Topic: I get knocked down...

[Cvillechopper]

But I don't stay there long.  Found this tonight. 

The bad:
Engine doesn't turn over (not sure why yet)
Tank is full of rust
Rear fender is cracked
No side covers
No title (yes... again)

The good:
Almost complete
Wheels look good
Got it for $50







Here's hoping the titling on this one goes more smoothly than the last one.

[mlinder]

My friend has got a kickassed custom painted tank. If you are interested, I'll ask him for you. gonna take pictures, just cause it's so weird and cool.

[Cvillechopper]

That would be very cool but I'd need to get matching side covers too.  I'm thinking of using this as my first project where I paint the tank and side covers myself but haven't gotten that far into planning yet. 

Oh yeh, anyone have side covers for a 71 350?

[mlinder]

That would be very cool but I'd need to get matching side covers too.  I'm thinking of using this as my first project where I paint the tank and side covers myself but haven't gotten that far into planning yet. 

Oh yeh, anyone have side covers for a 71 350?

Actually, yeah. Pretty nice ones if i remember correctly. Thy came off the 350 racebike, Lemme check.

[mattcb350f]

Oh yeh, anyone have side covers for a 71 350?

I've got a 71' 350 basket case sitting in the barn.. I've been poaching parts of it for some of my other bikes but it may have some things you need. Maybe it's time I start parting it out.
 Matt.

[Cvillechopper]

So in keeping with my standard way, I couldn't help but go out and start pulling stuff apart.  Got the tank off and I'll have to get a pic to share.  I've never seen a frame that looks like it's been chewed.  It's even got some mouse nests INSIDE the frame.  I might have to chalk this one up to a parts bike.  I've got a CB77 in parts that's missing a swing arm and it looks like this one might fit.  Anyone know?  I'll be checking it out over the course of the next week.

So looks like I've got a super cheap parts bike.  I could weld up the chewed up part of the frame but if I do that, I'd be looking at a chopper project.  Anyone need anything off this bike? 

[merc2dogs]

 Bill of sale at least?

 I wouldn't call it a parts bike yet, those 350s are pretty tough and you may be able to turn it into a nice rider after all.

Ken.

[Cvillechopper]

Here's a pic of the frame issue.

[troppo]

i reckon with a little metal shaping and some decent weldint you could get that frame back to safe and ridable
final choice is yours but you have a complete bike why not try to resurect it in some form....
i dont know about titles, we dont have them here in aus so not sure what sort of hassle they are
cheers
troppo

[Cvillechopper]

Yeh.  The wife even said last night, "Why are you talking about parting it out tonight?  You know you'll be second guessing that tomorrow."  She does know me pretty well.  I think I'm heading to DMV to get the info I need to start the titling process and keep pulling her down and see what I find.  These 350 twins are fun little bikes.

On a side note, I got contacted by a powder coat / paint company and am getting prices for different pieces so maybe I'll get a deal if I put enough stuff together.  Might make a rebuild quite appealing...

[troppo]

Go for it mate!!!!
and it sounds like you have a one in million mrs, hope you do look at saving the bike
cheers
troppo

[Cvillechopper]

She knows me better than I do and still doesn't hold it against me.

[Raul CB750K1]

I have sidecovers -in need of paint- that I would gladly sell for a song, but the shipping from Spain could kill you. If you don't get around this let me know and we will figure this out. There are sidecovers in eBay every now and then, I don't think they are that unobtainable -and seems to me that you won't need them soon according the bike shape.... 

$50 may seem too little, but that bike will be a moneypit if you want to do something decent. Don't ask me how I know. Nevertheless, the pride of doing it yourself cannot be accounted in money.

[754]

In the 750 F handlebar switch thread there is a link to an aiction, the guy is selling 350 sidecovers right now..
and...

a cool disc brake fork for a CB 125.. i didnt know they made mechanical disc brake for them  .. grey cable no less!

[333]

Mechanical disc brake was on a lot of the early smaller bikes (late 60s,early 70s), when they were trying to evolve from drum brakes.

If you're not in a big hurry, there is always a lot of stuff at the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Show in Hanover PA in mid August(weekend of the 12th).

[Cvillechopper]

I've never heard of that show and am in no hurry.  Could be a good chance to meet up with folks from the forum...

[dusterdude]

james,i have one with a title if you need it.

[DarkRider]

just trying to figure out how many bikes you have now lol...i see references to a 550 in some posts then references to a 750 other then that F in others lol

[Cvillechopper]

just trying to figure out how many bikes you have now lol...i see references to a 550 in some posts then references to a 750 other then that F in others lol

LMAO!!!  Yeh, there are references  
I have a 73 CB500 with a 550 engine and a 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited.  Just picked up the 350 project.  I had a 78 750 that I built a chopper from but had to sell that (wife didn't like it).  Additionally, my first bike (a 74 CB350F) is rotting away in my parents garage because after i rebuilt it from the ground up I sold it to my brother for $200!!!!  Time was tight and I needed the money badly.  He immediately wrecked it and it's been parked for the last 7 years.  I've asked to get it back but he insists that he's going to do something with it "when I get a chance". 

I've rebuilt a 750 for a friend and took on a 750F project that ended up being detailed in the "Decent Deal" thread.  It's gone now. 

There's also a 76 750 parts bike in the garage that Dusty is picking up on the 15th. 

Oh.  There's also the 67 (I think) CB77 hanging up on the wall of my garage and in various boxes.  Was my dad's in the 70s and one day I'd like to put it back on the road.  That's a long project but will be well worth it in the end.

[DarkRider]

ah ok now it all makes sense...as for that 350...why not look into one of those hard tail kits they sell on ebay all the time...add some bracing around the rotted out area and have yourself a nice lil chopper again.

[Cvillechopper]

If I'm doing a chopper, I'm building the rear end from scratch again, only this time planning for at least 3" of ground clearance.

[333]

I've never heard of that show and am in no hurry.  Could be a good chance to meet up with folks from the forum...

I'm planning on it.  I think Glenn has mentioned it in the past.  I'll be camping in my van(trailering bikes).  I could bring my large 2 room tent and have room for a few members.  Here's the link to their schedule;

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[Spikeybike]

She knows me better than I do and still doesn't hold it against me.

i've got one of those too