1976 CB360t Slightly modded, restored to roadworthiness - Workin' on Beauty
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crazypj
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Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
The points plate is pretty loose in the housing so it's a good idea to pull it down in the center and set points (or push up, as long as it's consistent) the points gap will be all over the place if you try and rotate points plate
The points plate is pretty loose in the housing so it's a good idea to pull it down in the center and set points (or push up, as long as it's consistent) the points gap will be all over the place if you try and rotate points plate
frogman
'74 CB360, '71 CB450, '75 CB550SS
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
I actually used a punch and a hammer in a few places around the boss that holds the plate and expanded the metal slightly to hold the thing tight. Little punch mark on all three and it fits tight as hell. Takes a good shove to make the plate move.
I actually used a punch and a hammer in a few places around the boss that holds the plate and expanded the metal slightly to hold the thing tight. Little punch mark on all three and it fits tight as hell. Takes a good shove to make the plate move.
mydlyfkryzis
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1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
That seems like a good idea. Even better will be when Pamco Pete gets the electronic ignition done.
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That seems like a good idea. Even better will be when Pamco Pete gets the electronic ignition done.
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mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
I managed to get a video done and a Flyby. Sophie was in a good mood today.
Generous amounts of Sea Foam and running her have managed to clear out the last of any carburetor fumble she makes.
Flyby #1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hvuxPA4Cmk
Flyby #2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynTkXdkLVJY
I am going to start using her for local errands as I get more confident in her reliability.
I managed to get a video done and a Flyby. Sophie was in a good mood today.
Generous amounts of Sea Foam and running her have managed to clear out the last of any carburetor fumble she makes.
Flyby #1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hvuxPA4Cmk
Flyby #2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynTkXdkLVJY
I am going to start using her for local errands as I get more confident in her reliability.
mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
After the video, I went out on some errands. Did another 25 Miles on her.
She is still running well, but when I go back, she stalled. She restarted easily, but I can tell by how she idles, I'll need to resync the carbs.
The memory of my early days with her is coming back. Sophie is a little needy. Likes attention. So maybe an evening this week, I'll re-sync the carbs. She will perk up, and all will be well for another 50-60 miles, and she will need attention again.
She is so easily distracted compared to my NH750, who hasn't had a tune up in 5 years, yet still is happy.
But I never smile quite as much on the NH as I do after a few miles on Sophie.
After the video, I went out on some errands. Did another 25 Miles on her.
She is still running well, but when I go back, she stalled. She restarted easily, but I can tell by how she idles, I'll need to resync the carbs.
The memory of my early days with her is coming back. Sophie is a little needy. Likes attention. So maybe an evening this week, I'll re-sync the carbs. She will perk up, and all will be well for another 50-60 miles, and she will need attention again.
She is so easily distracted compared to my NH750, who hasn't had a tune up in 5 years, yet still is happy.
But I never smile quite as much on the NH as I do after a few miles on Sophie.
mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
Sophie can be a little fussy so I just bought something to make both of us HAPPY!
A carburetor sync adjustment tool from Motion Pro (Got it on Amazon for $4 less then Motion Pro plus free shipping)
Getting the wrench on the locknut and adjusting the screw is just too painful, so a new tool for the toolbox.
This should make sync'ing the carbs, which Sophie seems to need to often, a little easier.
More work is coming. I have a complete front fender, airboxs, bulk filter foam. The saga will continue, but now I can ride!!
Sophie can be a little fussy so I just bought something to make both of us HAPPY!
A carburetor sync adjustment tool from Motion Pro (Got it on Amazon for $4 less then Motion Pro plus free shipping)
Getting the wrench on the locknut and adjusting the screw is just too painful, so a new tool for the toolbox.
This should make sync'ing the carbs, which Sophie seems to need to often, a little easier.
More work is coming. I have a complete front fender, airboxs, bulk filter foam. The saga will continue, but now I can ride!!
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
put a little locktite on the threads & make sure the lock nut is secure and setting her up should be a one time deal. she will be good FOREVER. Ive had my carbs on and off 1000 times and sync has never changed.
put a little locktite on the threads & make sure the lock nut is secure and setting her up should be a one time deal. she will be good FOREVER. Ive had my carbs on and off 1000 times and sync has never changed.
