How To Wire a Honda CB350 CL350 Motorcycle

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How Wire a Motorcycle: Honda CB350 CL350: Part One: Vintage Motorcycle Restoration: Part 117
In this video, we'll show you how to wire a Honda CB350 CL350 motorcycle. This is a simple guide that will help you connect the battery, carburetor, and ignition wires.
If you have a Honda CB350 CL350 motorcycle, then this video is for you! We'll show you how to wire the basic components of the motorcycle, so that you can start riding it safely and reliably. This is a simple guide that is easy to follow, so be sure to watch it now!
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Let’s get the wiring squared away for all the lighting elements on this 1972 CL350!
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This video series features the complete restoration of a 1972 CL350 Honda Scrambler motorcycle. The videos should help anyone whether working on a cafe racer build or a full-on original restoration. I'm definitely not an expert so please refer to your manuals for proper disassembly and assembly instructions. Please leave comments if you have any questions. I'll be happy to help answer questions if I can confidently provide solutions. Again, I'm not a professional. This is my 2nd Honda motorcycle restoration and I'm learning every single day. I'd love to hear your tips if you have better ways to do things. I hope you find the series useful and entertaining. I strive to show as much detail as possible so that the videos can be used as not only a how-to resource but also a reference for the placement and original set up of parts and systems.
If you don't have one already please get a manual for your specific project. There are many available online for download for free.
Common Motor Collective, from which I source many of my replacement parts, has a fantastic resource on their website: bit.ly/CBManuals
You can also join groups on Facebook and get involved in the community.
Keep on wrenching, Friends!
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@matgraves4230 11 ай бұрын

Where is the video showing how to plug in the rest of the wiring?

@KeepOnWrenching 11 ай бұрын

These should get you what you need: Wiring Harness Guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbSGl7x2mNLMdGw.htmlsi=91W4lAVVmiRY08r0 Part 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9WBebeVqrTHf30.htmlsi=g81vLqDATKaesRNM Part 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ6VhbdonZ-diYk.htmlsi=i_9mAu3OuElzUDuO

@matgraves4230 11 ай бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching thank you very much!

@richieortiz5 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how the front brake switch is installed. My cl175k4 came with one of those terrible integrated switches and luckily my perches have the capability for a conversion to one of these.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Oh good deal! Glad the video helped you out.

@steveblase2950 3 жыл бұрын

Brian, After watching you videos I dove in and installed my Sparkmoto harness on my 71 CB350 today. I was very intimidated but It was a success. I now have working lights, flashers brake lights, horn and starter. Not much worked before. I am ecstatic so thanks for your videos. They were a tremendous help. Now I am moving on to the Shockwave ignition install. Thanks again.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Glad the videos are helpful.

@javierfigueroa438 11 ай бұрын

‘71 Cb 350 twin in progress. Getting started and I’m having a blast with it already. Will likely be grabbing a harness being that previous butchers did away with horn, lighting, except for headlight which doesn’t work. Also there is power by key ignition alone. No need to switch on.🥴

@KeepOnWrenching 11 ай бұрын

Enjoy the project! There are always nuances. Power on all the time? Ugh. Don’t burn your coils! Might wanna dig into that wiring. Lol best of luck. Keep on wrenching.

@bigal7561 Жыл бұрын

PS. I just want to thank you again. With your vids, I'm almost finished with my 1975 Honda CB 360t. BTW. The bearing steering tapered are different on the 360t. the washer for the 360 will not fit on the stem. Right now I'm using your 350 vid as I've replace everything electrical/bearings/ shoes/wife....scratch the wife., but a ton of your stuff is interchangeable. I've been messing with bikes since I was in College but you had to know some because I was poor...Ha. I hope you're still doing this because they have to be the best step by steps I've ever seen. You also show your mistakes and fixes. I've always told my staff, that I have never learned much from being right. It's being wrong and figuring out where you went wrong and how to fix it teaches. I wish you did a 360t as you've done the 350. OUTSTANDING. I've referred people to your channel but I think you need to have more exposure. I also do competitive distance shooting and reloading for accuracy. Of all the on line training and how to, I had to watch to get started years ago, your form of teaching is unmatched. I guess that's it. I hope you read this and anyone that sees this to pass it on to your friends.

