CB360 tracker/brat w XR600 Engine

[PHeller]

Any pictures of the build?

Depending on how difficult the swap is, this may be the next thumper craze. Though I imagine the XR600 motor isn't any more common than the Honda 360

[gas axe]

Any pictures of the build?

Depending on how difficult the swap is, this may be the next thumper craze. Though I imagine the XR600 motor isn't any more common than the Honda 360

Here's a link to the build.

http://www.hondatwins.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9280&start=50

The conversion wasn't too difficult. The engine is easier to get in n out than the original, as it's shorter, much narrower, way lighter and roughly the same height.

The main things were a new exhaust, inlet manifold and external oil tank set up. Only one frame crossmember needed to be cut n moved. The lower one at the rear.
I bought a complete running xr600, used what i needed and sold off the rolling frame when done. That way you get all the brackets and small bits n pieces to make the conversion look as factory as possible.

And best of all when it's done, it's so worth it.

Cheers

[trek97]

Hi I went through your whole build thread on Hondatwins it is awesome.

[Rmitch]

maan this is rad, I've been keeping an eye on your eBay auction!

[innovativems]

That thing has to run hard!  it's a pretty light setup then you add that torquey 600, nice work!

[gas axe]

Here's a pic of her new arse. 
Seat's way more comfortable. Rear fender is temp, waiting for a new 4" alloy one to arrive, which I'll use on the front and rear.

[trek97]

she really is too cool.  And w a single carb...thats the icing on the cake!

[Rider52]

I really wish you had not built this. When I first saw the bike, my thoughts immediately turned to building a "special" with a big bore single in place of the original anemic twin motor.   Since I read your build thread, my spare titled 360 frame is whispering to me..."build it, you know you want one"!  Last night I dreamed about a XR600 powered street bike...you've ruined my life! LOL! It is a very nice bike, nice design and execution. I bet it is a hoot to ride.  Anyone have a spare XR600 motor?
Rider

[gas axe]

I really wish you had not built this. When I first saw the bike, my thoughts immediately turned to building a "special" with a big bore single in place of the original anemic twin motor.   Since I read your build thread, my spare titled 360 frame is whispering to me..."build it, you know you want one"!  Last night I dreamed about a XR600 powered street bike...you've ruined my life! LOL! It is a very nice bike, nice design and execution. I bet it is a hoot to ride.  Anyone have a spare XR600 motor?
Rider

Do it, just buy a complete, running XR600. PM me if you need any help.

Here's a couple of pics of it lately.
Lowered 2" all round and a different tail light. Also made a gearing change. Modifed the inlet manifold and painted it black
And painted exhaust.
Still ride it to work every day. So much fun

[JustinLonghorn]

Yes sir, that thing is righteous. I can still definitely dig it!

[Swagger]

NICE! I'd considered this kind of swap before as I have a couple "extra" titled CB450 frames with no engines......Love, Love, Love!

[sinbad85]

love the new look of the bike!

[1969Honda]

Just read your build over on hondatwins, WOW, exciting and interesting to say the least.  How does she do on the highway for long periods? You've now got me wishing I had the $500 for a rebuilt 86 XR600R that's for sale locally.  Maybe the CB350 will have to sit a little longer and I can twist the wife's arm for christmas......