Blake's cb350 Cafe (Update: APRIL 10th Jetted,exhaust, all hard work done! PICS)

Color Scheme

  • Black on Black w/ Chrome Accents

    Votes: 2 14.3%
  • Black on Black w/ Black Accents

    Votes: 2 14.3%
  • Original Gold Orange with Black and Chrome Accents

    Votes: 10 71.4%

  • Total voters
    14
Re: CB350 by Blake (NEW PICS!!!!!)

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The silver swing arm is meant to be just bear metal with a clear coat.
 
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As far as break lite I am partial to round. you could also find a sport bike lite that fits i the tail. maybe double round in the tail.
 
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B L A K E said:
it'll burn up my engine. I need back pressure I'm pretty sure
really i didnt know! i thought back preashure was bad?
 
Re: CB350 by Blake (NEW PICS!!!!!)

check out some trailer lights bud... you can get some small brake lights in LED cheap and they work great
 
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Sweet tail idea Blake, I'm digging it. I like the flames too, lol
+1 on the double round tail light.
 
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JRK5892 said:
check out some trailer lights bud... you can get some small brake lights in LED cheap and they work great

I dont know the first thing about wiring up leds... lol.
 
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Theres a few writeups here on DTT and thousands online. Pretty simple stuff my man. Im sure you can handle it if you wanted to.
 
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And ya, not only is running an open exhaust awfull for tuning, it really doesnt sound so hot. I know, Ive done it. Thought it was "awesome" than realized that it was not. haha
 
Re: CB350 by Blake (NEW PICS!!!!!)

man 99% of all trailer lights come ready to rock just plug in or splice in and your golden!
 
Re: CB350 by Blake (NEW PICS!!!!!)

Led's for tail/brake lights are super easy, just plug and play. blinkers cause grief because of loads and old school flashers, but an LED stop tail will wire right up in the factory harness. I got one for 20, glassed it into my tail and now have a bright ass light that draws way less from my system. 2 Small trailer led tail/stop lights (dual intensity) could go right in the seat design you have and wire in with 0 trouble. It is a cool tail, LED lights would be easy and look great.
 
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I like "gretta's" light... i wish i coul have something similar to that.
 
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after seeing the voting results ive locked voting! thanks for the results guys! Looks like 100% im choosing to keep the paint. no doubts now!

How will i match the faded paint though is the question o_O
 
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JRK5892 said:
man 99% of all trailer lights come ready to rock just plug in or splice in and your golden!
Can you point me to a site to get these dual element, small round brake lights? I have looked everywhere and it seems all the small ones are just runner lights and I've read mixed reviews about hacking them (whether adding resisters in line, etc).
-Ben
 
Re: CB350 by Blake (NEW PICS!!!!!)

doing more research i found out i really like the honda VTX 1800 tail light. Do you guys think it would be a good fit?
 
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ben they are all over ebay... i get them from farm and fleet, auto parts stores, tractor supply... and truck stops tend to have a great selection as well
 
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B L A K E said:
doing more research i found out i really like the honda VTX 1800 tail light. Do you guys think it would be a good fit?

Do you mean would it phisically fit into the cowl, or would it look right? If your question is about the look, all that matters is that you dig it. Build your bike for you. Its the only way you'll be happy with the finished project.
 
Re: CB350 by Blake (NEW PICS!!!!!)

on the paint, i would consider making the black stripe get wider as it swoops up across the tail the same way it does when it swoops down the tank... and yes, that orange is awesome.
 
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small multi function led tail lights.

these might be a little too big
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Red-2-Round-9-LED-Mini-Stop-Turn-Brake-Tail-Lights-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d2d53419aQQitemZ400192389530QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

these might be a little too small
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Mini-1-Red-3-LED-Custom-Stop-Turn-Tail-Lights-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b6ece76fQQitemZ140507932527QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

look for three wire hook ups... read the fine print, some of these thing will have a built in sequenced blinking effect when you energize the second hot wire... if you want a flashing brake light, i guess that could work.
 
Re: CB350 by Blake (NEW PICS!!!!!)

LOCKARD666 said:
small multi function led tail lights.

these might be a little too big
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Red-2-Round-9-LED-Mini-Stop-Turn-Brake-Tail-Lights-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d2d53419aQQitemZ400192389530QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

these might be a little too small
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Mini-1-Red-3-LED-Custom-Stop-Turn-Tail-Lights-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b6ece76fQQitemZ140507932527QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

look for three wire hook ups... read the fine print, some of these thing will have a built in sequenced blinking effect when you energize the second hot wire... if you want a flashing brake light, i guess that could work.

eh the round lights are SOOO over used on cafes... i want to do something different..

the vtx 1800 light would be cool because its still honda...

i need dementions for it... and i want something that is kinda flat but still sticks out a LITTLE.
 
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