CB350 Demo Bike

[Sonreir]

The S100 arrived on Saturday, so I hosed the bike down and then rinsed it off. Not the best cleaning job ever, but for next to zero effort, it was pretty damn good.

I also got a cheapo headlight shell from eBay (with integrated turn signals) and then put one of our LED bulbs into it ($45 from our website). New universal controls are mocked up as well (also from our website for $65).

The headlight bucket required a little modification, but nothing a hole saw and a drill press couldn't fix.

New grips are already on the way and I have a battery arriving soon as well.

 

[Maritime]

Hows the light from the bucket with the LED? I have the same shitty bucket, the bulb that came in it lasted less than 5 hours. I put a regular spare in it but it still kinda sucks. If the LED is good I'll probably grab one from you. Still haven't had a chance to get the accessory lights I bought from you mounted yet, but hope to tonight or tomorrow.

 

[Sonreir]

Hows the light from the bucket with the LED? I have the same shitty bucket, the bulb that came in it lasted less than 5 hours. I put a regular spare in it but it still kinda sucks. If the LED is good I'll probably grab one from you. Still haven't had a chance to get the accessory lights I bought from you mounted yet, but hope to tonight or tomorrow.

It's better than the halogen, but I know the bulbs can do even better with a decent reflector. On my Duc, this bulb will throw usable light for 150 yards. On this shell, maybe 80 or 90?

 

[Maritime]

I should upgrade both then. I have a bucket and lens/reflector from the GL1100 but the trim ring to hold them together is missing. That might be the better idea.

 

[Sonreir]

The grips and battery arrived.

The ETZ5G barely fits, so I'll have to make sure I have some insulation in place.

 

[Maritime]

nice grips

 

[irk miller]

Looks to me like the EarthX actually doesn't fit. Your terminals don't have the screws or connectors in the pic. Plus, if you want to run a plug for the tender, you'll need even more gap.

 

[Sonreir]

Yup. I'll have to make a few modifications.

 

[SONICJK]

I'm assuming it won't just turn sideways?

 

[Sonreir]

Unfortunately, no. I probably should have gone with the deeper tray and then it would probably be OK to stand upright. I have some ideas, though.

 

[Sonreir]

Sometimes you gotta think outside the box.

Integrated tail light is also mounted up. I ended up using some zip ties around the edges and then went over it with one of our upcoming products: Self-vulcanizing silicone tape. The tape contains no adhesive, but chemically bonds to itself. Within a few minutes of contact, the tape forms an solid chunk of silicone that is entirely water proof and heat safe up to 350°F.

 

[MiniatureNinja]

Unfortunately, no. I probably should have gone with the deeper tray and then it would probably be OK to stand upright. I have some ideas, though.

90* so the terminals are facing the front of the bike? Almost looks square like it should fit. I almost bought this tray it's very good price and build quality.

 

[Sonreir]

90* so the terminals are facing the front of the bike? Almost looks square like it should fit. I almost bought this tray it's very good price and build quality.

First thing I tried.

The battery is a bit wider than it is tall.

 

[Sonreir]

Mounted up a new universal front fender from Acerbis, finished up the wiring, added some stickers, and used more of our self-vulcanizing tape to wrap the kicker.

Still need to sort out some gauges, a rear fender, and some tires. Also waiting on the Koni's and SL swinger to arrive.

 

[Sonreir]

Just a few more pics for now. GPS speedo arrived yesterday and I need to make a bracket. Still waiting on the tach to get here.

 

[Maritime]

That tape is great to wrap cracked intake boots with. Seals them right up and lasts for years.