The CL350 named Conrod - Beater Build

[Redliner]

Wow, got my 30 days warning.

So I have enough cashed stashed to run through this and finally get on the road. All told, the build will be about $1,500 total. The bike itself was practically free, since the money I made from parts was more than what I paid for the whole thing!

Talk about a barn find, I shook the frame out one good last time, and yet AGAIN more corn cobs tumbled out! You rat bastards!!!

 

[Redliner]

Ground all of the tabs off of the frame and swingarm then added rust. I don't want bare metal showing, since something that has been sitting exposed would of course rust.

There were some (amateur) welds on the passenger peg area that I'm assuming was going to be rearsets. I cut these off but left plenty of sloppy welds only half-ground. I want there to be evidence of having a past-life, so the welds and the chain-gaurd mounts will remain pronounced. Even more-so thanks to the contrasting rust.

The rust is applied like paint. I keep a jar of rust for touching up as more metal is exposed. Keep in mind that all moving parts will be clear of any dust and sealed and greased properly, ;D

It looks like these mounts were ground years ago. Excellent effect!

 

[Redliner]

Here's the diagram for now. I have other things I want to add and simplify at a later date, but I'm welcome to second opinions and critiquing if there is an issue here. What about the joined white and yellow wires coming from the stator?

 

[Brodie]

The colours are to bright.

 

[Redliner]

The colours are to bright.

You forget that for an authentic look, most of them will be replaced with just black or red wires and stereo or lamp leads

 

[Redliner]

This was before cutting the fender to be flush with the bottom of the seat. I'm against useless fenders or lack of fender at all, so even while this looks quite bobbed, it will sufficiently protect the seat and rider.

The black is a false fender. Just a "cap" at the end that can allow the seat to be opened. There is a second fender under the seat and going down to the swingarm, so the tire is well enclosed. It makes the rear look complete but naked at the same time ;D

As for the pin-striping, I'll be doing something reminiscent of the 50's or 60's but much more generic. As manufacturers have used decals in the past, I'm modeling after that practice. The design is based on work my grandfather did, but is much more generalized so that it looks like it could be something that may have been applied by the manufacturer in those days.

 

[Redliner]

New KA slipper tensioner and tsubaki chain installed with new pistons/rings.

Here's a shot of my motor being introspective, per se.

 

[Redliner]

Didn't get as much time as I wanted. Busy weekend with all the sportsbikes that showed up for me to work on.

Put the jugs on. Almost there

 

[Redliner]

Well, got pretty far last night. Top end buttoned up, doing some final fit and adjustment.

 

[Redliner]

Well, here's this. But there's a LOT more to be done, so this is a very vague mockup. Tank is a purchase from member JakeZ70 and one of the pipes is from a HondaTwins member, Timberwolffxdl.

Both excellent finds!

 

[taggat]

wish I could have my bike in the house. :'(