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Offline SClay115

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Quick CB350 Twin question..
« on: March 20, 2007, 04:28:44 PM »
What disc front ends fit directly on? And do I need to use the CB350 steering head bearings? Or bearings from whatever model it comes off of? Thanks!

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Re: Quick CB350 Twin question..
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2007, 06:58:39 PM »
It is possible to mount many different front ends, it just depends on the level of difficulty you handle and the size of your wallet. If you want a simple upgrade with disk try to get a cb350G('73) ,cb360, CB350f, or CB400f front end. I would suggest keeping all those bearings, but you could always upgrade to roller bearings like in the All Balls kit.
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Re: Quick CB350 Twin question..
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2007, 07:47:26 PM »
I think the head itself is the same dimensions for a lot of years of cb's up to the 750's.  If you take a complete front end you've got a lot of choices.  I put a cb500 fork on mine - I ended up getting tapered bearings
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Re: Quick CB350 Twin question..
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2007, 11:19:10 PM »
350 disc front end goes straight in. CB360 one will also be direct replacement. I think CB400f does same.
You can just change fork legs and wheel, slot into std yokes
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Re: Quick CB350 Twin question..
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2007, 10:40:52 AM »
Well, I have a Suzuki Katana front end sitting in the garage, that I was intending to use. But the fitment of a rear alloy wheel might be a little to expensive than I originally expected. So my plan was to use a spoked front end that would compliment a drum in the rear. I don't completely frown upon a full alloy setup, but the price for the rear brake hydraulics and such deter me from doing such a setup, and wheel spacers(the list goes on). It would however allow me to run some snazzy tires.

But, my plans for this thing have changed a bit, and I intend to just romp it around the streets instead of the track, so I figure a single or dual disc older front end would work fine. What about the GL1000? I know they go directly on the CB750, but what of the 350?

And I do also intend to get tapered bearings, sorry I didn't make that clear. Just wasn't sure if I should shop for 350 bearings or whatever bike the front end will end up coming from.

Steve