1974 CB360 Chop or Destroy

[Wraith]

So after a string of bought bikes and one scratch build I decided on a cheap but fun build. For the grand sum of $450 I picked up this one owner, 5500 mile barn bike that used to run about a year ago

First thing was to tear down the carbs and remove all the varnish. Gasket kits are on order.

Then start the removal process

And I'll need to scrounge a triple tree somewhere

 

[nemocb]

cool cant wait to see what your gonna do. any ideas yet?

 

[Wraith]

Initially it was headed towards a Brat build but I changed to a chopper style. To start it off I'm going with a stretched swingarm, maybe 5", sporty tank in metal flake paint, raised frisco style pegs, and mini apes. There will be some frame chopping in back, probably a dropped seat area if I stick with the swingarm and can get it lowered like I want it, if not it will go rigid.

 

[Wraith]

Bad news today, both slide diaphrams are torn. After looking at Western Hills Honda they are $100 each, anywhere to get them cheaper?

 

[dcwp]

I got mine from a junked carb off ebay, $20 total. Obviously that was luck since I bought the carb for the floats and it just happened to have decent diaphragms. Still, could try it.

Dan

 

[go!]

it's much easier to buy old slides with decent diaphragms than to fit the new ones

 

[Wraith]

I really despise ebay/paypal but I guess it's the classifieds or that. I've been watching craigslist for parts bikes, is there any other Honda's using similar slides other than the 360/350cc bikes?

 

[Wraith]

A little more cleaning, removal of shocks, and drop the tubes through the trees.....I think this height will work.

Off to get some tubing and the welder.....

 

[Wraith]

More cutting and sitting in the garage making motorcycle noises means the plans are leaning towards at least a 6" rigid stretch. I just havent found a 360 bobber that trips my trigger. :-\ I may actually get time this weekend to pull the swingarm and stretch it for the hardtail mock-up. I think it may need some more rake.......

 

[Gyi2os]

I second (third?) the buying of used sets of carbs on ebay, i had to buy 2 sets for my 360 to get two complete diaphragms but i only spent about 75$ and now have spares of everything else. Also, just bought a spare set for the two 350's in my garage for $50 that i'm using both floats and a diaphragm off. You really can't beat it for the price. Just make sure you ask the seller first to verify their are no cracks/tears or you'll get burned like i did on the first bank for my 360. (one torn, one missing) I'd offer a spare but i'm fresh out of good dia's for the 360.

 

[Wraith]

For now I'm going to try to gorilla glue the small tears I have while I look for some replacement slides or a budget carb swap, there is no way I'm spending $350 for a bolt on carb swap.

After some more choppin' I have to figure out a way to keep it this low.

 

[Wraith]

Not a lot of progress, just some cuttin' n grindin'

Did purchase the tubing to stretch the swingarm and for the rear frame if I decide to re-work it.

 

[Wraith]

And time flies!

Threw the tank, swingarm, and tire back on to test out the gorilla glue on the diaphragms

And then it sat and sat and sat, till today. I threw some gas in it and the charger, then kicked, nothing. Kicked it again with a little throttle, it fires. Kicked it one more time with more throttle and IT LIVES!