WTB - 1970's Honda CL350 or 450 scrambler

**Voltaire** · 29th October 2018, 12:44

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I like that honestly but the put off is the repower.

I tried to get a friend of mine who is a lesbian to buy it. Rainbow! Unicorn!

Not keen.

Your add said CL350 or 450 Scrambler..... reminds me of the joke about a stork and a cat who would not pay for drinks and a wish.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 29th October 2018, 15:07

Originally Posted by Grumph

What's the problem with the repower ? I can't see the ad but I'm assuming it's a later 500. Bonus IMO.
When I was trying to put two CB450 race engines together we stripped five cranks to find two with reusable mainshafts.
They go through the hardening on the shafts where the roller mains run on them.
Then it was Carillos and more money....

the repower is with a CB450 motor...

**Grumph** · 29th October 2018, 18:54

If you do find either a CL350 or CL450 still with the original motor, it's immediately an object of suspicion.

The 350's use the bigend cages to wear the rod eyes badly - and as I said, the 450's go through the hardening on the shafts.
Plus the 450's do the same as the 350's in the bigends - but take longer to do it.

**husaberg** · 29th October 2018, 20:05

Originally Posted by Grumph

If you do find either a CL350 or CL450 still with the original motor, it's immediately an object of suspicion.

The 350's use the bigend cages to wear the rod eyes badly - and as I said, the 450's go through the hardening on the shafts.
Plus the 450's do the same as the 350's in the bigends - but take longer to do it.

It makes you appreciate the logic in Yamaha using those poxy little 26mm crankpins in the XS650.
Still highly Serviceable 50 years later even if weak looking.

**kiwimacchi** · 29th October 2018, 20:09

I reckon I was the first person in NZ to crash a SL350. I worked at Gilbeck M/C in Chch (Lichfield St near corner of Manchester) when the Honda first came out, and we used to assemble them after work. There was an alleyway (Struthers Lane, I think) at the rear of the shop where they got 'tested' after assembly. Normally a competition to see who could get the front wheel up the highest. I might not have won that one, but I did win the prize for dropping the wheel into the gutter on the side of the alleyway, endo-ing the nice candy yellow bike! To say the boss was happy would be an understatement!!
Anyway, the front guard, indicators, tank, etc got pretty trashed.
No more 'test' rides after that! This would have been 1970 ish.

**Ginge09** · 29th October 2018, 23:17

Henry,

If you’re looking for a 70’s scrambler with high pipes I’ve got a British one up for grabs. Currently in road trim but comes with the leg burning pipes. 1970 Triumph 500. Reg and wof but needs a cosmetic face lift. Leaks oil.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 30th October 2018, 07:22

Originally Posted by Ginge09

Henry,

If you’re looking for a 70’s scrambler with high pipes I’ve got a British one up for grabs. Currently in road trim but comes with the leg burning pipes. 1970 Triumph 500. Reg and wof but needs a cosmetic face lift. Leaks oil.

Thanks but no thanks. What started this was me looking for a modern Triumph Scrambler (the Street Twin one, not the 865) but the prices aren't sensible enough for a third bike. I want a usable bike I can ride on shingle roads with a low seat height. And I love the look of those CL's and I have experience with old Hondas.

Mr Grumph is, however, putting me off. I might try and get one out of the US - they were popular over there and they are cheaper than here by the looks. Kicking myself missing that one for seven grand.

**Grumph** · 30th October 2018, 08:07

Well, I have an SL350 frame sitting here if you want to build something suitable.

Many years back I put a GS400 twin in an RM370 frame. I'd liked the SL and wanted something lighter with better suspension.
Made a nice road bike if a tad short of brakes. Brilliant on gravel roads too.

**husaberg** · 30th October 2018, 10:05

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

Thanks but no thanks. What started this was me looking for a modern Triumph Scrambler (the Street Twin one, not the 865) but the prices aren't sensible enough for a third bike. I want a usable bike I can ride on shingle roads with a low seat height. And I love the look of those CL's and I have experience with old Hondas.

Mr Grumph is, however, putting me off. I might try and get one out of the US - they were popular over there and they are cheaper than here by the looks. Kicking myself missing that one for seven grand.

My Father has a Nice CL175 not as cool as a CL350 but far more manageable ,i would think he would part with it.
He has a Cyclone in bits as well. But that will be mine.

**Grumph** · 30th October 2018, 13:54

Originally Posted by husaberg

He has a Cyclone in bits as well. But that will be mine.

Does he know that ?

**husaberg** · 30th October 2018, 15:50

Originally Posted by Grumph

Does he know that ?

Does he need to?
My bro is not intersted in the bikes or Trucks.

**Grumph** · 30th October 2018, 18:09

Originally Posted by husaberg

Does he need to?
My bro is not intersted in the bikes or Trucks.

Wait till money comes into it....

**husaberg** · 30th October 2018, 19:26

Originally Posted by Grumph

Wait till money comes into it....

Yeah good point, He can organise the clearing up then as well i was talking with mum about it today, I am not looking forward to that neither is she.
Remember we are talking more than one bike and truck.