76 CB360, Cherry Bomb at Barber's
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Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
Getting a late start on a couple updates for spring.
New 7" headlight
aluminum coils
I need to find a new spot for the ignition switch. For the addition of new coils. I also want to cram flasher under tank.
I wasnt going to dig into the wiring this deep, but once I got started its hard to find a stopping point. So, I decided I am going to have to clean it up a bit.
and make some room for the headlight.
First thing I need to get the ignition sw moved out from under tank.
I am going betwixed gauges on triple.
crammed it in to see if it would even fit.
pulled the bracket I made to lower the gauges and w some cutting and bending its ready to try.
fits nice, snug and solid. doesnt rub triple or gauges. pleased.
A quick sandblast and fresh black epoxy will be in order.
Then onto bracket for the coils.
had a length of square aluminum tube standing in the corner for years.
used a hole saw and drill press at work.
Then had Gary an iron worker buddy weld up deflectors on it.
I was going to polish it up w the coils...but thats just too much aluminum. So I think Im gonna blast it and epoxy black it...with the coils polished nice. It should be ok.
Im also thinking of blasting the chrome of that massive 7" bucket and black it also....
Getting a late start on a couple updates for spring.
New 7" headlight
aluminum coils
I need to find a new spot for the ignition switch. For the addition of new coils. I also want to cram flasher under tank.
I wasnt going to dig into the wiring this deep, but once I got started its hard to find a stopping point. So, I decided I am going to have to clean it up a bit.
and make some room for the headlight.
First thing I need to get the ignition sw moved out from under tank.
I am going betwixed gauges on triple.
crammed it in to see if it would even fit.
pulled the bracket I made to lower the gauges and w some cutting and bending its ready to try.
fits nice, snug and solid. doesnt rub triple or gauges. pleased.
A quick sandblast and fresh black epoxy will be in order.
Then onto bracket for the coils.
had a length of square aluminum tube standing in the corner for years.
used a hole saw and drill press at work.
Then had Gary an iron worker buddy weld up deflectors on it.
I was going to polish it up w the coils...but thats just too much aluminum. So I think Im gonna blast it and epoxy black it...with the coils polished nice. It should be ok.
Im also thinking of blasting the chrome of that massive 7" bucket and black it also....
Koestum
Coast to Coast
Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
LOL... I don't see how you get "painted on oil gushing out" but that's funny. It's not oil it's Texas Tea.
The new ignition switch location looks great!
Hey Trek that guy's XS650 is STILL sitting under a tarp two doors down. He has the carbs built and swears it will run with them back on but he's too frail to ride a bike anymore and is holding on to it till someone will love it as much as he does. Still only $400 last I heard.
crazypj said:
LOL... I don't see how you get "painted on oil gushing out" but that's funny. It's not oil it's Texas Tea.
The new ignition switch location looks great!
Hey Trek that guy's XS650 is STILL sitting under a tarp two doors down. He has the carbs built and swears it will run with them back on but he's too frail to ride a bike anymore and is holding on to it till someone will love it as much as he does. Still only $400 last I heard.
Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
Thanks guys. I hope the coil bracket looks decent once I get it on. need to get this wiring cleaned up before I can get my buddy greg in here to do the welding on the tabs for it. Im not gonna weld it cause they will be somewhat visible. And my welds should never be seen by anyone.
Also, my only real concern w the new coil location is the heat radiating from the headers. But, Im thinkin w all the added air flow, they shouldnt get any more heat than the old coils crammed up under tank 5 inches above the headers.
If heat is an issue I may have to add some small heat shields. But thats no big deal.
AzHonda said:
MitchellSK said:LOL... I don't see how you get "painted on oil gushing out" but that's funny. It's not oil it's Texas Tea.
The new ignition switch location looks great!
Thanks guys. I hope the coil bracket looks decent once I get it on. need to get this wiring cleaned up before I can get my buddy greg in here to do the welding on the tabs for it. Im not gonna weld it cause they will be somewhat visible. And my welds should never be seen by anyone.
Also, my only real concern w the new coil location is the heat radiating from the headers. But, Im thinkin w all the added air flow, they shouldnt get any more heat than the old coils crammed up under tank 5 inches above the headers.
If heat is an issue I may have to add some small heat shields. But thats no big deal.
Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
just cheapy ace hardware zinc carriage bolts...if i stumble across something nicer I will consider making a swap...but Im not doing any real searching.
and Yes the british style...but I dont know thats an accurate description. though pj may be able to help w that. maybe like the chinese buffet. chinese people have never heard of half that stuff they serve.
crazypj said:
just cheapy ace hardware zinc carriage bolts...if i stumble across something nicer I will consider making a swap...but Im not doing any real searching.
and Yes the british style...but I dont know thats an accurate description. though pj may be able to help w that. maybe like the chinese buffet. chinese people have never heard of half that stuff they serve.
crazypj
Split personality, I fake being smart
Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
Yep, it is 'British/Lucas' style headlight
Many people unscrew the locking clip too far and have issues re-fitting rim to bowl.
