HappyAndy
HappyAndy UberDork
6/18/15 6:45 a.m.

That's right, a 350cc 4 cylinder.Found on Philly craigslist.NMNA.

CL seller said: 1974 Honda CB 350 F -clean title, 2nd owner. 59K miles -4 cylinder -mostly stock, aftermarket 4 to 2 exhaust. - --Stock electric, not taped up junk. -Newer regulator, coils, plug wires -Decent, clean tires •Does not fire up. Has compression but poor quality. Current does pass through bike. Have not ridden in two years. I believe it needs new piston rings. •Tank is solid, no holes, needs to be coated. •Seat is stock, needs new cover to look good •Needs new throttle/clutch cable. •Rusting on rear tail light. ••••••this is prob not a candidate for a first vintage bike , you will need to get into it•••• •••bike is in Lancaster, PA. Cash only, I will not deliver, only will meet in public location. No trades. Must put # in email for a response.
Grtechguy
Grtechguy UltimaDork
6/18/15 6:48 a.m.

It's so cute

jimbob_racing
jimbob_racing Dork
6/18/15 7:49 a.m.

I'd buy that just to use it as garage art.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/18/15 8:12 a.m.

Not remotely as rare as you think. Honda did those alongside the 550/4 and 750/4. Only the very early 750/4 has real value. Having been an owner of a 1970 CB750 K0, I know. 69s are the holy grail. After that, they drop in half every year until you get to the 2500 mark. I've ridden a 350/4 (friend had one). Fun bike to spool up. Not nearly as sporty as you'd think but really neat.

HappyAndy
HappyAndy UberDork
6/18/15 8:28 a.m.

In reply to markwemple:

I knew that CB 350cc/4S exsisted, but I've never seen one much less actually ridden one. I have ridden a CB 550F.

I've owned quite a few one lungers larger than that.

BoxheadTim
BoxheadTim GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
6/18/15 8:38 a.m.

I think it's a little overpriced for a non-runner. The 400 Four is a much better bike compared to the 350. The 350 is rare, but not really that desirable.

bgkast
bgkast GRM+ Memberand UberDork
6/18/15 9:25 a.m.
Has compression but poor quality. Current does pass through bike.

What???

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/18/15 10:57 a.m.

In reply to BoxheadTim:

If it had the 4 in 4 exhaust and non-repainted tank and fork pieces, etc., it wouldn't be bad but it needs so much for a restoration that it probably will never happen. That SOHC Honda is pretty easy to work on. From the small displacement bikes up the the 750/4, they are all pretty much the same.

BoxheadTim
BoxheadTim GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
6/18/15 11:29 a.m.

In reply to markwemple:

Good point, and the 4-into-4 exhaust will cost you a pretty penny if you can find one in decent condition.

singleslammer
singleslammer UltraDork
6/18/15 12:02 p.m.

My bike mechanic has 3 of these. He loves them! One has a huge sissy bar.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/18/15 12:45 p.m.

In reply to BoxheadTim:

Usually north of a grand. My favorite was for the CB750. If you bought one for a '71 it is 1/2 the price than for a k0 (1969-70). Only difference being the k0 has NO part number on it. So you pay 2x for them to do 1 less thing. Go figure.

petegossett
petegossett GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
6/18/15 12:58 p.m.

I'm pretty sure my FIL has one of these in blue tucked away in his garage. Missing a side cover, but otherwise solid and "ran when parked"...20-some years ago.

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/18/15 1:01 p.m.

I think that they only made the 350-Four for two years. It became the CB400F from 75-77. I owned both a 400F and a 550F for years. The 400F was cool and light, but very twitchy. The 550F was a much better motorcycle. They are seriously under appreciated.

scottdownsouth
scottdownsouth Reader
6/18/15 7:50 p.m.

Had one a long time ago, first street bike I had. I remember two things about it. It was heavy and it sounded awesome winding it out.

maj75
maj75 Reader
6/20/15 4:00 p.m.

With a stock exhaust they sound like a watch at idle. Redline is 10K!

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/20/15 6:28 p.m.

If you like high redlines, the early ninja 250 tops out at 15,500

Spoolpigeon
Spoolpigeon UberDork
6/21/15 9:17 a.m.

I love the looks of those old CB's. I'd rock that in a heart beat!

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