1972 Honda CL350 First Time Build

[Dalovva]

Looks like BCR likes to "cobble" the rear sets together to

Wow its amazing I am getting so much grief for this considering the thousands of people running this setup with no complaints
Oh well i like it. If it doesn't work...I will change it. "Every failure is a lesson in success".

 

[Rich Ard]

No, but it's a simply resolved problem.

 

[King Browne]

So what's the alternative? A cable (being a straight line under tension) would have the same geometry constraints as a rod. Can someone propose a solution here?

 

[xb33bsa]

the solution is a sheathed cable like on the front brake or run a linkage to the stock actuation point using the stock pullrod, so you can have adjustable pedal static position and adjustable pedal travel and not have the pedal move with every bump and always have a ton of travel before the brake applies
yes it is hilarious that lots of "builders" hook up the rear brake in such a manner, those bikes look very cool indeed,but such details are a perfect way to see how many of them are clueless and careless to proper function ...

 

[Dalovva]

Left Side Rearset
275mm M6 Connecting Rod RH/LH Threads
PHS6 6mm Female Rod Ends

 

[King Browne]

Nice. What did you use for brake and clutch levers/perches?

 

[Dalovva]

YAMAHA XT125 Clutch Perch
YAMAHA XT125 Brake Perch with brake switch.
KZ900 Controls

 

[Steaksauce]

Wow beautiful job so far with this build

 

[Andyp]

Looking good. Keep the posts coming.

 

[overdraft]

looks good! nice work!
fyi, my brake setup is functionally identical (my bend is in the pedal lever like the bcr example, not the rod itself but it works the same) and it's completely rideable...

 

[Dalovva]

Thanks Overdraft

 

[Dalovva]

Rebuilt keihin Carburetors

 

[Dalovva]

Delivery from Dime City Today ;D
1.5" SS Shorty Cone Mufflers
2.5" 1:7 Black tach

decided to stick with the factory Cl high pipes

update pic

 

[Dalovva]

Exhaust installed. ;D If only the SS zip ties I bought were worth a Damn. I guess the black plastic ones will have to do untill I get some better ones and some Exhaust clamps.
The mufflers are 1.5" SS Shorty Reverse cones from dime city
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-exhaust-parts-stainless-steel-reverse-cone-shorty-motorcycle-muffler-80-1500.html
I am going to come up with a new hanger bracket, I am not a fan of the factory one.
The clearance is tight but there is about 1/4in clearance from the shock.

 

[King Browne]

Good looking exhaust, has the feel of a flat tracker. Why not just use safety wire on the exhaust wrap?

 

[Dalovva]

Thanks didnt even think about that

 

[Dalovva]

 

[lbaker]

i was gonna go to youporn, but i think ill just JO to this

And this is what caused me to LMAO in the cube farm this fine afternoon...

 

[Dalovva]

Seat Cowl I just drew up on Solidworks.
Next week Monday I am set to mill it out.

 

[stock350scrambler]

Dalovva, looking great. I definitely enjoy your thread!