Thanks a lot Mark, Ill be sure to contact him once I get to the engine/transmission stage of the build. I've definitely been looking into aftermarket parts such as shocks and springs. What I have noticed about shocks and springs is that the prices vary greatly and are they generally pretty universal? Tires, I'm thinking of sticking with knobbly scrambler style tires. The bike's top speed (according to the internet) isn't too great, so I'm not sure if it would be a bike i'd use to commute back and forth from school in Kokomo. I think since the bike would be an "around the town" type of bike, knobbly tires would work out okay.
As for powder coating vs. painting the frame, which would you suggest? Painting I could probably do, but powder coating I am in the dark. Do you know of any local places that are decently priced around the Northern Indiana area?
Thanks Novacafe for the input. I've generally got an idea for the build; a cafe style bike but continuing with the scrambler vibe. I think your idea of creating a mock up initially is a great idea. I could focus on getting the engine running and rebuilt, while collecting parts for the overall finished product.
This picture I do not own, hell, the bike may even belong to someone on here. I pulled it from Pinterest a while back and am sort of using it as a loose guide for what I want the end result to be.
Would this kit suffice for a engine overhaul? What else is missing?
http://www.classichondarestoration.com/Honda-CB72-CB77/305-Gasket-Kit/prod_9.html
Thanks for all of the help guys, I don't have any other source to turn to for information or to lead me in the right direction. Thanks for bearing with me! Haha.