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OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« on: August 18, 2012, 09:02:53 AM »
Here is the bike back on track after a long time. I've moved from the project section.
I'll get back with you on the details.  Let me know what you think.
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2012, 10:28:03 AM »
Very nice! Mine blew up this spring.
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2012, 07:51:16 PM »
Mine has blown up twice and its back again for more. I think I have a some kind of timing advance issue and is killing the pistons. It seems to be ignition related. What killed yours?

The engine has a slightly shaved head with some porting and reseating on the valves. I also have a slipper camchain installed and a Hondaman ignition box.

The seat is just about ready for the padding and cover on the custom aluminum tail section.

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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2012, 03:22:48 PM »
Don't really know what happened to it; I had it professionally rebuilt and then after a 40 min ride it just died. Reeked of burnt oil, compression bye bye. I put my heart and soul into that bike too.
Anyway, I hope you get many happy miles out of yours!
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2012, 04:21:05 PM »
Did you pop the plugs and inspect the pistons? Mine looked like a donut. :-\
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2012, 08:53:54 PM »
Parked it, tarped it, forgot it.
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2012, 05:35:29 PM »
You may just do an engine swap and be save yourself some time and expense. I think I have some extreme early detonation going on at high temps. Not sure if its cam/advance related or something else. After two rebuilds I'm still not sure what it is.
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2012, 07:48:22 PM »
Progress is still slow but the seat will go in tomorrow for vinyl and a bracket for the windscreen is also being made in the interim of the seat being off. I shouldn't guess when I'll have it back but maybe 2 weeks.
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2012, 07:02:37 PM »


     Hey buddy, long time since we talked. That is one FINE LOOKING RIDE that you have created! 8) Can't wait to see and hear the details of THIS ONE!  ;)

    Cool to see you on here, I am hoping to be getting things going soon myself.

     Take care,  Bill  :)
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2012, 07:35:36 PM »
Here is an update pic. I may have her back in 2-3 weeks. The tail looks a bit out of sorts with the rest of the bike but still very cool. I'm thinking of white grips and maybe a bit of red on the tail.
« Last Edit: October 08, 2012, 07:37:26 PM by CBGBs »
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2012, 09:22:01 AM »
Are they homemade stainless headers? She looks better cafed than the 4s do! I want a ride!
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2012, 07:52:55 PM »
What make is the flyscreen?
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2012, 06:32:47 PM »
It's an Airblade.
I'm thinking White grips and some Avons would finish it off nicely.
« Last Edit: October 13, 2012, 06:21:22 AM by CBGBs »
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2012, 04:57:28 PM »
Just got back from an inaugural ride on the CB350G Cafe. Bike fires right up and runs strong with the Hondaman ignition box. The bike sounds phenomenal with the custom stainless exhaust. It looks killer and I'm thrilled! My wife even got me a cool new Bell 500 helmet with a rad yellow visor from my big bro. I'm soo happy!
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Re: OK, its back..... CB350G cafe
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2012, 09:35:41 PM »
good looking bike.nice touches allround.the seat especially.
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