oleum aluminum silver paint since the 1970s. I actually still have that same quart can of paint that i have been coating dry paper gaskets with for over 4 decades…

[@motorcyclerewind]

Wow!!! Thanks for sharing the rustoleum tip. I have a can of that paint in the cabinet.

[@daveco1270]

Looking good. I've seen the soda and vapor blasting cabinets with the trigger style guns but I'm not sure I've seen the kind you have where you can blast parts right on the bike. Maybe you can show us your set up in the next video.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Will do mildew 👍 Thanks for watching.

[@timparker9235]

I gotta get me one of those soda blasters ! you got a bargain on those exhausts, if I check on ebay UK, its far more for exhausts in worse condition - another bike saved and looking forward to the first ride!

[@motorcyclerewind]

The soda blaster I use is a small 15lb one I got from Harbor Freight (super affordable). It works wonders. I forget about it sometimes. I also have an attachment for the pressure washer that picks up sand that I haven’t used yet. Think I will try that on the CB360. Thanks for watching.

[@shaunhardie6077]

Brilliant transformation, looking forward to the bike being ridden, 👍😎.

[@motorcyclerewind]

So am I. Thanks for watching.

[@karlvanboxel561]

We used to use wire pulling gel when threading wires in conduit I think it dried to something harmless made a difference for sure !

[@motorcyclerewind]

That sounds like something made specifically for this application. The heat gun made a huge difference with the 50 year old wire. Thanks for the tip and for watching. It takes a village to keep these old bikes running.

[@bobberguy1]

I admire your patience. Thanks for sharing.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching! I really enjoy the challenge of bringing these old bikes back to life. Really appreciate you watching.

[@billyparrott1995]

Eric , love your work man. Big Fan of channel.

[@billyparrott1995]

JHB South Africa

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@djantix1200]

Wow, quite a transformation! Well done, looks great!

[@motorcyclerewind]

I was shocked with how good it turned out. Thanks for watching.

[@Titan500J]

I love watching these videos. At one time I owned a CB 350, a fun little bike. Thanks again

[@motorcyclerewind]

Glad you like them! I have had sever 350's of both the CB & CL variety. They are great motorcycles. IMO they are the best first vintage motorcycle. Super reliable, parts are easy to source, etc...

[@iandunipace]

really enjoying your videos. just found you this week. now subcribed. big thumbs up.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I am no expert. Just a guy in his garage willing to give it a try.

[@iandunipace]

@@motorcyclerewind you are better than that a great mechanic. Don't know your first name. I am Ian from the UK.

[@n8rm]

Love your channel my man. I just inherited my step dads old 71* CL350 since his passing. She’s in good shape. I’m just running into a problem with the right side not getting spark. I have on the left cylinder but not the right. I checked the points and they are great so it’s not there. I’m wondering if the timing is off. Well wish me luck my friend. Oh yeah I subbed to your channel.

[@motorcyclerewind]

A quick bit of unsolicited advice. There are only a few components to the system: coil, points, and plug. Check those 3 and the wires in between. Send me an email [e-mail] or a dm on Instagram and I will do what I can to help you out. Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub.

[@n8rm]

Thank you so much for the reply. I won’t bother you, but if I get in a jam I will reach out.

[@nickq204]

Amazing what some elbow grease and soap can do. From a neglected lump to a great looking survivor.

[@motorcyclerewind]

You are so right. I would rather spend some time and effort before spending some money. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffferguson899]

nice job. that soda blaster does a great job

[@motorcyclerewind]

It really does. It was less than $100 @ harbor freight. Money well spent. Wait till you see what but did for the CB360!🔥 Thanks for watching

[@grahamwright9897]

Looks pretty good enough to me.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Agreed. Way better than before. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@marcusscott9800]

Outstanding video Eric! She's looking great! What is your go to method for freeing up a seized engine on a project? Thanks for your help and keep up the great work:)

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks Marcus! Freeing up a seized engine is a fun one. Depends on the severity of the cylinders. I have a borescope that connects to my phone. (Amazon about $20). What you see in there will direct. If the cylinders are clean maybe a little surface rust. I’ll use penetrating oil and let it sit. Then put a wrench on the crank bolt or an oil filter wrench on the stator. Don’t go crazy don’t want to shear the key or snap off the crank bolt. If no movement more or testing oil and waiting. I have had great luck doing this. I also remove the rapper covers and spray the valves down to make sure they aren’t sticking. If this doesn’t work after a few days and my patience wears thin. I have some spark plugs that have been turned into grease fittings and we use the grease gun to get the piston to move. On the GPZ1100 I filled the cylinders with evaporust and let it sit for 4 days then put a wrench in the crank bolt. Then 5 weeks later I rode it to Colorado and never took the engine apart. Sorry be the long winded answer hope it helps.

[@marcusscott9800]

Thank you so much for your help and going into detail, I appreciate you and now I can move forward with my project:)@@motorcyclerewind

[@ungarsdanslegarage8659]

Im using the soda blast on chromed painted rear shock, it removed the dirt and grim and polished the chrome. It works pretty good but time consuming. Im doing my kz440 with that and it will turn very good! Thank’s for the video 😄

[@motorcyclerewind]

It is time consuming, but a whole lot better and quicker than cleaning any other way. Thanks for watching.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Look forward to seeing the kz440 finished.

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Back in the 90s I bought 2 junk Hondas, one being a 350 chopped I think CL Scrambler with the motor seized, and one 305cc. The 305cc motor fit perfect in the CL350. Had lots of fun on that CL nevertheless.

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s awesome. Never thought about a 305 in a 350. Wander if the 350 fits a 305? Thanks for watching.

[@yomommaahotoo264]

@@motorcyclerewind The mounts certainly did in my recollection.

[@hutch73]

I picked up this ones big brother last month, cl450 same year same color, haven't dug into it yet!

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s awesome. I really like the CL450.

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

Have you ever tried that electrolysis sacrificial anode for cleaning up some of those rusty parts? i might not be calling it the right thing.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes I have. The results are incredible.

[@timparker9235]

@@motorcyclerewind I've seen it done on petrol tanks, can it be used elsewhere?