Newb from Chicago with a 72 CB350

[RyansTwin]

Greetings Everyone,

Picked up this 72 Cb350 a few months ago from a guy in Wisconsin. Runs amazing, new paint and seat. I've been lurking the usual sites since I got the bike, and have learned a lot from you guys and girls already. This is the first bike I've owned. I plan on modifying it to my taste, but I gotta say that stock is a sweet look for now.

Hopefully I can be a contributing member here and learn a lot more too. Here are some pics of when I first got it. Don't mind the dog.

Thanks for looking.
Ryan

 

[Big R]

Welcome to the site man! Looks like a pretty clean bike to start with.

 

[RyansTwin]

Thanks Rich. Since the pics, I wrapped the front with 100's and 110's on rear. I'll def have to modify the front fender, or just go fenderless and find a someone to fab a brace. Either way, I have a long way to go.

 

[Big R]

Check the rim width - it's stamped near the valve stems. Pretty good chance your tires are too big for your wheels.

 

[RyansTwin]

Its def the biggest it would support, but they perform pretty well. I won't be touching my knees on turns as I am in the city, so I'm not too worried. I just need a little something extra to help with fork flex.

 

[nograv1]

Very nice looking bike! Can you post up any pics of the wheels with the new tires mounted? Thinking about going fat with my tires also.

 

[RyansTwin]

Very nice looking bike! Can you post up any pics of the wheels with the new tires mounted? Thinking about going fat with my tires also.

Sure. Keep in mind, my front wheel is 19 inches. I went one size up from stock.3.0/3.5 to 3.5/4.0
100/90/19 Front (Front fender just touches tire)
110/90/18 Rear (Tons of clearance in rear)
Shinko Tires
I'm running tubes as well.

 

[Grahamworks]

Newb from Chicago with a 72 CB350

Welcome to DTT Ryan. Joliet checking in... Same bike, different year. If you start to change things up, post up a build thread with lots of pics so we can follow along.
~chris

 

[RyansTwin]

Thanks Chris. Great job on your bike, I'm a big fan of the custom side covers and emblems. Nice website too.