'74 CB 360 Cafe Build! (the beginning)
I will be doing the oiling mods. From above, I will be upgrading the oil sump pickup assembly with an eBay version, $14.00.
I also found your thread, crazypj for the modification to the transfer piece inside the right crank cover, (http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=43545.0). Have there been positive results from this mod?
Any other useful oiling mod threads I should read?
Back to the engine rebuild, I'll be using HondaBond HT to seal the cases, and I've an overhaul gasket set ready to go. Any general advice or things to watch out for when rebuilding - aside from the obvious, follow the manual :
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As for the rest of the mechanical bits: rebuilding front brake master cylinder, replacing rubber brake lines with stainless steel, new brake pads and caliper seal. New spokes front and rear, new tires/tubes/rim strips ready for mounting.
Removed some poorly installed Red-Kote from the interior of the fuel tank, which was tinting the fuel a deep red color. Gallon of acetone and a few hours soaking took care of that. Prepping the inside of the tank with POR 15 metal prep and will be applying POR 15 fuel tank treatment within the next few days. Will post here with results.
That's all for now. Time to get my hands dirty.
-N
Edit: All Balls steering stem bearings came today. When removing the steering stem I found a missing ball in the top race. No wonder the steering felt so crunchy. Carelessness at its finest.
Edit2: I've drawn up a design for a stainless steel "dashboard" to house the ignition, kill switch, hi beam/low beam/off switch, indicator lights, and provide a mounting point for the speedo. The stock top triple tree was cracked due to over tightening. I'll be cutting the box with a water jet. Probably won't go with the O.G. Honda type at the top, that'll get a creative spin.
Apologies if these posts are all over the place. A lot has happened in the past few months :S