Another '74 CB360 Tracker build... More pictures added 7-8-11

Hey guys,
I've been lurking for some time. Lots of inspirational builds on this site, more specifically in the Trackers section, Stout's and Diesel450's builds. I got my 360 from a coworker back in February, here is what it looked like:


At first I was going to tune it up, get it inspected and plated, then start stripping it down and making it the bike I wanted it to be... but it was winter and I got impatient. So I started messing with the carbs, cleaning them, etc. They both could've used a rebuild and one definitely needed a new float. I decided to just get some Mikunis and save myself some trouble.

Then I started taking things off that I decided were not going to be part the bike's new life: seat, fenders, starter, airboxes, turn signals, etc. Swapped the bars, made a tray for the battery under the new seat, chopped the rear end welded on a hoop, standard tracker stuff. Here are some pics in no particular order:








Here it is now (I have other pics that I will upload later):



Got it running on Saturday (half expecting it to start + 3K idle + no mufflers + in my garage = brown stain in my pants). Took it for a ride on Monday and the clutch got stuck engaged, so I had to walk it a few blocks home (past a Harley owner). On Tuesday I fixed it and took it around the neighborhood, its a blast to ride. Hopefully I can get it registered and on the street legally soon. Very pleased with my first motorcycle. A big thanks to this site and the many inspirational builds on it.

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Re: Another '74 CB360 Tracker build

looks brilliant mate,

what brand / model are the tyres ? i need ideas on what type to get on my bike later on, yours look good knobby enough for off road but not too aggressive for on road.


Cheers

Re: Another '74 CB360 Tracker build

Thats great, those tires and the white tank really give the bike an awsome look. I'm doing something similar with a 75 titan.
Good luck getting bike on the road.

Re: Another '74 CB360 Tracker build

That's clean as hell. I love it. Are you running without a battery?

Re: Another '74 CB360 Tracker build

Thanks guys. The tires are Shinko 244's in the stock sizing. I do have a battery, it's a smaller sealed unit sitting in the tray I made under the seat.

Re: Another '74 CB360 Tracker build

Looks good!! How do those tires ride? I have a set but haven't put them on anything yet.

Re: Another '74 CB360 Tracker build

The tires ride fine, I guess. I've never ridden a motorcycle before, so I have nothing to compare them to. The bike doesn't coast very well, I attributed that to dragging brakes and drivetrain resistance, maybe it's the tires.

Re: Another '74 CB360 Tracker build... More pictures added 7-8-11

Here are some more pictures from the build:













Am I missing an oil filter screen? I think I am:

A few more:







Next up on the to-do list:
-Change out mufflers for 17" shorties with upswept adapters and wrap pipes
-New, simplified wiring harness
-Black panels on sides of tank with white winged Honda logo.

Looks great man! Really cool.

Yes sir, I can dig it.

Did you replace the end cap from the oil filter yet? If not there's no oil pressure and the top end will fail catastrophically, really soon.

The oil filter needs the end cap to work.

I'm assuming you did replace it.

I remember there being a cap held in with a cir clip, I reinstalled that. But there was no mesh screen inside. The bike has 8k on the odometer and is very clean inside, but the missing screen has me thinking someone was in there doing something half-assed.

The cap with the circlip is all you need there. the screen is on the very bottom where the oil is picked up and fed into the pump and filter. If you replaced the cap with the clip you should be okay. ask me how I know, ;-)

Looks great! I love the simple paint scheme. ~stout

stunningly simple, i love it and hope to get mine half as nice as that!

I need a moto that can go offroad, this tracker is now for sale if anyone is interested. Here is the link to the for sale thread:
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=31654.new

Looks great mate 8)

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