1974 CL360 & KZ400
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Zoltan
Brooklyn
Re: 1974 honda cl360 brat "Zoe"
lil' seat action, used the old leather, it'll due for now.
made a new headlight mount
almost done with wiring, still have to wire up speedo and brakes and make everything , what a mess :'(
also come to find out my ballistic battery is shot or something..hopefully i can get it replaced
lil' seat action, used the old leather, it'll due for now.
made a new headlight mount
almost done with wiring, still have to wire up speedo and brakes and make everything , what a mess :'(
also come to find out my ballistic battery is shot or something..hopefully i can get it replaced
Zoltan
Brooklyn
Re: 1974 honda cl360 brat "Zoe"
Meshed the speedo to the handlebars, looks a lot better. The rubber clamp from DCC thats supposed to minimize vibrations from harming the speedo.. totally doesn't seem to be doing its job. Any suggestions?
Fixed the exhaust leak, had the exhaust collar flanges on backwards :
Shorty mufflers and various other bits still coming in the mail.
Would like to inspect and adjust timing on the bike, is it as daunting as it seems?
Returning and hopefully getting another ballistic battery through the mail from ballistics warranty program..
These pics are a little old, polished up the carbs with the wheel, the engine is cruddy still too, when i get it going going straight to a power washer
Anyone have a rear left passenger footpeg they're willing to sell. Really don't wanna spend more than $5 bucks on it not including shipping, nothing less than $24 online.
Who has successfully hidden stock horn and ignition pieces? I like the bare neck look on the frame in that area.
And finally, went about the process of obtaining a "title" from vermont, I was approved and have the plates coming in the mail. Cost $70. If you don't currently have a title for your bike I highly suggest this route and not I.T.S.
Meshed the speedo to the handlebars, looks a lot better. The rubber clamp from DCC thats supposed to minimize vibrations from harming the speedo.. totally doesn't seem to be doing its job. Any suggestions?
Fixed the exhaust leak, had the exhaust collar flanges on backwards :
Shorty mufflers and various other bits still coming in the mail.
Would like to inspect and adjust timing on the bike, is it as daunting as it seems?
Returning and hopefully getting another ballistic battery through the mail from ballistics warranty program..
These pics are a little old, polished up the carbs with the wheel, the engine is cruddy still too, when i get it going going straight to a power washer
Anyone have a rear left passenger footpeg they're willing to sell. Really don't wanna spend more than $5 bucks on it not including shipping, nothing less than $24 online.
Who has successfully hidden stock horn and ignition pieces? I like the bare neck look on the frame in that area.
And finally, went about the process of obtaining a "title" from vermont, I was approved and have the plates coming in the mail. Cost $70. If you don't currently have a title for your bike I highly suggest this route and not I.T.S.
Zoltan
Brooklyn
Re: 1974 honda cl360 brat "Zoe"
thanks, did the timing today. Right cylinder isnt getting hot though, switched the plug, stil nothing. There is exhaust coming out of the pipe though? But doesnt get hot at all like the left. Any suggestions? I tried switching the plug wire sides as well..
took header wrap off, and mounted shorty mufflers and tailight
thanks, did the timing today. Right cylinder isnt getting hot though, switched the plug, stil nothing. There is exhaust coming out of the pipe though? But doesnt get hot at all like the left. Any suggestions? I tried switching the plug wire sides as well..
took header wrap off, and mounted shorty mufflers and tailight
Re: 1974 honda cl360 brat "Zoe"
I have no idea what that means?
you're not getting any fire on the right. pull the plug and hold it on a ground (engine). hit starter and make sure you got spark. If you dont, install a fresh plug. If it still wont spark w a new plug, make sure your points are making up. (since thats the last thing you touched) If you do get a spark, its a fuel problem. wear gloves while doing this procedure.
Did you set timing preliminary static, w a test light or what?
