New to MD as well as the Forum

[lifeisgoodknight]

Hey everyone, I love this site and can not wait to dig into my bike (and post alot of pics). I just moved to Germantown MD, which is just north of DC from GA. I Have a 1972 CL350 complete running bike and a full no running one as well. My plan is to strecth it 4 to 5 inches and hardtail it. I currently live in a apt and have a storage unit (which has no power and I keep getting yelled at for working on projects in), but I am renting a garage in March. I'm 28 and I'm a old school hot rodder that had to sell everything but my bikes when I moved here. So i am going nuts to build something.

 

[BigAl8295]

There's a big British meet close to you every year in May.

I think the site is: classicmotorcycleday.org

 

[Vince Lupo]

Check the 'East Coast' section of the Forum, as I just posted some initial info about the 2nd Annual 'Spring Ride'.

 

[lifeisgoodknight]

Thanks and that sounds like a blast. I just have to get my bike registered and I am there!

 

[VonYinzer]

Welcome to DTT man! Check out my build, http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=17763.0 and check out the frame that another member here (Kanticoy) built for me. Its not everyones cup o tea, but I love it, and it will show you some of the issues you'll run into when it comes to building a hardtail cb350. Good luck man, and keep us posted.

 

[lifeisgoodknight]

The countdown has begun! On the 4th I get the keys to my new 15 x 35 garage. I will post some pics of my bikes and what I am starting with this weekend. Since the season is almost here, I think I'm going to do some small cafe upgrades to my running bike and then start the bobber project on my parts bike frame. I already have some parts( clubman bars, cafe seat, taillight, blinkers, and filters). I only have a title for the running bike. What do you think about two bikes sharing a vin/license plate? I guess you can't ride two horses with one ass. If anyone is in the area and wants some free beer and talk/wrench on bikes the weekend of the 12th just let me know your beer of choice.

P.S. What is a good website to find new wheel spokes?

 

[VonYinzer]

Welcome to the site. Congrats on the new shop space. As far a switching plates, its fine until you get caught, like any other illegal activity. You wanna take the chance, thats up to you man.

 

[VonYinzer]

Oh, and wheel spokes... Buchannons is the best, but can be pricey. EBay has plenty as well, depending on the bike.