620dark
You can always get it running with time or money.
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
I did a bench sync on mine while rebuilding them, but I'm sure I'll be tweaking them too. I should get one of those tools, as it's useful for the other bikes as well! I'm somewhat confused about setting carbs on the 360 - there aren't enough screws to tweak and adjustments to make - it can't be this easy, I smell a trap! ;D
I did a bench sync on mine while rebuilding them, but I'm sure I'll be tweaking them too. I should get one of those tools, as it's useful for the other bikes as well! I'm somewhat confused about setting carbs on the 360 - there aren't enough screws to tweak and adjustments to make - it can't be this easy, I smell a trap! ;D
mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
That's the issue. My NH750 has 4 carbs. I had the carbs synched, and a tune-up in 2004. Haven't touched them since. Runs great.
Sophie was always needing the points tweaked and the carbs synced from when I bought her (1978).
The little sync screw and locknut are difficult to get at. I have a long screw driver, but still need a wrench and it is tight, as you probably know, or will.
That tool should make it at least a less of a chore.
That's the issue. My NH750 has 4 carbs. I had the carbs synched, and a tune-up in 2004. Haven't touched them since. Runs great.
Sophie was always needing the points tweaked and the carbs synced from when I bought her (1978).
The little sync screw and locknut are difficult to get at. I have a long screw driver, but still need a wrench and it is tight, as you probably know, or will.
That tool should make it at least a less of a chore.
620dark
You can always get it running with time or money.
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
Yea, the Nighthawks are lovely bikes for maintenance - my Dad has an '83 650. We dug into it a year or two ago as it had been sitting for about 15 years - rebuilt the hydraulics (clutch, brakes, forks), changed the oil and gear oil, and rebuilt the carbs. It runs like it's brand new even after all that neglect! It hauls ass as well - I have to pedal pretty fast to keep up with him on the SOHC 650
He doesn't know that I cheated and retuned the carbs for POWARRR on the SOHC though
I imagine I will be wishing for that tool very soon. I don't think Pamco Pete can get that 360 electronic ignition ready soon enough. I've been tempted to buy one of the 350 or 450 units and just make it work, but if he's coming out with a real 360 unit, I don't want to waste money half assing one.
At least the air screws are easy to get to! ;D
Yea, the Nighthawks are lovely bikes for maintenance - my Dad has an '83 650. We dug into it a year or two ago as it had been sitting for about 15 years - rebuilt the hydraulics (clutch, brakes, forks), changed the oil and gear oil, and rebuilt the carbs. It runs like it's brand new even after all that neglect! It hauls ass as well - I have to pedal pretty fast to keep up with him on the SOHC 650
He doesn't know that I cheated and retuned the carbs for POWARRR on the SOHC though I imagine I will be wishing for that tool very soon. I don't think Pamco Pete can get that 360 electronic ignition ready soon enough. I've been tempted to buy one of the 350 or 450 units and just make it work, but if he's coming out with a real 360 unit, I don't want to waste money half assing one.
At least the air screws are easy to get to! ;D
mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
so the MotionPro Carb sync tool came in today's mail. I made Sophie go outside so we could play.
I removed the fuel tank and used my external Service tank...I am really liking that service tank.
Sophie started right up. I started using the new tool, and it is the cat's pajamas. I discovered the lock nut was a little looser then tight. Probably because it is so difficult to tighten with a regular wrench. I was was zeroing in on which way I turn the screw, which carburetor gets the lead, when she started the little miss/spit back she does when out of sync. Except now she was in good sync.
I started playing with the mixture screws, and the left cylinder ran a little better (it was the left spitting). I also noticed a puff of smoke between the carbs. I started thinking a head gasket leak, but there was no evidence of it, plus the smoke (just a little puff) was higher then the head seam.
I finally caught the smoke, it happens when she spit, right out of a tiny crack in the carburetor boots.
I sprayed some starting fluid on the crack, and the motor picked up a little. there we go, the usual problem, cracked rubber intake manifold.
I put some silicone rubber on the crack, it improved slightly, but there must be more.
So I'll be ordering some new boots shortly to replace these.