Zoltan said:
I have no idea what that means?
you're not getting any fire on the right. pull the plug and hold it on a ground (engine). hit starter and make sure you got spark. If you dont, install a fresh plug. If it still wont spark w a new plug, make sure your points are making up. (since thats the last thing you touched) If you do get a spark, its a fuel problem. wear gloves while doing this procedure.
Did you set timing preliminary static, w a test light or what?
Zoltan
Brooklyn
Re: 1974 honda cl360 brat & kz400
cleaned up triple tree, threw on old stock hoop for now, put on a cb360 brake pedal so it could extend properly unlike the cl pedal with cb headers. Still need some new tires and fork brace of some sort.
still a bunch to do on the honda but couldn't resist picking this 74' kz400 up for $140. Motor has compression and electrical seems to be working. Gonna clean the carbs and see if it fires up. Picked this thing up in my car, lil bigger than the 360 proved to be a little more of a pain in the ass to get in an out. what is a truck?
cleaned up triple tree, threw on old stock hoop for now, put on a cb360 brake pedal so it could extend properly unlike the cl pedal with cb headers. Still need some new tires and fork brace of some sort.
still a bunch to do on the honda but couldn't resist picking this 74' kz400 up for $140. Motor has compression and electrical seems to be working. Gonna clean the carbs and see if it fires up. Picked this thing up in my car, lil bigger than the 360 proved to be a little more of a pain in the ass to get in an out. what is a truck?
Zoltan
Brooklyn
Re: 1974 honda cl360 brat & kz400
De-tabbed the frame, got new wheels, replaced bearings, turn signals, reflectors, threw the classic rearview mirror on there, new paint, properly mounted speedo, battery on the arm, ballistics battery fell through due to troubleshooting with the bike and constantly having to recharge the battery. Having issues with spark, brand new battery, timings correct, I think it may be something with the coils, I also believe I have air leak somewhere as well really sucks because I wanted to ride it a bunch before the end of the season here in ny, hopefully I can figure it out before it gets too crappy out. Still looking for a front fork brace that can accommodate a larger wheel height in the front.
De-tabbed the frame, got new wheels, replaced bearings, turn signals, reflectors, threw the classic rearview mirror on there, new paint, properly mounted speedo, battery on the arm, ballistics battery fell through due to troubleshooting with the bike and constantly having to recharge the battery. Having issues with spark, brand new battery, timings correct, I think it may be something with the coils, I also believe I have air leak somewhere as well
really sucks because I wanted to ride it a bunch before the end of the season here in ny, hopefully I can figure it out before it gets too crappy out. Still looking for a front fork brace that can accommodate a larger wheel height in the front. 
Zoltan
Brooklyn
Re: 1974 honda cl360 brat & kz400
also I've been a little confused on measuring float height. The manual is not rly descriptive but i know the proper height i just dont know exactly where to measure from. Is it when the floats are completely up or down (as if they were hanging like they are when the carbs are mounted) and the height from the edge where you fit the float bowl cover or the bottom of the carb side of the float bowls (non detaching side)
also I've been a little confused on measuring float height. The manual is not rly descriptive but i know the proper height i just dont know exactly where to measure from. Is it when the floats are completely up or down (as if they were hanging like they are when the carbs are mounted) and the height from the edge where you fit the float bowl cover or the bottom of the carb side of the float bowls (non detaching side)
Zoltan
Brooklyn
Re: 1974 honda cl360 brat & kz400
I have the manuals, i looked at a couple manuals regarding float heights and they aren't very descriptive. its not idle speed screws or anything of that nature, i have played around with those for days. what also contributes to me thinking there is an air leak somewhere is the air screws are all the way in on each carb.. obviously goes to say there is a big time problem somewhere.. i think an air leak but im not sure the manifolds are in great condition.
trek97 said:
I have the manuals, i looked at a couple manuals regarding float heights and they aren't very descriptive. its not idle speed screws or anything of that nature, i have played around with those for days. what also contributes to me thinking there is an air leak somewhere is the air screws are all the way in on each carb.. obviously goes to say there is a big time problem somewhere.. i think an air leak but im not sure the manifolds are in great condition.
