Honda CL350-K0

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Year Built : 1968 Engine : 350 cc SOHC Transmission : 5-Speed Electrics : 12 Volt alternator, Battery and coil ignition Notable Features : Honda Motor Company's previous 250 / 305 models were upgraded for 1968, Their new 350 was actually 325 cc but with technical advances performance & drivability improved, Complete OE specs can be found in multiple places so no need to repeat. The motorcycle displayed here is in mint condition, During the Vietnam war Naval Lt. R.B. Blair was in Yokosuka Japan, On 10-25-1968 he purchased the CL-350 displayed here, His copy of the bank draft is shown, Price paid was 198,000 Yen ( Equal to $ 550.00 in 1968 ). The Honda was then shipped " back home ". As the story goes two years passed before he was stateside and began to enjoy the new ride, It's possible the thrill passed quickly because only 2400 miles were driven before it was parked, For years it remained sitting until 2008 when it was sold to a man who listed the bike on eBay, We won the auction with a bid that was one penny higher. In our hands the motorcycle was given a " once over ", With its carbs freshly cleaned all became ship-shape. Honda produced thousands of the CL-350 but one remaining in 100 % original condition with such low mileage is almost one-of-a-kind. Almost.

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