Topic: CB350F Cafe - A few questions...

[johnny]

Greetings.
I'm about to begin a pseudo-cafe conversion on my '74 350F ("pseudo" meaning drag bars instead of clubmans, stock seat instead of solo seat).
My goal is to create a lower profile ala' 60's-era Brit bikes (BSA, Triumph, etc.)
Kind of like this (but with larger tires):

In order to achieve this, I'm thinking I need shorter shocks/forks and larger rims/tires. Currently, everything is stock. I'd like to replace the 18 inch rims and tires with something wider and larger. 20 inch?
As far as shocks go, does anyone know if these will work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170159701995&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fmotors.search.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D170159701995%26fvi%3D1
Also, I spoke with someone at Frank's Forks here in Chicago about cutting the stock forks.
I know I'll need to be mindful of how much clearance I have available when making these decisions.
I'm just looking for any input/advice anyone can offer as I plan this out.
Thanks in advance.

[Short Round]

http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm    CHeck out this link and scroll to the very bottom.  The last ones on the page have been used by a few of the members herre and they have never ahvd had any trouble that I know of.  I plan on using them if I cannot find black shortys to go on my 550.  As for the bigger tire stuff, I think Proteal runs a 19" on the front of his 750 but not sure what else I can tell you.  Best of luck.......................Chris