NEWB ALERT!!! Tell me about this CB360
- Thread starter Swanny
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I want to make this bike great. Take my time with it, enjoy the process. I want this engine to hum. I'll be using it as a daily rider/commuter to work (which is 2 miles away from my house). Ultimate goal here is to maintain this bike for the long haul. I want my son to grow up working on these things, and give it to him as his first vehicle. So.... there's a lot of coin going into this bike to make it something I'm really proud of for my first cafe' build.
Swanny said:
If thats the plan, get something else. It will be a loooooong time before you have this as a daily. I know its not hard to get it going, but even if you do, but every small task will lead into another one, and another. Ask me how I know! haha My quick turnaround project just entered its 3rd year!
nguettler
Life is a blur. Adventure is what punctuates it.
xb33bsa said:
You'll hear this all the time, but you might want to take it with a grain of salt. I've owned and rebuilt both 350's & 360's and there are far more similarities than differences. It's no problem finding any parts for the 360, and since you never mentioned RACING, I'm guessing the lack of "racing support" isn't going to be a problem.
The thing to be aware of with the 360's is they have a known top end oiling problem in the high revs, which based on your description may not be an issue (it never was for me). But if you plan on riding it above 60 mph for extended periods of time, another bike would probably be more suitable.
If you're looking for a legacy bike, BMW airheads really do last forever.. Although parts can be pricey.
frogman
'74 CB360, '71 CB450, '75 CB550SS
350's have some of the same problems, cam chain tensioners can grenade just the same for example. Most of the problems with both bikes is due to lack of maintenance. If you don't take care of them they will break down.
I've owned a 360 for going on 4 years now, its been a reliable bike, starts and runs fine, goes down the highway 70 mph with no issue. The don't run it above 60 mph is pure BS mine cruises just fine from 55-75 and has no issues hitting 85 to pass cars. I run it to red line in every gear I can when getting up to speed. She never fails to put a smile on my face.
Use the correct oil and keep it clean, do proper tune when they are called for and run the hell out of it now and then. My PO got 20k miles out of my 360 before I got it and rebuilt the top end. I've put over 5000 miles on it since the rebuild and I have no doubt it will do another 15k+.
With all that being said, buy a complete bike if you can. It takes a lot of the work out of making a running reliable ride. That bike is a $100 parts bike if that. I've seen it first hand how a project bike becomes forgotten because of loss of drive or want to do something else. That's why I bought a bike off a friend because he got to that point and quit. I'll finish it because I like projects like that. That and I have 2 other running bikes to ride when I feel the need.
I've owned a 360 for going on 4 years now, its been a reliable bike, starts and runs fine, goes down the highway 70 mph with no issue. The don't run it above 60 mph is pure BS mine cruises just fine from 55-75 and has no issues hitting 85 to pass cars. I run it to red line in every gear I can when getting up to speed. She never fails to put a smile on my face.
Use the correct oil and keep it clean, do proper tune when they are called for and run the hell out of it now and then. My PO got 20k miles out of my 360 before I got it and rebuilt the top end. I've put over 5000 miles on it since the rebuild and I have no doubt it will do another 15k+.
With all that being said, buy a complete bike if you can. It takes a lot of the work out of making a running reliable ride. That bike is a $100 parts bike if that. I've seen it first hand how a project bike becomes forgotten because of loss of drive or want to do something else. That's why I bought a bike off a friend because he got to that point and quit. I'll finish it because I like projects like that. That and I have 2 other running bikes to ride when I feel the need.
98kellrs
Been Around the Block
Looks like a nice easy frame to work with; fully tubular design, already has a looped tail which is good for putting a seat on. I'd love to know how they know it's a running bike given that it has no carbs, battery or electrics though. What's the asking price?
As a beginner a complete and running bike will save you a lot of drama's and will let you ease you way into modifying whilst riding at the same time. Change the seat one weekend, then ride for a week, then replace the bars the next weekend then ride again etc. Getting the riding time in is important as it will let you know what aspects of the bike you need to improve.
As a beginner a complete and running bike will save you a lot of drama's and will let you ease you way into modifying whilst riding at the same time. Change the seat one weekend, then ride for a week, then replace the bars the next weekend then ride again etc. Getting the riding time in is important as it will let you know what aspects of the bike you need to improve.
jsharpphoto
Coast to Coast
That thing is kind of a turd. It seems like a lot of new guys feel obligated to save every rusted skeleton of a frame.
If you had personal connections to that frame, it would be one thing. Like if your dad bought it new, and left it in your grandfathers barn, or something. 350 or 360, whatever, don't buy THAT bike. And don't buy a parts bike unless you ALREADY have a roller that needs parts.
Everyone here will tell you the same thing, buy a complete ugly runner for your first project. That one is just ugly.
If you had personal connections to that frame, it would be one thing. Like if your dad bought it new, and left it in your grandfathers barn, or something. 350 or 360, whatever, don't buy THAT bike. And don't buy a parts bike unless you ALREADY have a roller that needs parts.
Everyone here will tell you the same thing, buy a complete ugly runner for your first project. That one is just ugly.
I love my 360. It will always stay with me, so I'll be the first to support building one. But that is just a parts bike that has been picked for all the good parts. You can get a complete runner for under $1000 to start with. Another $2K in the build will make you a heck of a bike.
lipuid
Been Around the Block
It makes me mad how people come in bashing the CB/ CL 360. It is just like the CB 350 but has a better frame, maybe not as good of an engine to race with. But the 360 is just as good!
Stop with the negativity, the 360 beats out other bikes like Honda, Yamaha, of the same era. It is a great bike! It also has a 6 speed which is better for cruising.
Stop with the negativity, the 360 beats out other bikes like Honda, Yamaha, of the same era. It is a great bike! It also has a 6 speed which is better for cruising.
frogman
'74 CB360, '71 CB450, '75 CB550SS
6 speeds are better for keeping the bike in its power range, more gears allow you to use a narrower power band more effectively. They don't rev as high as a 350 so they have to make up for it. That's why 5-6th are both overdrives.
I have a love hate relationship with that 6 speed, some times I like it, like in the hills around my house. Some times I hate it, like in town when I have to shift 4 times between lights.
I have a love hate relationship with that 6 speed, some times I like it, like in the hills around my house. Some times I hate it, like in town when I have to shift 4 times between lights.
