Author Topic: CB350Four build in Denver (Read 2973 times)

brett_bike · « **on:** March 25, 2011, 03:21:28 PM »

Ok, new season and new build. I will do my best to document the happenings along the way. It may be short and sweet given I don't even know if she'll run.

I picked this sucker up for next to nothing because it needs everything, including a title (maybe I'll just try to find a titled frame). The motor is not stuck and the inside of the tank is clean so that's something. This sweet girl even has what appears to be slightly extended fork legs that will be leaving shortly.

I pulled the carbs first thing and they don't look to be in too rough of shape. I'll be heading to salvage soon to get "new" coils, throw in new plugs, fresh oil and see if she'll fire.

Here she is i all her glory.

Elan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2011, 06:07:52 PM »

awesome! you gonna keep that sissy bar?

brett_bike · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:01:30 PM »

I've honestly thought about it since I found out the entire front end is from,what appears to be, a yamaha and extended to sort of a chopper. Maybe I'll keep the chopper-esque appearance of this one.

Nah, she'll be getting the cafe treatment as soon as I can find a front end. Screaming PITA! Oh well, they can't all be winners.

brett_bike · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:08:01 PM »

I found some coils that might work. Does any one know if coils from a 82 CB650 will work on the CB350four? I like the fact that the wires are replaceable.

MasterChief750 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2011, 05:44:26 PM »

someone with better knowledge than me should chime in but the 82 650 uses cdi and i believe that you shouldnt mix cdi coils and points(kettering?)

theofam · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:15:05 PM »

Cool find, Brett! When are we going to have our first Denver garage day?

brett_bike · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2011, 01:43:55 AM »

My door/garage is always open, but my funds to overhaul this bike are limited 'cuz we are expecting our first little poop machine. Theofoam, I hope your project is getting close to completition. We need to get out on a ride.

brett_bike · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2011, 01:47:00 AM »

Quote from: masterchief1112 on March 26, 2011, 05:44:26 PM

someone with better knowledge than me should chime in but the 82 650 uses cdi and i believe that you shouldnt mix cdi coils and points(kettering?)

Anyone else believe this to be true?

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2011, 11:02:06 AM »

Brett,

Get in touch with our old member Heffay (Geoff Springer). He is in Denver and does 350's. They will be moving to AZ at the end of April. cafe350@sohc4.net. He is unloading a bunch of his stuff too before the move.

Jerry

brett_bike · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2011, 11:26:06 AM »

Thanks for the heads up. I sent him an email.

brett_bike · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2011, 06:20:20 AM »

So this morning while cleaning the carbs I found a crack in one of the float posts. Then it completely broke off. Sometimes Im not gentle enough with these things.

Oh well, Looks like im off to the salvage yard to try to find a new left inner CB350 carb body.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2011, 11:33:43 AM »

We have an aluminum micro-welder on the forum. Is it Big-Jim perhaps? In Atlanta maybe?

brett_bike · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2011, 11:48:21 AM »

Thanks for the heads up, but I just picked up a carb body from the salvage yard this morning. Waiting on new jets to rebuild the carbs back up.

Still need to find a ignition switch and coils.

apex_seeking · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2011, 12:58:22 PM »

Sorry to steal heffeys bikes from you there Brett. Give me a call and I might have an ignition and coils if you want along with some other goodies.

Craig

theofam · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2011, 07:55:14 PM »

A ride is indeed in order! Maybe you and I can run IT around for a day when he's in town the week of May 2nd.

If you want to name your forthcoming poop machine Sean, Seamus or Paddy, I'm totally cool with it!

brett_bike · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:40:41 PM »

Craig-I'll hit you up by Friday. I'm off so maybe I can swing by and see what you got.

Theofoam-Thanks for the suggestions on baby names. However given my dating history, I'm sure I will be "blessed" with a girl. I think I'll name her Karma.

theofam · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:59:57 PM »

Brett, you crack me up! When are you off next week? I wanna see the new project.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2011, 10:45:35 PM »

Quote from: theofam on March 29, 2011, 07:55:14 PM

A ride is indeed in order! Maybe you and I can run IT around for a day when he's in town the week of May 2nd.

If you want to name your forthcoming poop machine Sean, Seamus or Paddy, I'm totally cool with it!

Maybe my ass!

theofam · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2011, 10:56:39 PM »

Jerry, sounds like Brett and I could have IT for a day of shenanigans?! Too cool!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2011, 11:22:57 PM »

You guys really need to get with the other guys and formulate a cool plan! You will have Wed, Thur, Fri, and Sat to ride between the Utah leg and the Kansas leg. Godzilla wants to visit scenic Colorado and you guys have been appointed the enviable task of his safe keeping.

The Utah leg crew will be returning 5/3 Tues PM or 5/4 Wed AM to the Denver area with Godzilla. The rest of you guys will be held responsible for the safe keeping until Sat or Sun. CB650, who will be riding Utah, has to be back at work Wed PM-Sun and myself in Burlington on Th-Sat ~ 4PM. I'm hoping that we will ride up Pikes Peak Sunday morning then the Kansas crew will head out Sunday afternoon 5/8.

brett_bike · « **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2011, 07:16:20 AM »

I'm in. I thought the Colorado leg of the ride would have already been spoken for.

brett_bike · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2011, 01:31:44 PM »

Ok, so I've installed "new" coils, ignition, and plugs. My carb rebuild kit will be here this week, and the salvage yard has a new front end for me. Keeping my fingers crossed for spark when I get her all together.

I need a little help identifying the fork that came on the bike so I can sell it to get $ for my new front end. I'm relying on the years of motorcycle experience on this forum to tell me what kind of from end the PO put on this thing. Please take a look at The pic in my first post and let me know what y'all think.

Thanks.

brett_bike · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2011, 05:58:04 AM »

Well, I think it's safe to assume that the fork is not off a SOHC4 'cuz I havent seen a response yet.

brett_bike · « **Reply #23 on:** May 04, 2011, 07:13:50 PM »

Update...

I've installed new coils, plugs, ignition switch, battery and fuse. I had to wire in a new male end to the ignition plug 'cuz the PO hacked the wiring when installing the "new" front end.

I wanted to test for spark while I was rebuilding my carbs so I pulled a plug, to try to kick it over while it laid on the fins (plugged into the coils, of coarse) and got no spark. What are some things I can check before I dig deeper into some wiring issues?

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Author Topic: CB350Four build in Denver (Read 2973 times)