Topic: CB350 Twin Build- Maybe? Thoughts?

[Scott S]

 All I can add is that they really do run like crap.....or not at all....when the points and condensers aren't kept up to snuff. There are electronic ignition replacements.

 And you better have her sit on one before deciding on it. I just built a CL 350 for my GF and it's surprisingly tall in the saddle. She's on her tip toes and isn't very comfortable on it at a standstill. The 350F seems to have a shorter seat height.

[grcamna2]

All I can add is that they really do run lime crap.....or not at all....when the points and condensers aren't kept up to snuff. Other are electronic ignition replacements.

 And you better have her sit on one before deciding on it. I just built a CL 350 for my GF and it's surprisingly tall in the saddle. She's on her tip toes and isn't very comfortable on it at a standstill. The 350F seems to have a shorter seat height.

You can lower the bike by at least a 1/2" w/ shorter rear shocks+ a low profile(90/90x18)rear tire and dropping the front forks down a little on the triple clamps.

[CBJoe]

All I can add is that they really do run like crap.....or not at all....when the points and condensers aren't kept up to snuff. There are electronic ignition replacements.

 And you better have her sit on one before deciding on it. I just built a CL 350 for my GF and it's surprisingly tall in the saddle. She's on her tip toes and isn't very comfortable on it at a standstill. The 350F seems to have a shorter seat height.

Yeah,  This is all theoretical until we have a bike physically in front of us.  We're actually going to go and take a look at some bikes later this week, so we'll see what comes of it.

Joe

[Zunspec]

Here is an example being built by a friend to give you food for thought  .



Cheers  Geoff

[grcamna2]

That one looks like a custom Geoff  I like those side covers and rear shocks,what tank is that ?

[Scott S]

 Looks like a CB200 tank.

[carnivorous chicken]

CB400F tank methinks.

[Zunspec]

The tank on the custom 350 is from a CB500 and the shocks are a set from Hagon I believe.  The builder, Nigel Collier, races a K4 350 with the Classic Motorcycle Racing Club and has put together several for racing.  This one is destined for the road however.

Cheers  Geoff

[Scott S]

 It might be from a 400, but that's definitely not a 500 tank.

[Zunspec]

It might be from a 400, but that's definitely not a 500 tank.

Could well be lol, but that's what he reports it to be on his Facebook page.  Silly old duffer is nearly as old as me so easily confused

Cheers  Geoff

[grcamna2]

It might be from a 400, but that's definitely not a 500 tank.

Could well be lol, but that's what he reports it to be on his Facebook page.  Silly old duffer is nearly as old as me so easily confused

Cheers  Geoff

Zunspec/Geoff, is that an 82' Yamaha XJ550 Seca in your avatar ?

[754]

Seeley Honda looks like..
 
I just wanted to add ..the CB 350 is a very nice looking motor...one of the best...

[grcamna2]

Seeley Honda looks like..
 
I just wanted to add ..the CB 350 is a very nice looking motor...one of the best...

Yeah, it looks bigger than a 550.

[Zunspec]

Zunspec/Geoff, is that an 82' Yamaha XJ550 Seca in your avatar ?

As 754 notes it is my Seeley Honda 750.  I have a project thread somewhere and also post in the Seeley Honda Registry thread if you wanted further details.

Cheers  Geoff