CB360 to rise from the boneyard.
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adriannarnold
Coast to Coast
Wow, What a find.
Good luck, I am excited for your build
Good luck, I am excited for your build
whataulooknat
Been Around the Block
I'm pretty sure that engine is complete trash. I found a Doner engine that will run for 170 bucks so I'm thinking I should go that route. any opinions? too much? a steal? average?
whataulooknat
Been Around the Block
Well I got her dug out. Front forks are nice and straight. Sometimes Cameras do weird things to pictures I guess I might have a spare set of 450 forks/trees that i'd rather use anyways. I'm just not sure where they are at. But I see where they look bent in the pic but in person they are perfect. I'm amazed i stuck a drill in the back of the Tach and it still works and is in pretty nice condition. The speedo however I can't even see through the glass. I'm going to go very very minimalist on this bike. Right now i've got a 500 dollar budget to start with. I'm hoping to keep the project around a grand by the time its finished. But that's just Guesstimating we'll see what happens in the real world situation.
MotorbikeBruno
Over 1,000 Posts
I've got a pretty decent amount of 360 parts in the garage. A tote came with mine that had the remains of a full 360 engine minus the cams 
... So if you need ANYTHING for that thing let me know I'd rather get the stuff to people on here than CL.
... So if you need ANYTHING for that thing let me know I'd rather get the stuff to people on here than CL.
whataulooknat
Been Around the Block
thanks for all the support on this project. I'm going to need all the confidence I can get. I'll let you guys know if I need anything and will give you something for your troubles. First thing I'm going to do is strip the frame down and cut off any excess stuff and give it a good paint. Not sure on a color scheme just yet. Thinking a metallic red frame. Maybe blue. decisions decisions.
Frame paint and cutting can wait for now - even though it seems like a good place to start.
The way to build a bike is to "dry" build it. Ie no paint yet. You build the bike with an empty shell of a motor if you have one or a complete motor if you don't, and then start putting things on. You swap out teh rear fender and play with different seat shapes and so on and when you have finally fabricated everything and got it running. That's when you break it down and paint it all.
I try to do that and inevitably change my mind about something after it's painted and the piant ends up scratched or I have to weld something back that I cut off or some new tab has to be added.
When I paint bits and they look nice and shiny and I try to progressively build a bike, it gets dirty and scratched as well and by the time it's built.
Doing a dry build also means that parts are less likely to be lost or damaged and you have the bike there to work on ideas for pipes or seat or whatever.
The way to build a bike is to "dry" build it. Ie no paint yet. You build the bike with an empty shell of a motor if you have one or a complete motor if you don't, and then start putting things on. You swap out teh rear fender and play with different seat shapes and so on and when you have finally fabricated everything and got it running. That's when you break it down and paint it all.
I try to do that and inevitably change my mind about something after it's painted and the piant ends up scratched or I have to weld something back that I cut off or some new tab has to be added.
When I paint bits and they look nice and shiny and I try to progressively build a bike, it gets dirty and scratched as well and by the time it's built.
Doing a dry build also means that parts are less likely to be lost or damaged and you have the bike there to work on ideas for pipes or seat or whatever.
whataulooknat
Been Around the Block
good plan Teazer. I like the way you think. I guess I'll start with the basics. Clean everything up. Put my new swingarm on since the one on it is bent. on get some junk rims put on it just so I can stand it up then start designing. Once i'm sure of my plan and have a basic mock up I'll start with the major mechanical stuff then finalize the cosmetic stuff.
bananaclip
Been Around the Block
Damn brother.....this is inspiration! I thought my scoot was in poor starting shape.
whataulooknat
Been Around the Block
I've cleaned her up quite a bit and Think I've got my final design planned out and have done a couple mock ups. Now I just need to start actually building on her. My only concern is finding an engine for her. I'm not sure If I should gut the one thats on it or just find a doner. The engine thats on it right now is completely shot. I found one in Des Moines Iowa for 175. Its not far for me so I could pick it up myself but I dont know if thats the right direction to go. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. heres the link. Would that be a better candidate for a rebuild? or is that too much for a 360 engine? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Honda-CB360-CB-360-Engine-/320749733928?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aae2c8828
Why start with such a mess when you can get a lot better bike for so cheap.
don't spend $175 for a motor when you can probably get a whole bike for $275 and then have parts to sell off later.
In the last year and a half I bought a $125 CL360 with no title and a $400 CB360 with a title. Both were very clean and after combining the good carb diaphram from each one I was able to get one set of carbs that could be swapped to each to get the motors running.
don't spend $175 for a motor when you can probably get a whole bike for $275 and then have parts to sell off later.
In the last year and a half I bought a $125 CL360 with no title and a $400 CB360 with a title. Both were very clean and after combining the good carb diaphram from each one I was able to get one set of carbs that could be swapped to each to get the motors running.
Depends on your location... Around here I would pay $200 for a motor in good condition, but probably not the $350 of that eBay (shipping included).
Just as a thought, here are some functional things you may wish to replace with aftermarket options:
*Steering bearings (AllBalls seems to be the popular choice)
*Upgrade to bronze bushings for the swingarm (I know a guy who makes these if you have trouble finding them)
*Shocks may be the single biggest improvement you can make on one of these old bikes
Just as a thought, here are some functional things you may wish to replace with aftermarket options:
*Steering bearings (AllBalls seems to be the popular choice)
*Upgrade to bronze bushings for the swingarm (I know a guy who makes these if you have trouble finding them)
*Shocks may be the single biggest improvement you can make on one of these old bikes
whataulooknat
Been Around the Block
I'm not far from Des Moines though so I would probably have 200 bucks in it after going and getting it. *including the gas to go get it*
whataulooknat
Been Around the Block
Anyone know how to read the 12 Digit Vin on these bikes. I'm still clueless of what year it is.
schaubster
Been Around the Block
wow, that's pretty rough.
whataulooknat
Been Around the Block
yeah it was rough as can be when I got it. She's cleaning up nicely. I'm hoping to be able to ride her next season. Getting ready to order some parts. Still gota find a couple good rims and axles. and the bottom caps to the front forks.
360noob
New Member
whataulooknat said:
i too could use help with this i got my hands on a 360 yesterday not sure of the year and mines pretty banged up too..as for the dry build tip..i have to fully agree im tearing mine down to the frame and it wont get any paint until its complete..hopefully before the start of next summer.good luck man!