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

I sincerely appreciate your kind words. Thanks, Big Al!

@norberto8347 3 жыл бұрын

I love you too 😍man I was looking for this kind of love for a looooong time , thanks man , I have a 71 360 T that I’m putting together for my wife , and I was waiting for a little help and here you are , just making everything a lot easier for a guy or two !!!

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to hear! The wiring still intimidates me a bit. I’m glad the video is useful. Good luck!

@julianflores2555 Жыл бұрын

“Just go home” lol that’s what I say to all the parts too. Good video helpful af and easy to follow along

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

Happy Gilmore reference. Lol

@keadams27at 2 жыл бұрын

These videos have been huge in helping me restore the wiring on my 350! You’re helping keep these old bikes on the road. Thanks for everything!

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

That’s incredible to hear. My pleasure and thank you!!

@daveco1270 2 жыл бұрын

It's a real Bear Cat... I'm gonna start using that one. : ) It's so nice when the colors match up. I bought a couple aftermarket switches that were like 80 percent correct as far as the colors, but that 20 percent threw me for a loop. I finally figured out where everything went.

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, Dave. Wiring is an ongoing process for me. Not my fav.

@pauldolata6396 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a 71 Honda cb350 friend gave it to me it's in bad shape I'm going to start restoring it and I was just looking at your video for some of the wiring I didn't get started on the thing yet but I ordered some wiring and parts for tonight when I had some free time and I watch the video I enjoyed watching your video and it was very informative

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@mikeg8035 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video,helped me fix my brake lights,thanks!

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear

@bpprojects6676 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I think this will help tons of people!

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

BP Projects great to hear! That was one of the trickiest so far. More to come.

@bpprojects6676 4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching awesome!

@mikeeger7581 4 жыл бұрын

You can heat up and shrink the bullet connections that are clear just like the black ones!👍

@jamiebellpt6081 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work buddy. Enjoyed your video 👍🏼

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Oh good. That was a challenging one to make

@jacklipp955 4 жыл бұрын

do you have another video connecting the wires to the engine?

@dennisvillavicencio7482 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! It was really helpful working on a 70 cb350. How did you make a ground for the rear turn signals? I don't have them on my bike either.

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

I had to craft my own.

@alanweiland6012 4 жыл бұрын

I'm restoring a 1976 CJ360T and just found your channel so I'm really likes your content! I did sub as soon as I found it. I'm going to be doing pretty much everything you're doing so it's a big help! I'm acquiring parts right now and saw you have new coils and am curious as to where you bought them. I've looked around and found many different coils with a wide range of pricing so I would appreciate any info. Thanks!

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried 4into1? When common motor doesn’t have it I turn to them.

@alanweiland6012 4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Thanks! I'll check them out.

@jorgesanchez-qk7fb 4 жыл бұрын

Brian, excellent video, it just so happens that both our projects are on the same pace, l outsourced the motor to a buddy but all others steps we are synced. Quick question, I have a thick black wire (probably ground) that runs on the bottom of the bike, are you setting up a video for this?

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

I’m guess that’s the one out of the starter? If so, indeed! Once I get the engine put together and back in. :)

@jorgesanchez-qk7fb 4 жыл бұрын

Brian, Thanks, That is helpful. As you can tell, I am still learning so your like the Khan academy of Honda Motorcycles for me. Keep the videos coming, they are excellent.

@itsAlwaysChristmas 4 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed and you hit 1k. Well done brother

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!!! Glad to final hit that 1k Mark. Thanks for the support.

@itsAlwaysChristmas 4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching keep it up fella. I love watching these videos. Maybe one day I'll have so luck and do my own projects instead of just watching them. But well do to you, as your vids keep me sane.🍺🍺🍺

@Jeremy-yr8yg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos bro!! Just started disassembly on a 73 450. Last tagged in 81. Engine is seized and its in rough shape but it’s all there. Got it about 30% disassembled and haven’t taken a pic one like a dummy!😂 Between your videos and common motors I think I can get this baby going again after 40 years!!

