Here are some pictures of my 1970 Honda CL350 prior to the restoration starting. Notice the faded paint, flat/cracked tires, CB pipes and footpegs, cheap shorty mufflers, and the dust. It will never look this way again. I took these pics so I can reference where I started at.
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| Right Front |
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| Right Side |
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| Under the Seat |
Before starting the tear-down, I tested the cylinder compression to see where it was at for a reference and to see if I needed to do any repair of the pistons/cylinders. Testing without the carburetors or exhaust on, I got 152 psi on the right side (when sitting on it), and 170 on the left. The test was performed cold because the bike in not in running order. However, I did spray some WD-40 in each cylinder to help seal it up.
After referencing my manual, these numbers are within the suggestions specifications (140-170 psi at sea level) and within the 25% difference that would cause concern. However, I am still planning on disassembling the head and cleaning the valves. I may remove the piston, but I will make that decision when I get in there. Prior to going into storage, I had a slight popping on deceleration on the right side, and I want to rule out the valves on that issue.
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