Now I now why she runs well cold, but gets a little bitchy warm. the boots get softer when heated and allow more leakage.
I'll update with pictures when the new boots come in.
At any rate, the sync tool is fantastic. I highly recommend my CB360 owners and friends get one. It makes the sync really easy. (Unless you have Mikuni's)
so the MotionPro Carb sync tool came in today's mail. I made Sophie go outside so we could play.
I removed the fuel tank and used my external Service tank...I am really liking that service tank.
Sophie started right up. I started using the new tool, and it is the cat's pajamas. I discovered the lock nut was a little looser then tight. Probably because it is so difficult to tighten with a regular wrench. I was was zeroing in on which way I turn the screw, which carburetor gets the lead, when she started the little miss/spit back she does when out of sync. Except now she was in good sync.
I started playing with the mixture screws, and the left cylinder ran a little better (it was the left spitting). I also noticed a puff of smoke between the carbs. I started thinking a head gasket leak, but there was no evidence of it, plus the smoke (just a little puff) was higher then the head seam.
I finally caught the smoke, it happens when she spit, right out of a tiny crack in the carburetor boots.
I sprayed some starting fluid on the crack, and the motor picked up a little. there we go, the usual problem, cracked rubber intake manifold.
I put some silicone rubber on the crack, it improved slightly, but there must be more.
So I'll be ordering some new boots shortly to replace these.
Now I now why she runs well cold, but gets a little bitchy warm. the boots get softer when heated and allow more leakage.
I'll update with pictures when the new boots come in.
At any rate, the sync tool is fantastic. I highly recommend my CB360 owners and friends get one. It makes the sync really easy. (Unless you have Mikuni's)
mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
I was going to get them from HondaCB360.com, but he is out of stock. I sent Zephyrking a note, and asked when he may have them.
If it isn't soon, I source them elsewhere. DCC has them too...I'll look at JBM too...Thanks for the heads up....
I was going to get them from HondaCB360.com, but he is out of stock. I sent Zephyrking a note, and asked when he may have them.
If it isn't soon, I source them elsewhere. DCC has them too...I'll look at JBM too...Thanks for the heads up....
mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
I have been pricing them. Actually, BikeBandit has the lowest, ties with "Partzilla".
I have been working with Zephryking at HondaCB360.com, and don't mind the $2 difference. I'd rather throw some business to him if he can get them. I haven't heard back yet.
JBM has interesting products, I know their diaphragms are price competitive nd work, so I sent them a note. They don't have a specific part listing for the CB360, so I''ll see what they can do, and what measurements they may need. They look like well made boots too.
If only we could get new cam chain tensioners, I'd be a happy man. Mine are still good, but that is the hardest part to get.
I have been pricing them. Actually, BikeBandit has the lowest, ties with "Partzilla".
I have been working with Zephryking at HondaCB360.com, and don't mind the $2 difference. I'd rather throw some business to him if he can get them. I haven't heard back yet.
JBM has interesting products, I know their diaphragms are price competitive nd work, so I sent them a note. They don't have a specific part listing for the CB360, so I''ll see what they can do, and what measurements they may need. They look like well made boots too.
If only we could get new cam chain tensioners, I'd be a happy man. Mine are still good, but that is the hardest part to get.
620dark
You can always get it running with time or money.
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
Yea, it's a shame that whats his face didn't come through with the guides. I'm hopeful that some of the RepRap type machines can help in the future, or even sooner!
Yea, it's a shame that whats his face didn't come through with the guides. I'm hopeful that some of the RepRap type machines can help in the future, or even sooner!
mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
Re: 1976 CB360t Slightly modified restore to roadworthiness - Beauty later project
So JBM is 30 days out at least. Checked around. HondaCB360.com only has 1 in stock, I want to change both. DCC has them, and with the DTT discount, are about the same price as everyone else.
so the order is in, and I should soon have some new carburetor intake manifold/insulators...
Sophie is going to be happy breathing better.
So JBM is 30 days out at least. Checked around. HondaCB360.com only has 1 in stock, I want to change both. DCC has them, and with the DTT discount, are about the same price as everyone else.
so the order is in, and I should soon have some new carburetor intake manifold/insulators...
Sophie is going to be happy breathing better.
