FINISHED! Ready To Ride...1971 cb350

Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350**UPDATED 5-17-12**

Thanks for the comments guys.

I do love the look of the raw seat, and since it being finished I have thought about just clearing the whole thing and calling it a day. But it really would throw off the whole idea I had for my bike when I started this build. I also thought about painting right over it as is but I don't think that would look right up against the smooth tank.
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350**UPDATED 5-17-12**





I'm in a desperate need for opinions haha. My original plan was to bondo it and paint it a candy blue but after receiving the seat pan back from Dustin Kott I'm torn between paint and keeping it raw. Obviously I'm not done sanding it all down but its close enough to get an idea of what it would look like. The tank would be etched and the polish would be dulled down a bit to match the seat before clear coating it.

You guys have any opinions? Pro's or Con's? Ect
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 5-20-12*Opinions Needed*

Love the rugged raw look. I was thinking of making my tank raw too in the future. But I heard some clear coats have the tendency to turn yellow and it's more apparent when it's on raw? Might need to have someone clarify that. Or maybe even partially paint and partially raw would look awesome.
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 5-20-12*Opinions Needed*

I've heard that some clears can yellow also. I've also been warned about using the right etching before clear cause its very common to have trapped moisture under the clear that will cause a flash rust over time.
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 5-20-12*Opinions Needed*

Keep raw! It looks awesome the way it is and different.
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 5-20-12*Opinions Needed*

Keep it raw, just a light sanding and clear on top.
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 5-20-12*Opinions Needed*

Sorry for the shitty cell phone pics






 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 5-20-12*Opinions Needed*

love it. our bikes are gonna be awesome side by side... btw i think u should do the raw with blue paint just saying:P
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 6-8-12*

Some higher res pics. I'll take some more tomorrow in better light. Still need to finish up stripping the tank down and do some body work before paint.




 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 6-8-12*

awesome! this is gonna look sick mate :D
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 6-8-12*

I'd think you could maybe do a clear powdercoat? I've been wanting to look into that myself- big fan of the raw steel look
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 6-8-12*

That is an interesting idea I might have to look into that.
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 6-9-12*

You sure you wanna do those external springs?

Especially with all the work done on the polishing the lowers, I think the external springs kinda detract from "metal work" aesthetic.
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 6-9-12*

I absolutely love the external springs. The powder came out perfect on them and I think it provides a nice contrast for the front end.
 
Re: My First Build. 1971 cb350*UPDATED 6-9-12*

That things looks amazing. Clear powder that bodywork and ride the piss out of it.
 
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