CB360 - Penelope

Cool, thanks for the info. I'll try it tonight, hopefully the threads aren't too goobered. What did you use to tighten the axle? Vice grips? My axle is round with a little whole through it on the opposite end of the threads.

I always mix name parts...hopefully pj will come in with some wisdom about the oil in that side of the case.
 
A screwdriver or punch through the hole gets it done for me. You just need to snug it up. Remember, the rotor is gonna come off from the whack of the hammer, not by being pulled off by the threads. In this case at least.
 
For timing, I would just buy another side cover and machine a notch out of the top. Time the thing, and when you're done, replace the side cover with the 'good' one.

Then again, with your skillset, I'd machine a 'window' into the side cover, then machine some Lexan to cover it. That way you're all buttoned up when you're timing the thing. Any it would just look cool. I've seen it done on some racers before.

--Chris
 
Hmmmm...I do have a spare side cover. Just getting it finished is a priority right now though. Maybe I could fit that in. Thanks for the idea Chris!
 
if you block off the oil passage to the stator side, why not drill some holes in the cover or skeletonize it for the cool factor? It might look pretty neat to see it spinning inside.
 
jmemmert said:
if you block off the oil passage to the stator side, why not drill some holes in the cover or skeletonize it for the cool factor? It might look pretty neat to see it spinning inside.
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wheres the "like" button haha
 
What's the benefit to removing the starter clutch and gear? I blanked off my starter motor but didn't remove the internal components. Is it for weight savings alone? Thanks!!
 
stonenck said:
wheres the "like" button haha
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double like!! thanks for the idea john! I will have to try that on my spare cover.

thearcticsea said:
What's the benefit to removing the starter clutch and gear? I blanked off my starter motor but didn't remove the internal components. Is it for weight savings alone? Thanks!!
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Not only less weight, less rotating mass. Essentially lightening the crank so that it can spin free-er.
 
kMoto said:
Yes, whack the axle towards the crankcase. All threads have a little "in/out" play in them, even if you can't feel it. Your just taking advantage of that play a little at a time. I think mine took about three good repetitions and POP, came right off.

I didn't unplug the passage. I haven't even ran my motor yet. I'm not an expert on this engine by any means, I just didn't see any reason for lubrication after the starter components were gone. Do you? I could be wrong. I don't think there is any actual contact between the stator (actual name for the outside piece w/ the copper windings) and the rotor ( the piece on the crank that we have been referring to as the stator).
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IT WORKED! Thanks man! What a crude and simple trick! With it off I looked at sealing off that side of the engine and I don't know how you are going to do it. There is an oil hole at the bottom, one in the top, and the crankshaft bearings themselves are "hole-y"...so I don't think the skeleton-ed cover would work...prove me wrong though...PLEASE!

I laced my rear wheel up last night and started truing it. Loosen on the low, tighten on the high. That is what I have been taught (when using a dial indicator) same for centering a piece in a 4 jaw lathe. I've made a few bike wheels in my day but this is my first motorcycle wheel. These are the bike wheels I've built...took quite a while to true.

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How tight do you guys go for tolerances on these? I've read some that say 1/16 of an inch, but that sounds ridiculous! Right now they are under .050" on concentricity and a little less side to side. Its hard to gauge this one because the wheel was an aluminum extrusion that was welded and the weld joint has a bump in it that is throwing everything else off...any tips for tolerances would be awesome, thanks!
 
Man, those look like some sweet bikes you got there. Yours?

Glad to here you got the rotor off. Neat little trick.
 
Yea, I built the green one for my girlfriend, then I got jealous and built one for myself out of a bunch of random parts. Each of the rear wheels are single speed coaster brake wheels...super fun!

Still working on truing the wheel, does anyone have tolerances to shoot for with these? Thanks!
 
Yeah, I see so many people doing fixies these days. The coaster brake is great idea. It's gotta be fun. You probably can get some sweeeet skids goin' on. Lol.
 
Very professional looking build! Can I ask where you picked up the fuel cap assembly? I know I have seen them somewhere, but just can't find them again.

Thanks!
 
Loving this build! Just started a CB360 build of my own and like yours its the first street bike I have owned. I am Intrested in the gsxr swap. Are you gonna run the 19'' front wheel? The stock wheel is 18 correct? If so what rear wheel setup are you using? I saw that it came off a dirt bike but what size is the wheel? Also where can I get more details on the roller bearing mod? I am an appretice tool and die maker so it would be within my skill if i could get my head around it. But seriously killer build! Given me lots of inspiration!
 
motofiaccone said:
Update?
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Slowly coming. I'm still working on the rear shock placement...I just repainted the engine yesterday. Gone are the days of beautiful awkward blue, it is now an aluminum silver that should actually match some sort of paint scheme.

Herb said:
Loving this build! Just started a CB360 build of my own and like yours its the first street bike I have owned. I am Intrested in the gsxr swap. Are you gonna run the 19'' front wheel? The stock wheel is 18 correct? If so what rear wheel setup are you using? I saw that it came off a dirt bike but what size is the wheel? Also where can I get more details on the roller bearing mod? I am an appretice tool and die maker so it would be within my skill if i could get my head around it. But seriously killer build! Given me lots of inspiration!
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Thanks man! That has actually been a big debate recently in my head. The tires I have chosen front/ rear are the same OD, while different in sizes. They look good, but I would like to get an 18" front rim and lace it to the hub, to help lower the front end a little...but that is a lot of work and can be done later. I just need to get the bike done first and stop getting hung up on little details. The rear wheel is an 18x2.15".

You will want to talk to Sean at Roc City Cafes. He is where I first saw the roller bearing mod done. I too a competent machinist, but this was going to be complicated, and still hasn't been thoroughly proven yet, but go ahead and do it, so we can all see how to!

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Scroll through his blog and you will find the info on the head mod.
 
Ive got scrap heads to work with so I may be doing just that! Are the gsxr forks much longer then the stock forks? I also would like to use an 18" wheel up front but that just adds that much more to the cost. Makes pulling the trigger on the swap tough for me with the budget I have.
 
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