1970 Honda CB350

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To build a stylish, completely custom yet understated daily rider.

What motivated you to start your project?

My wife wanted her own bike to ride , so we went from there.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

The seat design, paint color and one of a kind hand fabricated parts.

What are you most proud of?

I did all of the work myself, sans the seat.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Most people love it!

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Submitted by: Ron G

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1970 Honda CB350

Fondly known as: Maggie

Time spent: About a year

Motorcycle cost: Got it in a trade deal

Money spent: Hard to say

Engine: Original 325cc engine, new gaskets, re-finished and powdercoated

Intake: Two Mikuni VM30 roundslide carbs.

Exhaust: 1 3/4″ 304 Stainless steel, tig welded. Made by myself.

Transmission: Original gear box

Frame: Modified original frame. Whole rear section changed from stamped steel to 1″ round tube. Extra bracing added as well.

Suspension: Refinished original forks with external springs, DCC rear shocks.

Wheels, tires and brakes: 18″ spoke wheels, 4.0×18 Dunlop k70 vintage tires. EBC brake shoes front and rear. Hand made 6061 aluminum brake drum straps.

Finish – Paint: GM “Royal Plum” paint on tank. Various powder coat finishes throughout, wrinkle black, ultimate chrome, gloss black.

Accessories: Handmade clip on handlebars with registration stash spots in bar ends, with Biltwell Thruster grips. Custom machined 6061 foot pegs on handmade mounts. Drag Specialties speedo. Custom compass in shaved top triple. Handmade stainless , trellis style headlight brackets. Handmade aluminum battery box with USB port/voltage indicator. Custom made leather seat with Vans waffle print stitching. Pamco electronic ignition. Stainless hardware throughout and plenty of other small details.