Rider: Larry Cameron, Alburgh, Vt.
Age: 54
Occupation: Custom woodworker
Rides: 1972 Honda SL350, 1975 Honda CB360, 1974 Honda CB200, 1978 Yamaha XS650 Special, 1979 Honda CB750F, 1984 Honda XL200R, 2000 H-D Sportster 1200S
Larry’s story: Larry scored this 1972 Honda SL350 from a friend he’d been bugging for years, trying to buy it. The friend finally caved and gave the bike to Larry, who tells us: “As far as the rebuild, it was pretty much a basket case. The wheels were in dirt about eight inches, so I took them apart to powder coat the rims and relace the spokes. I took everything off that would come off and painted, cleaned or polished everything that needed it. I was able to salvage most parts. Powder coating is wonderful stuff when working on old bikes. I had to replace the tires and a few other parts. A buddy with a welder helped me fab the 2-into-1 exhaust using the original header pipes. I do all my own painting and powder coating. The engine ran great, I just tuned it up and cleaned the carbs, which also needed floats.”
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Dennis B wrote; "They are actually started sales in 1972 1/2..." Makes no sense to me as I was going to buy an SL350 in '69 and a salesman (Triber's Honda, Spokane,) whispered, wait a.month... the 70 is better. I left & was in the army 10Dec 70. NOW researching SL350 stuff as I found one to buy, a K1, from another ole vet. BillSF9c
Hi Larry, I'm 59 and the original owner of a Honda 350sl K2 - just like that. They are actually started sales in 1972 1/2... The K2's came out with the 18" front tire. Yours has a couple of strange things about it. I thought they only had 2 colors, a blue and I have a candy apple yellow. The side cover on yours looks like its off a K1, They came out with the aluminum finders with the K2's. Mine stopped for no reason some years ago and I just started to refurbish it. I stripped it like you and have repainted the frame and got a friend that knows those engines very well. What happened to mine was the rocker arm adjustment got too tight and things went south and broke a rocker arm - locking it up. My friend said that Honda recommends about a 2000th clearance and he said to double it. It performs better and last forever. I found all the parts that I needed including new cam chain. about $400 in parts. I'll slowly cherry it out. I bought it new - out the door for $1040. Dennis
Hi Josh, I'm not really interested In buying another SL but thanks for the offer. Larry
hi josh would like to know about your bike thanks dale
hey josh would like to check on your bike thanks dale
Hello Larry. My name is Josh and i have a question for you. I have a 1970 Honda s.l. 350. Mint condition. I was wondering if you yourself may be interested in buying the bike? my e mail address is hillerjoshhill@yahoo.com. thank you for your time and i look forward to hearing from you. Josh