Thoughts about CB350F
I have a local opportunity on a 1974 CB350F. Any thoughts? Bike is mostly original with a hideous paint color. Brakes, tires, starter motor all need to be replaced or rebuilt. Carbs have been ultrasonically cleaned and rebuilt. They need to be tuned but the bike does start and run (poorly - not drivable). I don't see support by Common Motor for these little 4's are there good reasons for this?
Thoughts?
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I used to be a Honda technician back in the day. I loved the CB350/400Fs. Their engines are incredibly smooth and quiet, and love to rev. They don't make a ton of power, but they build power in a very linear way. They also handle really well, especially with a set of Metzler (ME 99 and ME 33) tires. They are easy to work on, too. The 350/400F were the best SOHC engines honda made, in my opinion. I never really liked the CB750's because they had too many problems with primary chain noise and slop, and had the occasional issue with cam chains too. Their handling was awful compared to the 400F.
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