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I am a boiler maker, which is basically steel fabrication and welding. I get to work on some cool shite though.

Any Aussie and possibly others will recognise this bike from Extreme creations. Sorry if this is a repost. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HONDA-CB-350-CAFE-RACER-/250620447190?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item3a5a2489d6

Yeh, My Aprilia will do the ton. In about 4.5 seconds!......... ;) Oh, you refer to cafe racers. I can't wait until I see what my CB350 will do. I am thinking just over the ton. And to tell the truth, That is more than you need to have fun. The fastest I have been on a bike was 260...

That is freekin awesome. Allot of work has gone into that so far. Can't wait to see it finished.

I am led to believe that a longer inlet tract will increase performance, so Wee Todd's proposal to fabricate your own has merit. Use tubing of the correct dia. and weld a flange at one end to mate with the head. Then use hose (radiator perhaps) to mount the carbs. I plan to do this and...

Man, that's hardcore. I love the Cello. I have bought heaps of music, both classic and contemporary in the hope that the cello sections will bring that tear to my eye. I build tube amps and am always pursuing faithful music reproduction.

How does the top cam give better performance? It appears to have lower lift. The top of lobe to axis and top of lobe to base of lobe measure less than those on the bottom cam. It is also considerably heavier.

I presume you are talking about a turbo. Not really in keeping with my idea of a Jag. I have contemplated an LS1 but I am liking the idea of the Toyota 4L V8. Where does one acquire such a beast and how much would one expect to pay?

Both motors have the prefix, CB350********** so I presumed they are both CBs.

Getting a throttle cable with the Mikunis on Evilbay was what attracted me to them. But the savings with Bikebandit.com is considerable. Finding a cable and good pods at reasonable cost will clinch the deal. ;) BTW. rizzlo34, thanks for the heads up on the discount. :)

Well, the 5 speed in my jag is a Toyota Supra box, so I guess it is doable. My old man used to own a Soarer (Jap import) with the 4litre V8. Is that the donk you refer to?

Woops! forgot to attach pic. Here it is.

I have purchased 2 1972 CB350s in bits and I have noticed that the cam shafts are different. The one on top in the pic looks to me to be standard and has smaller lobes. It's sprocket will not fit over the lobes of the bottom cam and appears to have been built up around the bolt holes to...

Welcome. Love your bike. I grew up on the Gold Coast, Now live in Brisneyland. When I get my CB350 on the road we will have to catch up. Glenn.

Welcome. The lines and proportions of your frame look spot on. I am really looking forward to seeing your project as it proceeds. I am also a welder. Handy with a hobby such as ours. ;D