1973 CB350F - Cafe

[SlowNSteady]

Hi Everyone

This is my first post on DTT. I've been scouring through the wealth of info on this forum and decided to start a build thread for a couple reasons: added motivation to get this heap back on the road, and possibly help someone else who may encounter some of the same problems along the way. I've only taken a few pics so far. Progress has been slow, but steady...

 

[imseamless]

Looking forward to seeing some more photos and posts; there are a few of us with the 350Fs around here.

 

[tWistedWheelz]

I remember when seeing a 350f around here was almost like seeing a golden unicorn! Seems we have quite a crew now! So slow, what is your plans for this little singer?

 

[SlowNSteady]

I remember when seeing a 350f around here was almost like seeing a golden unicorn! Seems we have quite a crew now! So slow, what is your plans for this little singer?

I'm going for the minimalist cafe style: RCC tail, clip-ons, kick only with smaller battery, k&n pod filters, rearsets... I've made some more progress than what's pictured. I adapted some GSXR rearsets I had from my old track bike, and I converted the rear brake from rod to cable. Next on the list is to come up with a box/tray for the battery, rec/reg etc. I ordered the Hondaman ignition and a rear hoop from DCC and a couple other extras that'll be added. I'll post some new pics once I get home tonight.

 

[SlowNSteady]

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[clutch]

Nice Start! I'm curious about those rear sets. Where did you get the mounts which wrap around the frame tube?

 

[SlowNSteady]

Nice Start! I'm curious about those rear sets. Where did you get the mounts which wrap around the frame tube?

Thanks. I got the idea from this site... They're "1in universal frame clamps" from Dennis Kirk.

 

[tWistedWheelz]

Will your kick start lever clear your rear sets and brake lever? Mine will not, but it looks like your pegs flip up. Mine will flip up too, but I will need to remove the return spring on the peg if I want to use the kicker.

 

[SlowNSteady]

Will your kick start lever clear your rear sets and brake lever? Mine will not, but it looks like your pegs flip up. Mine will flip up too, but I will need to remove the return spring on the peg if I want to use the kicker.

Yeah it clears

 

[dewjantim]

Those rearsets look great...... think I will have to get some of those mounts. Looks good so far, just keep pluggin' away and it will be done by riding weather ;D ;D ;D .....

 

[SlowNSteady]

Those rearsets look great...... think I will have to get some of those mounts. Looks good so far, just keep pluggin' away and it will be done by riding weather ;D ;D ;D .....

Thanks. I'd like to get it finished over the next few weeks... I'll settle for safe/rideable and overlook the cosmetic fluff for now

 

[SlowNSteady]

I haven't been able to work on this bike nearly as much as I had planned. I was able to do a bit before work this morning: started battery/electronics box, prepped DCC rear hoop to be mounted. Here are a couple pics in no particular order:

 

[SlowNSteady]

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[dewjantim]

Lookin' good, that seat really looks nice with the new loop.... 8) 8) 8) .