Recent content by wgfunk

So even though I have to modify my seat a bit, I'm going to post how I made the original seat. First I bought my vinyl, heavy duty thread and a needle made for sewing leather. I traced a template onto paper to take my measurements then using chalk, I drew it onto the vinyl. I then cut out a...

I plan on bracing both straight across (as far back as I can without hitting the tire) and on an arc on the bottom side of the pan using the same loop that I will cut off. I would probably be ok with the just the rear brace.

Here is a sketch of my idea I made in google sketchup. Hopefully this can solve my clearance issue. This way I can trim from the bottom of my seat foam keeping it the same shape except for the arc shape in the back where my rear fender will be installed. I think it will look good.

The bike now sounds much better than when I first got it. I adjusted the valves, set the timing, cleaned the carbs and adjusted the floats and now it sounds perfect (on idle). My issue now is that it dies when I hit the throttle. One of my plugs gets soaked. I think I may have a carb sync...

Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!My seat is sewn and my frame is welded. Back to the drawing board I guess. Thanks for the heads up. Modifying the frame should be straight forward..modifying my seat not so much! I guess my weekend of relaxation will have to wait.

The seat on the other hand, took a bit more time. I have never used a sewing machine before this, so I had to reference a lot of online documentation for help. The first step was to get some foam. I purchased my foam from a local craft supply store. I bought a high density foam for the...

Originally I was going Cafe style, but changed my mind after 100 hours of browsing google images for inspiration. I figured my next build (there will be a next!) will be a Cafe. The rear end was slightly shortened when I bought the bike so I chopped it back a bit more. The original seat and...

Thanks all.....Had it running within the first 3 days. Downloaded the color-coded electrical diagram and hooked up what I needed. Started it up but it didn't sound great....I've come a long way since then. More pictures and details to come!

I've decided to rebuild my first motorcycle. With no more than a few basic tools I figured I would acquire what I needed along the way. I Bought this 74 CB360 with 10,000 kms. The bike was not running and the previous owner had attempted some customizing. This is how she looked the first day...