$5,900
East Syracuse, New York
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RARE ORIGINAL SURVIVOR 1972 Honda CL350 K4 ScramblerCandy Panther Gold THIS IS THE BIKE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. ALL OF THE WORK HAS BEEN DONE ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BUY IT AND RIDE IT!! THE BIKE ITSELF IS 95% ORIGINAL (TIRES, GAS LINES, THROTTLE CABLE, PETCOCK, SPARKS, ALL NEW)CARBS HAVE BEEN REBUILT RECENTLYTANK IS COATED AND CLEANPOINTS ADJUSTEDFULL TUNE UP FROM A PRO SHOPDESIRABLE AND UNIQUE COLOR DON'T WASTE TIME WORKING ON A BIKE TO MAKE IT LIKE NEW. BUY A BIKE YOU CAN RIDE TODAY. This is TRULY a solid and one of a kind find. WATCH THIS BIKE RUN SAMPLE RIDE THIS BIKE WILL TURN HEADS, and if you plan on taking it out, plan time to stop and talk with people about it. I've loved owning this bike, but I've also loved the connections I've made with people through owning it. Whether it's the big Harley guys down at Dinosaur Barbecue (Harley Central) excited to see their first bike resurrected, or the young kids who love the vintage look and the unique styling of the high swinging Scrambler pipes, I am stopped and complimented absolutely everywhere I go on the bike. It's been very exciting and gratifying to share the story of this bike and hear the stories others have to share about their love for it. I recently had the bike professionally detailed, and when I went back to pick it up, the owner of the shop told me people were asking about the bike left and right. He even kept it for an extra day because HE couldn't believe it's condition. I've seen similar bikes on ebay and youtube and I can honestly say, I believe this bike to be superior in every way. - Chrome is original and in beautiful condition- Rubber fork boots are soft and shine beautifully- Aluminum elements are polished to a beautiful finish and really set the bike off and make it sparkle- Seat is in perfect condition, no cracks or tears and is still supple - Gauges are vibrant, as the bike has never sat in the sun.- Gauges have NO condensation or cracking (common on these bikes)- Plastic covers and rubber ends are still on the brake and clutch levers.- Original grips.- Bike starts immediately and needs VERY LITTLE warm up time. It's actually better to get it up and running right away.- Bike idles perfectly. - Revs and comes back to idle with no dipping or stalling. This bike still has all the original safety stickers on it! These bikes are gas efficient and highly desirable. In an age of $4.00/gallon gas, it's great to only burn two gallons a week, if that. That said, they can keep up with 650's. These bikes were made to be light and quick. Plenty of pick up! History of the bike: I have owned this bike for four years. I purchased it in 2010 in Fairport, New York from an individual who owned a small motorcycle shop. He and his employee had worked on the bike a bit and run through the basics to make sure it was mechanically sound. The bike had been part of an estate sale and had been perfectly stored and preserved in well-to-do Pittsford, NY. Whoever owned this bike obviously loved it enough to store it in a climate controlled environment and make sure it was preserved. When I purchased the bike, it had not been registered in almost 30 years! I went through the process of registering the bike with the DMV, which took almost a year!! As it is a 1972, and titles were not issued in NYS until 1973, the bike had only it's VIN as a record and a transferable registration from 1972. I now have the "new" registration and have kept the bike up to date, registered and insured for the last 4 years. From day one, the bike started on the first few kicks or with a press of the electric starter. But while I was waiting on the DMV I performed the following: - Full Carburetor rebuild- Full Carburetor tuning (a difficult task that takes great patience and a lot of trial and error)- Replaced the throttle cable (very important on a 40 year old bike. The last thing you want is a throttle cable to stick) Two summers ago I decided to perform some other upgrades. I had a professional mechanic who specializes in these bikes perform all of the work: - New tires, haven't even been scuffed in yet. They still have the sprue nubs! - New Petcock (they wear out and it was recommended by my mechanic when he replaced the tires)- Point adjustment (another recommendation by my mechanic). This has improved the performance of the bike and truly made it feel like a brand new bike.- Full run through all mechanical and electrical elements to make sure the bike was in tip top shape.- New battery Now, all of that being said, this is a 42 year old motorcycle. DO NOT expect the amenities of a modern bike nor the condition of a brand new bike. This bike is in amazing condition for it's age, but it is NOT A NEW BIKE NOR A SHOW BIKE. In the interest of full disclosure, I have been honest in the photographs of the bike, including it's imperfections. I will also do my best to list them here, and they are included in the photos of the bike. I considered fixing some of them, but to me, it added character to the bike and I wanted to maintain as much of the original bike as possible. - Small crack in the rear light cover (cosmetic only, it has not affected function or integrity). - A few tiny chips in the tank paint (road scars)- Small amount of scratches on the exhaust cover (top cover, over the cans) which could be replaced but is barely noticeable (I could hardly get a photo of it). This doesn't look like the result of a drop, but rather someone using something too abrasive to clean the chrome in the affected area.- Small crack and chip (repaired but visible in the right side air filter cover. These are barely visible, but again, I'm looking to be as honest as possible.- Tiny scratch on the left gauge. - A bit of wear on the paint, underside of the frame (left side), typical wear and tear. Reason for Selling the bike: Clearly, I love this bike. I must say, I will do everything in my power to ensure that it is in the condition described when it arrives to it's new home. But it is sold AS IS, with no warranty. So please read the description, look at the photos and watch the videos on youtube to gain an understanding of what you're bidding on. It is an absolutely great bike and I have spent hundreds of hours and a lot of money making it so. Honestly, I'm selling this bike because even though I love it so much, I just don't have the time to ride it and keep it running as well as it does now. At one point I considered making it a permanent installation in my eclectic living room, but I can't imagine making it sit and not letting someone enjoy it the way it should be. These bikes need love. That being said, I'm not desperate for the money, so please don't waste my time or your own. Only make an offer if you are serious and capable of paying for the bike. I will not entertain low ball offers, someone will want and appreciate this bike as much as I, and I'm willing to wait for that to happen.