A CB360 Tracker Rookie build

I had a few minutes of daylight after work, so I got back to it. With the new ball installed, I set out to get see some clutch movement. Eureka! That adjuster wasn't so bad once I figured out what the hell I was doing. I still have the clutch cover off and the motor is dry, but the clutch plates moved a bit once it was all said and done. If I were a good boy, I'd at least order some new clutch springs since it's at this stage, but I may risk it. I need to grease up a few things before buttoning up for good, though. So, I'm left with lighting, tires, seat/tail fab, paint, and maybe mufflers. There are a few little details to attend to as well, but I'm feeling good about getting this thing going before the scramble.
 
Re: A CB360 Tracker Rookie build - redubbed the Sidetracker

Things have been hectic since we're trying to get ready for the Thanksgiving trek across the South. I did take a few minutes the other day to swap in the CL350 bars and install the controls and new grips. Below is a shitty cell pic to appease the masses (the 1-2 people that keep up with this thing). You might notice the fresh coating on the clutch side case cover. Paint is so much easier to wash than aluminum is to polish IMHO. I've been trying to come up with an unassuming name for this little wheeler that wouldn't get my ass kicked for being a smart ass at every pit stop later on down the road, so I'm calling it the Sidetracker as of now. That's what it's intention is I suppose, so it seems fitting.


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I picked up some hollow megaphones over the break, and now I'm contemplating making baffles. They were a cheapish 3 for one deal. They spec out at 1.5" I.D. on the header side, ~2.5" on the exit side, and just shy of 15" long. Loud exhaust is fine on short runs, but 200 miles of deafening decibels is no fun. I haven't heard them bike with them on yet, but I can imagine they'll be louder and uglier than with open headers. Sans welding skills and heavy tooling, I'm limited on what I can fabricate to tone these down. Take a gander and toss me some ideas, kids.




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wixil said:
I picked up some hollow megaphones over the break, and now I'm contemplating making baffles. They were a cheapish 3 for one deal. They spec out at 1.5" I.D. on the header side, ~2.5" on the exit side, and just shy of 15" long. Loud exhaust is fine on short runs, but 200 miles of deafening decibels is no fun. I haven't heard them bike with them on yet, but I can imagine they'll be louder and uglier than with open headers. Sans welding skills and heavy tooling, I'm limited on what I can fabricate to tone these down. Take a gander and toss me some ideas, kids.




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Stuff your underwear in there.

I think there are some bolt in baffles you can buy, but not sure what the inside of those pipes look like. Also, bummer you only got 3 instead of 4. I would have gladly taken the extras.....
 
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I did a little more tinkering on the bike today. Topped off the oil, fabbed and painted a new and slightly longer battery tray, rerouted the wiring, slipped on the new mufflers, and fired her up to check the clutch. Earlier in the week I reassembled the rear brake linkage and pedal. So technically I have a rider now. I rode it a few feet around the carport. It still doesn't look like much, but I'm quite pleased.
 
wixil said:
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I did a little more tinkering on the bike today. Topped off the oil, fabbed and painted a new and slightly longer battery tray, rerouted the wiring, slipped on the new mufflers, and fired her up to check the clutch. Earlier in the week I reassembled the rear brake linkage and pedal. So technically I have a rider now. I rode it a few feet around the carport. It still doesn't look like much, but I'm quite pleased.
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I assume the clutch is functioning properly now?
 
wixil said:
Yeah the clutch worked well at idle and low revs.
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How are the carbs working out for you? I'll put an update on the site Monday AM. Finishing up floors today, so I should be back in full swing soon.
 
When I first started the bike yesterday I still had the black fuel drizzling out of the left exhaust pipe. I pulled the plug to let it air dry, pumped the motor over a few times to clear out the cylinder and exhaust. After it was dried out from what I assumed was just pooled gas from a sticking float or something of the like, she fired and ran with no more fuel pouring from the exhaust. It's back firing a bit now on the left side, so I need to take some time to really troubleshoot the carbs. I was more concerned with the clutch yesterday, so I didn't fiddle with the carbs. I'm happy with the internals now on all that, so I can bring your parts carbs back up to you next time I head that way.
 
Quick update. Friday, some cheap 4" baffles showed up on my doorstep. I immediately pulled the mufflers, determined a method of fitment, and stuck the exhaust back together for a quick test for the ears. She fired up, ever so slightly muffled from the open exhaust note. I let it idle for a few minutes and noticed the gas once again coming through the left exhaust. So, I can safely assume that issue isn't resolved. I lost yesterday to Christmas shopping, so I'm going to start by checking the petcock first and the carbs second. My guess is that the petcock is leaking down and possibly the float needle isn't seated correctly. There's nothing coming from the overflow tube, so it's probably not the float sticking. Anyhow, shizzle happens. It'd be no fun if it was too easy.
 
All the soft parts in my petcock are trash, so I ordered some new internals. Nothing else to report for now.
 
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