CL360 Cafe... It's gonna be a long one!

[tprader]

First off, I'd like to say hi. I am new to this site and the cafe scene as a whole. I know this should go on the new members area but this is a big arse project so I thought I'd consolidate. I have this cl360 that I have just disassembled and am preparing to turn into a wicked cafe racer. I can see the end result in my head and it is beautiful... assuming that the end result will end up like my vision and that I am not totally crazy. I still have many questions and curiosities so bear with me if I seem incompetent at times. I'm excited and dedicated. So here we go.

 

[pitboss]

right on and good luck with the build.

 

[Catbird]

There's where you've gone wrong...

In order to get this thing done, you will *need* to be absolutely, unapologetically insane.
Welcome, brother. We have your straight-jacket ready.

 

[tprader]

Thanks Catbird, I hope there is a nice padded cell... being this crazy I need all the protection I can get. I have the engine torn down and am buying up parts and prepping for engine reassembly. I do have a question though. Can I get .25mm over bored rings and retain the stock pistons. I planned on simply honing the engine .25mm over. Any thoughts or suggestions? I'd love to put in the 2mm overbore but it would be straining the budget a little too much.