Fixing Up A Non-Running 1970's Honda CB
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
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This is 1971 Honda CB350. I bought it in non-running condition, and although I was told it ran and rode 3 years ago, the decades-old tires say otherwise. It seems like this bike has been through many hands, as It once got custom pin-striping, then someone tried to give it the "cafe-racer" look, and now it's just in various pieces. So, I gathered up those pieces and got started putting this bike back on the road.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
2:20 - Checking the basics
-Battery condition, fuel and oil, making sure the engine turns over
4:24 - Cleaning the ignition points
5:23 - Checking for spark
6:51 - Seeing if it'll fire off
7:22 - Cleaning the carburetors
11:55 - Installing the carburetors and hearing it run
14:40 - Unloading
16:19 - airing it up and blowing off cobwebs
17:34 - Seeing if the battery can be saved
18:28 - Cleaning up some wires
-These wires normally go inside the headlight bucket, someone replaced the headlight and taped them up against the frame.
24:01 - Getting it to run for a little longer, making some adjustments and inspections
- Replacing the fuel lines and installing the gas tank. I had to re-adjust a throttle cable, then I made sure the alternator was charging the battery and the transmission was working. I also had to adjust the clutch mechanism.
29:24 - Riding it around the block
30:00 - General maintenance
-Changing the oil, which ended up being overfill and caused issues with the clutch. I replaced the leaking side cover gasket, then did a basic tune up: Resetting the timing chain tension, checking the point gap, and checking the ignition timing.
41:33 - Fixing the tachometer
-Some internal components were snapped and bent, I was able to make it good enough for now.
46:46 - Replacing the fork seals
53:55 - fixing the kickstand from smacking the exhaust pipe
54:55 - Re-installing the forks
56:21 - Replacing the tires
1:04:07 - Balancing the wheels
1:05:34 - Re-installing the wheels
1:09:28 - For next time
1:09:46 - Let's boogie
1:11:23 - Cat & horse
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To answer a handful of comments, I was using a JIS screwdriver/bits
@ericeverson5956
13 күн бұрын
Those screws were hogged out. Thanks for all your really great videos. Out.
@user-dt4cq5gy6z
10 күн бұрын
he good
@Eana-of-Sussex
3 күн бұрын
Why did Honda use cross head screws on their engine casings? I wonder if they were used to stop people over tightening them with sockets and that maybe they were meant to be renewed after a certain number of miles...
@SimonFordman
Күн бұрын
@@Eana-of-Sussex Yea, to stop over torquing makes sense. I think it's common to replace them with Allen head bolts, I wish I did that.
This guy just proves there is no substitute for doing things right. Very hard these days to find this quality of work
The tachometer fix was genius level
I love his style of filming and how he works on things. One of the few I can sit and watch for hours
And the Oscar for photography and editing goes to Let`s Boogie, the silence in the scene was perfect
@SimonFordman
22 күн бұрын
Haha, thanks
The oil going straight through the fork is both hilarious and something we have all done. 🤣🤣
Simon, love the channel and the content. Watching for about a month .Don't change anything. Going to get a cup of coffee and watch this video. You're doing a fantastic job.
@SimonFordman
22 күн бұрын
Thank you!
This is incredibly helpful for me, I have a 1969 Honda SL350 that I’m working on getting back on the road right now, I’ve been trying to get this dang thing figured out for about about 3 months at this point but you have re sparked my motivation to get it back on the road
@Doveproductions73
22 күн бұрын
By the way my bike hasn’t ran since 1977 and was originally brought to the United States from Vietnam after a US airman bought it there during the war.
@SimonFordman
21 күн бұрын
That's really cool. Good luck with it
The best wrenching channel by a mile. Cheers Simon, you've made my Sunday just a bit better.
@SimonFordman
22 күн бұрын
Cheers!
I love how you fix everything with basic tools on the cheap. You keep the old gear running and totally easy to tell what you are doing with out commentary. Probably one of my favorite channels right now. Keep em coming.
You will have a million subscribers.
this dude has incredible taste in vehicles. video after video it’s something i’ve always wanted to work on. especially the bullnose ford and this cb350. keep up the videos i watch them a lot
@SimonFordman
22 күн бұрын
Thanks, glad you like ‘em
@ronmatthews4323
20 күн бұрын
Thank you Simon for another fantastic video. I appreciate all the hard work you do in the repairs AND the filming. Absolutely the very best car channel on you tube.
CB36T Honda. Owned one and drove it from Portland Oregon to LA, up to, Canada and all over,Oregon and Washington. It just ran and ran loved that bike
Motorcycles and old Fords! Another excellent video.
You need to snag an impact screwdriver and a JIS bit. It's pretty much a must for working on old bikes.
@SimonFordman
22 күн бұрын
Definitely
Another great old bike saved from rotting doom. Awesome work Simon.
Watching this is the true embodiment of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Repair
@ericeverson5956
13 күн бұрын
Yea buddy. Great book.
