1972 Honda CB

CB350-4101208

Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

This is a “No Reserve” auction for a 1972 Honda CB350E. It will need a total restoration and a bonded title to get it back on the road. It is a complete bike. Terms of the Auction: First off, if you are interested in the bike, READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. For the overwhelming majority of good, decent eBay buyers out there, my apologies for having to include this section. But, since eBay Motors has become little better than Craig’s List of late and eBay could care less if a “buyer” pays or not, I must add this information. (Ignore the PayPal deposit request. eBay's matrix is screwed up.) If you are high bidder when this auction ends, you have entered into a contract with me to follow through with the instructions for and completion of payment and pick-up of your bike. I will keep up my end as seller; you need to cooperate with me and keep up yours as the buyer. If you have 25 or fewer feedback scores with eBay then email me BEFORE you bid to let me know you are serious. If you do not, I will cancel your bid to keep the auction open to serious bidders. History of Bike: This is what I know. This bike has been owned by two previous owners, both in southeast Iowa, since it was purchased new at the Honda dealership in Dubuque. It last ran in some 20 years ago, so a long time since it’s been started and on the road. I pulled it out of the back of an old garage along with a parts bike. It doesn’t appear to have been abused and (when I got it) was stored out of the weather. Mechanical: Currently the bike is not running but I see no reason that it won’t again with a good carburetor cleaning, oil/filter change, and complete check-over by a qualified Honda mechanic (or someone gifted with those skills). (I don’t have the skills to do those tasks myself.) The owner said it was running well and it was driven into the garage I bought it from. The engine turns over freely with the kick starter. The clutch cable is rusted/stuck but the transmission shifts freely thru the gears and it is easy to find neutral. Electrical: All of the lights, gauges, etc. are hooked through the original wiring and should work properly if hooked to a battery. Tires: Both front and rear tires are toast. Brakes: The front brake cable is rusted/stuck so I can’t test that. The rear works properly. Chrome: The chrome is typical for an old bike. Overall it is in good-to-very good condition with some age pitting in places. There is a ton of chrome on this bike and it really makes for a sharp appearance. Paint: The black frame paint is fair but could use a good detailing with rubbing compound to make it jump out at you. The Honda green tank and side covers are highly faded. Seat: The seat is original to the bike and the top is in poor condition. Inside the hinges and document door are intact. Legal: The bike is sold with no warranty and (as mentioned) does not run at this time. There are no liens or restrictions on the bike and there is also NO TITLE and it will be sold with a Bill of Sale only. The frame number and engine number do not match but this is not at all unusual for Honda motorcycle factory assembly practices. I have no reason to doubt this engine is the one installed in the bike at the factory. Payment: I have found this payment method works the best for all involved. I accept only two forms of payment. One would be a Money Order from the USPS (no other off-brands). The second method would be a Certified Cashier’s Check drawn on a major U.S. bank (Wells Fargo, etc.). If you plan to pick it up within five (5) days then I will accept cash upon pickup. Payment must be remitted to me within five (5) days of the end of the auction. (That means you must go to the bank or post office the next day, get it in an envelope and mail it. It will get to me from anywhere in the country within the five day limit). Pick-Up: I would like the bike gone within 10 days of the end of the auction. It will be your responsibility to either get it yourself or contract with a commercial shipper. I will help you load it or cooperate with the shipper of your choice. (Try to avoid U-Ship)! Conclusion: Read the entire auction. Look at all the pictures and use the enlargement feature to check out the condition of the various parts. You can see from my feedback that I treat my buyers well and run honest auctions; I treat people the way I would want to be treated; it’s as simple as that. Ask lots of questions; I will promptly, accurately and honestly answer them for you. I’ll answer a few here that I always get with bike auctions: 1. Will you trade it for (fill in blank with whatever you have sitting on blocks behind your garage)? NO, thank you. 2. Can I ride it home? NO; read the description carefully. 3. Can I pay cash the day I pick it up? Yes, if within five days; read the description carefully. 4. I really like your bike but first I have to sell my old one and pay off a couple loans I have. Will you hold it for me? NO, thanks for looking. 5. Why are you so hard-core with your auction? Have you been burned on eBay before? YES.