1972 CB350 / First bike&build

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adam704

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• Apr 17, 2015

• #41

Re: 1972 CB350 Brat Build - Check out the paint!

Better pictures and sunlight pictures tomorrow. Just use a measuring tape to make it even with the other side and across the bottom.

 

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adam704

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• Apr 18, 2015

• #42

Re: 1972 CB350 Brat Build - Check out the paint!

What charging voltage should I be seeing at idle & rpm with headlight off and on? Thanks

 

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crazypj

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• Apr 20, 2015

• #43

Re: 1972 CB350 Brat Build - Check out the paint!

At idle you will only get battery voltage. ith headlight on it will probably be falling. Battery doesn't 'break even' until around 2,000rpm and will show charge after that

 

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adam704

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• Apr 20, 2015

• #44

Re: 1972 CB350 Brat Build - Check out the paint!

Hey all, got my new headlight on today and took it for my first ever ride on the road. Wobbles a little bit at around 50-60. Also, not sure if I'm charging well enough. Seeing about 12.5-12.7 at idle and it maintains it, headlight on or off, at 3000-5000 rpm it climbs to about 13.10 but that's about it. With or without headlight on high. Shouldn't I be seeing about 13.7-14ish? Any ideas? Thanks. Replaced my r/r with a unit from sparckmoto.

 

crazypj

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• Apr 21, 2015

• #45

Re: 1972 CB350 Brat Build - Check out the paint!

Make sure all the grounds are good. If you have paint under them, use some 'star washers as it will 'cut through' to bare metal
Run a ground from engine to frame

 

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adam704

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• Apr 26, 2015

• #46

Re: 1972 CB350 Brat Build - Check out the paint!

Got the engine painted. Not as nice as the tank, but I think it came out pretty well.

 

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adam704

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• Jun 8, 2015

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Been a little while, forgot to update haha. Got the rear loop welded on, ground down, took the tabs off, made seat pan and battery box, adjusted the valves, rebuilt the starter clutch. I do have this right, right?

 

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crazypj

Split personality, I fake being smart

• Jun 9, 2015

• #48

Re: 1972 CB350 Brat Build - Check out the paint!

adam704 said:

Hey all, got my new headlight on today and took it for my first ever ride on the road. Wobbles a little bit at around 50-60.

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Only just noticed this bit.
'Told ya so' about the oversize tyre.
No fork brace also makes things worse.
Balancing both wheels may help

 

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xb33bsa

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• Jun 9, 2015

• #49

....and the rear tire slams into the seat base ...overall a classic example of how to tick FAIL boxes ie ;-( turn it into an ill mannered peace of shit

 

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adam704

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• Jun 10, 2015

• #50

Re: 1972 CB350 Brat Build - Check out the paint!

crazypj said:

Only just noticed this bit.
'Told ya so' about the oversize tyre.
No fork brace also makes things worse.
Balancing both wheels may help

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The tires were on it when I bought it, just haven't replaced them yet and haven't put the front fender I ordered on yet. Also, according to the measurements I made before I cut and welded the hoop, I should have plenty of clearance. Will update with pictures after I get it put back together.

 

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adam704

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• Jul 10, 2015

• #51

Got the seat back from the upholsterer today, sits better than the original! I'm highly satisfied.

 

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adam704

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• Aug 25, 2015

• #52

Not done, but got it into riding condition so I can have a blast for a while. I have new handlebars, new grips, new posh miniswitches, and I need to paint the fork covers and fashion up a hugger for the rear. Not idling too well either, seems to die even at 1200-1600 rpm. Otherwise drives great, just doesn't wanna idle well or sit at stop lights. Any ideas? If It does sit and idle like that when its at a low rpm, as soon as you turn throttle it dies.

 

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