72 CL350 Build - Done!!!! - lots of pics

Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/12/12

be very very careful welding on metal that may have some remaining residue from strippers/solvents/cleaners/etc. I forget where I heard it, and it may have been an old wives tale, but I heard a horrible story about a hobbyist who was doing a bit of welding on something that had the slightest residue left on it from some sort of cleaner or stripper. The arc created a chemical reaction that released a gas which was fatal in an absurdly tiny dosage.

Also be careful welding a gas tank, because, well, it once held gas! If it smells like gas, there is gas.

I'm sure you already know all of this, but maybe someone who doesn't will happen upon this and think twice before haphazardly welding their way into an early grave. Nice work so far, keep it up.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/12/12

Swivel said:
Why didn't you just move the tank back 1 3/4" and restrict the steering lock a bit with bolts or rubber or weld metal on the frame triple clamp stops?
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Moving the tank back may be an option, but bikes tend to look funny when the frame sticks out from under the tank too much. And bolstering the steering lock is such a crappy way to solve the problem. If you have the skills, or you are determined to make it work, why not do it the right way? Also the indents look really cool.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/12/12

sorry, just snoopin in. this looks sick
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/12/12

boomshakalaka said:
be very very careful welding on metal that may have some remaining residue from strippers/solvents/cleaners/etc. I forget where I heard it, and it may have been an old wives tale, but I heard a horrible story about a hobbyist who was doing a bit of welding on something that had the slightest residue left on it from some sort of cleaner or stripper. The arc created a chemical reaction that released a gas which was fatal in an absurdly tiny dosage.
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http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=31456.msg340783#msg340783
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/12/12

Thanks for everyone's replys. My friend indicated my problem is something that can be fixed, so I'm happy about that. He also recommended that I coat the inside of the tank after the fix. I figured as much but his confirmation was welcomed.

Swivel - All resonable options but I just didn't have the room to move it back. I also did want to limit the steering lock to lock. In building it, I knew I was going to have to make modifications to the tank so the indent's were my initial thoughts. I'm happy with the results.

boomshakalaka said:
Moving the tank back may be an option, but bikes tend to look funny when the frame sticks out from under the tank too much. And bolstering the steering lock is such a crappy way to solve the problem. If you have the skills, or you are determined to make it work, why not do it the right way? Also the indents look really cool.
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I'm glad you think the indents look good. Also, thanks for the link. I definatley thought about all that. I actually rinsed the tank's outside with water and cleaned the area with my wire wheel. I also haven't had gas in the tank for some time. I cleaned the tank out due to a little rust and wasn't so concerned about it. But I appreaciate the concern.

SMV - Thanks. Keep snoopin. More to come. The headlight brackets are my project for this weekend. We'll see how those turn out. Another opportunity to practice my welding skills. :)

Thanks for everyone's comments. I appreacite them.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/12/12

Correction: Thanks to Hurricane7 for the link! Crazy stuff! A leason for us all.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/12/12

Here are the headlight brackets I made. I used the Motolana's as a guide. Total cost about $5. Let me know what you guys think.
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Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/25/12

Nice work man! I think they look great- What'd you use for the materials? What are you using for clamps?
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/25/12

I used 3/8 solid rod, old shock bushing sleeves, and some washers. I welded the washers to the sleeves. Ground them down a little, then welded the 3/8 rod to the sleeves. The clamps are 1 1/4 insulated clamps I picked up from Grainger. I put them in my vise, bent them so they came out straight and then installed them with large phillips screws and nuts. When I do the final install I'll use lock washers.

The pics with them mounted on the bike are before I cut them down. The pics with them on the table is after I cut them. I just primed them tonight and will give them a coat of black paint tomorrow.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/25/12

I just couldn't see dropping $100 for the Motolana's. So for a little time and some simple materials, I made my own. I think they turned out okay. I'll be honest though, these were the second set I made. The first ones just didn't turn out the way I wanted so I remade them.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/25/12

That's what it's all about, my friend!
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/25/12

I agree. I can't wait to get more work done on it. Next step is to get it into a rolling chassis. Tires are on order and should have them soon.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/25/12

The bike is coming along nicely. I like to see guys fabbing stuff themselves like your HL brackets and not just dropping a bunch of dough for something you can make yourself easily. Your engine is super nice looking too.

I know others have mentioned it to you, but I'll try again to try to save you some pain later: That light and rear loop will hit the tire. I can tell you from a lot of years of experience building bikes. The correct way to to do it is to remove the springs, or calculate the travel and then make the distance from the frame cross member, the loop and lamp in your case, to the tire larger than that distance so if the shocks bottom out it won't hit the tire. You can jounce around on the bike when its standing still and may not get it to bottom, but when you take it out on the road and ride it you will bottom it. I see a lot of guys making this mistake on here. They cut the rear loop off and bend a new one and weld it on and don't take into account the travel of the suspension. If you want to actually ride the bike in the real world you need to have clearance at the very bottom of the suspension travel. That would be when either the springs bind or the shock is all the way compressed with the springs removed. You can go to a 13.5 to 14 inch shock also. Those adjustments on the shock only adjust the pre-load on the spring, not the height.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/25/12

This is going to be one nice 350.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 2/25/12

cyclhed said:
The bike is coming along nicely. I like to see guys fabbing stuff themselves like your HL brackets and not just dropping a bunch of dough for something you can make yourself easily. Your engine is super nice looking too.

I know others have mentioned it to you, but I'll try again to try to save you some pain later: That light and rear loop will hit the tire. I can tell you from a lot of years of experience building bikes. The correct way to to do it is to remove the springs, or calculate the travel and then make the distance from the frame cross member, the loop and lamp in your case, to the tire larger than that distance so if the shocks bottom out it won't hit the tire. You can jounce around on the bike when its standing still and may not get it to bottom, but when you take it out on the road and ride it you will bottom it. I see a lot of guys making this mistake on here. They cut the rear loop off and bend a new one and weld it on and don't take into account the travel of the suspension. If you want to actually ride the bike in the real world you need to have clearance at the very bottom of the suspension travel. That would be when either the springs bind or the shock is all the way compressed with the springs removed. You can go to a 13.5 to 14 inch shock also. Those adjustments on the shock only adjust the pre-load on the spring, not the height.
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I appreciate the concern. I did order longer shocks. The shocks that came with the bike were lowered by the original owner, 12in. Since I knew it was going to need it higher I order 14in shocks. Pleanty of room now.
 
Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 3/11/12

Here is an update of some more polishing I did. Nothing fancy just wanted to make them look good. I've never seen 39 year metal look great so I guess this will have to do.
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Rim with hub
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Bolts
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Re: 72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 3/11/12

Wow! Sorry I didn't mention it sooner but I really like your headlight brackets. They compliment the clip ons well.
 
72 CL350 Build - updated pics and progress 3/11/12

Killer Hubs! Those 20s?

Keep it up. This thing is gonna be sexy.
 
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