75 CL 360 Cafe

[troybilt]

I want to thank all on this forum who helped me with my project. I have a few more things planned for over the summer, but it is mostly complete now. The headlight bucket was fixed with JB weld and it is noticible so I plan to swap it out. I also plan on some new tires. Anyway, sorry for the pictures because it was getting pretty dark (I feel they don't do justice but I wanted to get something posted here). I hope to get better photos sometime when I'm out for a ride. Enjoy

BEFORE:

AFTER:
rattle can paint turned out real nice.
It was snowing and you can see a few melted snow flakes on the tank.

Louie decals rock! I also plan to paint the front tank mount silver to blend with the frame.

homemade shifter/rearset

It was getting dark and I ran out of time taking photos. I hope to get better/more photos at a later date.
Again, Thanks to everyone here who helped. I couldn't have done it without you!

 

[Derek4Real3]

NICE!

its like a little blue brother of mine

those are the same decals i made for my bike

 

[jay_kent]

What a great looking bike. Well done. I'd love to zip around on that. More motivation to get mine complete

 

[CThor]

Looks great Troy!

 

[cbcafe]

I knew this bike would look great out in the daylight. The stance and proportions are perfect . The clutter free underseat area really works. Hopefully that rear tire doesn't fling to much crap at your carbs.

Gotta love those cb twins.

 

[Gryph]

Absolutely gorgeous, love the colour scheme, frame looks great.

 

[brewtown16]

jesus, your 360 looks amazing troy. i can only hope mine will finish off just as good looking.

 

[Bmpaul02]

where did you get that tail light it is exactly what i am looking for

 

[Herm21]

That bike is super cool Troy. I'll bet it's a blast to ride to! ...you going to do another?

 

[philos1]

nice job

how about some video so we can hear the exhaust? ;D ;D ;D

 

[JRK5892]

F'N AWESOME TROY!!!! JUST AWESOME!!!!
man sit back and have a beer just an amazing job! just save that to my "fav bikes" folder!

 

[valvesprung]

WOW...







...seriously buddy that look phenominal. You should be extremely proud of your work. Some new rubber will really set it off man. and let's here the exhaust already!!!1!!1!one!~!!!

 

[tomfarr]

I like the tank!

The extra 160cc wouldn't hurt, either.

 

[CCRider]

Troy,

Your bike is brilliant. I've been watching this build since day one and have enjoyed every minute.

Thanks, CC

 

[chrisf]

Well done. Extremely well done. I'm looking forward to the riding pics.

--Chris

 

[Ease]

Another amazing bike for me to be jealous of, lol.

Great job.

 

[Hot Rod Troy]

Troy, she looks great.  The low light pictures just add to the color.

Beutiful, Beautiful, Beautiful

Troy

 

[troybilt]

Hey guys Thank you very much for the comments. Can't tell you how good it makes me feel. I read a comment somewhere on here but I can't remember who said it, (although it might have been Herm). Anyway, It went something like this, "When I know how much work went into my bike then I see other bikes better than mine, it makes me realize how much work must have went into theirs." I know exactly what he was saying. There are so many awesome bikes on this forum that I'm just glad to be allowed to hang out here. ;D Again, a big thank you to all that helped and all those who checked in on the build.
I do have a couple more things to do on the bike. Besides new tires and a headlight bucket over the summer, I will probably have to sinc and jet the carbs. And if the bike decides not to be a kick only, I'll have to wire up the starter and get a bigger battery. Not a real big deal. I have my eye on a battery that should work and still fit under the tail. I also drilled the rivets on the front fender and plan to use the mount as a fork brace. I also have two holes to drill at the front of the seat mount for bolts that will allow the seat to pivot up from the rear . I'm sure a few other things will pop up unexpected as I work out some of the bugs.
Anyhow, things get real busy for me starting in the spring and last through the fall. I hope to start picking stuff up for my next build which I plan to start late next fall.

I've not put gas in the bike yet because of crapy weather and I want to let the paint set up as long as I can. I rolled her back out in the sun today and grabbed a few more photos. Please excuse the dust I've not cleaned her yet. I want to let everything cure for awhile then I'll clean and polish. However, once the weather gets better I'll post up some sound/riding video. You guys take care, and thanks again. Troy

This is how I did the rear brake. On a test ride a week or so ago it could lock the rear wheel without too much trouble. I have to admit that I wasn't too sure about it at first. Now I like it. I need to replace the spring that works the brake switch because I had to stretch this one out to get it so that it would work.

 

[MN_TX650]

I love that blue man!! Very nice job!!

 

[xCafeRacerx]

I want to thank all on this forum who helped me with my project. I have a few more things planned for over the summer, but it is mostly complete now. The headlight bucket was fixed with JB weld and it is noticible so I plan to swap it out. I also plan on some new tires. Anyway, sorry for the pictures because it was getting pretty dark (I feel they don't do justice but I wanted to get something posted here). I hope to get better photos sometime when I'm out for a ride. Enjoy

BEFORE:

AFTER:
rattle can paint turned out real nice.
It was snowing and you can see a few melted snow flakes on the tank.

Louie decals rock! I also plan to paint the front tank mount silver to blend with the frame.

homemade shifter/rearset

It was getting dark and I ran out of time taking photos. I hope to get better/more photos at a later date.
Again, Thanks to everyone here who helped. I couldn't have done it without you!

Awesome work man!!! I love the rear-sets! Did you make them yourself?