1973 Honda CL350 K5 Project - Page 19

FastDoc · 06-12-2011, 11:48 PM

You're getting closer, Jim. Just a few small and inexpensive things. Ahhhh, the world of classic (or Chinese) motorcycle ownership! 8)

Good job on the electronics parts store score. :wink:

I've not had a project in weeks now and its starting to kill me...

Jim · 06-13-2011, 01:43 AM

Would you like to borrow my ct70?

FastDoc · 06-13-2011, 11:57 AM

I scan CL daily looking for something. I never know what it is, but I'm looking. I do know it costs less than $1,000 though. :P

If I had the time I'd like to get an old Cadillac. I like Caddys. I also like military Jeeps.

Jim · 06-19-2011, 11:55 PM

I think you found it

Today we set the points and the timing. We had set the points previously (not me specifically), but not the timing I don't think. I've ordered carb kits with new jets which we'll be picking up tomorrow.

FastDoc · 06-19-2011, 11:58 PM

I bet that will sort out your issues.

After all, you have an antique, but an antique HONDA. :P

Jim · 06-20-2011, 12:00 AM

It lacks the character of your BSA though

FastDoc · 06-20-2011, 12:52 AM

You'll save money not having to get your fillings replaced after every ride though. :wink:

Weldangrind · 06-20-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

I think you found it

Today we set the points and the timing. We had set the points previously (not me specifically), but not the timing I don't think. I've ordered carb kits with new jets which we'll be picking up tomorrow.

Do you set timing statically or dynamically?

Jim · 06-21-2011, 02:11 AM

Statically.

Got the carb kits today. Got everything disassembled (exhaust has to come off to get the side covers, air cleaners, etc to finally get to the carbs). Carbs redone, and will try and get it back together tomorrow. I want to ride it to Penticton on Friday... Cutting it a bit close.

Weldangrind · 06-21-2011, 10:13 AM

Wow, Peach City Beach Cruise time already? I can't believe it's been a whole year. Do somebody have a truck you can put the bike in if it gives you trouble?

Jim · 06-22-2011, 02:48 AM

Indeed Weld, it's that time of year again

I haven't decided for sure if the Honda's going, I want it too, but we will see...

A truck can be arranged for someone coming up later in the day if I had problems.

Today I got it all back together and fiddled with the settings. I had it sputtering and popping, but then I fiddled some more and it seems like it may be ok. The carbs also aren't leaking anymore as far as I can tell... I'm going to try to test ride it tomorrow after work.

2 carbs is a nuisance, I like single cylinders :P

Weldangrind · 06-22-2011, 02:53 AM

Can you get away with a single carb and maintain your collector status?

SpudRider · 06-22-2011, 02:54 AM

I hope your test ride turns out well, Jim.

P.S. I agree; I really enjoy the simplicity of single cylinder motorcycles.

Spud

Jim · 06-22-2011, 03:34 AM

I don't think so Weld, though I am not to clear on all the rules. I think it needs to be stock appearing though.

Oh well

I'm sure it will be good at some point, I'll try it out tomorrow...

I went and started my Kawasaki, it's been sitting since last year, there is stabilizer in the gas, but it wasn't on a charger or anything. Fired right up. I think I'm going to want to sell it, but I'm not sure yet. If the Honda is going strong it will be an easier decision.

Thanks Spud, I'll let you know tomorrow evening some time how it went.

Jim · 06-30-2011, 11:46 PM

Well I took the Kawasaki to Penticton.

Maybe the Honda will make it next year.

I'm thinking of picking up some universal (emgo maybe) coils, and new plugs, boots, and wires for the Honda.

As well I want to re-check the timing and points gap.

I also put the Kawi up on Craigslist, http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...466459722.html

I put it for $4600 but would actually like to get $4200, which I think is fair, not too high, or too low, given the market, and I tried to factor in that it needs tires, and has what some would consider high miles.

06-12-2011, 11:48 PM	#271
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You're getting closer, Jim. Just a few small and inexpensive things. Ahhhh, the world of classic (or Chinese) motorcycle ownership! 8) Good job on the electronics parts store score. :wink: I've not had a project in weeks now and its starting to kill me... __________________ Happy to serve.
	0

06-13-2011, 11:57 AM	#273
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I scan CL daily looking for something. I never know what it is, but I'm looking. I do know it costs less than $1,000 though. :P If I had the time I'd like to get an old Cadillac. I like Caddys. I also like military Jeeps. __________________ Happy to serve.
	0

06-19-2011, 11:58 PM	#275
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I bet that will sort out your issues. After all, you have an antique, but an antique HONDA. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
	0

06-20-2011, 12:52 AM	#277
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You'll save money not having to get your fillings replaced after every ride though. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
	0

06-21-2011, 10:13 AM	#280
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Wow, Peach City Beach Cruise time already? I can't believe it's been a whole year. Do somebody have a truck you can put the bike in if it gives you trouble? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
	0

06-13-2011, 01:43 AM	#272
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Would you like to borrow my ct70?
	0

06-19-2011, 11:55 PM	#274
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I think you found it Today we set the points and the timing. We had set the points previously (not me specifically), but not the timing I don't think. I've ordered carb kits with new jets which we'll be picking up tomorrow.
	0

06-20-2011, 12:00 AM	#276
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	It lacks the character of your BSA though
	0

06-21-2011, 02:11 AM	#279
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Statically. Got the carb kits today. Got everything disassembled (exhaust has to come off to get the side covers, air cleaners, etc to finally get to the carbs). Carbs redone, and will try and get it back together tomorrow. I want to ride it to Penticton on Friday... Cutting it a bit close.
	0

06-22-2011, 02:48 AM	#281
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Indeed Weld, it's that time of year again I haven't decided for sure if the Honda's going, I want it too, but we will see... A truck can be arranged for someone coming up later in the day if I had problems. Today I got it all back together and fiddled with the settings. I had it sputtering and popping, but then I fiddled some more and it seems like it may be ok. The carbs also aren't leaking anymore as far as I can tell... I'm going to try to test ride it tomorrow after work. 2 carbs is a nuisance, I like single cylinders :P
	0

06-22-2011, 02:53 AM	#282
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Can you get away with a single carb and maintain your collector status? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
	0

06-22-2011, 02:54 AM	#283
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I hope your test ride turns out well, Jim. P.S. I agree; I really enjoy the simplicity of single cylinder motorcycles. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
	0

06-22-2011, 03:34 AM	#284
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I don't think so Weld, though I am not to clear on all the rules. I think it needs to be stock appearing though. Oh well I'm sure it will be good at some point, I'll try it out tomorrow... I went and started my Kawasaki, it's been sitting since last year, there is stabilizer in the gas, but it wasn't on a charger or anything. Fired right up. I think I'm going to want to sell it, but I'm not sure yet. If the Honda is going strong it will be an easier decision. Thanks Spud, I'll let you know tomorrow evening some time how it went.
	0

06-30-2011, 11:46 PM	#285
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Well I took the Kawasaki to Penticton. Maybe the Honda will make it next year. I'm thinking of picking up some universal (emgo maybe) coils, and new plugs, boots, and wires for the Honda. As well I want to re-check the timing and points gap. I also put the Kawi up on Craigslist, http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...466459722.html I put it for $4600 but would actually like to get $4200, which I think is fair, not too high, or too low, given the market, and I tried to factor in that it needs tires, and has what some would consider high miles.
	0