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That thing, from the rear of the tank back is FUGLY!! Who the hell would ride a piece of crap like that? The shock reservoir to the nuts must feel good! The exhaust would probably get a little hot on the leg, and I certainly wouldn't feel too comfortable with my ankle that close to the chain.
i noticed that shock resvoir there i didn't really know exactly what it was. hopefully it can be positioned under the tank. I like the look of the rear swing arm it should be less aluminum though.
Yea, that thing can't really be rideable. And it's ugly as hell with that seat...but that's a matter of taste...with aesthetics aside.....The 350 frame just doesn't really suite a huge monoshocked swingarm and rear tire like that. And that's alot of wheel for that 35 hp motor to spin. There is no need for a 165 rear tire on a little 350. If I were doing a 350 I would use something like Ninja 250 or FZR600 whels and suspension...something like that. The ninja 250 would probably be probably be the way to go. The shock mounts the opposite way as the GSXR one on that cb350. However, the 350 has a really weird swingarm that has a section of the swingarm cut out of the middle and then two sides where the bearings go..So then you're gonna have to cut out part of the middle pivot tube on your new swingarm to fit the frame. Looks like a bitch to do and the swingarm is relatively unsupported...usually the swingarm on a bike is nestled between the frame and the pivot points. I would stick with the stock swingarm man. I'm doing something similar to my KZ650 which is a little more straight forward and unless you have access to a machine/welding shop it's hard and expensive.
The main issues are the the steering stem and swingarm pivot area...sprocket alignment...steering stops...shock mount...and resulting change in rake/trail...on and on.
I think that the idea is cool, but remember the asthetics of a vintage bike. I love old bike likes, and I also love new bike geometry. Blend the two. I am runnig a 130 tire of my 360, and trust me, it looks HUGE. It's plenty! I like spokes on wheels too, but modern brakes are sexy and effective. I say go for it! Just don't kill the beauty of a vintage bike with too much modern blood. I can't wait to see what you come up with!
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