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72westie

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on: July 02, 2013, 07:24:25 pm
Picked this bad boy up about 2 months ago. Finally spent some time trying to get her going. 1973 Honda CB350 Four. Pretty much all original. 1401 actual miles. Runs and rides good just put 2/10th's of a miles on her today, first time she's moved under her own power in 12+ years.



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Reply #1 on: July 02, 2013, 08:24:54 pm
Nice bike !  :D

My 4th motorcycle was a Honda 400F, Cafe racer style. 
It was a great bike and I trusted it to take me anywhere from a ride down the street to 200+ mile trips.  It never let me down.
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Reply #2 on: July 02, 2013, 09:23:09 pm
Great looking moto. Love that tank shape. What's the plan?
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72westie

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Reply #3 on: July 02, 2013, 09:48:54 pm
Ride it to a vintage bike night next Tuesday and then sell it. I like it, but I have a buddy who has a pretty awesome collection of machines and this one belongs there.
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Reply #4 on: July 02, 2013, 11:21:10 pm
Westie, beautiful bike, those motors were built like a fine watch. My brother has a 400F ready to be restored. The 350 and 400 are two of his favorites. Thanks! cochi


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Reply #5 on: July 03, 2013, 12:15:34 am
That thing is beautiful!  Front disc brake and everything...

I see a red hash mark at 70mph on the speedo - was that the maximum speed in 1973?  I remember during the federally imposed 55mph limit years, all our cars had a colored "55" on the speedo to remind you...


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Reply #6 on: July 03, 2013, 12:52:53 am
Sweet!  That is one clean bike.   :)

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Reply #7 on: December 31, 2013, 03:02:47 pm
Well, too many projects and not enough room has made me decide to sell this beast. I put 96 miles on her this summer. Hopefully she goes to a good home.

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Reply #8 on: December 31, 2013, 03:35:06 pm
Great looking motorcycle.
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Reply #9 on: December 31, 2013, 07:52:36 pm
Great bike.  It reminds me of my 78 model CB550k-four.  Terrific bike that gave me thousands of fun miles.  Had a windjammer fairing with radio and cassette, highway bars and backrest with luggage rack. 
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