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I have a spare motor I was planning on rebuilding. The electric starter slips, which is why I pulled this motor in the first place, but the bottom end is in good shape. Motor is free and has been stored in my brother's basement. A few pieces would have to be transferred over from your...

So it looked great in pictures...

So after being inspired by so many incredible bikes, I decided to start my own. I originally wanted a second bike to ride, and one that my fiance could ride as well. She was living in a different city at the time, so it was my perfect chance to surprise her. I will post pics of how it was when...

Well finally had time to look into the motor and found no compression on one cylinder and just over sixty on the other. I had figured I really messed up the rebuild. A little bit of help from a local friend, thanks Cookie! and we discovered I can rebuild a motor, but I am clueless when it...

Nice work! This is something I know I will need to do soon to my 11 both the big bore kit and the paint. Where did you source the kit? They are getting pretty scarce these days.

I am doing something very similar to this. I have already picked up a new H4 bucket, and I plan on installing it with a HID. I am still looking for a new battery though, and I am also looking at replacing the regulator/rectifier. I am hoping to use one off a newer bike - I think I saw a...

So I attempted to rebuild a spare motor, and found I had very poor compression. I am at the point where I need this motor since my original was leaking oil badly and also needs to be rebuilt. I have discovered that my talents do not lie in engine rebuilds, so I would like to know if there is a...

I recently rebuilt a CB350 engine for the first time (with help), and everything seemed to go together fairly easily. Getting the 'L' on the cam level at TDC was more than a headache however. Being a newly rebuilt top end, I thought I would replace the points at the same time. I am at the...

Well, in essence I did use an engine enamel and baked it. I am a paint chemist, so I could have matted down a 2K system fairly easily and cheaply myself but I wanted to go simple and extremely cheap on this build. I came home with the bike and the fience was not very impressed, lol. At any...

I would be interested in a set of CB350 with the folding pegs for sure. As soon as I figure out how to put the motor back together, this will be next on my list. They look great so far!

Just down the street from me, I might have to wander down.

I am just doing this myself for the first time on a spare CB350 motor I just picked up. The top end had been torn down, but the cylinders/pistons look good. I am planning on replacing the rings and cam chain, then button her back up. I am going to follow this thread closely during the...

JRK - great job. I am debating black or a dirty red with off-white accents on the tank. This will take me some time as I need to practice my 3d spraying technique. I am used to spraying flat panels at the moment, lol. Close but I can see making a few bad passes I would like to avoid...

Awesome. Any ideas on what it is? I am a paint chemist in the wood industry and this has never come up on kitchen cabinets, lol. I have most matting agents available and I would feel more comfortable doing this myself if I can. Thanks for the info!

I have been trying to find info on this for some time, with minimal luck. I am trying to find decent paint for a gas tank, but I want it in a matte finish. I am nearing the point where I will just get a cheap rattle can matte and just respray when I get adhesion problems from gas spillage. I...

Quick update - four hours fully submerged in MEK did wonders for the clearcoat. Removed what did not fall off with a small brush, and the final details with a scrubbie. Well worth the small effort to remove as I don't have to sand them, but I do NOT recommend using this anywhere without plenty...

That did the trick. It was stuck pretty well, so naturally I happened to tear a small part of it. Looks like I might as well replace the oil seals as well as all the gaskets while I am in there. I was hoping to replace the rings with a new set of stock ones because they look pretty good, as...

This is a '72 twin, and I am trying to remove the nasty clearcoat. I am a paint chemist, so I have access to all sorts of wonderful chemicals that can help remove the old stuff, but I have no idea how to remove the kickstarter seal. Any ideas?

Thanks for the ideas. I guess pulling her apart will be my next goal. Do you think she will make a 300-400 km trip before hand? It doesn't backfire unless in a certain RPM range under acceleration, so if I take my time I think I can avoid this. One pipe was a little weaker in the exhaust...

While riding the other day – with an oil leak that was worse than I thought – the engine seized on my 350. I had left it sit for a week or so and did not think to check the oil before I started her up. After warming up I rode it with no problems, till about 10 min in. Engine seized. I...