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==History== | ==History== | ||
The motor in the electric start first effort ko model , was EXACTLY the same as the [[Honda CB350|CB350]] & [[Honda CL350|CL350]] models, same camshaft, same crankshaft, ignition, gearbox, etc. The only difference was the final drive gearing, and exhaust systems. | The motor in the electric start first effort ko model , was EXACTLY the same as the [[Honda CB350|CB350]] & [[Honda CL350|CL350]] models, same camshaft, same crankshaft, ignition, gearbox, etc. The only difference was the final drive gearing, and exhaust systems. The easiest way to tell from a distance or a partially disassembled sl350 is the electric start and single downtube on the ko model | ||
the ko model was just a dressed up cb the kickstart only double cradle frame sl350 was really a huge improvement mainly because of the lighter wheels and over 60lbs lighter weight | the ko model was just a dressed up cb the kickstart only double cradle frame sl350 was really a huge improvement mainly because of the lighter wheels and over 60lbs lighter weight | ||
From 1972 SL’s had standard Kehin 24mm carbs that eliminated the aforementioned CV’s slide issues, a very mild cam profile with less lift less duration and no overlap. Also, the kick start only models had smaller intake ports to suit the 24mm carbs and with a more restrictive exhaust system, brought the SL’s power down to 30 horsepower, from the CB’s 36 horsepower at 9000 rpm, and the CL’s 34 at 10,000 rpm. Same size 34mm/28mm valves were used. | |||
the sl350ko had the same 180mm front hub while the k1 had 160mm hub from the cb175 with a 19'' wheel | the sl350ko had the same 180mm front hub while the k1 had 160mm hub from the cb175 with a 19'' wheel | ||
k1-on had 21'' front wheel 35mm forks and slightly different steering geometry | k1-on had 21'' front wheel 35mm forks and slightly different steering geometry | ||
rear wheels k1-on were smaller lighter hubs than sl350ko/cb350/cl350 rear hubs | rear wheels k1-on were smaller lighter hubs than sl350ko/cb350/cl350 rear hubs | ||
another major difference in the k1-on kickstart only sl350 was the entirely different but lighter double cradle frame,the advent of primary kickstarting meaning you can kickstart in gear with the clutch disengaged | another major difference in the k1-on kickstart only sl350 was the entirely different but lighter double cradle frame, the advent of primary kickstarting meaning you can kickstart in gear with the clutch disengaged | ||
the se sl's | the se sl's also had simply straight cut primary drive gears with no noise reducing paired gear lashup | ||
nothing in the gearbox is the same as the electric start 350 twins nothing in the gearbox will interchange nor will the | nothing in the gearbox is the same as the electric start 350 twins nothing in the gearbox will interchange nor will the crankcases clutch cover case alternator case/cover or crankshaft | ||
the sl350 kickstart only crankshaft has a shorter stub shaft on the left end that will not allow the electric start one way clutch | the sl350 kickstart only crankshaft has a shorter stub shaft on the left end that will not allow the electric start one way clutch countershaft sprocket cover clutch release mechanism and clutch plates will interchange with electric start 350 twins | ||
countershaft sprocket cover clutch release mechanism and | |||
And what a motor it was. The 350 Honda twin was anvil reliable, with over 300,000 copies being sold in the USA alone, it was one of the most popular motorcycles ever produced. When the SL350 got some knobbies strapped to it, and decent shocks bolted on the back, the bike became an unstoppable woods weapon, as nothing short of an atomic blast would cease the rear wheel from spinning. It was also, in my mind one of the best looking vertical twin cylinder motors ever produced, right up there with a [[Triumph]] or [[BSA]] in the looks department. | And what a motor it was. The 350 Honda twin was anvil reliable, with over 300,000 copies being sold in the USA alone, it was one of the most popular motorcycles ever produced. When the SL350 got some knobbies strapped to it, and decent shocks bolted on the back, the bike became an unstoppable woods weapon, as nothing short of an atomic blast would cease the rear wheel from spinning. It was also, in my mind one of the best looking vertical twin cylinder motors ever produced, right up there with a [[Triumph]] or [[BSA]] in the looks department. | ||