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Re: "Carbonite" CB350 Cafe by first time builder I went through all the CHP and CVC stuff a couple years ago for a build I did, and you sir are correct. 1972 and older, I believe. Being that you only have to have a rear brake in CA, the front pull brake light isn't required either...

I cleaned up the two best fork tubes I had and stuck them in the lowers. They are pretty ugly, so I will most likely be replacing them if I don't see a solution I think is ok. I also got my truing stand. Waiting on my new dial indicator. The tail won't stick up like that. It's just the frame...

I did. I don't remember having to do any excessive adjusting. That was back in February, I believe. This has been a very slow build. I just recently regained momentum.

More polishing. This took me quite awhile. I can't wait to be done with all these corroded aluminum parts. :-[ IMG_20141118_164709 IMG_20141118_164757 I just realized I never put up any pictures during the motor build. I have a couple here... I removed the baffle and cleaned out all of...

Crazy. I like it. 8)

Got the rear done and laced. Both wheels need to be tensioned and trued still. I started sanding on the drum covers too. I have just about zero skin left on my fingers from sanding the heck out of everything before polishing, so I'm going to have to switch to another task. I'll probably clean...

Thanks for the kind words. I will be hitting it hard again today. I hope to at least get the rear polished and painted. Then comes the covers of the front and back drums. It's some tedious work, but well worth it.

What an amazing difference! It is crazy how the whole vibe of the bike changed so much by what you've done. Looks great.

Re: 1972 CL350 build After becoming borderline obsessed with the Royal Enfield Classic over the past couple of months, I have decided I would rather build this thing close to stock looking...but not. I think I'll use my CB350 frame and have a lower profile version of the original seat made...

Re: 1972 CL350 build Did a bit more polishing today. The new seals came in, so I am just about ready to take the plunge on the new fork leg$. IMG_20141019_173120

Re: 1972 CL350 build Making some progress in preparation for the new rims. This took me about an hour of sanding and a quick hit with the buffing wheel. It is crazy how deep the corrosion goes on these old aluminum parts. IMG_20141014_171957 by thehoggster1, on Flickr

Re: 1972 CL350 build Got the new All-Balls bearing races pressed into the frame. I decided to quit messing with these cruddy, pitted old fork legs and just bite the bullet and pay Forking by Frank for some new purty ones. I also ordered my new rims and spokes. ;D

Re: 1972 CL350 gone race bike The past year was packed full of craziness: bought my first house, had a slow/small brain bleed (BMX racing is for kids, fyi), a broken elbow and hand along with surgery to fix, and a ton of project ADD, and finally getting back at this project. I am pretty sure...

Re: 1972 CL350 gone race bike Got some parts in last night. ;D rebuild parts for the cl350 AHRMA racer by thehoggster1, on Flickr

Re: 1972 CL350 gone race bike I just ordered a boat load of parts, including a Big Bore 67.5mm kit from Bore-tech! Should be fun! Hopefully I will have a fully built race bike by next season. I will be doing all of the standard race mods/tricks. I will be talking with an old fried (he's 70) who...

Re: 1972 CL350 into a racebike?! Back from the dead! I broke down the engine. Once my filter cup socket comes in I will be splitting the case. I think I will be building this for the Sportsman-350 class. I will now be making a mold of the tail and going fiberglass to save weight. Can anyone...

Re: 1972 CL350 cafe build Did a little test fitting to see what size shocks to buy, etc. Most of the parts used here will be replaced or made nice. I am going to trim the frame in the rear to make a continuous line from the tail to the frame. I also may be cutting down the hump to match the...

Re: 1972 CL350 cafe build Today I made some good progress. I welded in what is now a brace and the holder of the rear seat mounts, hacked the excess off of the back of the frame, made a tray for the battery box and electrical to sit under the hump, and filled in a pretty big gap at the rear...

Re: 1972 CL350 cafe build Thanks! Got the rear tank mounts welded up and the front seat mount/bushings done. I counter sunk them for a bit of flushness. I still have a lot of sanding to do on the tins, so take it easy on me. ;) tank and seat mounts by thehoggster1, on Flickr Horrible...

Awesome! My kids are going nuts for Star Wars too. We had a very Star Wars Christmas this year.