Port Townsend here, welcome. Not a 350 though, never had the pleasure, an '85 CB450SC.Brand new to this forum, brand new to my 73 CB350 twin, brand new to motorcycles! Excited to learn from you masters.
Well, I drove to Bend to buy it. It was sort of an impulse-recent-break-up-decision :-?Interesting bike, if you're really in Seattle I'm surprised that I never saw it on craigslist. I live in Fremont and I am currently riding around on my dad's 350.
Oh, nice! I'm out of town this weekend, but I'm sure we'll be in contact occasionally, as I have SO much to learn. I'm stuck on the timing and front wheel assembly (other threads I posted), but that's super encouraging that it should run when I get that stuff done. Thanks!I just did a 175 (basically the same bike). If you've done all of the maintenance like setting the timing properly, and put the carbs to stock settings, it'll run. I'm not sure how the jetting will change with pods. Problem with buying a custom bike like that is there is no manual for what they did to it, you just have to figure it out. Try to avoid taking it to a shop. You can figure it out. If you're really in Seattle there is a VME motorcycle show this weekend and The Shop. If you go I will see you there.
The new spot is trying to keep it going through the winter but no one wants to go when it starts at 4:00, we all work until 5:00, and sunset is at 4:15.I lived in Greenwood for a while -- and Ballard, Wallingford, U-Dsitrict, but all years ago. Still have a CB500k up there at my dad's place, and ride it when I am in town.
Regarding the lack of fenders -- aesthetically to each his own, I guess. I'm not a fan of the chopped ass brown seat look. But practically? You live in Seattle. You're going to get caught in the rain at some point. Someone (I'm refraining from saying "Some idiot") cut off the fender mounts so you'll have to weld or rig something up, but worth doing.
A few other things: You'll want a front fender too, for the same reason Or if you hate fenders, a fork brace will stabilize the front. If you're riding it around on the street, some proper tires would make sense. And you'll find that pods don't work well with CV carbs. The original filters work best...
Regardless, welcome to it. Backfire moto does a met up once a month although it goes dormant during the winter (although maybe they have a new spot that won't this year?).
I guess break up bikes are a real thing...That's actually really funny. The bike that you see in the photo, my old cb750 cafe bike, was also bought after breaking up with a girl I was dating about two years ago. I don't have that bike any more, these days I prefer the stock bikes. How old are you? I know some guys with hondas and (if you're cool) we can help you. You should link your posts here. The front wheel should go together pretty easily. hopefully your previous owner didn't remove your center stand.![]()
Hmm. I think I’ll just start with getting the engine running before moving to the rest. I actually like the look without fenders and plan on riding in the summer mostly.I lived in Greenwood for a while -- and Ballard, Wallingford, U-Dsitrict, but all years ago. Still have a CB500k up there at my dad's place, and ride it when I am in town.
Regarding the lack of fenders -- aesthetically to each his own, I guess. I'm not a fan of the chopped ass brown seat look. But practically? You live in Seattle. You're going to get caught in the rain at some point. Someone (I'm refraining from saying "Some idiot") cut off the fender mounts so you'll have to weld or rig something up, but worth doing.
A few other things: You'll want a front fender too, for the same reason Or if you hate fenders, a fork brace will stabilize the front. If you're riding it around on the street, some proper tires would make sense. And you'll find that pods don't work well with CV carbs. The original filters work best...
Regardless, welcome to it. Backfire moto does a met up once a month although it goes dormant during the winter (although maybe they have a new spot that won't this year?).