Hi everyone
Fairly new to the site and motorcycles in general. I had done a little riding here and there throughout my life, my brother was always into bikes. A couple years ago the bug bit me and wouldn't let go, and I went out and purchased my first motorcycle, my 88 Hawk GT. Last fall, I bought a 75 CB360 in nonrunning condition but 95% complete for $150, and with some new gas and clean carbs I managed to get it back on the road. It was fun to ride but needed a lot of work, so I decided on a teardown.
This is it before the teardown, bad pic I know but you've seen 360's before. Rear tire went flat, not sure why but I just had that tube replaced 300 miles ago.
I'm currently working on the frame, cutting tabs and smoothing. I don't plan on rebuilding the engine as it doesn't burn oil or smoke and a compression test came out better than I expected. It will be getting new gaskets. The carbs are good, except for the diaphragms which have a couple small tears. Instead of spending money on those I might just get some Mikuni's. The stock exhaust is in great shape but those mufflers are HUGE so I'm thinking about a 2-1 setup. I'll be taking more pictures once I get past the tedious frame work. :-\
Fairly new to the site and motorcycles in general. I had done a little riding here and there throughout my life, my brother was always into bikes. A couple years ago the bug bit me and wouldn't let go, and I went out and purchased my first motorcycle, my 88 Hawk GT. Last fall, I bought a 75 CB360 in nonrunning condition but 95% complete for $150, and with some new gas and clean carbs I managed to get it back on the road. It was fun to ride but needed a lot of work, so I decided on a teardown.
This is it before the teardown, bad pic I know but you've seen 360's before. Rear tire went flat, not sure why but I just had that tube replaced 300 miles ago.
I'm currently working on the frame, cutting tabs and smoothing. I don't plan on rebuilding the engine as it doesn't burn oil or smoke and a compression test came out better than I expected. It will be getting new gaskets. The carbs are good, except for the diaphragms which have a couple small tears. Instead of spending money on those I might just get some Mikuni's. The stock exhaust is in great shape but those mufflers are HUGE so I'm thinking about a 2-1 setup. I'll be taking more pictures once I get past the tedious frame work. :-\