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Re: 1971 cb350 custom
Looks Awesome, Great Work!!
Looks Awesome, Great Work!!
1971 cb350 custom (rolling chassis)
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VonZipper
Active Member
Re: 1971 cb350 custom
Unless of course you are actually going to RIDE them. I have to ask, as a rider-an OLD rider, why build a bike that you will not enjoy riding? You are investing lots of time and money to fabricate something that will deserve to be shown off big time and you certainly have mad skillz. I have to question building a bike so severe that it would be uncomfortable to ride, I know it's good for style points and culture driven to do so but you have the makings of a real eye-popper going here, to me it would be like dating a supermodel you can't boink to hard tail this small of a bike. It may come off as more of a mini-bike in ride and handling, limiting your ability to really ride the bike with any panache. I'm afraid that once you finish it you won't be happy with the way it rides, I admire the moxie you show by doing it but wonder if the sacrifice in comfort will be worth it..of course us old guys are all about comfort....it's all we have left. Since you have the skillz, why not build a trick rear end for that beast? I'm not trying to flame you, I'm just interested in your thought process and offering a second advocacy, you may not be considering. Of course since you are the fabricator on this project you can do whatever you want to do and if you don't like it...you can change it yourself, which is about as good as it gets. I will enjoy watching your creation develop and will be very interested in how you like the set up once you get a chance to thrash around a bit on it. You will certanly have a bike that is yours and yours alone and that's always it's own reward. Regards, VZ
TwinTownTwins said:
Unless of course you are actually going to RIDE them. I have to ask, as a rider-an OLD rider, why build a bike that you will not enjoy riding? You are investing lots of time and money to fabricate something that will deserve to be shown off big time and you certainly have mad skillz. I have to question building a bike so severe that it would be uncomfortable to ride, I know it's good for style points and culture driven to do so but you have the makings of a real eye-popper going here, to me it would be like dating a supermodel you can't boink to hard tail this small of a bike. It may come off as more of a mini-bike in ride and handling, limiting your ability to really ride the bike with any panache. I'm afraid that once you finish it you won't be happy with the way it rides, I admire the moxie you show by doing it but wonder if the sacrifice in comfort will be worth it..of course us old guys are all about comfort....it's all we have left. Since you have the skillz, why not build a trick rear end for that beast? I'm not trying to flame you, I'm just interested in your thought process and offering a second advocacy, you may not be considering. Of course since you are the fabricator on this project you can do whatever you want to do and if you don't like it...you can change it yourself, which is about as good as it gets. I will enjoy watching your creation develop and will be very interested in how you like the set up once you get a chance to thrash around a bit on it. You will certanly have a bike that is yours and yours alone and that's always it's own reward. Regards, VZ
hindesjake
New Member
Re: 1971 cb350 custom
First of all, I didn't write the cafe, bobbers aren't built for comfort thing. I do agree that this bike may not be the most comfortable thing to ride, but I'm ok with that. If the handling is not all there, or if i seem unsafe while riding the bike, then I will definitely cut the back end off and redo it. Second, I wanna be different than everyone else and create something "new.". Yes, I do realize that people aren't going to like it. But honestly, I don't care. It is my build and like you said I am the fabricator which allows me to do anything I would like. I love taking the risk on projects like this to see how they will turn out especially if it has never been done before. (at least i've never seen it done) Now third, about the whole comfort thing, I have another bike thats used for the long rides. I completely understand why someone wouldn't want a hard tail if they only had one bike. I have two so it works. Does that help at all?
VonZipper said:
First of all, I didn't write the cafe, bobbers aren't built for comfort thing. I do agree that this bike may not be the most comfortable thing to ride, but I'm ok with that. If the handling is not all there, or if i seem unsafe while riding the bike, then I will definitely cut the back end off and redo it. Second, I wanna be different than everyone else and create something "new.". Yes, I do realize that people aren't going to like it. But honestly, I don't care. It is my build and like you said I am the fabricator which allows me to do anything I would like. I love taking the risk on projects like this to see how they will turn out especially if it has never been done before. (at least i've never seen it done) Now third, about the whole comfort thing, I have another bike thats used for the long rides. I completely understand why someone wouldn't want a hard tail if they only had one bike. I have two so it works. Does that help at all?
VonZipper
Active Member
Re: 1971 cb350 custom
Yes sir it does. Carry on! I understand completely your motivation and will be very interested in following your project. Nothing ventured-nothing gained. I am not trying to be critical, just interested in what's in your noggin and your inspiration for the build. I appreciate your clarification and hope it all works out. VZ
Yes sir it does. Carry on! I understand completely your motivation and will be very interested in following your project. Nothing ventured-nothing gained. I am not trying to be critical, just interested in what's in your noggin and your inspiration for the build. I appreciate your clarification and hope it all works out. VZ
hindesjake
New Member
Re: 1971 cb350 custom
Awesome man. I appreciate you asking. Stay posted
VonZipper said:
Awesome man. I appreciate you asking. Stay posted
hindesjake
New Member
Re: 1971 cb350 custom
Heres a pic of the "mocked up" tail section. Some changes still need to be made but this is what its going to be for the most part.
Motor before cleaned:
Motor after cleaned (still needs to be painted):
Heres a pic of the "mocked up" tail section. Some changes still need to be made but this is what its going to be for the most part.
Motor before cleaned:
Motor after cleaned (still needs to be painted):
roadrocket88
New Member
Re: 1971 cb350 custom
Amazing job....I really like the flow of the bike. You've done a great job so far! The hardtail opens up the back wheel really nice.
Kudos for branching out on this build...
Amazing job....I really like the flow of the bike. You've done a great job so far! The hardtail opens up the back wheel really nice.
Kudos for branching out on this build...
VonYinzer
Over 10,000 Posts
Re: 1971 cb350 custom
Im interested to see how it actually handles, but it sure looks cool. The body work is gorgeous, as are the lines of the hardtail. Ever thought about some simple unobtrusive gussets between the engine cradle and the bottom rails of the hardtail section? Would barely be noticeable, but would add a good bit of strength.
Im interested to see how it actually handles, but it sure looks cool. The body work is gorgeous, as are the lines of the hardtail. Ever thought about some simple unobtrusive gussets between the engine cradle and the bottom rails of the hardtail section? Would barely be noticeable, but would add a good bit of strength.
hindesjake
New Member
Re: 1971 cb350 custom
Thanks!
Yes I'm definitately still going to add some gussets to the lower rails of the hardtail. I'm really happy with the how the lines are coming out as well. Thanks for your input
roadrocket88 said:
Thanks!
VonYinzer said:
Yes I'm definitately still going to add some gussets to the lower rails of the hardtail. I'm really happy with the how the lines are coming out as well. Thanks for your input
hindesjake
New Member
The frame is now finished and welded and also new tires are on. Heres some pics:
hindesjake
New Member
Re: 1971 cb350 custom
boomshakalaka
Over 1,000 Posts
Pretty welds.
JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Damn this bike has fantastic lines. Good job, sir.
hindesjake
New Member
I started making some clip-ons and also started on the battery box. When I was disassembling the kick start, the nut on the bottom of the kick start was only engaged one thread so I decided it would be best to go ahead and fix that so I made a new piece so the nut can be fully engaged. I also made a knurled piece for the kick start as well.
