Topic: Greetings!

[Chester345]

Hello all!

Been lurking for quite a while now, picking up tidbits, time for an intro!

I've been riding a long time, since I was 19, but have been without a bike for the last couple years.  Late last year a 1972 CB 350 twin fell into my possession and I started making her run again.  Swapped in a replacement coil, newer stock looking exhaust, cables, and new rubber right away.  I'll post pics soon!  I've kept it stock and replaced or fixed what I could, next step is to Transistorize it!

I also purchased a cafe racer work in progress this past week.  A 76 CB 750, slightly modified so far, runs ok, hope to make it great and finish out the project this winter.

A big thanks to all who post and answer questions here.     I've learned what I needed so far by just reading up on other peoples problems and solutions!

Take care!

[scunny]

gidday fron NZed. sounds like a good start to get you back on two wheels.

[78 k550]

Welcome,

Paul

[volkswagendan]

hey paul,
 my first bike was a cb350.
i loved that thing. it shot around town like a little rocket.
would love to see some pics of your cafe project.
good luck!

[Chester345]

I put a quick pic of both bikes in the gallery, enjoy!

http://gallery.sohc4.net/main.php?g2_itemId=307143

The 350 is a riot for a little bike, I'm almost done fine tuning how it runs and then I'll be 'done' with it.

I'm still going thru the 750, but I like it a lot so far.  Lot's of details to work out.

Oh, and Volks, man if my 750 turns out half as cool looking as yours, I'll consider the project a huge success!!!

[SteveD CB500F]

That's a good looking rack on the 350 - what is it?

[Chester345]

I believe it to be stock, or at least it was on the bike when I saw it first about 5 years ago, and has been ever since.

I'll look closer soon and see if it has any manufacturer stamps on it that may tell more.

[BobbyR]

Greetings from NY

[volkswagendan]

thanks man.  im sure it will be awesome.
i'm gonna go check your gallery now.
...i just checked your pic.    your 750 is sweet!  (the 350 looks cool too.) i like the black. i really dig the look of the black rims.
i might have to do the same.  did you powder coat or paint em?

[Chester345]

The rims and the gauge rings were powder coated when I bought it.  New laces too.  It really looks sharp.

I'm glad they are done that way, I don't know if I have the stomach to pay what it likely cost!

I need to get the seat figured out and then I can paint the tank, seat and covers, that'll really set it off, it's just flat now.

[volkswagendan]

my friend powder coated his rims in his viking kitchen oven.  it worked really well.
his wife was so pissed that he didnt get any lovin' for a month.  he said it was worth it.
...and the flat black is totally cool till you get the look your shooting for.