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

Go get it! Good luck.

@mikeeger7581 4 жыл бұрын

You can heat up and shrink those clear bullit connectors if you want also!👍

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike! I get it but they do get in the way sometimes. Lol

@glenndavidson2943 4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Would it be wrong to trim back some of that clear with scissors?

@reedstelten5892 3 жыл бұрын

Brian, love the work. Thanks for everything you do! I got some different switches that happen to have a hazard switch on the right hand side. On both the left and right switches, there is a gray wire soldered in between the orange (left) and blue (right) flasher signals on the switches. Directly in between them as if it is some kind of "neutral". Any idea what this gray wire is for? My signals aren't working (flashers or signals). I'm thinking I should replace my flasher relay anyway so I will but I'm still trying to figure out what this damn gray wire is! Any help is much appreciated. Forgot to add, this is not the horn. I got the horn dialed in.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

I assume it has something to do with activating 4-way flashers via the hazard switch. What are you working on? Any luck finding a color wiring diagram? That's my first assumption as it would make sense for those to be linked. Also, try flipping the wires on the flasher...that thing only works one way. I usually guess wrong as there are no markings that I can tell.

@reedstelten5892 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Thanks Brian! Looks like they were actually power to the switches that for the hazard and turn signals. Learning a good bit but wishing I had stuck with the original switches!

@joeygarcia5114 6 ай бұрын

Hey Brian! I am missing the whole flasher relay mount with wires. Any idea where I can find/purchase that item?

@KeepOnWrenching 6 ай бұрын

Pretty much any two pole flasher would work. Most auto part stores have them. If you really wanna go for authentic, 4into1 has the actual rectangle flasher. The bracket/mount, probably be looking at eBay. A zip tie works too!

@maory2515 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian! Just got my MB12U battery and measured it at 12.68v, should i charge it before installing?

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds about perfect. I’d keep it on a battery maintainer no matter what. I keep both my bikes on em just to make sure. Be sure to check what You’re getting when you’re running the bike at about 4-5k RPMs.

@jorgesanchez-qk7fb 4 жыл бұрын

Brian, did you ever resolve the horn issue you had on the wiring video? I am doing the same project and my horn did not work either. Too much of a coincidence. Thank you for all the videos, I refer to them continuously as a guide.

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna do a video on that coming up. Haven’t tackled it yet but I just need to solder the wire back on I believe. Hopefully an easy fix. Fingers crossed. Glad you’re finding the series useful!

@jd366 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching This video has been extremely helpful, but my horn also isn’t working. Also using the sparck moto harness. Did you ever find the solution? Thanks!

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Yup you need to ground the handle bar switches. There’s a small ground wire that connects under the clamps of the bars.

@woncameron24 4 жыл бұрын

Dialectic grease protects connections, but does not conduct electricity.

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Valid clarification. It helps in elevating future struggles. #noted

@woncameron24 4 жыл бұрын

Brian Matson agreed. Thx for the videos pal.

@richieortiz5 3 жыл бұрын

Then where do you slather the grease, on top of the casings to protect?

@CharvelGrinder 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian. Did the 1968 350 SS come with a lever brake light? I have been trying to learn my bike and haven’t found any FSM with mention of it? If not I guess I will have to install one. I noticed there wasn’t a manufactured hole on my lever system to install one

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

Pre 1970 the front brake switch was actually built into the front brake cable itself. Tough to find. Adding a new perch for a lever switch that plugs right in is totally doable.

@CharvelGrinder 2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching thanks Brian. As always you are a great help!

@larrykruger9243 3 жыл бұрын

I have a cl 350 Honda I have a round plug coming out of chain cover how do I plug that into my wiring horness?

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

The plug you are referring to is brown, correct? If so, there is a brown mate to that one coming off the main wiring harness. If you don't, then there is likely some modifications made on your machine. There should be a round, brown plug down the vertical shaft of the frame that it plugs into.