It should be set so the clamp is just below inner edge and trapped between the downward pointing 'fingers'.
Check orientation as well, there is a long and a short end to clamp, the rolled edge of rim should be captured by whichever will give better clamping (bet you didn't know something so simple could be so 'complicated' ;D ;D )
Yep, it is 'British/Lucas' style headlight
Many people unscrew the locking clip too far and have issues re-fitting rim to bowl.
It should be set so the clamp is just below inner edge and trapped between the downward pointing 'fingers'.
Check orientation as well, there is a long and a short end to clamp, the rolled edge of rim should be captured by whichever will give better clamping (bet you didn't know something so simple could be so 'complicated' ;D ;D )
crazypj
Split personality, I fake being smart
Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
Yep, you can run sidelight/marker light at all times as it's usually a 5w bulb
In Britain they were recommended between twilight and darkness as early bikes only had 35~60 watt generators (then use dip beam when it got properly dark)
Yep, you can run sidelight/marker light at all times as it's usually a 5w bulb
In Britain they were recommended between twilight and darkness as early bikes only had 35~60 watt generators (then use dip beam when it got properly dark)
Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
My new (old) right control has a good working headlight switch. I might just try it. 5 watt 0.4 amp draw has to be less taxing on the system than the 35 watt 2.9 amps. Leaving cleaner power for coils and charging.
Ever since the "raccoon incident" I do my best not to ride after dark anyways!
My new (old) right control has a good working headlight switch. I might just try it. 5 watt 0.4 amp draw has to be less taxing on the system than the 35 watt 2.9 amps. Leaving cleaner power for coils and charging.
Ever since the "raccoon incident" I do my best not to ride after dark anyways!
Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
Got the new old controls installed this morning. another reason to go with clip ons. pulling wires is the easiest part of the swap. and I plan to pick up some Harbor freight shrink tube this afternoon. in case you were wondering bout the white tape...its all I could find at the time.
Got the new old controls installed this morning. another reason to go with clip ons. pulling wires is the easiest part of the swap. and I plan to pick up some Harbor freight shrink tube this afternoon. in case you were wondering bout the white tape...its all I could find at the time.
Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
stayed home from work today and made some progress.
harness is almost complete. used the 1/2 inch corrugated plastic tube.
found some cool old school cloth 18 gauge stranded the other day at work. just the colors for the coils.
gave em a heavy coat of plasti dip spray clear. to help keep em clean and protected.
soaked em down w acetone and got the parts epoxied. turned out pretty nice....but
WTF got 3 fisheyes...right in the top of the friggin headlight...grrr. So after a couple days to dry...sand re-spray then a couple more days to dry.
stayed home from work today and made some progress.
harness is almost complete. used the 1/2 inch corrugated plastic tube.
found some cool old school cloth 18 gauge stranded the other day at work. just the colors for the coils.
gave em a heavy coat of plasti dip spray clear. to help keep em clean and protected.
soaked em down w acetone and got the parts epoxied. turned out pretty nice....but
WTF got 3 fisheyes...right in the top of the friggin headlight...grrr. So after a couple days to dry...sand re-spray then a couple more days to dry.
Re: 76 CB360, If you didnt like the red engine...LOL
ARRRRRRRGH !!!!
Well the damned thing "looked" ready. Got up this morning. The epoxy seemed good and dry (hung in front of garage heater all night.
So, I sanded down the WHOLE bucket w 220 then 400. Scrubbed it clean w alcohol. And gave it another shot.
WTF!!!
the Original fisheyes now smooth as glass, beautiful.
The friggin paint around it...wrinkles up...and then another smaller fisheye appears!!! @$*$&@$(#
The rest of the bucket...sanded and washed just like the top now w a fresh coat of epoxy....DOESNT WRINKLE. Just around the repair.
Gonna blast the whole thing again and start over...MONDAY!
anyway on the up side.
I got the flasher mounted w a new small bracket, reusing the rubber thingy.
made a new wire thing to hold clutch, throttle cables, same as the original wire thing on tach cable.
Test fit tank. there is now tons of room for air to move through now. and its a breeze to pull on and off.
ARRRRRRRGH !!!!
Well the damned thing "looked" ready. Got up this morning. The epoxy seemed good and dry (hung in front of garage heater all night.
So, I sanded down the WHOLE bucket w 220 then 400. Scrubbed it clean w alcohol. And gave it another shot.
WTF!!!
the Original fisheyes now smooth as glass, beautiful.
The friggin paint around it...wrinkles up...and then another smaller fisheye appears!!! @$*$&@$(#
The rest of the bucket...sanded and washed just like the top now w a fresh coat of epoxy....DOESNT WRINKLE. Just around the repair.
Gonna blast the whole thing again and start over...MONDAY!
anyway on the up side.
I got the flasher mounted w a new small bracket, reusing the rubber thingy.
made a new wire thing to hold clutch, throttle cables, same as the original wire thing on tach cable.
Test fit tank. there is now tons of room for air to move through now. and its a breeze to pull on and off.