Nice Job … like that bike
Somebody buy this guy an impact driver! Thanks for the great video! Love to see old bikes survive.
No profanity at 55:26?!? I doubt I'd have been so restrained. Impressive video... both content and production.
Such a treat watching you restore these tired machines. Nice work!
What?!!! A brand-new wire brush. That old one had been well used. I had a SL350 I road everywhere. Great engine.
Woah! 2-wheels and sunshine! glad to see ya moving on from the winter
@SimonFordman
22 күн бұрын
At long last
I enjoy your videos very much ,, I get to see a challenge tackled, problem solving WITHOUT half of the video talking about what is going to be done with poor attempts at stand up comedy !! This is refreshing no nonsense entertainment 😉👍🇺🇸
man's living my dream wth (and also the bunch of MCs around you is actually heaven)
Your channel is going to take off. Videos are great, love all the camera angles, and i like the no talking. Really relaxing and rewarding to watch. Keep it up.
A splendid video...with no cranky.. cocky music.. just plain knowledge and that relax feel 2 see this motorcycle back alive again.. bravo..
That Galaxie is cool. I had a ‘66 4 door. Bought it from the son of the original owner and daily drove it for 8 years. Best car I ever had. Extremely comfortable ride as well. Take care man!
@ryanhodges7101
10 күн бұрын
Is yours a “Custom 500?” I noticed the tail lights.
Another great video. You repair everything the right way.
Whaaat?! You're telling me you didn't waste hours with those rounded screws!? No one is that lucky! 🙂
Good job Simon, your videos remind me of when I too did this with few tools and resources, but I liked Dodges and Jeeps... Your channel and videos are excellent, keep up the good work, all the best to you, Cheers .
please dont ever change the way you film and post, these videos are fuckin therapy man
Your Chevy Big 10 from Idaho seems to be coming along nicely as a real hauler now!
Excellent - a new upload. Just when I was wondering; "what on earth am I gonna watch now?!" Excellent channel mate. Greetings from Norway.
@SimonFordman
22 күн бұрын
Greetings!
You’re gonna have to get ya an actual shop here soon bub. Subbed!
"Ohhhhhh." 😂😂😂 We've all been there bud. I'm absolutely loving this channel, excellent videos, thanks for them!
Simon you are a great motorcycle mechanic ❤❤
Nice work. I had the cb360 model. Wished I'd have kept it. Reliable and trustworthy. Thanks for your upload.
Been wrenching on bikes for 0ver 40 years, started on these little CB's as they were stillkinda current then, had dozens over the years. Thanks for saving this one👍
Good job Simon. Excellent channel. Greetings from Argentina.
Soychiro Honda would be proud!
Saludos desde Argentina. Me gustó mucho el canal.
This video made me want to get a vintage motorcycle to fix!!!!
Simon I’m so glad KZread suggested your channel, it’s fantastic! Every time I see a new video was posted I get so excited, can’t wait for the next one 😄
wonderful job. asmr all the way. love that silence and just the sound of work. loved it!
Working on a 1982 cb650 right now, lots look familiar
@SimonFordman
22 күн бұрын
Nice. I wish I had some more displacement
@alexsgarage1
22 күн бұрын
@@SimonFordman no I think working on two carbs is easier than four. I had a cb350 as well, it was green (profile picture lol) it was a fun little bike, very snappy. Good work man, definitely gained a viewer
It's nice watching someone restore something that doesn't involve chucking all new parts at it.
Really enjoy your video. The camera angles and editing gives a vintage vibe on good old hands on fixer. The type of scenes most guys look forward to in a movie scene when someone is fixing a bike. The asmr is very therapeutic too.
Within the first few seconds, I knew I like how this guy rolls: backing up in an old Chevy pickup instead of a jacked up $75k truck says a lot about him.
Your skill as a mechanic is very satisfying to watch. I learn things from you all the time. You make stuff look easy. Where when I look at some of the work you do , I think oh man uncharted territory.
I'm glad I found your channel, it's nice to watch such work and shooting style. You're doing great, the journey, difficulties along the way, breakdowns, repairs on the side of the road, it's incredible...
That was fun to watch thanks
Crazy for using old school tools. They still work.❤ It's great. To have hands that work and the ability to use them to Repair ❤and create.❤
Great restoration and skills Simon.😊
Sehr schönes Video, es hat mir Spaß gemacht bei der Restauration zusehen zu können. Top Arbeit! Grüße aus Deutschland
Excellent and patience job Simon, greetings from Brunei 🇧🇳
Very relaxing video to watch good work keeping an old bike out the scrap yard.
Nice project and editing, Simon!
Very nice job! Reminds me of my son. Love the classic bikes. I worked in a Honda shop in the 70's. My first bike was a CB-750K. On anything aluminum cast, WD-40 and tap it first will usually break that corrosion weld lose on the valve adjustment and other screws. Aluminum is very suspectable to corrosion and electrolysis welding.
