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My brother came by yesterday afternoon and helped me mount the engine. Today I finished up connecting all the other bits and pieces. It...
Close, but No Cigar!
I had some surprises upon reassembly when installing the cylinders. There are two rubber pieces that sit on top of a cut away section of...
Reassembly of the CB350 Motor Begins
Careful measurement of critical parts showed all within service limits, so it was time to start the reassembly. I coated the pistons with...
CB350 Engine Work Continues
[Work was interuppted for a while when I went overseas to work for a while. I picked up work on the bike when I returned in December.] I...
CB350 Top End Rebuild, Continued
Today I went out to try and find that missing pin from the cam chain guide. It was imperative that it is found, or I would have to open...
CB350 Top End Rebuild, or Old Faithful Goes under the Knife
So, it turns out I should have listened to my inner mechanic back on the ride from Birmingham to Lake Wales when the motor would make a...
Cam Chain Tensioner Troubles
I found more debris in the oil filter and more shavings in the oil so figured I better get a look inside and check it out. I tried to...
Two Bikes Down
Whenever I get back from one of my road trips, a funk settles in as the contrast of the excitement of the open road and new places is...
From Barber Motorsports Park to Home
The Entire Trip Route I didn't post the last couple nights so this one will be from departure from Barbers to Valdosta in one day and...
Day Two at Barber Motorsports Park
Dale Walksler Takes Second in the Race of the Century OK, I admit it; I even disappointed myself today. I had meant to hit some of the...
Day Four and Arrival at Barber Vintage Festival
Our Bikes Parked in front of the Barber Museum We left Panhead City this morning at 9 am. As soon as I woke I hauled my stuff to the bike...
Day Three to Panhead City., Rome, Georgia
We left Maggie Valley this morning at ten am. The route took us through some of the best riding territor in the country. We took US 19...
Day Two in Maggie Valley
I woke up this morning to a promising sunny day. The night had been chilly, but with all my road clothes on it was bearable. The sun...
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