Help Just Bought a 74' CB360!

[ddrakes175]

Hey!

I just bought a 74' CB 360 and I am really exciting to tear into this thing and turn it into a mean cafe racer. The bike is in good shape overall, but I want to make it my own. I definitely want to throw a beefier front end on this thing, but I am a bit unfamiliar with the process. I am not sure if there is a direct swap with any modern sport bike front ends. Any suggestions? I am a big fan of the GSXR front end swaps. I am also looking for aftermarket sites that cater to builds like this. I am looking for aftermarket seats, instrument panel, exhaust, and the whole nine. Any advice, tips, and tricks would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Sonreir]

What's your experience with working on motorcycles? What is your budget for your project?

 

[huck_finn]

If you are like me, meaning you had no experience with motorcycles prior to your purchase, I had a lot of grand plans but my budget quickly disappeared just by getting it up and running. Getting it to fire up and not die immediately was a triumph in and of itself. I have read so many times on the forum "get it running and ride the hell out of it" & "take your time when deciding on what parts to purchase." They are very wise words.

And spend hours reading this forum, and others, until you have seen the same question asked and answered 15 times over - because from what I can tell - they have all been asked & answered by very patient individuals.

If you are looking for parts - just check out the forum sponsors. And if you decide to do anything with the wiring harness, so ahead and reach out to Sparck Moto (Sonreir). The guy is incredibly helpful and makes a great product.

 

[ddrakes175]

What's your experience with working on motorcycles? What is your budget for your project?

I am a motorcycle mechanic so I am comfortable with just about everything on the bike. The bike runs very well and is a blast to ride. My budget is around $1000, but I know this can easily go up. I am not looking to go broke, but I do want the bike to be updated and looking awesome!

 

[irk miller]

Just an FYI- prices for GSXR front ends have gone up significantly in the last few years. Not saying you won't find a deal. And as a mechanic, maybe you have the connections to get a super great deal. But with a $1000 budget, half will go to the front end for a GSXR or similar USD front end, if not more. There are other options out there. Plus these motors need some attention to fix their oiling issues and a few bucks would be well spent on the carbs to wake them up.

 

[Supergyro]

From a guy that has put a ton of time, not even money (though really, time is way more valuable) into a CB360... Buy a bigger bike. I'm very invested in seeing my build through, but if I had it all to do again, I would start with a larger bike. Just my opinion.

 

[ddrakes175]

Just an FYI- prices for GSXR front ends have gone up significantly in the last few years. Not saying you won't find a deal. And as a mechanic, maybe you have the connections to get a super great deal. But with a $1000 budget, half will go to the front end for a GSXR or similar USD front end, if not more. There are other options out there. Plus these motors need some attention to fix their oiling issues and a few bucks would be well spent on the carbs to wake them up.

Thanks! What other options would you suggest?

 

[crazypj]

360's are really fun but you will have to do quite a lot of work on it.
It will never be a 'superbike' but is fun enough you won't care as long as your not over 6ft tall (it's a small bike that needs revving)
It is incredibly easy to spend into the $3~$5,000 range or more if you cost your labor at a realistic rate and the return(if your intending to 'flip' it) will be a minus value. ( Take a look at 'Willow' to see probably the best 'art' 360 ever)
Best get it running as a stock bike before doing any modifications. If cylinder head is damaged it could take a lot longer or a lot more money to get fixed. (or both)
Personally I wouldn't care as I have so much experience with the bike I can fix most things including cam bearing failure.
Previously I've 'helped' every 360 owner on this site, particularly when I first joined plus I'm probably the reason CB/CL/CJ 360's have become so popular?
2008~9 were the best years to get GSX-R front end cheap. Suzuki's 0% financing and too many idiots buying too much bike meant there was a glut of them with prices down to $125.00 or so. I bought several Katana 'standard' telescopic forks, people were almost paying you to take them.
What you really need for 360
New wider rims, new spokes, 378cc engine, carb mods for pods, battery relocation, new regulator rectifier unit, plus the usual brake re-build, tyres, chain and sprockets, rear shocks. Suzuki front end swap is dead easy if you have access to a lathe to make spacers. Everything is pretty well documented and if Photobucket relent on their 'blackmail', thousands of pictures.
Trek 97 has dedicated site for 360's.

 

[onefromexile]

Word as a fellow 360 owner and builder
(Currently still building had to have a 378)
I wish I would have started with a running bike at least get to ride while building but instead I found a total basket case
A year and half later I'm very close to having motor back together
Granted life and a baby slowed progress to a halt
I'm back at it about one part a week or so I get and about 5 hours of labor
I decided to go full out new parts and all the mods on my engine everything from this site and a few members
I put over 75 hours of labor cleaning polishing inspecting modding all on engine and I got more to go still

Anyways good luck and don't give up





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