1972 CB350 Cafe Racer
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jwdmotorsports
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Re: 1972 CB350 Resto-Mod
From what I've read online, if it hasn't been removed you have drill out some retainers put in at the factory. Mine has been off at some point in the last 43 years. I just used my retainer clip tool to put in the holes and unscrew it. So, pretty easy.
From what I've read online, if it hasn't been removed you have drill out some retainers put in at the factory. Mine has been off at some point in the last 43 years. I just used my retainer clip tool to put in the holes and unscrew it. So, pretty easy.
preachswanson
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Re: 1972 CB350 Resto-Mod
Your bike looks like it's coming along well good job. I restored in 1931 Ford Model A with the same mentality that you have of just do some little thing every day and you'll be surprised that it's done sooner than you thought. I'm using that mentality now as I'm trying to work on a 73 CB 350.
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Your bike looks like it's coming along well good job. I restored in 1931 Ford Model A with the same mentality that you have of just do some little thing every day and you'll be surprised that it's done sooner than you thought. I'm using that mentality now as I'm trying to work on a 73 CB 350.
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jwdmotorsports
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Re: 1972 CB350 Resto-Mod
Since we're building the same bike, I've been keeping tabs on your build as well. It's looking good.
You did more of a tear down than I plan to do on mine.
preachswanson said:
Since we're building the same bike, I've been keeping tabs on your build as well. It's looking good.
You did more of a tear down than I plan to do on mine.
jwdmotorsports
Been Around the Block
Re: 1972 CB350 Resto-Mod
Replaced the blinker relay today and now have functioning turn signals.
Hoping to have the back end of the bike back together and have it rideable again while I'm off of work this week.
Replaced the blinker relay today and now have functioning turn signals.
Hoping to have the back end of the bike back together and have it rideable again while I'm off of work this week.
jwdmotorsports
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jwdmotorsports
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Re: 1972 CB350 Resto-Mod
To do next after riding it today:
Bogging down a little. Fuel flow seems to be good through the lines and filters. Need to remove and clean the carbs.
Going to drain the gas tank while it's off the bike since I don't know the age of the gas.
Little bit of an oil leak around the head. Will torque down the head while I have the gas tank off. If that doesn't fix it I have gaskets in order to replace it.
I also have a front end shimmy at 60+ that needs to be identified.
To do next after riding it today:
Bogging down a little. Fuel flow seems to be good through the lines and filters. Need to remove and clean the carbs.
Going to drain the gas tank while it's off the bike since I don't know the age of the gas.
Little bit of an oil leak around the head. Will torque down the head while I have the gas tank off. If that doesn't fix it I have gaskets in order to replace it.
I also have a front end shimmy at 60+ that needs to be identified.
jwdmotorsports
Been Around the Block
Re: 1972 CB350 Resto-Mod
Me too.
My goal is to build a retro style bike that has modern cues but could have been built as a cafe style bike at the factory in 1972.
grcamna5 said:
Me too.
My goal is to build a retro style bike that has modern cues but could have been built as a cafe style bike at the factory in 1972.
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theonlychrisj
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Re: 1972 CB350 Resto-Mod
Let us know how you end up mounting the seat. I've thought about buying one from them as well.
jwdmotorsports said:
Let us know how you end up mounting the seat. I've thought about buying one from them as well.
jwdmotorsports
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Re: 1972 CB350 Resto-Mod
I've got a couple things to clean up on the tail end of the frame before deciding final mount style. I'll be sure to share details once I have nailed down all the details.
theonlychrisj said:
I've got a couple things to clean up on the tail end of the frame before deciding final mount style. I'll be sure to share details once I have nailed down all the details.
jwdmotorsports
Been Around the Block
Re: 1972 CB350 Resto-Mod
I have ordered more parts for the bike today. I want to have it on the road for spring. It won't be 100% of the way to what I have envisioned in my head but it should be ridable.
I have ordered more parts for the bike today. I want to have it on the road for spring. It won't be 100% of the way to what I have envisioned in my head but it should be ridable.
