CB350 Rear Sets

[facefirst35]

So I picked up these rear sets
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=51161.0

They're direct bolt ons, which is why I bought them. For my CB350 I just like to keep it able to be ridden at all times and I didn't want to deal with welding or any fabrication for that matter.

I'm running into a clearance issue, though. The way they sit now is obviously uncomfortable and it also makes shifting nearly impossible. These just don't clear my Emgo shorty mufflers. I even put the stock muffler back on to see and it's really not much of a difference in clearance. Here's a pic.

The builder (J-Rod10) has been cool about the whole thing and has even offered to make some offset levers for me (seems that the offset would have to be pretty big), which would solve the problem. I'm just wondering if there's anything else I could do to make these work as-is. Hopefully some of you with experience running rear sets on a CB350 can chime in and help me out.

And of course I already cut off the bolt for the old shift arm to make room for the new linkage, which means no riding right now. D'oh!

 

[biker_reject]

Wow, that does pose a problem. How about an offset/spacer plate where your rear sets bolt on AND and offset shift lever with a mild bend? How much clearance do you need? I'm no expert. I've just had rear set challenges myself. :-D

 

[facefirst35]

I probably need at least 2". That of course poses issues with the linkage.

 

[HerrDeacon]

I'm going through the same exercise now with my 350. Sorry to say it but you're most likely going to have to change the exhaust. I'm setting up my seating position and ergonomics first and then will make the exhaust work with that configuration since the seating position is the most important aspect. It shouldn't be compromised by the exhaust.

 

[facefirst35]

I guess I'll just return them. Sucks because I'm going to be out all the shipping and the price of a new passenger peg mount. Not quite as "bolt on" as advertised other than they bolt on but aren't useable without building a whole new exhaust or running headers only.

 

[HerrDeacon]

Those sets are probably as bolt-on as it gets for a cafe, cafes are not really bolt-on type bikes. The way the stock 350 exhaust is it would be hard to get rearsets to work with it and have them comfortable and look good. You can switch the exhaust to a CL exhaust, which will make the necessary room. Or just use the stock pegs.

 

[facefirst35]

He's gonna fab up a bracket that will raise them up a couple inches. I think I'll still be comfortable riding and it will give me the clearance I need. We shall see. I hope it works.

 

[teddpage]

I know oldschoolspeed.com makes a cb350 rearset kit. he uses offset levers and looks like it may have a better chance of clearing the exhaust.
On another note, make sure that both levers are parallel to one another, otherwise you could have shifting issues. It looks like the lever on the shift arm is adjustable, and it looks like the rod needs to be MUCH shorter. Not picking you or the builder of the rearsets apart, just suggesting a few things for ya.

 

[facefirst35]

I guess I'm gonna send them back. Doesn't seem like the builder wants to make a mounting plate for it now, though he said he would initially. Seemed like he was just annoyed to deal with it anymore. Not the end of the world, just a waste of money since I paid for shipping to me and now have to pay to send them back.

 

[teddpage]

That sux. Hope you get it all sorted out in the end!

 

[facefirst35]

Meh. Will just go back to stock rather than try to make these work. I'm still interested to see how these work on a stock setup.

 

[biker_reject]

Have you tried

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-template/about/Page

There might be an application there for your bike.

 

[Bert Jan]

fucking hipster crybaby. whats wrong with some elbow grease? Make it work. Just buying parts and cry over it as they do not fit (wich they actually do) the way you want them to fit is nothing more then a spoiled attitude. You can not buy a custom bike for two carrots and a broken couch. I understand the seller exactly cause i have these clowns in my shop now and then.

And then crying over shipping costs. Yeah, you wanted them so you pay. Now you dont want them, so you pay. Its the way the cookie crumbles. Rearsets do bolt on the the frame, and the rest is up to you. You can clearly see beforehand (in pics seller posted) that rearsets will not clear the exhausts. What kind of rearsets did you think you ordered? With bluetooth shifting? Goddamn. Sell the bike, take the bus.

 

[Kanticoy]

^^^Hahahaha! Classic!^^^

 

[Rich Ard]

Re: Re: CB350 Rear Sets

You can not buy a custom bike for two carrots and a broken couch.

The whole thing was great, but this was the best. Is that a Dutch idiom?

 

[Bert Jan]

Re: Re: CB350 Rear Sets

The whole thing was great, but this was the best. Is that a Dutch idiom?

Hahaha you still want that shirt huh? And no, i just made it up.

 

[Rich Ard]

Re: Re: Re: CB350 Rear Sets

Hahaha you still want that shirt huh? And no, i just made it up.

What can I say, my torso is cold.

 

[facefirst35]

fucking hipster crybaby. whats wrong with some elbow grease? Make it work. Just buying parts and cry over it as they do not fit (wich they actually do) the way you want them to fit is nothing more then a spoiled attitude. You can not buy a custom bike for two carrots and a broken couch. I understand the seller exactly cause i have these clowns in my shop now and then.

And then crying over shipping costs. Yeah, you wanted them so you pay. Now you dont want them, so you pay. Its the way the cookie crumbles. Rearsets do bolt on the the frame, and the rest is up to you. You can clearly see beforehand (in pics seller posted) that rearsets will not clear the exhausts. What kind of rearsets did you think you ordered? With bluetooth shifting? Goddamn. Sell the bike, take the bus.

Didn't ask your opinion, Nancy.

 

[Bert Jan]

Hahahaha yes you did. You posted in a public area of the forum and therefor anybody can respond.

furthermore... i'm not sure how you are in person, but the way you take care of business indicates i was right on the money on the crybaby part;

---this is a couple of mails i just got from facefirst, from bottom to top---

Again, go fuck yourself. Feel free to stop emailing me. Have a nice day!

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On Aug 2, 2013, at 4:33 PM, "Info@quarter9.nl" <info@quarter9.nl> wrote:

Dude, not even gonna put extra energy into it. I said what i think of it in my post. If you dont like negative response, dont post in public forums. good luck with the resr of your life if this is the way you handle satbacks. I said youre a clown and youre only comfirming it by making it personal via email.


Op 2 aug. 2013 om 22:07 heeft Geoff May <info@geoffmay.com> het volgende geschreven:

Look who's talking. You come on a forum and talk shit to me because I
was asking for some help about rearsets and decided to send them back.
You don't even know me but you proceed to call me a hipster crybaby
and talk all sorts of shit behind your keyboard and monitor. Well fuck
you, buddy.

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On Aug 2, 2013, at 4:04 PM, "Info@quarter9.nl" <info@quarter9.nl> wrote:

Jezus dude... How old are you?

Op 2 aug. 2013 om 22:00 heeft "info@geoffmay.com" <admin@dotheton.com> het volgende geschreven:

Fuck you bitch. Pretty easy for you to talk shit on the Internet like the little titty baby you are. If your sorry ass is ever in the states, please hit me up and we can see how tough you are in person.

 

[facefirst35]

I asked for help about the rearsets not your opinion of me for asking a question. You decided to talk shit like a bitch so you get talked to like one. So yes, you can fuck off and if you're ever in the Cleveland area please look me up.