TannerG
New Member
I bought this '74 CB360 almost two years ago after realizing I had no mechanical skills whatsoever. I had seen a lot of great bikes on the web and wanted something for myself.
My initial plan was to go completely cafe with it. I loved how lean and mean they looked and their minimalism really appealed to me. The first place I started was by adding a pair of clubman bars.
Being brand new to any of this, I had no idea that the control wires were internal in the stock bars. After about six hours with a rat-tail file and a lot of swearing I was able to get my wiring to run externally.
I had this setup for most of the summer last year but realized quickly how incredibly uncomfortable it is. I switched to a pair of drag bars and now am looking to get some sport bike bars to make them even more comfortable while still holding onto some of the minimalism.
I have a history in BMX and the aesthetics of having your bars higher than your seat really appeals to me. I loved brat bike before I knew what they were and decided that is the direction I want to move in now.
As far as other work that's been done. I had to replace the points, petcock, horn, blinkers, and brake pedal/light spring - simple stuff I know but it's been fun for me to see how everything works together. I've also removed the front fender and added a pair of Firestone Deluxes. I've since learned how polarizing those tires can be but I doubt this is going to be my only bike and it's more of a downtown cruiser than a highway warrior.
The plan is to as minimal as I can. I like the idea of doing 11" shocks in the rear, relocating the battery and all the electronics - along with using pod filters to clean up the rear triangle, opting for smaller mufflers and an off-white pipe wrap, getting a smaller headlight, minimal controls, and removing or finding a small tach. I also want to do a brat-style seat but want to use the stock pan so I don't have to cut or reweld the frame.
I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions and I know the proper place to ask them. I also know how common of a build this is so I don't expect anyone to follow with rapt attention, but this will be a great resource for me to keep track of my own progress and make friends with some like-minded people.
My initial plan was to go completely cafe with it. I loved how lean and mean they looked and their minimalism really appealed to me. The first place I started was by adding a pair of clubman bars.
Being brand new to any of this, I had no idea that the control wires were internal in the stock bars. After about six hours with a rat-tail file and a lot of swearing I was able to get my wiring to run externally.
I had this setup for most of the summer last year but realized quickly how incredibly uncomfortable it is. I switched to a pair of drag bars and now am looking to get some sport bike bars to make them even more comfortable while still holding onto some of the minimalism.
I have a history in BMX and the aesthetics of having your bars higher than your seat really appeals to me. I loved brat bike before I knew what they were and decided that is the direction I want to move in now.
As far as other work that's been done. I had to replace the points, petcock, horn, blinkers, and brake pedal/light spring - simple stuff I know but it's been fun for me to see how everything works together. I've also removed the front fender and added a pair of Firestone Deluxes. I've since learned how polarizing those tires can be but I doubt this is going to be my only bike and it's more of a downtown cruiser than a highway warrior.
The plan is to as minimal as I can. I like the idea of doing 11" shocks in the rear, relocating the battery and all the electronics - along with using pod filters to clean up the rear triangle, opting for smaller mufflers and an off-white pipe wrap, getting a smaller headlight, minimal controls, and removing or finding a small tach. I also want to do a brat-style seat but want to use the stock pan so I don't have to cut or reweld the frame.
I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions and I know the proper place to ask them. I also know how common of a build this is so I don't expect anyone to follow with rapt attention, but this will be a great resource for me to keep track of my own progress and make friends with some like-minded people.