CB350f from the Netherlands

[Erwin83]

Hey there,

I've been owner of this CB350f for a long time, right about 13 yrs). It was my first love after getting my license and I've never had any reason to part with her.
"Restauration" is coming close to the end now, so I'm researching a few things about tuning / setting up ignition and carburation.
Hope to find a lot of information here, and potentially sharing a few of my experiences.

This is her:


(I'm dropping the gold on the clutch cover)

I've done almost everything myself:
- Frame powdercoated (had it done obviously)
- All parts going on cleaned and checked for wear and tear, renewed when needed.
- Brakes refurbished
- Forks refurbished
- Hagon's at the rear, but those have been placed over 10 yrs ago already
- Wheels refurbished and painted black (rear 1.85 rim on the front hub)
- Heidenau K36 (3.50 front, 4.10 back)

- CB400f engine
- 4-2 exhaust with Dunstall Red-tip replica's
- Shortened fenders front and back
- Small tail light

- My Giuliari seat is getting a new bespoke cover. Original with a twist.

It's not a cafe-racer, it's not original, it doesn't go in any frame. It's just my CB to my specs.


At the moment, I'm waiting for a carb kit to arrive. Carbs are currently open on the work table.

Pleased to meet you, and looking forward to some more learning on these bikes 

[RGP750]

Welcome to the forum.
Lots of help full info and people on here.
Rich

[hondarc166]

Welcome to the forum send more pics of the build have you tried the tyres yet or are they newly fitted thinking of getting that make for my s90

[mike the bike]

Welcome Erwin
You'll certainly find a lot of help and advice on the forum, some of it is even useful.  .
It looks a lot tidier than this Amsterdam 350

[Erwin83]

Welcome to the forum send more pics of the build have you tried the tyres yet or are they newly fitted thinking of getting that make for my s90

Just newly fitted, and bike isnt fit for riding right now. I'll happily admit I've chosen these K36 mostly because of the looks, and certainly the size is probably rather big, I wanted that 'fat' balloon vintage look. Sizes fit fine though.

For purely razor sharp handling, you're probably better of with modern brand/model in 90/90 and 100/90.

[Erwin83]

Welcome Erwin
You'll certainly find a lot of help and advice on the forum, some of it is even useful.  .
It looks a lot tidier than this Amsterdam 350

Thanks

Yeah this looks like someone's budget pocket rocket.
Mine's quite tidy now, although my engine has been badly painted silver by the previous owner. Seems to run OK though, which was my priority with this engine.

The previous engine blasted oil out of all gaskets.
Once I have that 400 engine restored, my bike will be almost new with some patina left.
That may take a few years though.   

[Erwin83]

send more pics of the build

Sorry, i dont have a lot of pictures of all my work on this bike in the last 13 yrs. Usually when my hands get greasy i tend not to touch a camera or phone.

I may have some very old pics somewhere. If I find 'em I'll post.

[Erwin83]

Ah. Found some pics, but none of the work done.

Just a pic on how I got her 13 years ago (and rode around for a couple years).


As you expect, I finally lost the 4-4 to rust.
The 350 engine was lost because of lean mixture (piston broke)
Rest of the changes are due to my taste 
Most of the good chrome bits are shelved by the way. All blacked out bits on my bike were in bad shape (of a donor bike).