Overall, considering all the consumables needed, this is a very expensive project and you can possibly get the work done at a custom motorcycle shop for about the same amount of money that you are going to spend on supplies. As always google is your friend - there are multiple alternative sources. Most of the items are available from Eastwood which is a site that specializes in automotive bodywork and chassis repair products and tools. This is a non prescriptive list of tools and parts that I used to restore and modify the CB350 gas tank. In general use a good quality painting respirator when sanding and painting, always wear eye protection and use chemical resistant gloves to avoid direct contact with paints, body filler and cleaners. Please review all of the manufacturer safety information before using any of the products mentioned in this instructable. Marine Clean is a good choice.Īlso be aware that all the paints and cleaners associated with this project have safety warnings. It is not enough to empty the tank - you must wash the insides thoroughly with a product that will completely remove the gasoline. ![]() It is imperative that the tank is completely cleaned before you attempt any modifications as a single spark can ignite any left-over fuel vapor causing a deadly explosion. Evidently learning from experience is not within my tool set.īefore we get started, please note that m odifying a gas tank can be extremely dangerous. The project dealt some hefty blows to the wallet, but I was eventually able to sell the bike for a small profit, which has subsequently been eaten up by another cafe racer project. Wrong! The mechanical and electrical challenges were fortunately all surmountable and I had a blast riding the completed project for about 6 months. Having sweated through a ground-up bike build before, I expected a restoration/modification project to be a lot easier. ![]() While the old tank earned this character over time, my goal was to restore and modify the tank, so that it could start a new character building journey mounted on the restored and modified 1983 CB650SC Nighthawk. Using 40 year old parts does mean that they will have acquired lots of "character", AKA dents, rust and potentially leaks. The original CB350 gas cap was non-serviceable so it was cut out and replaced with a more modern pop-up gas cap typically used on a Harley Davidson custom motorcycle. The '73 CB350 tank does not fit the frame of the '83 CB650SC which required the fabrication of a custom mounting bracket. ![]() This Instructable details the restoration and modification of a 1973 Honda CB350 gas tank for use on a 1983 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk Cafe Racer conversion.
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