1970 Honda SL350 K1: Will It Run?
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- 1970 Honda SL350 K1: Will It Run? #sl350 #vintagemotorcycles #motorcyclerewind
🔧🏍️ Welcome back to Motorcycle Rewind, the place where vintage motorcycles get a second chance! In this exciting episode, we're diving into the world of classic Honda motorcycles. Join me in my garage as we breathe life back into a 1970 Honda SL350 K1 - a true gem that's been silent for years. 🛠️🕰️
⚙️ This isn't just a motorcycle; it's a piece of history. The Honda SL350 K1, known for its rugged looks and impressive performance back in the day, has been gathering dust and memories in a forgotten corner. Our mission? To make it roar to life once again. But it's not going to be easy.
💡 We start with the basics. After a thorough inspection, we delve into the heart of the motorcycle - the engine. We're talking about cleaning carburetors, checking the ignition system, replacing old fluids, and so much more. You'll see every step, every challenge, and every triumph in our journey to hear that engine run for the first time in years.
🤔 The Honda SL350 K1 is an icon of its era. It's a motorcycle that represents freedom, adventure, and the spirit of the '70s. Reviving it is more than just a mechanical challenge; it's about keeping a piece of motorcycling heritage alive.
👨🔧 Join the Community: Whether you're a seasoned mechanic, a vintage motorcycle enthusiast, or just love a good underdog story, this episode is for you. Share your thoughts, tips, and experiences in the comments. Your input is what makes Motorcycle Rewind not just a channel, but a community.
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🏁 Let's Ride: It's time to put on those gloves, grab our tools, and get to work. Will we succeed in waking up this sleeping giant? Join us to find out!
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This darn bike started after the video went live. All I did was adjust the idle and charge the battery. Here is the a video of it running. It sounds good. ua-cam.com/users/shortslAoOx4xLZbk?feature=share
It’s kinda like a watched pot never boils.
@@goirish560 If somebody previously adjusted the idle too high then the slides are too high and the choke effect is negligable as too much air can flow below the too high slide negating the choke effect and when too lean cold they will not start Honda's of that era were notoriously cold blooded mongrels to start fine when hot though, Probably why hey added the electric start with the next SL 350 model
@@stephencox4224thank you
it DOES sound good, congratulations
Stuck to your guns! Sometimes we just can't stop til it's running. Drives us nuts otherwise
Had 305 Dream and an SL 350 over 50 years ago. Every now and then I try to find one for sale. Thanks for the great trip down memory lane.
You are welcome. Both are great bikes. Thanks for watching.
My brother owned one of these in red and it was bought and barley used and it was mint and was a powerful beast.
Can’t wait to ride this one. Thanks for watching.
Amazing what a good bath can do. Looks better already. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.
Btw, you’re not a quitter 💗
I sure ain’t. My wife won’t let me!!!😍
Score! You have your money back with the CL pipes alone. Nice one! My pops still has his mint condition 1970 SL350 with orange sparkle tank. The nephews pulled it out of retirement LOL.
Glad to hear it is back on the road.
I have been anticipating a video on this bike. Cool that you got right to it.
This is a very cool bike. Gave my right leg a work out.
Great video. I love to bring old cars back to life but after watching and following you I would love an old Honda or Yamaha project. Looks fun.
Do it! You could jump in melee and get started this weekend. Thanks for watching.
I wish you luck in your endeavours. I understand flipping up. We came out here to where we now live and l brought with me $1100. In 3 years of buying, fixing and flipping l still have my $1100 and a few hard assets, Kubota RTV500, Yamaha XT500 and a Honda CT90, all purchased cheap. I have repaired and sold 4 generators and a Yamaha XT500. I also do some auto repair. I am currently working on, and soon will be selling, a Yamaha Vstar 650. Learning and having fun all the way.
Awesome! I am also learning and having fun. Thanks for watching.
Such a large front wheel. Probably from an XL250. Think they had the largest front wheel of the Honda trails.
Nice post, you polished at least $100 into the Honda already...
It is crazy at how well it cleaned up. And it runs. The first comment has a link to it running. Figured it out 30 minutes after video went live. One should always use a fully charged battery and have idle screws properly adjusted.
Great plan
Thanks. Should be fun to see what we end up with.
Just realized this was the exact one I had.
They are great bikes.
Interesting find CL 350 Exhaust on an SL 350 and the quite rare early model with no electric foot hence different cases etc just helped a mate restore one of these and he hued highand low worldwide and found many NOS parts.
That front wheel looks more like an XL 250 as the early SL 350 did not have alloy rims, Those carby's work quite well and seem to wear on the slides better than the later CV carbs the only thing to look carefully at is sometimes they crack the choke plates.
