Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Project Honda CL350 part 5 Brush strokes

We saw last time that despite the engine having suffered slightly, and acquiring a coating of rainwater inside one cylinder, it appeared to run perfectly well so now was the time to turn to the rest of the bike.

Some bits of the frame were looking a bit rough and as this is to be a budget restoration, I thought I might be able to find a cost-effective solution. A closer examination (Photo1) showed that it would be quite difficult to mask off many places and it was clear that I really was going to have to get the engine out to do

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