Ive watched now its my turn 1972 Honda CB500

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jwinters

New Member

• Aug 12, 2014

• #1

Hey every one my best friend and i have been building his 1972 and to be honest ive rode a harley for a long time and i really wanted to bulid a CB. When this deal came across craigslist i could not pass it up.

 

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HolyRoller

Been Around the Block

• Aug 12, 2014

• #2

I notice there is a distinct lack of gas tank!

What is your plan for the bike? Cafe? Resto-Mod?

 

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jwinters

New Member

• Aug 12, 2014

• #3

I built this motor stand and ive been working on the motor, very stable and alot eaiser then working on the bench.

 

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jwinters

New Member

• Aug 12, 2014

• #4

Well im thinking a cafe rebuild I just finished sanding the tank down last night, im still undecided if i should Knee Dent the tank or go with a smooth look, any thoughts?

 

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will46r

New Member

• Aug 12, 2014

• #5

He's got tanks... they were in a box.

We're building cafes. I do our machining, he's the stick metal with electricity guy.

You can see my painted engine parts in the back of his shop.

 

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jwinters

New Member

• Aug 21, 2014

• #6

well ive started to sand and polish the motor parts..

 

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