1973 CB350... (she's getting there! new PICS!)
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cb350greg
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Re: 1973 CB350... my first bike build
the only stuff i've touched related to the engine were carbs (cleaned them) and exhaust (removed, polished, and reinstalled). also installed a battery since it didn't come with one.
messed around with it a bit more yesterday.
switched the plugs from the left to the right just because, then pulled the plug wires and made it run on just the right, then the left, and it did. then i put both wires back on and it ran on both, but wouldn't take gas.
gave up and ate dinner, then when my dad got home i told him what i tried. he hits the starter and it fires right up, running on both, and taking gas. i dunno if it just needs run or what
the only stuff i've touched related to the engine were carbs (cleaned them) and exhaust (removed, polished, and reinstalled). also installed a battery since it didn't come with one.
messed around with it a bit more yesterday.
switched the plugs from the left to the right just because, then pulled the plug wires and made it run on just the right, then the left, and it did. then i put both wires back on and it ran on both, but wouldn't take gas.
gave up and ate dinner, then when my dad got home i told him what i tried. he hits the starter and it fires right up, running on both, and taking gas. i dunno if it just needs run or what
cb350greg
Active Member
Re: 1973 CB350... my first bike build
well, i am going to say Stage 1, the restoration, is officially complete. i still have not decided what i'm doing with the seat, but now i'm leaning more towards single seater again since the thing barely stops with just me on it. also gotta repaint those side covers. bike fired up first try and has been running great although it doesn't drop back down to idle very quickly. will have to play around with it a little
anyways, here are some pictures. (first one is me, last one is my dad)
well, i am going to say Stage 1, the restoration, is officially complete. i still have not decided what i'm doing with the seat, but now i'm leaning more towards single seater again since the thing barely stops with just me on it. also gotta repaint those side covers. bike fired up first try and has been running great although it doesn't drop back down to idle very quickly. will have to play around with it a little
anyways, here are some pictures. (first one is me, last one is my dad)
CresentSon
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Re: 1973 CB350... my first bike build
Looks great, but I say horde then chop, chop...
What kind of one up you got in mind? This guy would make a sweet, simple cafe. You might also go the 'Sleek Sexy' look with a nice brat flat seat like SausageMahoney's 360.
Looks great, but I say horde then chop, chop...
What kind of one up you got in mind? This guy would make a sweet, simple cafe. You might also go the 'Sleek Sexy' look with a nice brat flat seat like SausageMahoney's 360.
cb350greg
Active Member
Re: 1973 CB350... my first bike build
it's going to be a mild cafe. nothing is getting cut and i'm saving all of the stock pieces.
i have a set of Woodcraft clipons on the way, and i'll be lowering the headlight and installing some turn signals and a taillight from DCC. still need to decide on what bar-end mirrors i want
can someone post a link to sausagemahoney's bike?
i still have no clue what i want to do with the seat
it's going to be a mild cafe. nothing is getting cut and i'm saving all of the stock pieces.
i have a set of Woodcraft clipons on the way, and i'll be lowering the headlight and installing some turn signals and a taillight from DCC. still need to decide on what bar-end mirrors i want
can someone post a link to sausagemahoney's bike?
i still have no clue what i want to do with the seat
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: 1973 CB350... my first bike build
Sleek Sexy CL360:
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=8488.0 - Show and Shine
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=6738.0 - Build
Sleek Sexy CL360:
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=8488.0 - Show and Shine
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=6738.0 - Build
cb350greg
Active Member
Re: 1973 CB350... my first bike build
bumping my thread up cuz i need some help.
dunno if i talked about this already, but if you rev it hard or just come to a stop after riding along, the bike keeps revving and returns to idle very slowly. i did some research and apparently if the intake boots are dryrotted and leak, it could cause this. i sprayed carb cleaner all around them while it was at idle to see if the engine speed would pick up, but nothing happened.
any ideas, guys?
bumping my thread up cuz i need some help.
dunno if i talked about this already, but if you rev it hard or just come to a stop after riding along, the bike keeps revving and returns to idle very slowly. i did some research and apparently if the intake boots are dryrotted and leak, it could cause this. i sprayed carb cleaner all around them while it was at idle to see if the engine speed would pick up, but nothing happened.
any ideas, guys?
83scrambler
New Member
Re: 1973 CB350... my first bike build
Hey what tires are you running on your bike? Did you replace them before you put it on the road or did you buy the bike with them on it already? I need some rubber and yours looks pretty sweet!
Hey what tires are you running on your bike? Did you replace them before you put it on the road or did you buy the bike with them on it already? I need some rubber and yours looks pretty sweet!
