Topic: CB350F Tail Light Options Using Original Fender Holes

[two40]

Although I do like the Lucas Style tail light I'm not so sure I want to drill a perfectly good fender in order to use it. I know, I can purchase another fender and keep my original one but I'm in Australia and the shipping is often 3 times the price of the fender itself and good ones are not cheap either.

So, what other options are there for a more proportional tail light for a CB350F that uses the standard holes? It doesn't need to use the lower holes, just the top ones.

The other option is to make a custom bracket but I'm trying to avoid this if at all possible.

If all else fails, I'll get the drill out...

[Chachi]

I used this on a 500/4 and 750:
http://www.noschoolchoppers.com/product/cb-sissy-bar-setup

He used to sell it as a CB kit/set up with a 33 style lamp. Now he sells the bracket and light separate. All of his lights fit the bracket as well as Biltwell tail lights. It fits mounting holes on CB fenders - at least it did on my 500 and 750. Look at the third picture in the link for CB reference. All hardware is included.

[Chachi]

He used to have more CB pics... I found some old ones.

[two40]

Thanks Chachi. They look great and the license plate light is a neat bonus.

[Chachi]

It is a nice product - the bracket - and comes with all hardware needed to mount right up. No mods and it's a quick swap. There are two plastic spacers to set the bracket off the fender a little. The light is nice as well. I'm using a LED bulb. It's a small light, so it's not the brightest. But it is a glass lens with cork seal, so it's kinda nice. His bracket is compatible with all Biltwell lights too. I believe the OC light mount is 1.75". I've used it on two bikes and have not found any other product that is a no-mod small tail light swap. No re-drilling, etc. so you can swap back to stock. I am getting ready to swap to a different rear set up - found a guy who makes a no-mod rear fender eliminator. So I'm going to try that plus a LED lucas light. I don't like to permanently mod anything, which can be challenging. But it allows me to swap back to stock if I want or for a future owner.

[two40]

I am getting ready to swap to a different rear set up - found a guy who makes a no-mod rear fender eliminator. So I'm going to try that plus a LED lucas light. I don't like to permanently mod anything, which can be challenging. But it allows me to swap back to stock if I want or for a future owner.

Same here Chachi, I prefer to leave original items unmolested if possible.

That sounds interesting. Do you have any more information to share? Photos, contact etc?

[Chachi]

He sells on eBay and direct and has posted here before too:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,101443.msg1469119.html#msg1469119
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-fender-eliminator-for-Honda-CB750-and-CB550-/201376469343

I think he has only done them for 550s and 750s. Or maybe the same unit works in both. But it is plug and play and no permanent mods are needed. I think another member here has used it and said it was a good product. I just ordered mine.

[two40]

They look perfect! Many thanks. I'll get in touch with him and if that fails I'll give it a go myself.

[Chachi]

His CB eliminators are ABS plastic. I think he makes some steel units for Guzzis or something else. And I think it comes pre-drilled with two mounting holes for tail lights with OC measurement of 3.25". He suggests a Lucas light no wider than 4.5" to pair with it. There are some Lucas lights that Dime City sells with the same mounting spec. I went with a LED Lucas by Motorcycle Mods. It has separate LEDs clusters for plate illumination (white) and tail light (red), which was another detail I wanted for a LED version. But since it's plastic, you could drill whatever spec mounting holes you want for whatever tail light you want. Although I do think that Lucas looks/fits best. Joker Machine has a nice one too, but it's expensive. Plenty of cheap ones out there. Motone has a LED Lucas but not a separate circuit of LEDs for plate illumination. I'll try to post a pic here once I get everything installed if it would help.

LED Lucas:
http://www.motorcyclemods.com/