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Nat
8th July 2012, 12:27
Hi all, as per title, WTB a late 60s or 70s Honda CL350. These are the scrambler style bikes with the high level exhausts.

I'm looking for one for a project, anything considered. Preferably it'd be rideable or close to it.

Let me know what you've got!
FJRider
8th July 2012, 14:54
With my limited knowledge of hondas ... the CL's were road bikes. The SL350's were the scrambler series ... quite sought after nowdays ...
Kickaha
8th July 2012, 15:40
With my limited knowledge of hondas ... the CL's were road bikes. The SL350's were the scrambler series ... quite sought after nowdays ...

Cl was more of a "Street scrambler" with high pipes, SL was a proper off road bike
Oscar
8th July 2012, 15:42
With my limited knowledge of hondas ... the CL's were road bikes. The SL350's were the scrambler series ... quite sought after nowdays ...

Technically, the CL350 was a "street scrambler" by dint of its high pipes.

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FJRider
8th July 2012, 17:36
Cl was more of a "Street scrambler" with high pipes, SL was a proper off road bike

I learn something new every day ... :yes:
Nat
9th July 2012, 08:38
This is the one I'm after - "street scrambler" style. I'm not fussy about the colour but the one in the picture is basically exactly like what I want my eventual project to turn out like.



Technically, the CL350 was a "street scrambler" by dint of its high pipes.

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Paul in NZ
9th July 2012, 09:03
The headers were OK but Honda of that period didn't quite ever master the muffler thing.

The systems on those bike never looked as good as the one on my 1970 TR6C Trophy or best of all the 67/68 TR6C ones. The 67/68 mufflers are quite small and might work on a Honda? Either that or run 2 short reverse cone meggas...
Oscar
9th July 2012, 09:56
The headers were OK but Honda of that period didn't quite ever master the muffler thing.

The systems on those bike never looked as good as the one on my 1970 TR6C Trophy or best of all the 67/68 TR6C ones. The 67/68 mufflers are quite small and might work on a Honda? Either that or run 2 short reverse cone meggas...

They're almost as ugly as a modern Triumph Scrambler (doesn't stop me from wanting one though).
Paul in NZ
9th July 2012, 10:34
They're almost as ugly as a modern Triumph Scrambler (doesn't stop me from wanting one though).

I know what you mean - I really want one too but it would have to have one of those Arrow pipes on it.... I think the guy that did Hondas mufflers in the early 70's ended up at Triumph..... Odd ugly curves and outside seams are not cool...
Oscar
9th July 2012, 10:44
I know what you mean - I really want one too but it would have to have one of those Arrow pipes on it.... I think the guy that did Hondas mufflers in the early 70's ended up at Triumph..... Odd ugly curves and outside seams are not cool...

This is betterer:

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FROSTY
9th July 2012, 12:06
have you thought of buying the more readilly available CB350 and restoring it to CL350 spec?
From memory it is bolt on parts used to convert it
Paul in NZ
9th July 2012, 12:16
have you thought of buying the more readilly available CB350 and restoring it to CL350 spec?
From memory it is bolt on parts used to convert it

Lots of RARE and expensive parts
FROSTY
9th July 2012, 12:30
Lots of RARE and expensive parts
Yea I know but its probably parts you end up buying anyhoo.
pete376403
9th July 2012, 13:33
You want to re-enact *that* scene from Vanishing Point?
Nat
9th July 2012, 20:42
There's a good chance I'll end up doing this I guess. I figure there are only a few differences. High rise pipes, long travel forks and shocks, and a different front mud guard are the obvious ones. All these things can probably be modified/ fabricated or even bought if needs be.


have you thought of buying the more readilly available CB350 and restoring it to CL350 spec?
From memory it is bolt on parts used to convert it
Paul in NZ
9th July 2012, 20:47
Just find a CL in the USA and import it. Its where most of them were sold.
pete376403
9th July 2012, 22:20
Just find a CL in the USA and import it. Its where most of them were sold.

A bit spendy, though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CL-1973-Honda-CL-350-/160840322833?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2572d48f11


This one for $US1000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CL-1972-CL-350-Honda-Low-miles-runs-very-well-new-cables-chain-tires-/140794521066?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item20c801e5ea
FROSTY
10th July 2012, 09:00
Just find a CL in the USA and import it. Its where most of them were sold.
hmm -I wonder if it qualifies as a special interest vehicle? ie it can be imported and rego'd in NZ.
given its age I reckon theres a good chance