Okay, well, I suppose it's time to start a build thread on my new project. Picked up another 1974 CB360T for a few bones. The starter of course was fried, but a couple of spare coils and some timing, and she was running in about 30 minutes. 150 psi dry compression. Good to go on that front. First thing I did was completely disassemble her. Did the typical modifications like removing tabs from the frame, and grinding crappy 35 year old welds. Gonna complete the spine elimination the next day I'm off but I started running out of time. The motor was pulled, and has the typical broken cam chain slipper (which I need one of if you guys have some sitting around). I've gone through almost 2 sprayer bottles of Simple Green, and though there is progress, the motor cleaning business just plain sucks. But it has to be done. I have a black por-15 engine paint kit waiting for it when it's done. This project has a few goals. I am going to really clean the lines up on it with an undecided tank and a custom seat. I have a 1997 CBR600 swingarm with monoshock that will be grafted on using (probably) custom swing arm mounts and lots of new bracing. This means that the majority of the factory tail section will be removed and a new seat frame will be constructed accordingly. The reason that this swing arm idea came into fruition is that I have a nicely built set of wheels using the drum front and rear with excel rims laced with Buchanan's SS spokes. The drums were powdered satin high heat black, and the rims are powdered gloss black. Looks great. The front rim is a WM3 running a 100/90/18, and the rear is a WM6 running a 130/90/18. While these tires fit the stock swing arm, I feel that I can truly make the handling on this bike stellar with some upgraded suspension, and it will make clearance issues not so close. Plus I am of course going for that "cool" factor. I will see this build to the end and post as often as I can in as close of intervals as possible, because simply put, you guys have inspired me, and I want to return that favor, however meager my attempt may be. So here are the first progress pics!
The day she came home:
Frame mods...well the start of them anyway:
The Bi!t#$ A$$ motor cleaning process:
A very poor excuse at what is to tentatively come. Done on the Hobo CAD system a.k.a. MS Paint:
And the swing arm:
Let me know your thoughts and ideas, and I will be here as much as time allows. Thanks to all of you who make this look easy!
The day she came home:
Frame mods...well the start of them anyway:
The Bi!t#$ A$$ motor cleaning process:
A very poor excuse at what is to tentatively come. Done on the Hobo CAD system a.k.a. MS Paint:
And the swing arm:
Let me know your thoughts and ideas, and I will be here as much as time allows. Thanks to all of you who make this look easy!