Honda-SOHC

For some reason it's always that selector that shows wear and nearly always the same pattern.
If i sat and thought about it perhaps i could think of a good reason but can't really get steamed up about it.

over the years I have seen most of the gears damaged in some way but not one more than any other, as long as you strip and repair before they jump out regularly i think just the selector will cure any problem

Have sent you two PM's, if you haven't got them please email me on blj@blj.org.uk.

Extra problem is every time it gets hot the plastic of the box deforms a bit and the fuse connection gets worse, unless you are a real stickler for originality a new blade type fusebox from vehicle wiring products is the best idea

When you build the carbs up onto the bracket don't forget the small steel pin at the bottom inbetween 2 and 3 or there will be nothing to hook the return spring onto.

Been there, seen that, watched the video and destroted the T shirt in frustration!!!

Get a small round magnet on a stick (mine is Snap -On) to get the pins out which run in the drum grooves and also note which way out the "R" clips go as many an unhappy hour has been spent try to remember and find the one that pinged across the workshop!!

286 middle number is 250/350 K3/4 mate

The 250(G5)360, 400 four, 500 twin and four all had the same caliper so youve got me there, only real way is a picture withe a known 500/550 alongside to compare

500 forks fit on the selector drum, 550 pivot on a seperate shaft so are totaly different.

They were originaly hard chrome plated  and ground to a specific thickness so could probably be repaired with stellite weld and a good machinist/grinder but that would be dearer than a used one from the states.

See list below from motogrid as to what bikes to look for:

CB350 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CB350-1000001
CB350G A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CB350-5000001
CB350K2 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CB350-2000001
CB350K3 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CB350-3000001
CB350K4 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CB350-4000001
CB500 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CB500-1000001
CB500K1 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CB500-2000001
CB500K2 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CB500-2100001
CL350 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CL350-1000001
CL350K2 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CL350-2000001
CL350K3 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CL350-3000001
CL350K4 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CL350-4000001
CL350K5 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# CL350-5000001
SL350 A MOTORCYCLE, JPN, VIN# SL350-1000001

Note that the 250 K was not seen in the states so chances are that that is the same as well

USA ebay item

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-1972-1973-Honda-CL350-CB350-CB-CL-SL-350-Transmission-Shifter-Shift-Forks-/281155899624?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41763290e8&vxp=mtr

set of 3 but other two don't fit the 500, not worth asking for just the one you want as chances are the wrong one will be sent