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Offline Rocket

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« on: October 28, 2015, 03:45:48 AM »
Greetings to anybody willing to read this.  This is my very first post so sorry if i balls things up a tad, like wrong threads etc.

I am restoring a Honda 1973 CB350 Four and although can not afford to get it to concourse status I would like to get it somewhat original. 

I have re-laced both wheels with stainless steel spokes (I did say "somewhat original) but have run into 2 problems. 

First is "What is the actual "offest" for both wheels", I didn't know about that when I took the old spokes  off!

And secondly is it possible to put "original" Bridgestone tires back on both wheels.  The copy of the manual just says Bridgestone 3.00 x 18 and 3.50 x 18, without type, tread or model.
Hoping some one can help.  Cheers
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Re: Very Noobie
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2015, 07:12:53 AM »
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Re: Very Noobie
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2015, 07:24:37 AM »
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Re: Very Noobie
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2015, 09:04:34 AM »
There is no offset.
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« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2015, 11:57:34 AM »
Welcome to the forum. Can not go wrong with the CB350. Did a 72 last year myself. Another good source for you: http://www.hondatwins.net/forums/forum.php
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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2015, 06:39:02 PM »
Oops...missed the Four :)  If you need other 350 parts then try the Honda Twins site. Very helpful guys there with extra parts if you need anything. And welcome aboard.
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« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2015, 02:17:27 AM »
Thanks for the welcomes, looks like I have some help out there!  Cheers.

No off set!  Great, had me looking and worrying needlessly, on-wards from here.

OK,  the original Bridgestone tires are not made anymore so would the BT45 be ok?

I kind of like the Dunlop K81's that I remember but am sooo old I may have that balls up too.

Again Thanks and Cheers
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Re: Very Noobie
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2015, 07:07:59 AM »
BT45's are great tires, I have them on my K4. Not really a vintage looking tread though.
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« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2015, 07:42:21 AM »
Quote from: Rocket on October 29, 2015, 02:17:27 AM
Thanks for the welcomes, looks like I have some help out there!  Cheers.

No off set!  Great, had me looking and worrying needlessly, on-wards from here.

OK,  the original Bridgestone tires are not made anymore so would the BT45 be ok?

I kind of like the Dunlop K81's that I remember but am sooo old I may have that balls up too.

Again Thanks and Cheers

I asked a guy who has done this for 5 years as a professional mechanic and that is what he told me.  I laced up 3 sets worked out great.

I am lucky as I have discount steel supply place and made my own truing stand out of 1/2" steel plate.  Steel alone cost $80.  Rigidity of the stand is the most important factor.  With my stand I can true to racing speck fairly easily.  AVoid the harbor freight setup go for a good one.  Should run around $100.  You may need to reinforce it to improve rigidy.
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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2015, 08:13:36 AM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on October 29, 2015, 07:42:21 AM
Quote from: Rocket on October 29, 2015, 02:17:27 AM
Thanks for the welcomes, looks like I have some help out there!  Cheers.

No off set!  Great, had me looking and worrying needlessly, on-wards from here.

OK,  the original Bridgestone tires are not made anymore so would the BT45 be ok?

I kind of like the Dunlop K81's that I remember but am sooo old I may have that balls up too.

Again Thanks and Cheers

I asked a guy who has done this for 5 years as a professional mechanic and that is what he told me.  I laced up 3 sets worked out great.

I am lucky as I have discount steel supply place and made my own truing stand out of 1/2" steel plate.  Steel alone cost $80.  Rigidity of the stand is the most important factor.  With my stand I can true to racing speck fairly easily.  AVoid the harbor freight setup go for a good one.  Should run around $100.  You may need to reinforce it to improve rigidy.

Some guy use old swing arms too.  Let me know if you want one
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Re: Very Noobie
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2015, 01:42:24 PM »
I think the tire sizes translate to 90/90  18   front and  100/90  18  rear.
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Re: Very Noobie
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2015, 02:17:22 AM »
So  I have re-laced the wheels with stainless spokes and nipples from Thailand, the spokes are very good BUT some of the nipples split and were drilled out of square!
Short version, $110 latter for 72 new nipples, $295 for labor  to "true" and balance both wheels all looked good!  Then I noticed that the front tire was put on backwards, ie: the arrows are wrong......DOES IT MATTER??  Thanks
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2015, 02:37:04 PM »
I think buying quality parts rather than cheap spokes would save some headaches. I shop here...

http://www.buchananspokes.com/products/spoke_kits_honda_cb.asp
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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2015, 03:01:34 AM »
Quote from: Rocket on November 21, 2015, 02:17:22 AM
So  I have re-laced the wheels with stainless spokes and nipples from Thailand, the spokes are very good BUT some of the nipples split and were drilled out of square!
Short version, $110 latter for 72 new nipples, $295 for labor  to "true" and balance both wheels all looked good!  Then I noticed that the front tire was put on backwards, ie: the arrows are wrong......DOES IT MATTER??  Thanks

Some  people prefer certain tire patterns mounted backwards, and race them that way. I try to get mine on right.  I guess the cords inside have more to do with it than the tread(?).
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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2015, 03:35:59 AM »
Thanks, and you may be right, cheap may not always work for the better.  I will take the wheel back and reverse it  when I am closer to finishing.  Again,  thanks all


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