SL 350 along with the Triumph Adventurer were the great grandfathers of all the modern adventure tourer bikes we have today
The SL parts have to be the most expensive of the 350 parts. I am looking for SL350 exhaust that match the bikes patina. I know I can buy reproduction from CMSNL for around $750. Not what I want to do. Thanks for watching.
I wish I lived in your area. Everyone around my area thinks I’m some dweeb for liking and cleaning up old Hondas. I lost all my riding buddies because I have an old road King that I don’t enjoy pulling a groin muscle to operate these days. Plus all the ease of working on lightweight parts is where it’s at for me at my age. And honestly, these old Hondas have a style that is SO much easier on the eyes than the typical rubber stamp, fat 5 gallon tank and pretty much 5-6 engine head styles they offer on a 45 degree. Maybe I’ll find a local vintage Honda group in my area?
Where do you live?
I use an old electric leaf blower that someone was throwing away to dry my bike after washing. Works great.
I do the same thing with my blower. Great minds think alike. 😂🤣😂
The 23" front wheel would be from an 80s XL 250, and most likely the forks also
That seems to be the consensus. I am looking for front end. Thanks for watching.
Intresting, with a CL exhausr
The front end is identical to that of my 1979 XL250
Trying to locate the correct front end.
I had a 305 superhawk 1966. Wonder if I could ever find one now? I would love to have a 650 yamaha
Get one of each. 🤣🤣🤣
Hey Eric I have the same jump box as you
Great minds think alike! Thanks for watching.
Hey Mike from Canada yes they were made in 1970-1971 the 1970 had electric start and a steal rubber mounted front fender I know this because I owned 1 for 5 years or so also tank shape was different in the 2 years also air filter covers were different as I mentioned earlier come to think of it exhaust pipes were different as well, both black but 1970 had chrome and black heat shields 1971 did not. hope this info helps you out Cheers.
I helps tremendously. Thanks for watching.
I like your 150 DREAM in behind Dose the 150 run well , I had one I live In ontario Canada
Love the little 150 dreams. Thanks for watching.
I had an XL 500 that had a 23 inch front wheel
That’s could be what this came from. Thanks for watching.
When cleaning pilot jets, I use a single strand from a wire brush. I used to pull the strand out of my brush and stick it to an old speaker magnet on the tool box. Someone showed me the correct method of leave the strand in the brush and just push the jet onto it. Duhhhh
I have a pile of them in the drawer that l I pulled out of the wire brush. Doing it on the brush might be easier. Thanks for watching.
I liked that gpz 1000-550 version of it just sitting around doing nothing
The GPz has been has been patiently waiting its turn. There are about 35+ videos featuring it. ua-cam.com/play/PL-scC4K--fyMotyTgLIhGc5hCfnqt9Egl.html&si=sfRJM0YJzZFPGOOX
It was made on my bday
Birthday buddies 🎂🎉🥳
Overhall very interesting, ouf!
Thanks for watching.
Place your betts, will the internals be ok. I like the dualsport front forks👌
Damn thing started right after this video went live. Pinned a comment with link to the video of it running 👆.
@@motorcyclerewind hahajajaja, I was going to say.. reclean the points with a file
I did that, rechecked the timing too.
Ive found those hondas to be finiky with their point gap. Best to run a point file across the contacts then paper thru them until the paper shows clean, then check and adjust gap
Great tips... thanks
Hi Mike from Canada I think you have a 1971 SL 350 side cover for air filter is 1971 SL350 mybe check ser.#.
The vin tag says 10/70 it is a K1 that was made in 70 & 71. Thanks for watching.
I see a dream in the background, what is it?
It sure is. 1964 runs and rides all original paint. Thanks for watching.
, doesn't this bike originally come with the black upswept pipe
Yes it!! Someone changed them to CL pipes. Looking for an affordable set. Thanks for watching.
My buddy had one brand new and his was blue so I don't think I've ever seen anything other than blue
The K0 was red, blue and gold the K1 swapped gold for orange.
when those engines were long time at rest, it worth to use oxigen in carbs intake, use your Welding torch ox open and in no time it will roar.
Great tip. It is running now. Started right after this video went live. Thanks for watching.
Sos pads work the best on rusted chrome
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching.
Have always had a passion for old Honda motor cycles and have worked on a few bikes and three wheelers in my time I have always wanted a CB 750 it was a bike of my dreams growing up of course I did ride a CB 350 IT was a fun bike to ride and easy to work on
10/70 makes it a '71 model. Your Honda book is showing 'Sell Date'. I was just trying to be helpful, but order any parts you need for a '70 model and see how that works out. GEEEZE!
