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I have been itching to get on the road since I probably hold the record for the slowest build here on HondaTwins. So I have been checking craigslist every now and then, to see if anything interesting pops up, that I can ride while I complete my CB350 restoration. So I am now the proud owner of a 1968 CL350 in running condition. And its actually the rarer general export model which was not sold in the US 
First the pictures
About the bike (as I got it):
- PO claims it has about 2500 miles. Speedo was replaced at some point in time and shows 1100.
- Bike was parked in 1980 by PO's friend. He bought it and got it to run and then sold it to me.
- Compression is solid (170 psi in both cylinders)
- It runs with just a couple of kicks when cold and 1 kick when warm!
- Transmission is solid. Goes through all the gears.
- New tires. Correct size Duros.
- Carbs were cleaned and new gaskets were replaced. New fuel lines.
- UNI air filters (side covers have been removed but I have them)
- Seat cover was probably custom made in the 70s - its very similar to the original cover, but its red (or oxblood red if you were specifying a fancy car interior). Pan and red foam is original.
- Tank, headlight shell, fork ears and side covers were painted silver (poorly!) - but this gives the bike a cool bare metal survivor look right now.
- New brake and clutch cables
- New rear brake shoes
- New chain (chain guard is missing though)
- All electrics work great, even the electric start (just takes the slightest press of the button
)
- New battery
- All chrome bits were cleaned and look in great nick!
- Original mufflers in great shape! One part of the heat shield has broken off though.
- Handlebar grips are aftermarket and not the correct size
- Rear brake lever is a little bent
- I have signed CA pink slip from last registration in 1980
Interesting thinga about the general export model (differences with the US model):
- Tank knee pads (wow!)
- Front and rear mudflaps
- Optional skid plate under the engine is installed
- Turn signal stalk are flatter and have an oval cross sections compared to round ones
Can you guys see any more differences? Any one out there know more about this model? Please let me know.
And one final thing: Woooohooooo!
First the pictures










About the bike (as I got it):
- PO claims it has about 2500 miles. Speedo was replaced at some point in time and shows 1100.
- Bike was parked in 1980 by PO's friend. He bought it and got it to run and then sold it to me.
- Compression is solid (170 psi in both cylinders)
- It runs with just a couple of kicks when cold and 1 kick when warm!
- Transmission is solid. Goes through all the gears.
- New tires. Correct size Duros.
- Carbs were cleaned and new gaskets were replaced. New fuel lines.
- UNI air filters (side covers have been removed but I have them)
- Seat cover was probably custom made in the 70s - its very similar to the original cover, but its red (or oxblood red if you were specifying a fancy car interior). Pan and red foam is original.
- Tank, headlight shell, fork ears and side covers were painted silver (poorly!) - but this gives the bike a cool bare metal survivor look right now.
- New brake and clutch cables
- New rear brake shoes
- New chain (chain guard is missing though)
- All electrics work great, even the electric start (just takes the slightest press of the button
- New battery
- All chrome bits were cleaned and look in great nick!
- Original mufflers in great shape! One part of the heat shield has broken off though.
- Handlebar grips are aftermarket and not the correct size
- Rear brake lever is a little bent
- I have signed CA pink slip from last registration in 1980
Interesting thinga about the general export model (differences with the US model):
- Tank knee pads (wow!)
- Front and rear mudflaps
- Optional skid plate under the engine is installed
- Turn signal stalk are flatter and have an oval cross sections compared to round ones
Can you guys see any more differences? Any one out there know more about this model? Please let me know.
And one final thing: Woooohooooo!