Spark is good, and I've cleaned out carb (maybe I should re-do?). I have a new battery that's totally charged (via battery tender, not car battery), so I'll give that a try and see if things improve.

For some history, this bike was rescued from a barn in WI., so it wasn't stored outside, but was subject to hot/cold swings. Before last weekend, it had been about a year since it was started-up last, so not a long-long time, but a good while.

I have not tried to let it idle/warm up and just run for 10-20 mins. Would that potentially help clear some stuff out?

Also, it's true that the petcock is old and needs some TLC, but the gas comes out just fine. I suppose I could to a tank clean and see if that helps the situation, but the fuel filter loos good, so I'm assuming I don't have too much gunk coming from that part of the system.

gbot9000 wrote: Looking good so far K.D. I am digging the style you are going for. I am trying to simulate that myself, though would prefer a 80/20 dual-sport tire. Do you plan on doing alot of off-road riding? Also was that gs1100 swingarm a bolt on? or did you have to do some modding?

Yes, this will pretty much be a off road bike.
As far as the swingarm goes, it was a bolt on. All I did was add a kz900/1000 triple tree washer to "each" side to take up the extra space. (You know, the chrome washer on top of the triple trees?)
Get two of them washers and your all set. z1wiz told me how to do it. Very easy.

If you want the clearance like I did, you'll need the police front end and wheels, then a set of 365mm eye to clevis progressive shocks. I picked up the shocks at parts n more for $99 new. Part number #06-3604
www.partsnmore.com/parts/honda/cb350/?fi...lters%5Bprice%5D=100

Looking good so far K.D. I am digging the style you are going for. I am trying to simulate that myself, though would prefer a 80/20 dual-sport tire. Do you plan on doing alot of off-road riding? Also was that gs1100 swingarm a bolt on? or did you have to do some modding?

I ran a 16/32 on my 750 twin for a lot of years. You have to get a custom from a place like sprocket specialties (?) and it's pricey.

Knowing what I know now, I would recommend going with a ratio of about 17 front and 35 to 36 rear. Using a 32 rear makes the chain rivets hit the rear wheel hub and the chain bangs on the swing arm.

sprocketspecialists.com/

www.rebelgears.com/officialrebelgearshome.html

Your problem sounds just like a bad connection between the Stator and the R/R or R/R to battery.
On the 550 I had in the past, the 4 way connection on the right side of the bike behind the side cover, down near the swing arm pivot, was cooked. Replaced this and cut the wire back about 2" on each side to get to good wire that had not been heated. Cured the charging issue with out any other new parts. Got more voltage to the ignition also, which cleaned up the plugs and the bike ran much better.
Good Luck.

Sorry to hijack but does anyone know what hub I would use on a gsxr 600 swingarm I found a company that sells a complete front rim but not one for the rear and I'm not sure what rear hub I need.
PLEASE HELP!!
sorry again for butting in

78KZkid wrote: thanks for the info i will check it out
im planning on running all the gsxr components as far as calipers and rotors

also wondering how mounting the swingarm came out i had some ideas on how to run the kz pivot bolt by creating a slug and some spacers but i was a little iffy on that, not knowing the strength of the stock pivot bolt and if it would hold up
any more info on that would help
thanks again

I have the swing arm mounted on a parts bike at the moment, it was easy to do! The stock pivot bolt is plenty strong enough, most of the force I believe is on the shock not the pivot. Your plan with the spacers and slug sounds like exactly what I did.

the bushing i need is like the one on the left(google pic)..from what i believe its called a pilot bushing..its for my swing arm..i need the ID to be for the original Kz mounting bolt and OD for the swing arm
ID-1615
OD-27.95
Length-36.04

thanks for the info i will check it out
im planning on running all the gsxr components as far as calipers and rotors

also wondering how mounting the swingarm came out i had some ideas on how to run the kz pivot bolt by creating a slug and some spacers but i was a little iffy on that, not knowing the strength of the stock pivot bolt and if it would hold up
any more info on that would help
thanks again

TexasKZ wrote:

80B4 wrote:

HBKwaka wrote: Other than looks wat is the advantage to inverting the forks? As far as a mechanical engineering stand point it seems to make the forks weaker. Wat are the advantages?

The larger OD of the female fork tubes provides more area for the triple clamps to clamp to, The end result is a fork assembly that deflects less then a conventional fork. Most inverted, or male slider, forks are built around a cartridge damper which is superior in almost every way compared to a damper rod fork.
If you have the time and money ( lots of money) male slider forks are a great modification for any mid 75s and newer motorcycle. Lots of money!

Without a doubt, but at what point does the wonderfulness of the newer forks get overwhelmed by the weakness of the antique frame?

Only your wallet knows the answer to that question. I have found that it's the forks and swing arm that cause most of the flex in 70's eara motorcycles. Stiffen those two systems, align the wheels, invest in proper rate springs and modern damping and most (not all) mid 70's and newer bikes handle very well. Especially when they are kept on street tires.