1974 CB350F My first CR project

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Aug 15, 2011

• #1

Hey guys I am a project newbie Have had a few CRs in the past but this will be my first time building my own. I picked up a 1974 Honda CB350F for $700 which i think is a steal! The bike was in pretty good condition. Everything worked and it ran like a champ. I have it half way tore down already and am starting my part purchases. I will try to update this post as I go. Here are a few pics of the bike before: (the guy I bought it from almost didnt want to sell it to me when I told him what I was going to do to it since it was such a nice bike)

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Aug 15, 2011

• #2

Here are a couple more pics of the tear down so far:

Attempting to fab up a tray for my electrical, I plan on keeping electric start so everything is staying for the most part. Anyone have any tips on where you located all your electronics without having to splice or lengthen the existing wiring harness ?

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Aug 21, 2011

• #3

Seat and tank mocked up ready to be sent off for painting

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 3, 2011

• #4

Electrical getting closer:

Wheels Powder Coated:

Powder Coated Springs:

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 3, 2011

• #5

Tank and Seat painted, turned out amazing ! Big thanks goes out to my buddy Aaron Petersen

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 3, 2011

• #6

Lots of work to do now putting it all together. Cant wait to see the finished product

 

CB350f Cafe

Been Around the Block

• Sep 3, 2011

• #7

That's a nice setup right there. I'm with you, can't wait to see the finished product.

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 4, 2011

• #8

seat / tank mounted on the bike, Man it turned out good.

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 10, 2011

• #9

Well got the bearings and seals installed, tires mounted and wheels installed. Had to throw the seat and tank on quick to see how it looked. Its kinda starting to look like a bike again !

 

crwatkins13

I WANNA GO FAST!

• Sep 10, 2011

• #10

DAMN THAT LOOKS AMAZING!

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 10, 2011

• #11

Thanks ! Still a ways to go but when you get a visual it makes it that much sweeter

 

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MartyMcFly

Active Member

• Sep 11, 2011

• #12

way to go! I just completed my 350f. check her out in the show n shine section keep it up!

 

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T-BAG

New Member

• Sep 12, 2011

• #13

What seat is that? Are you going to upholster it?

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 12, 2011

• #14

Its the Rockcitycafe Roadster seat. I will be using a thin piece of foam for the seat nothing fancy.

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 13, 2011

• #15

Durgam_K's DIY rearset kit installed:

 

ronnie

Calm down and sail on

• Sep 13, 2011

• #16

riotten22 said:

Durgam_K's DIY rearset kit installed:

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Nice man, I can't wait! they look nice and clean!

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 18, 2011

• #17

Well it Runs and Drives !! Still not completely finished but its almost there...

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 18, 2011

• #18

quick video https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s9qjknViPr_5RrY_JL5S6w?feat=directlink

 

CB350f Cafe

Been Around the Block

• Sep 18, 2011

• #19

Looks superb riotten! So the rearsets you got from Durgam_K had no clearance issues? Because I'm looking into getting rearsets for my 350f as well. I'll be kick starting my bike too so I want to make sure that will cleared as well.

 

riotten22

Been Around the Block

• Sep 18, 2011

• #20

Shifter side works perfect on passenger peg mount location. Waiting on a longer rod to attach the brake side... Will take some pics once i get the new rod attached to the brake and lever. I am not sure on the kick starting part as i retained electric start. I will give the kick start a go next time I am in the garage. (folding peg should come in handy for this)