Thank you, fordman!
How did you learn to diagnose and fix problems on cars and motorcycles?
@willbaker8505
22 күн бұрын
this
Nice Bike, good Work and a very Well done Video. Thank you 😊. Cheers
My brother had one in the 1970's, a gold one he rode it everywhere. He traded it in on a brand new cb750 in 1972 a k2. He still has it today and is bringing it back to it's former glory. I was lucky to buy one from a farmer who left it laying on it's side in the paddock. I bought it for fifty dollars. I was told he put a big bore kit in it and it was about 440. It ran really good. Unfortunately I sold it to a fool who took the motor out and put it into a go cart and ran it without air filters. He would have destroyed it. I wish I still had it now. My brother would have loved to ride it.
Great video! Saving for when I hopefully get to the 72 yamaha ds7 thats stuck thats been in my barn since the early 90s. You go over alot of the little things I wouldnt have even known about!
Looks like I'll be spending half the day. Watching your videos, my friend.❤😮
Nice work, very good edition and nice bike. I have a Morini 3 1/2 and has been very useful in my try to move the bike back on the route. Thanks
How does one nominate someone for the Nobel Prize?
Amazing photography!
That Tach repair!! You’re gifted my friend. I love your channel. Can’t wait to go home tonight and tinker with my Honda motorbike 👍🏽
Nice bike, i used to have honda 250 super dream, beautiful sounding and riding bike, nice video
WOW! your skill is amazing! like your style of filming, the end was neat!! Thanks
Love the detail of your video.❤
Great Respect, Simon! I wish I had Your patience when I was Your age, Your knowledge and yes - Your talent. As a viewer before stated: the best wrech channel by miles.
Superb video, great bike... lovely cat. What could be finer than that. Many thanks for sharing your work
Bro!!!...them fork legs got me reliving day after Cinco de mayo all over again😅
Great work man. Another one time machine on the road.
This was awesome! Please do more of these!
Great video! love the motorcycle content. great production also!
@SimonFordman
22 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your uploads. What a sweet cafe racer. Green with envy
What a stash of bike parts!!
I just want to say dude, you are awesome! Your videos are amazing and I love to see when you post new videos. I would love to do projects like this but I just don’t have the time right now. Your videos keep me inspired so I can one day have some time to do cool shit like this! Keep it up man!
Excellent work.
A job well done mate.😊
Leaving a second comment after watching the whole thing a second time. It's brilliant. Your videos just keep getting better and better and the growth of your subscribers is well deserved. I also quite like this bike and I hope you re-install the fenders, lights and indicators as I'm not too fond of the cafe-racer style as it is. Your uploads really are the highlight of my week. Thanks a lot.
Beautiful video.
Excelente Simon! Estoy viendo todos tus videos. Saludos desde Argentina.
Love this sort of content excellent thanks
That’s cool man! I like your videos without comments. And you can repair American classics and motorcycles with very simple tools. keep going, you will have millions of views! and the birds singing behind the scenes is soothing! I'm watching you from Kazakhstan!
More bikes please! a Harley-Davidson would be top tier content!
Simply excellent, THANK YOU ! 👍
Giggled when the set ring went flying. Have had that happen a time or ten haha always found it which is insane 😂
@SimonFordman
21 күн бұрын
It hit me right in the face, so I found it pretty easily.
this video just popped up in my feed..wow...I'm subscribed!
Every video is top notch content Simon....really hope you blow up Man!
Parabéns! otimo video, que produção!!! lindo de assistir!!!
This type of motorbike is trending in my country”indonesia🇲🇨”the type is CB125-SE one cylinder,,,,we do a lot of restoration. We even changed it to the engine capacity to 250-300cc,which originally only had a capacity of 125cc😁✊💨
Loved your video, made same tyres mistake . Loved the kc daylighter bulbs... reminds me of my rc cars. I subscribed, thanks again. Greetz Barry from the Netherlands
Hey, I love it... nice bike
Greetings from Australia, 🇦🇺🦘just found your Chanel , suits me down to the ground, no endless yapping, no music, just action. Maybe you could put a graphic up now and then to explain the odd particular thing you are doing , but not all the time. Most of us will know what you are up to or we wouldn’t watch was my thoughts. I will subscribe, well done
@SimonFordman
13 күн бұрын
Thank you. I put that text up in the beginning of the video for those who'd like explanations. Everything is in the description/subtitles.
This just came up on my feed - brilliant content, attitude to spannering and light touch restoration, and brilliant camerawork ...... nice to hear the birds in the background. I watched straight through ....... subbed 👍🏻 P.S - not sure the clutch plates will like the STP though!
@SimonFordman
18 күн бұрын
Thank you. The STP adds zinc, which would’ve been in the oil used in this bike back in the 70s. Most oils today don’t have high zinc content like they used to.
Cheguei agora no canal,parabéns pelo trabalho,muito bom! Continue assim!