Shake the Box CL360/378 - The Hedgehog - Done

Love it. As a former air cadet who was planning to be a pilot in the RCAF this is right up my ally. I love the A10 and if we had them that would be my ride of choice had I finished the ROTC (Military University here) mom made me get out as the airforce basically killed her older brother, my favorite uncle
 
I got the fuel lines hooked up and after a few kicks got the engine to pop and stumble a bit. Yay! There are a few things that Levi and I are going to try and finish up over the weekend. We'll see how it goes... ALMOST THERE!!!!!!
 
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Cory, figured you'd get a kick outta this...
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When given to me, I was told it was a Warthog round. Upon further investigation, I've found it to be a M230 Apache round.
But hey... 30mm is 30mm, right :p
 
Cory, figured you'd get a kick outta this...
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When given to me, I was told it was a Warthog round. Upon further investigation, I've found it to be a M230 Apache round.
But hey... 30mm is 30mm, right :p

Ha ha, nice! 30mm,,, when you care enough to send the very best.
 
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Well, it's alive! And to prove it there's this:



Those of you who are familiar w/ 360s listen closely as Levi walks around the other side. Hear that squeaking/whistling sound? We think I've got a leaking carb boot that's sucking air. Runs like that, too. Opinions?
 
So, it needs carb boots right away and I'm still waiting for the seat. The chain is closer to the rear fender than I'd like so there is some adjustment there and I was in my 50s when I started this, but in my 60s now and I'm somewhat regretting the lack of electric start. Until I get it running right I won't be able to see how the suspension does and how the handling is, but it sure stops well! It sounds good at idle but I've yet to see how the 378 conversion has improved things but I will soon!
 
Oh yeah. You'll feel it when it's running right and not sucking air. If you got rid of any starter stuff and want to go back, I have some to send you.
 
I'm looking forward to having it run and actually be able to wring it out some. It was always s good runner, started easily, and was reliable for an over 40 year old bike.

I'll probably be ok w/ kicking it, I hope. I've still got the solenoid and the sprocket n dogs are still on there but I'd need the starter and chain. We'll see, I'm rusty right now.
 
When it’s running right, it’ll be alot easier to kick over. Atleast my DS7 is easier to kick over, when it’s running right... when it’s running right.
 
Nice. Nothing like the first start after a slumber. Are your boots just cracked? If so you can wrap the in self sealing tape and fix them till new ones arrive and keep getting her tuned. Hell I wrapped my cm and cx boots and never needed to replace those even after 5 seasons in the cm case and 3 on the cx.
 
Nice. Nothing like the first start after a slumber. Are your boots just cracked? If so you can wrap the in self sealing tape and fix them till new ones arrive and keep getting her tuned. Hell I wrapped my cm and cx boots and never needed to replace those even after 5 seasons in the cm case and 3 on the cx.

Had to laugh: "...the first start after a slumber." More like hibernation, suspended animation, or even flat out resurrection! I think the last time it was ridden was in 2011. YAY!!!!

I'll replace 'em. I had gotten another set years ago though I'm sure they weren't new; at that time replacement boots for the 360 were almost unobtanium, seems like they are more available now. When I went to put the carbs on it I knew I had two sets and could only find one, honestly not sure which set was installed. I found the others the other day... still not sure which ones I installed so I'm sure 'twill be better to find new.
 
1 1/2 hour standing in line at the BMV getting the thing registered and insurance takes effect tomorrow. Not sure how long it’ll take to get it all sorted out, but it’s almost there.

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The new manifold boots are on and no sucking whistle sound when it's kicked over so it's on the way to being good. I made a tab attached to the bottom of the rear brake pedal so the kick starter doesn't try to wedge itself between the brake pedal and the mount on the return upward. The battery tender is on now so it'll have a full charge tomorrow when I try to get it going. I decided not to knock myself out kicking it w/ only 10.8 volts indicated.
 
Ok. I’m sure that it’ll start and run easier when it’s run and tuned, but I can see that, even w/ it being a small twin and all, I’m not going to get on well w/ “kick only” starting. I was younger when I started this ancient project. Since the starter, small sprocket, and chain are gone (clutch n dogs still there), I’m putting an ad up in classifieds to get replacements. Damn.
 
OK... starter installed (Thank you Irk!) I got to pick up wire and other sundries to hook it up but got stuck in the melon patch again for the rest of the day so I'm hoping that tomorrow will see me getting it finalized.
 
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