Author Topic: 1973 CB 350 Four (Amber) (Read 18264 times)

Bluegreen · « **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2010, 01:08:34 AM »

This is looking sweet! Looking forward to seeing it move forward!

Chris Liston · « **Reply #26 on:** October 12, 2010, 11:40:51 AM »

Looks really good. Love the frame color. Where did you get the fork gators?

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #27 on:** October 16, 2010, 06:07:15 AM »

the fork gator are dynastar. they are for truck shocks. they fit a little better on 35mm forks than the 33mm on this bike. but for $12 they can't be beat.

Steel Dragon Performance · « **Reply #28 on:** October 16, 2010, 07:02:48 AM »

Looks like some good help, nice fab work.

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #29 on:** October 16, 2010, 07:51:36 AM »

i finished rebuilding and polishing the carbs yesterday on my day off. i also made a front drum holder out od aluminium. i ever found time to build a wiring harness and a dual phase rectifier. all in all a good day.

rachet · « **Reply #30 on:** October 16, 2010, 07:56:32 AM »

I love the color on the frame and it's really set off by the black rims. You do great work Shorty.

Rach-

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #31 on:** October 31, 2010, 01:59:01 PM »

SHE'S ALIVE! just in time for halloween.I turned her over yesterday and she purred like a kitten. Reminds me of a girl i knew in college. trick or treat gents. happy halloween.

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #32 on:** November 01, 2010, 05:41:40 PM »

mattcb350f · « **Reply #33 on:** November 02, 2010, 07:55:09 PM »

You polished the whole cam cover

my hat's off to ya

I stopped after the valve adjust covers, my fingers couldn't take the buffer anymore.

Looking real good.

Matt.

wannabridin · « **Reply #34 on:** November 02, 2010, 09:21:42 PM »

Looking GOOD!!! man that's impressive work!! Care to explain how you installed the screens and where they came from?? I want to do this to my rear drum, but haven't found any info anywhere for the materials/how-to!! Either way, awesome work!! I LOVE those pipes, can't wait to hear how it sounds!!!

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #35 on:** November 03, 2010, 05:16:12 PM »

here's the only pics i had.
here's the carbon cut out for the covers

here is the lay up

trimmed and cut to shape.

final product minus the screen. its held in place by 3mm screws. i drilled and tapped the drum housing

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #36 on:** November 03, 2010, 05:25:42 PM »

the screen is just regular screen from the hardware store. i was going to use brass(i may still) but i had this lying around, plus i really like the silver screen. i made the carbon cover first the drew it out on the brake housing. i drilled holes in the corners and about 1/4" apart between them, then connected them with a dremel tool. i filed it smooth then drank a Sam Adams because the webbing wad a #$%*. be careful not to get into the speedo drive on the front drum or the bearing webbing on the rear.

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #37 on:** November 07, 2010, 04:50:36 PM »

really SH&TTY day. i have fish eyes in the tank paint.

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #38 on:** November 13, 2010, 08:32:25 AM »

finished the paint.

here's a couple of teaser pics.

HalfFastMoto · « **Reply #39 on:** November 13, 2010, 08:53:47 AM »

Quote from: SHORTROUND on November 13, 2010, 08:32:25 AM

finished the paint. here's a couple of teaser pics.

Love it!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!

Need more pics

dirty dan · « **Reply #40 on:** November 14, 2010, 07:59:49 PM »

Is that the Firemist Orange color on the frame?

Lookin' great!

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #41 on:** November 17, 2010, 11:33:27 AM »

Quote from: dirty dan on November 14, 2010, 07:59:49 PM

Is that the Firemist Orange color on the frame?

Lookin' great!

thanks. it's firemist orange. it looks copper in the shade, but once the sunlight hits it it turns orange. the camera really doesn't do it justice. now all i have left to do it make a seat cover.

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #42 on:** November 17, 2010, 08:46:13 PM »

my wife says i have a sickness

Hablo · « **Reply #43 on:** November 17, 2010, 11:57:27 PM »

Looks good, can't wait to see it finished!

RickB · « **Reply #44 on:** November 18, 2010, 07:08:35 PM »

Not a sickness at all...

Now you'll just have get that 250 up to scratch with the others. It's the right thing to do really...

dirty dan · « **Reply #45 on:** November 18, 2010, 07:44:34 PM »

How did do you connect the snaps to the fiberglass?

Think we could get a closeup of the seat?

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #46 on:** November 20, 2010, 05:39:54 AM »

the snap backs are screwed to the fiberglass with stainless self taping screws. i cut off the excess and put a drop of resin on them as a bit of insurance to keep them from pulling out.

the other bike is a 1969 cb350 twin. i didn't really want a twin but i got it for $300 with a title and it only has 7200 miles on it. i also have another 350F (not pictured). i may sell Amber and use the money to build a really cool full fairing 350F.

here's a pic of my 750 seat. the snaps are done the same way.

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #47 on:** November 20, 2010, 05:42:36 AM »

oops wrong pic

here ya go.

Hablo · « **Reply #48 on:** November 22, 2010, 10:45:57 PM »

I know you fabricated a carbon front fender but i was wondering if you think the stock fender would work with that 100/19-18 front tire?

SHORTROUND · « **Reply #49 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:01:47 AM »

i used the stock fender mounting bracket so it should fit no problem. it's close so make sure your run-out on the rim is right. i think you could get fit a 110 without a fender.

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Author Topic: 1973 CB 350 Four (Amber) (Read 18264 times)