....Oh, and the better angle on this video IDs the later front end as '78-81 XL250S. I've owned over 20 SL350s in the last 50 years.
You are correct the book shows the “Sell Date” and right next to it is “Release Date” of 9/01/70 for the K1. So I am really confused. You are correct again about 1970 K0 parts won’t all interchange, I am trying to be diligent about searching for K1 parts.
We thought it was a later XL front end wasn’t sure which model. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I am looking for a proper SL350 front end.
Since you have had so many SL350 over the years. In your experience does it have its own unique challenges?
I appreciate your feedback.
Also 2 questions that I hope you have the answers to.
1. Is the headlight/bucket the same size as the CB/CL?
2. Do you have a source for paint for the red?
Thanks in advance.
@@motorcyclerewind No, absolutely no unique challenges to a Honda SL350 K1, probably one of the easiest 50+ year old motorcycles to get back on the road or restore. It's typical Honda all the way. It looks like you're starting with one that's not terribly weathered, (those carbs looked better than most I've seen lately), so should be pretty straight forward getting it going. My worry is that you're going to be a candidate for a knee surgery after kicking it that many times.
😂this damn thing started about 30 minutes after this video went live. Fully charged battery and adjusted the idle screws in. Starts right up now. Sometimes it’s the little things.
Honda SL350 K1 is ALIVE!!!
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@@motorcyclerewind Answered this last night, but now my reply is missing. Anyway, here it is again.
The Headlight Bucket / Headlight / and Chrome Headlight Rim for the SL350 K1/K2 were also used on CL175 and SL175 models, they were not used on any other 350 models. The red paint on your bike appears to be a repaint or other than U.S. spec offered color. If it's factory paint, it looks like it might be the 'Light Ruby Red' that Honda used on the U.S. SL175K1. If it's not factory paint, paint it '71 'Candy Topaz Orange', a one year only color for SL350 and absolutely the coolest.
...Yes, Honda offered the 'Light Ruby Red' on other than US market SL350K1s (EU, NZ, AU, others??). Might be what you've got.
The one I had was a lot more chopped out front.
This one has an XL250 front and be and 23 inch wheel.
I wish you lived in uk and be my neighbour 👍🇬🇧🤪
That would be awesome. I am sure my neighbors would start a GoFundMe to ship me out if it would end late night motorcycle starts. 😂
@@motorcyclerewind I get it lol 😂
Thats an xl250 or xl500 front end.With a 23inch front wheel probably 78 or79.Tank looks like its not right from the way its sitting on the frame.Maybe thats because of the wrong front end.
The front end makes it look like a squatted truck. The tank fits as it should. Looking for the correct front end.
Dude, I told you on your other video that it's a '71 and not a '70, so do you just not beilieve it, or what?
After your comment I did some research. According to the Honda Motorcycle Identification Guide(big red book). The SL350 K0 was made in 69-70, the K1 70-71. The vin tag on mine is 10/70 making it a 1970 K1. Thanks for helping me learn more about these SL’s without your comment I would not have looked deeper. Thanks for watching.
I thought you had a rolling road? Starter
I do the battery was dead. I was charging it. Trying to get more exercise!😂
Suprised you didn't keep this 1.
This was the first bike of my flip series to see what I end up with. Started with $500. Thanks for watching
3:00 you mean kick start only
🤣my wife tells me I say the wrong thing all the time.
Cl350 exhaust
Yes sir. The previous owner changed the front end and the exhaust.
How many times did you kick her??? And how many times did you say OH COME ON?
Should have set it up as a drinking game. I kicked it tons. Edited out so many. The great thing is it started minutes after this video went live. Go figure. I posted a short of it running. It was the idle screws and a fully charged battery.
I had a1969 cl 350 in 1970 it had diaphragm carbs, it always ran like shit
I really like the carbs that came on the later SL350’s. Thanks for watching.
That's not UK rust! Your brush would have gone clean through! 😂
Good ole American 🇺🇸 rust!! Thanks for watching.
I think 8,000
Is that the number of times I tried kick starting this motorcycle? I stopped counting.
I’m sure if you had just kicked it one more time it would have started.
Crazy thing is i went out today after charging the battery and adjusting the idle screw and it now runs.
first job old shit bike need clean and then take carburets out and clean good carburettos. before than try start old shit bike.
That sounds logical. I like to see if I can get them to run with the least amount of work.
I'm so tired of reading, "will it run?" Come on already... can't you find a more original way to introduce your video?