Hello form the UK & Seat Pan....Frame Question
Hello form the UK & Seat Pan....Frame QuestionHi All, been hanging around hear for a few weeks reading up on my project, great resource so far but I like to say Hello and pose my first question to the Forum
I've come across a problem with my CL77, apart from some stuff that's missing, I have a problem with the seat fitting, this bike came as a part finished project but it seems the PO has purchased the wrong seat for this model, my frame has the square fitting on the frame but the pan I have fits the bar mounting, does anyone know when this changed? I've some other bits missing but that can all wait.......for a bit anyway DB
Welcome to the Forum. The parts manual will probably show the changeover but my two CL72 projects have the bar fitting and my CL77s have the rubber mount. I would guess around '65. CMS list the cutoff for teh early type at Frame Number 1033481 The later type should be easier to find ..... G '60 C77 '60 C72 '62 C72 Dream '63 CL72
'61 CB72 '64 CB77 '65 CB160 '66 Matchless 350 '67 CL77 '67 S90 '77 CB400F
I agree with that frame number for the change-over. Very late '66 and all of '67 production. If you need to rebuild your seat........that front mount could be removed and replaced with the earlier design. A little grinding.........a little welding..........nice new paint..........then install the cushion and cover/trim to look like new.
If you happen to locate an earlier pan........be sure to check the rear legs for length. The CL72 pan looks the same but the legs are shorter. Those pans will touch the steel fender and may contact the battery.
Clauss has repopped those: http://claussstudios.com/id45.html $34
Dick Johnson
'61 CB92 '63 domestic CL72 Type 2 '63 CL72 '65 CL77 '66 CB77 '67 CB450D '71 SL350 '71 XS1B
Got one one these from Clauss very fast and cheap postage to the UK, great service.
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