cl350 build/entry : part 11

Took a day off work this Monday to try and button up a few things. Both tires/tubes are mounted, fork seals and fluid, chain on, rear brake adjusted, new headlight mount, etc. Managed to get the carb o-rings installed after a good dip and cleaning. Decided to try and take it for the first ride down the block only to discover a locked up clutch pack. Called it a night and decided to try again the next day. Here's a vid of it running.







The next day I put the bike on the jack and ran it through all the gears winding it out while pumping the clutch lever randomly. Much to my surprise it worked. Ran it around the block a bunch, and it is running amazing. All throttle ranges respond well, no flat spots or choppy areas. Couldn't be happier. Spent last night getting the brake cable installed and wiring up the tail light. Ran out of female spades, so I will be finishing up the headlight switch this evening as well as making a temporary padded seat while I figure out some upholstery options. Spent my lunch break at the DMV today getting tags, so come Saturday I will be able to start plugging in some serious test miles working out any gremlins. Some updated pics will be up soon.