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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 18:21:12 GMT -6
A wise man said "If you're going to rebuild a bike make it one that has meaning to you." So here is my story and build. After my ducati was totaled by a car and my leg healed, I bought a CB 350 in 1975. My lady and I road it for two summers with only a seat change. My lady (now my wife) and I have a lot of stories of Old Purple. So that is why I am building an old skool cafe race 350CR. I wish to thank all that have helped. Especially Tpierce ( the wise man) for rebuilding the engine.  By breva750 at 2012-03-23  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 The cast iron seat was replaced with one like the Ducati had. dual cafe seatr |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 18:31:18 GMT -6
build bike 1972 CB350 and the '73 parts bike. The 1973 crushed tank shows up again, but not as a gas tank.  By breva750 at 2012-03-23  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 Have idea for crushed tank ,but not handlebars. |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 18:39:50 GMT -6
 By breva750 at 2012-03-23 d  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 Bikes in my new shop. I took the '72 for ride around the block before tear down. It ran on one cylinder.  By breva750 at 2012-03-2  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 Parts department |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 18:45:27 GMT -6
Me helping with engine building before Tim took the hammer and hide it. We are at Tim's Garage, check out the flags. A true Guzzi man.  By breva750 |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 18:54:09 GMT -6
Tim the builder at the beginning of build.   By breva750 at 2012-03-23  By breva750 at 2012-03-23  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 Tim looked the some all the way thought the build. He never got upset even when I got in the way. He is showing the different between early 350 and later 350 rocker arms. |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 19:05:20 GMT -6
An idea, back half of a crushed gas tank for seat hump  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 19:07:21 GMT -6
rebuidling forks, in back ground you can see the frame has been cleaned and hand sanded and painted  By breva750 at 2012-03-2  By breva750 at 2012-03-23  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 19:09:25 GMT -6
the engine comes home rebuilt  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 19:13:14 GMT -6
 By breva750 at 2012-03-23 Engine going in frame in new shop.  By breva750 at 2012-03-23  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 Tim are you sure it goes there? |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 19:18:15 GMT -6
Tim gets first ride.  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 19:20:10 GMT -6
after ride changes  By breva750 at 2012-03-23 another test ride  By breva750 at 2012-03-23  By breva750 at 2012-04-07  By breva750 at 2012-04-07 More carb work  By breva750 at 2012-04-07 Another test ride' but no smile. more work! |
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Post by Phillip-S on Apr 1, 2012 19:21:09 GMT -6
Great pictures R.L. Keep 'em coming!
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 19:34:37 GMT -6
 By breva750 at 2012-04-07 CAN NOT SEE IT, but I am smiling. It is running better!  By breva750 at 2012-04-07 IT IS A LIVE, but needs front brake bleed. In this shot you can see I cut 6" out of the rear fender under the seat and welded the two part together. This way I keep the rolled edge of the fender. How about the holes in the chain guard, weight lose( ha ha)  By breva750 at 2012-04-01 The first club ride. How about my custom seat and upholstering. |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 19:37:20 GMT -6
One of Tim's cool rides at my honda's first club ride.  By breva750 at 2012-04-01 |
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Post by breva750 on Apr 1, 2012 19:43:12 GMT -6
This is just the start, but getting to ride it was GREAT. It was nice seeing everyone and thanks for all the encouragement. WT100, I will try to be more positive.(HA HA)  This bike makes me feel like a kid, again. |
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