In 2007 I gave it away and by 2011 after experiencing a new interest in the little four and decided to get another one.

Rear wheel diameter is the same as the front, and the rim is laced to a hub with a 6-inch (152mm) drum brake.Sheet metal — including the fuel tank — is unique to the Honda CB350F, and it’s a bit more angular in appearance than the tanks found on the large capacity machines. The 350 Four engine is undersquare, meaning the 50mm stroke is longer than the 47mm diameter of the bore. Now, he’s collecting original, low-mileage Honda motorcycles.“I’m a small, single-digit percentage of people who believe in originality rather than restoration,” Doug says. Of the 1974 machines, he estimates less than 10,000 were produced. I learned to ride on a friend's CB750 in summer of 1972 and then headed over to the local Honda shop as soon as the motorcycle endorsement appeared. The CB400F, based on the CB350F, was introduced in 1975. Hydraulically dampened telescopic forks hold an 18-inch wheel and a single 10-inch (254mm) disc between the legs. The machine is now “pickled,” or preserved, and on display in Doug’s personal showroom.When properly set up, a 350 Four starts easily, especially once it’s warmed up.

We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. In the spring of 1972, Honda introduced the CB350F. Nearly 7 to 10 inches bigger in every exterior dimension, with a 13.3-inch longer wheelbase, the Honda e looms large over a … “Honda had blown everyone away with the 1969 introduction of the CB750 Four,” says Honda enthusiast and collector Doug Sheldon. “Nothing really great happens until about 5,000rpm. Should have never sold it.I bought the first CB350F delivered to Kansas City in 1972 or so I was told at the time. Honda Engines use a …

Then, in 1978, the DeTomaso Group in Italy began production of another mini-multi that was smaller than the CB350F, marketed under the Moto-Guzzi brand as the 254 and under its Benelli brand as the Quattro 250.

Both bikes had a completely different feel as to riding experience.

Our guess is that it is slanted toward those riders who want something a bit better than their neighbor’s 350 twin.”,“The 350 Four, least expensive of Honda’s multi-cylindered line, is going to create a new clique of super fans.”,“The CB350F is for small to medium-size riders who want a four-cylinder touring machine for medium-range trips.”.Had my CB350F for almost 10 years. While Honda isn’t generally recognized as a magic act, the company did stun and amaze the motorcycle community in 1969 when they introduced the CB750 Four — the first in a new generation of quality, oil-tight, large displacement multi-cylinder machines.

This compact SUV offers stylish trim options, impressive specs and top-rated safety features. The bike was for sale on eBay, and Doug managed to win the auction at the seller’s reserve. It looks original with just over 3,000 miles. Seek out the road less traveled in the 2020 Honda CR-V.

A set of original pipes is now a coveted prize for the enthusiast-collector who wants the original bike look — meaning even if a set could be found they’d likely be mounted on a display-only machine. List of small Honda engines for general-purpose applications such as pressure washers, commercial lawn and garden equipment, tillers and cultivators, generators, construction and industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, small vehicles, water pumps.The engine serial number is stamped into the side of the engine. In production from 1975 to 1977 the CB400F was another three-year production machine.To learn more about the Honda CB350F, Doug’s done a bit of his own research recording VIN numbers.

hybrid. With its four header pipes dumping into four pleasingly- shaped conical mufflers, the bike looks stunning from both profile and rear views. This means you can still transport bigger items like bicycles, surfboards or large suitcases, often with more ease than in a much larger car.

Many enjoyable miles until the growing family needs resulted in a sale to another biker at church (who is still riding it once in a while as far as I know). 60mph is roughly 6,000rpm.“The 350F is silky smooth,” he adds, “with some vibration showing up at about 5,500 to 6,000rpm but quickly disappearing beyond that.

Period after market slip-on mufflers converting the exhaust into a four-into-two system could be had for far less than that.”.According to Doug, 2003-2004 was the last time Honda listed original pipes as available, and by then a set of four cost more than $1,000. Honda’s CB350F had a three-year production run, from 1972 to 1974.

For the final design, all four original exhaust pipes and mufflers weighed less than 25 pounds,” Doug says, explaining the issue.

“They’re only original once, and when applied to motorcycles that means they all have some nicks and scratches, but I love that patina.”.While he has bikes he doesn’t ride — such as the 1973 Honda CB350F featured here — he does have other machines that see regular use. Check back often to see upcoming vehicles from Honda.

At Honda we are very proud of our small cars, offering class leading space and technology, that sets us apart from the rest. The CB350 Four was sold worldwide. What a smooth running bike! List of small Honda engines for general-purpose applications such as pressure washers, commercial lawn and garden equipment, tillers and cultivators, generators, construction and industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, small vehicles, water pumps. I’m sure there are people better at it — I would like to cross paths with them to learn about better tricks and techniques.”.With the detailing done, all that was left was installing the factory-fresh four-into-four exhaust system. “I’m very good at detailing a motorcycle — focusing on preserving its original condition without over restoring it.