Re: My CB 836

Posted by QuebecBob on Jul 04, 2014; 4:39pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/My-CB-836-tp4052335p4052340.html

 
Thanks. The side covers are simply 16gauge tin. I tried a lot of different mediums and looks and settled on these. The bumstop is the rear portion of an old CB gas tank. The GSXR rear wheel slides right in to the Harley wheel swing arm once you do a bit of light grinding. I welded a couple buttress supports after grinding just to be sure. As I say, the front end is pretty straighforward, once you determine how to accomodate the shorter steering stem of the GSXR. The diameters of the stems are identical. I found the GSXR front fender too modern and cut back a CB one instead. It's easy to do with simple rivets and you can play with different looks easily. The most interesting feature of these builds is the sitting back and observing overall look, stance, proportion and paint. You get to really have your own individual look. Be willing to re-do things until you really like the result.