Rebuilding motorbikes is a trap, and ill tell you why.... Its not all together a bad trap, but still a process that seems to spiral wildly out of control whenever i consider it.
Here's how it works.... At first, you decide to do something small and essential, or something quick and easy. Then an unforseen vortex appears that has you falling deeper and deeper into trouble. Right now, one foot is in that vortex, the other is in my oil change bucket. Lets say i decide to change some handle bars.... Then, i notice a crack in one of the riser clamps, so i sensibly decide to change that too. Might as well switch to some nice stainless allen bolts at the same time. If i do the bolts on the bars, i should do the triple tree as well.. Oh, while i'm here i might as well service the front suspension bearings. Probably should take the wheel off to do that, and maybe re-lace the wheel with some new spokes while i'm at it. Once i have done that, obviously i need to do the back wheel too. As you see, the magnetic force is now way to strong to fight against, although my main goal for this bike was to create a quick and cheap ride. Its easier said than done...... So, that's how i can go from changing bar grips, to trying to build a twin port head without realising it. Having that out of the way, here's a new swing arm ready to go. Its a customised suzuki thunder rear arm, with some custom bushes and axle to suit the CB. Powdercoated in black, should work well with the rest of the frame, and at least fit the vintage of the bike while keeping the solid rear setup. This, with the repairs to the rear shock mounts should see a pretty sweet rear end.
Here's how it works.... At first, you decide to do something small and essential, or something quick and easy. Then an unforseen vortex appears that has you falling deeper and deeper into trouble. Right now, one foot is in that vortex, the other is in my oil change bucket. Lets say i decide to change some handle bars.... Then, i notice a crack in one of the riser clamps, so i sensibly decide to change that too. Might as well switch to some nice stainless allen bolts at the same time. If i do the bolts on the bars, i should do the triple tree as well.. Oh, while i'm here i might as well service the front suspension bearings. Probably should take the wheel off to do that, and maybe re-lace the wheel with some new spokes while i'm at it. Once i have done that, obviously i need to do the back wheel too. As you see, the magnetic force is now way to strong to fight against, although my main goal for this bike was to create a quick and cheap ride. Its easier said than done...... So, that's how i can go from changing bar grips, to trying to build a twin port head without realising it. Having that out of the way, here's a new swing arm ready to go. Its a customised suzuki thunder rear arm, with some custom bushes and axle to suit the CB. Powdercoated in black, should work well with the rest of the frame, and at least fit the vintage of the bike while keeping the solid rear setup. This, with the repairs to the rear shock mounts should see a pretty sweet rear end.