I've been bouncing around this forum for the last couple weeks and finally decided it was time to join. I'm a 22 year old college student by day, bartender by night living in Rhode Island. I've always like the idea of owning a motorcycle, but was overcome with countless other projects and never had the time. I have a fascination with old watercooled VWs, and although I've only been driving for six years, I've owned 9 VWs ranging from 1983 - 1990 along with a couple other toys. Everything I've learned I've taught myself with lots of help from a similar VW forum. Today I feel confident working on almost anything mechanical and I truly enjoy working on a project from start to finish with little outside help.
Last summer I decided I wanted a bike, but soon enough the New England winter was upon us and my search ended. As school ended and the weather warmed up, my search for a bike began. At first I thought about purchasing a new sport bike, but I wasn't thrilled with the idea. I have known of the style of a cafe racer for some time, but it wasn't until i saw one in person that I made up my mind. I did some research and decided a Honda CB 175-360 was what I wanted. I searched the forums, classifieds, ebay, and craigslist until I found a suitable bike about an hour and half away. I hoped into my truck and drove up to a good condition 1970 CB350 with 4,700 miles. It wasn't running but everything was there and in good condition. $400 later and she was back to my garage in RI. I have started a page in the Project Build section where I will document my progress. I am very open to all suggestions and hopefully this bike will live up to the high standards of many of the beautiful bikes from this site.
Here are a couple pictures of my past projects:
1987 VW GTI 2.0 16v
1990 VW Corrado G60
1985.5 Porsche 944
1988 VW Scirocco 16v and you can see my current daily: 2007 VW GTI
And Finally a Picture of the CB350 (sorry i got carried away before I got my camera)
Last summer I decided I wanted a bike, but soon enough the New England winter was upon us and my search ended. As school ended and the weather warmed up, my search for a bike began. At first I thought about purchasing a new sport bike, but I wasn't thrilled with the idea. I have known of the style of a cafe racer for some time, but it wasn't until i saw one in person that I made up my mind. I did some research and decided a Honda CB 175-360 was what I wanted. I searched the forums, classifieds, ebay, and craigslist until I found a suitable bike about an hour and half away. I hoped into my truck and drove up to a good condition 1970 CB350 with 4,700 miles. It wasn't running but everything was there and in good condition. $400 later and she was back to my garage in RI. I have started a page in the Project Build section where I will document my progress. I am very open to all suggestions and hopefully this bike will live up to the high standards of many of the beautiful bikes from this site.
Here are a couple pictures of my past projects:
1987 VW GTI 2.0 16v
1990 VW Corrado G60
1985.5 Porsche 944
1988 VW Scirocco 16v and you can see my current daily: 2007 VW GTI
And Finally a Picture of the CB350 (sorry i got carried away before I got my camera)