i have a 1971 cl350 that im wanting to turn into a modern cafe racer but im stuck. I want to install a complete cbr1000rr front end on it with the stock wheel but i dont know of a wheel that would look good with the stock cbr front that would fit on the back. i would also like to set up disk brakes on the back as well. but if its out of my ability i will probably rebuild a set of cb350 forks i have and get new rear shocks. Mine look old with koni script in the top of them. i have $100 into the bike. im looking at a $2500 budget. for new carbs,tank and seat pan, engine rebuild, and the little odds and ends. If i keep the cb350 front is there any way i could set up disk brakes on it if i dont go the cbr route? keeping in mind budget?
suspension setup help please
- Thread starter Bones360
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I'd suggest putting a better front end on it from another Honda - like a CB750 or something. I did the whole GSXR front end on an SR500 thing and had a ton of machine work done to make the wheels fit.
Not worth the effort or money. You can get a disk brake front end with beefier fork tubes and internals with a spoke front wheel. CB550, CB750, GL1000.... I'm guessing all pretty straightforward to mount to your CL350 frame.
Not worth the effort or money. You can get a disk brake front end with beefier fork tubes and internals with a spoke front wheel. CB550, CB750, GL1000.... I'm guessing all pretty straightforward to mount to your CL350 frame.
cosworth
Coast to Coast
"They" will most likely be you. Cognito moto and others make parts for conversions but with more popular swaps.
If I want to keep my wheels on my XS650 along with my gixxer front end, I have to make hub adapters on my lathe and use RC51 discs. To have these made by anyone else would be astronomically expensive. To buy from someone who makes them? Still pricey.
If you want the modern front end you have to able to tackle the big issues. For many, it is far easier and cheaper to anodise the old forks and rebuild them. Or polish them.
Keep digging, there may be a simple answer posted here. But if you want the modern front end, there are caveats. Also make sure your rake and trail and not messed up.
If I want to keep my wheels on my XS650 along with my gixxer front end, I have to make hub adapters on my lathe and use RC51 discs. To have these made by anyone else would be astronomically expensive. To buy from someone who makes them? Still pricey.
If you want the modern front end you have to able to tackle the big issues. For many, it is far easier and cheaper to anodise the old forks and rebuild them. Or polish them.
Keep digging, there may be a simple answer posted here. But if you want the modern front end, there are caveats. Also make sure your rake and trail and not messed up.
mydlyfkryzis
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CB360t or 73 CB350G has front disk brake setup. That would transplant directly. Gives you a front disk. REar disk? you would need to find a proper hub and fabricate caliper mounts. Why not just polish the existing rear hub and ventilate it....lots of ideas on that in this forum.....Louvers or "Speed Holes" look nice.
Bear in ming dual disk fronts add rotating mass and unsprung weight. Dual disks look fancy, but are often a hinderance to handling. Single disk for a 360 lb bike can be made to work fine and reduce weight.
Bear in ming dual disk fronts add rotating mass and unsprung weight. Dual disks look fancy, but are often a hinderance to handling. Single disk for a 360 lb bike can be made to work fine and reduce weight.
in other words dont be a poser
the honda drum brakes work fine get new shoes learn how to properly adjust the front and it will do a stoppie
its only a 70 mph bike anyway,keep the bike close to stock you dont want fat sportbike tires onnit
the konis will need a rebuild but they are good shocks
the honda drum brakes work fine get new shoes learn how to properly adjust the front and it will do a stoppie
its only a 70 mph bike anyway,keep the bike close to stock you dont want fat sportbike tires onnit
the konis will need a rebuild but they are good shocks
no difference that i know of are they both internal spring ?
and about the konis unless they have been recently rebuilt they will be gummed up internally it is a specific issue with old koni's that requires a total teardown and cleaning but in the end you have a great shock
i can point you out to a guy that does this as a service
or do you want to sell the shocks ?
and about the konis unless they have been recently rebuilt they will be gummed up internally it is a specific issue with old koni's that requires a total teardown and cleaning but in the end you have a great shock
i can point you out to a guy that does this as a service
or do you want to sell the shocks ?
and they are very finicky to work on,you can't do it without some pretty unique skills/tools
i have done maybe a dozen and they are still a pain to work on
but in your situation even if it cost 250(i dont think it will) you still have a better shock than anything in that price range,the bonus being konis are quite valuable
i have done maybe a dozen and they are still a pain to work on
but in your situation even if it cost 250(i dont think it will) you still have a better shock than anything in that price range,the bonus being konis are quite valuable