CL300

johnbiccum · Post by **johnbiccum** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:12 pm

Just picked up a CL300 from Craiglist in Corvallis, OR. Thanks to listemember Dick Johnson for the lead and for pointing out that I had a CL300 not a CL77.

It's in nice shape overall, runs great. Has both plastic tank badges ("Honda 300 Dream") although one is melted.

I understand that this bike was made for the domestic Japanese market. Strange as mine has a MPH speedo, not km/hr.

Even has the complete tool kit. Also got a CA title issued in 1967 with the deal! I wonder if a serviceman bought it in Japan and brought it home with him. During 1967 some GIs were coming through Japan on the way home from Vietnam.

Pix here:
http://johnbiccum.smugmug.com/gallery/4 ... 8300_7yjVr

What does the list know about the CL300?
VIN: CL30010000155
Engine: CL300E10000167

Titled as a 1966.

splitenz · Post by **splitenz** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:56 pm

I have never seen fuel filters like that, and is that a toolkit mounted on the rear fender ? that's unique...

dppeter · Post by **dppeter** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:03 pm

Those are just some aftermarket fuel filters for smaller engines. I have a half dozen or so I picked up some where last year.

cbxmountainman · Post by **cbxmountainman** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:48 am

Very nice looking bike even with the cut front fender. Possibly a 1966 or '65 due the smooth tank and aluminum fork lowers/large brakes. I believe just about all the 305's had the Dream emblem or Honda 300. Memory fades somewhat with age. Once upon I had a new one when in Japan, but mine had the type II crank.

RonBou · Post by **RonBou** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:32 am

Looks like it is in great shape....good luck with it!

johnbiccum · Post by **johnbiccum** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:56 am

splitenz wrote:I have never seen fuel filters like that, and is that a toolkit mounted on the rear fender ? that's unique...

Yes, its a Honda acessory, and the all tools are there.

johnbiccum · Post by **johnbiccum** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:00 am

RonBou wrote:Looks like it is in great shape....good luck with it!

One carb was flooding because the needle valve was not sealing. I replaced that today and took the bike for a 20 mile ride, taking it very easy on the cracked sidewalls. It runs excellent, really gets on cam about 6000 rpm.

Now to get some 19 inch "universal" tires or failing that something with some knobs.