CB360's-from build to blog - 2013, MDS (Mo Dumb Shit)

[Big Rich]

Ya, sorry to hear the news PJ. I know it's not much consolation, but anything we can do to help?

[diesel450]

I have dreams about attacking the dentist with a dremel.

sorry to hear buddy.

[Rocan]

sucks to hear that man...

my grandfather got a new replacement some time ago... for a while he was down as he couldnt do anything, but as it slowly got better he realized just what the surgery was for. he injured his knee at the age of about 25, in a motorcycle accident back when he lived in england.

it will work out in the end man. and damn, you only need one arm to use a metal lathe

[crazypj]

and damn, you only need one arm to use a metal lathe

 Your right about that 
 I've made a couple of parts and pieces.
 Bought some real cheap Chinese air filters off Sp*** F** L*** a few months ago.
 I knew I couldn't use them 'as is' because the mounting rubbers were way too big. (62mm)
 Got hold of some thin wall tube (it's cheap and nasty but will do the job)
 Did a real quick jobbie on filter flange with a pair of pliers, looks pretty nasty close up but will work fine with some epoxy


 Still have to drill a couple of holes/cut slots around circumference so I can 'spring' them onto carb.
I'll fit hose clamps but mainly to prevent air leak
 I also found my arm really is MESSED UP.
 Tried making a new battery box yesterday.
 doing a little bit of welding, after about 10 mins my hand was completely numb which surprised me and totally sucks.
 I couldn't hold filler rod so gave up on it.

[diesel450]

You also made some SWEET flanges for my 360!! they arrived today and look great!!

[Rocan]

bummer on the arm PJ.

keep it up though! looking good.

[crazypj]

 Meetup group Brendon started had first meet yesterday.
 12 people turned up including a couple of Ducati's ('new' ones, Paul Smart replica and a Monster)


Had a really great ride.
  I think it was a compliment when guy with Paul Smart replica Ducati posted this
 " You were cutting it up with the Monster! Nice to meet you - look forward to a good ride next time with better weather..."
 'Shortround' turned up on CB750 (I'm pretty sure it's in projects somewhere?)

 There was also a CB550 and another CB360 (three of us made it on 360's  )


Mine and Brendon's

No one expected my stock looking bike to be so quick  (it looks like I just removed side panels and filters but I've done a LOT of work on carbs)
 Going out with a bunch of vintage bikes has definitely got me motivated to get this thing looking the part.
 Today I made blanking plugs for starter motor hole and kick start shaft hole so I can get 378 motor finished
 The starter motor block off from outside and inside case



 Kickstarter block off

[Big Rich]

Im assuming the e start is already gone, so bump start only?

Glad to hear you got out with the guys PJ. Great therapy, isnt it?

[diesel450]

PJ, now you've done it. I HAVE to HAVE one of those starter hole plugs. PM with how much cheddar that will run me.

[Rocan]

AWESOME!

i also want one of those starter plugs... heck, you can scribe "PJ" into them if you want

[crazypj]

Thought of a better way to fix plug into motor
Moved screw holes outwards a bit and fitted stainless steel screws/washers to lock onto crankcase.
 I dug CB350 case out of shed and checked it fits, it does 
I modified the plugs, they all weigh less than 2oz
This one is the lightest, 1.89oz.
 Could have gone further but didn't want it too thin

[Rocan]

oooh, pretty...

[crazypj]

oooh, pretty...

Yeah, pity it's on the inside where you can't see it.
 I have to get bike finished one way or another pretty soon, got date for second surgery on my arm, 27th April.
 It's MAJOR and will take at least 6 months to heal up 
 Also got another $713.00 bill from dentist.
Can't believe how they get away with this shit, no other industry can fuck up then charge extra to fix the mess they made.
 I'm a professional, if I make  mistake, I have to fix it at my expense (or at least the shop pays  )

[crazypj]

Had a really busy weekend working on 360, problem is, it wasn't mine 
 bdn (http://www.meetup.com/Cafe-moto/) had a lot of noise coming from cam chain/tensioner after ride up to Deland during Bikeweek.
 Stripped motor and found tensioner bottom holder was broken, blade jumped out of holder and wore a nice ridge into adjuster 'horseshoe'.


There should be a 'tang' towards the right side which guides tensioner blade into position and also stops it falling out if chain gets loose.
 You can see the rough edge where it broke off (and also where the chain tried to saw through it  )
 

Missing the 'guide piece', wasn't inside the engine anywhere?
 The chain roller was also flat where it had rubbed on the tensioner arm

 
 Anyone who's stripped a 360 knows you have to split cases to fit a new one.
 Took about 10hrs to get stripped and rebuilt/running, could probably be done quicker but I had to keep explaining things plus, I fitted a new heavy duty cam chain from Z1 Enterprises while I was in there (got a 94 pin chain and shortened it to 92 pin)
 Sounds wonderful now, parallel side plates should wear tensioner very slowly so should be good to go at least another 30 yrs 
 Swapped wheels and tank on mine so I can do some more painting, etc.
 

[Big Rich]

10 hours? It takes us mere garage monkeys 10 weeks.......

Just kidding PJ. Glad to see you're getting your hands in some old bikes.