How to pull engine from 1970 CB350 ?

[BornOnThe4th]

This is my first build and I have the bike stripped down, bagged and labeled. All the bolts are out of the frame, I would assume I would just muscle the engine out of the frame but I figured I'd ask to save some time and energy. Thanks in advance.

 

[space pup]

you have to take the headers off, the foot pegs off, the rear break pedal off, disconnect the chain, the tack, the electrical connections.
then you get a friend to help and pull the engine out from the right side. well at least thats the side i found it easiest to do it from.

 

[Big R]

Easiest to pull the starter as well. The lower frame rails are lower on one side, which is why it's easier.

If everything else is stripped, lay down a bunch of old rags (pillows, a mattress, whatever) and you can actually lay the frame down on its side and work the motor out that way.

 

[BornOnThe4th]

Hey,
Thanks for the info. Its totally stripped, just the motor. Should I pull the top off the motor, carbs and such or can I leave that on for the time being? Thanks again.

 

[Big R]

Definitely want to leave the top on the motor. Chance are, something might get a little bump on something and you dont want that something to be a gasketed surface. It is possible to take off a few of the nuts on the very top left side of the motor (more clearance).

Yes, the carbs should be off.

 

[mysta2]

At least for my 360s I like to take the frame off the motor rather than the other way around (also put them back together that way) If you can lay it down on it's right side (all fluids drained obviously) it's much easier to handle the frame than the motor, more leverage and less weight.

 

[eye_less_82]

At least for my 360s I like to take the frame off the motor rather than the other way around (also put them back together that way) If you can lay it down on it's right side (all fluids drained obviously) it's much easier to handle the frame than the motor, more leverage and less weight.

I second that its much easier to lay the bike on some old carpet or towles and lift the frame off the engine.

 

[Gweenz]

I have a 3x3 piece of 4" foam rubber that I keep around the garage just for this sort of thing. Tip the frame and motor onto the foam, then you can easily "work" the frame off of the motor.