@snakeskinner2 3 жыл бұрын

@12:42 you're holding a dark green wire in your right hand.... where does that thing go to? Thanks

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Green is ground. I think that was a wire coming off the main harness. Confirmed: Part 177 @ 10:15 It’s unused.

@snakeskinner2 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching I thought maybe it was unused, mine on my 350 isn't plugged into anything so it had my questioning it. Thanks for the reply, your videos are sooo useful 👍

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, man. Glad you’re getting it sorted and finding the videos useful.

@underfive7532 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Did you get your horn working? I am having the same issue. It’s not working with new handlebar switch from common motor.

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

Most likely a grounding issue. Connect to a frame ground off the green of the horn. If you have black power on that it should go. If not, test you’re leads off the horn to verify that your horn is solid. You can test the horn directly off the battery. If the horn works ofc of that…investigate the switch.

@underfive7532 2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching yes! It was the ground. I had to run a new green from handle to free green connector in birds nest.

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!

@brianhusek1439 3 жыл бұрын

which vid should I go to for how to wire the coils?

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

I put an electronic ignition on this bike. The wiring is in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7RorK6GrN_TlWQ.html it’s not stock but generally should help you. Pretty straightforward.

@bonezcuztomz7703 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I did another two parter with more details too. Might help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ6VhbdonZ-diYk.html

@bonezcuztomz7703 2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching thanks I will definitely check it out do u know where I get a stator from I have 1980 cm400 hondamatic

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. Any luck on eBay?

@bonezcuztomz7703 2 жыл бұрын

@bonezcuztomz7703 11 ай бұрын

Hello what colors wires go to cdi

@KeepOnWrenching 9 ай бұрын

Cdi?

@jimbui2471 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man when is the part 2 coming out. My horn is not working on my bike either

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

It’s all there in the parts. Bike is done!

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure your bars are grounded. I cover it in the horn video

@jimbui2471 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching yeah i found out my clip on are not a great source for grounding, so I added some wires for both starter button and the horn and they work like charms. By the way super helpful videos though. I did all of my wire just referring to this video

@paulpugh5522 3 жыл бұрын

My 68 CL350 doesn’t have a front brake switch in the lever that I can find anywhere. Also doesn’t have the red run/kill switch on the right side. Was that something that came out a little later?

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

So the older ones actually had the switch wiring on the front brake cable. It was integrated. Give your original cable a look. On my 70 I had to add to get creative with a special mount.

@paulpugh5522 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching man I looked at it close again and there’s just a mechanical cable no electric that I can see. Speedo is stuck I just tried to take that apart to try to clean and lube it and that’s turning into a real mess. Can’t seem to make any progress on this basket case even though it’s only got 3850 miles on it. Been sitting for decades. I’m going to stay on it though it’s just a damn motor cycle Lol

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Hang with it. Happy to take a look if you email some pics. I can send you some of my 70 setup. Keeponwrenching@gmail.com

@paulpugh5522 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching I’ll try to do that. My phone is kind of weird about emailing pics for some reason I can text them or messenger/ Facebook but email doesn’t go. Thanks for the reply I enjoy your videos. I always admire your ability to realize you’re still filming and moving the cameras like 2nd nature so I can see what you’re doing.

@paulpugh5522 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching email sent

@RickJamesx112 3 жыл бұрын

Where does the brown wire for the taillight plug in behind the headlight?

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

No brown wire?

@RickJamesx112 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching no, I have one running from the tail light to the rear bucket of the headlight (cm400a 81) and it's a female connection like I'm supposed to have a male brown connector plugged into it. I'm wondering what plugs into this female brown connection behind the headlight.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a diagram?

@RickJamesx112 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching the one in the link is the one that I was provided. but you will notice when it traces the brown wire to the bucket it actually comes to a junction with a bunch of green wires and doesn't appear to be plugged into anything. maybe I am misunderstanding the reading of the schematic but I am very confused. Diagram: wiringall.com/wiring-diagram-for-1981-honda-cm400.html

@RickJamesx112 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching thanks for taking the time to help me. I greatly appreciate it. I posted the diagram in my last edited comment.