Hey guys,
So I purchased a 74 CB 360 a few weeks ago, test drove it and drove it to my sisters place where it sat for about 3 days outside in minus temps(not so bright I know). Came back with trailer and picked it up. When I got it home the first thing I noticed was that there was gas running down the side of the tank, came to find out that although the gas cap was locked it must not seal properly.
The next day I figured I would try to start her up. With a little persuasion I got her going. However, I noticed that while the choke was on the rpms were at 0 and when I took off the choke it would immediately die. I attributed it to the cold and put it away for the night.
The next day I took it out to try again. The electric start wouldn't work,i managed to get it started with the kick but it was sputtering significantly and wouldn't stay running more tan about 30 seconds without dying oIf i gave it any throttle it would also die immediately. Also, noticed that the carbs are leaking gas at the seam where the float bowl connect to the rest of the carb. and took the air filters out because they looked ancient, left them off for the time being.
After lurking around on here for a while I figured it must be dirty carbs so i took them apart and gave them a cleaning, although they seemed very clean to begin with(all jets were clear and diaphrams in good shape). Put them back in today and it was the same story.....
Looked at the battery and tested it, it was definitely low,so i trickle charged it and tried it again tonight, electric start worked but it didn't sound good at all, no rpm at choke dies on its own, dies as soon as i touch the throttle, or completely close the choke.
I will get a new battery, but in the meantime I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction as far as what the problem might be here. Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I also have a video if that helps!
So I purchased a 74 CB 360 a few weeks ago, test drove it and drove it to my sisters place where it sat for about 3 days outside in minus temps(not so bright I know). Came back with trailer and picked it up. When I got it home the first thing I noticed was that there was gas running down the side of the tank, came to find out that although the gas cap was locked it must not seal properly.
The next day I figured I would try to start her up. With a little persuasion I got her going. However, I noticed that while the choke was on the rpms were at 0 and when I took off the choke it would immediately die. I attributed it to the cold and put it away for the night.
The next day I took it out to try again. The electric start wouldn't work,i managed to get it started with the kick but it was sputtering significantly and wouldn't stay running more tan about 30 seconds without dying oIf i gave it any throttle it would also die immediately. Also, noticed that the carbs are leaking gas at the seam where the float bowl connect to the rest of the carb. and took the air filters out because they looked ancient, left them off for the time being.
After lurking around on here for a while I figured it must be dirty carbs so i took them apart and gave them a cleaning, although they seemed very clean to begin with(all jets were clear and diaphrams in good shape). Put them back in today and it was the same story.....
Looked at the battery and tested it, it was definitely low,so i trickle charged it and tried it again tonight, electric start worked but it didn't sound good at all, no rpm at choke dies on its own, dies as soon as i touch the throttle, or completely close the choke.
I will get a new battery, but in the meantime I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction as far as what the problem might be here. Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I also have a video if that helps!