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New Winter Project Bike - Feedback wanted

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Ok, so I need a new project after finishing up the GS550M project. I really want a scrambler but cannot find a Suzuki anywhere near me after looking for over a month. However, this 1972 CL350 Honda came up on CL near me. Price sounds good but I know nothing about these old Honda's. What do you guys think? Is this a decent bike? Are old Honda's easy to work on and do they have good electronics and design?

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/3458698656.html

Any input would be appreciated.

Regards,
Sci85
 
They were decent bikes, good old reliable Honda stuff, nothing too fast or exciting but they were solid.
They had a centrifugal oil separator thing instead of an old filter but I think the engines lasted a long time anyway unless you forgot to empty out the separator basket. Quite a few people I knew had them, never heard of problems.
The 350 was faster than the later 360.
 
Centrifigual oil seperator? What the heck is that and how did it work?
 
It was a cup shaped screen that spins on the end of the crankshaft, the spinning let the oil through but not the heavier particles… Or something like that.
It's been 35 years since I saw one or even thought about it.
 
I confirm that!
My CB 77 has one of these centrifugal oil filters.
I suppose it's the equivalent of a Dyson vacuum cleaner:cool:
You'll be impressed by the quality of Honda engineering I'm sure!
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I say go for it... there's enough people here who know something and there are a ****e load of guys over on Do the Ton who know them inside out as well (as long as you can wade through the cafes).

I think you know that's one of the bikes that inspired my 450 ;)

If the pipes on that are in as good a nick as they look, should be a good score!
 
John Kat, that is one sweet looking bike. What CC is that beauty? How does it ride?

Pete, I agree. The pipes look real good as does the rest of the bike from the picture. I think I will go take a look this weekend and see if I can negotiate the price down a bit. Your little 450 scrambler is actually what inspired my desire for one. I won't be satisifed until I own a scrambler :)
 
The owner stated it was a CB350 with the CL exhausts on it. The diffs are minor but you are correct the tank and left side panel are different between the two. Not a big deal in my book since niether one are really that sought after or worth much.

Did Suzuki ever make a scrambler larger than 250cc?

Anyone have an RG500 laying around they want to get rid oF cheap ;-)
 
Slow....heavy....not much suspension travel.....very quiet and relaxing.
I always wanted one of these for some reason. My older friend had one in high school. It was brand new. I always found Hondas nicely detail-oriented in their own time period.
 
Glad my 450's inspired you Sci :D

I'm still lovin' it but I'm really missing it at the moment... another week to go and I should have it back I hope!

So would you take it as is and just ride or would you be doing some alternative enhancements along the way?

There is a guy over on Do The Ton doing a Suzuki GN400 as a sort of scrambler and while it's incomplete it is looking quite awesome.

There's definitely plenty of inspiration around for a fun machine...
 
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The owner stated it was a CB350 with the CL exhausts on it. The diffs are minor but you are correct the tank and left side panel are different between the two. Not a big deal in my book since niether one are really that sought after or worth much.

Did Suzuki ever make a scrambler larger than 250cc?

Anyone have an RG500 laying around they want to get rid oF cheap ;-)
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RG500 and cheap, didn't know you could use those 2 words in the same sentence.;)
 
So would you take it as is and just ride or would you be doing some alternative enhancements along the way?
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Initially I would leave it stock but eventually use it as a platform for something different. I am thinking I would like to hot rod it. Lighten it up, add some power. But who knows. I've never had one and I really like the look and want something with 2 cylinders and light weight. There's also a GT350 2 stroke available that might be a fun bike to do as well but they just don't have that scrambler look.
 
You know there's nothing wrong with getting the 380 and scrambling it right? ;)

I've never ridden the CB or the GT, but from the little I know I reckon Tom's right and the GT would be a whole lotta fun!
 
Not sure exactly about that bike myself. At that price, it's not a steal. Looks like a mix-up of parts, which may not matter depending on your plans for it. But it looks like we're headed down the same path.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=201619

I'm gonna do a really nice '70s weekend MXer on this thing. The kind of thing a guy would ride to work all week, then strip the lights on Friday night and go racing on Saturday. Powdercoating the frame, rims and hubs black, new SS spokes. Tapered neck bearings. Bronze swingarm bushings. Big knobbie tires. No lights.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=201619
 
I like your idea Ray. I did find your thread earlier. Looking forward to see what you come up with.

I did so more looking and now it's getting difficult. I ran across these two. Wish I could just buy all three. Help!!

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/3330501973.html

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/3402729180.html

The 1100 is a GS, not a GSX and not really what I was looking for but man, at that price it's hard not to give it some serious thought.

The only bad thing about the GT550 is they don't have a title. I see this all the time on bikes for sale. I have never attempted getting one before so I don't know if it's worth the hassle so that makes me Leary on that one. But boy, the price sure is right.

What you guys think?
 
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Don't bother with a bike with no title in MO. It's nearly impossible to register.
 
Keep the info comming as she progresses...I look each time i see a new post in your thread. Goona be an interesteing bike when you get her done.
 
Don't bother with a bike with no title in MO. It's nearly impossible to register.
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Have you ever given it a try? How bad is it?

I don't understand why there are so many bikes without titles. Does MO have a massive theft problem? How do people tag, register, get insurance, etc without a title?

Thanks,
Sci85
 
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