75 CL 360 Cafe
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thanks for the props guys! Yeah, I made the rearsets. I cut the shifter out of 6061 aluminum and pressed in a bearing. To space them out from the frame I used gas/water pipe. It all rides on a grade 8 bolt. Pegs are BMX pegs from ebay. Herm is the engineer of the shifter side rearset. He has a post here http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=7401.0
I rigged up the brake side. I think it works pretty well. You can kinda see what I did. I have post about it on my build here http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=6556.90
I've had several people ask about the tail light. I got it at tractor supply for about $5-6. It is a single LED so I added 3 red LEDS to use as running lights. the exsisting light was brighter than the 3 I added so I used it as the brake light. Anyhow, someone on the forum found about the same light at harbor Freight but it has 9 LEDs http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98394
It should be much brighter. You would have to add a resistor to the running light wire and attach the brake light wire just beyond the same wire. This way the resistor would cut the power to the light when the runing light is on, then the light would receive full power when you applied the brake by bypassing the resistor. Did I get any of that right Joe?? Anyway, you may want to get the full details from JRK here on the forum. Hope you don't mind Joe??
Well I put about 45 miles on the bike tonight. ;D ;D Froze my ass off but it was a blast! ;D ;D
However, I had to fix a float problem first. One of the float valves was getting stuck once in a while. The bike would start and run for a few minutes then quit. Gas would be pouring out of the overflow tube. I tried tapping the bowl but that didn't help. I finally figured out that the float was sometimes holding the valve slightly open (this after taking them on and of the bike 3 times). I adjusted the tab and it was fixed.
It kick started on the second kick ;D I had my wife follow me for the first 15 miles in her car, then she turned back. I would have stayed out longer but I remembered I didn't wire up a light on the plates
and I didn't want to get pulled over. Bike was very responsive and pulled hard in all gears. It didn't back fire when I let off the throttle like I thought it might. Instead it had small backfires sometimes on hard down shifting??.
The first thing I did when I brought it back was to raise the front end back up. It really wanted to dive in the corners. Other than that the suspension felt very good. I plan to do a plug test real soon and see what's going on inside.
I rigged up the brake side. I think it works pretty well. You can kinda see what I did. I have post about it on my build here http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=6556.90
I've had several people ask about the tail light. I got it at tractor supply for about $5-6. It is a single LED so I added 3 red LEDS to use as running lights. the exsisting light was brighter than the 3 I added so I used it as the brake light. Anyhow, someone on the forum found about the same light at harbor Freight but it has 9 LEDs http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98394
It should be much brighter. You would have to add a resistor to the running light wire and attach the brake light wire just beyond the same wire. This way the resistor would cut the power to the light when the runing light is on, then the light would receive full power when you applied the brake by bypassing the resistor. Did I get any of that right Joe?? Anyway, you may want to get the full details from JRK here on the forum. Hope you don't mind Joe??
Well I put about 45 miles on the bike tonight. ;D ;D Froze my ass off but it was a blast! ;D ;D
However, I had to fix a float problem first. One of the float valves was getting stuck once in a while. The bike would start and run for a few minutes then quit. Gas would be pouring out of the overflow tube. I tried tapping the bowl but that didn't help. I finally figured out that the float was sometimes holding the valve slightly open (this after taking them on and of the bike 3 times). I adjusted the tab and it was fixed.
It kick started on the second kick ;D I had my wife follow me for the first 15 miles in her car, then she turned back. I would have stayed out longer but I remembered I didn't wire up a light on the plates
and I didn't want to get pulled over. Bike was very responsive and pulled hard in all gears. It didn't back fire when I let off the throttle like I thought it might. Instead it had small backfires sometimes on hard down shifting??.The first thing I did when I brought it back was to raise the front end back up. It really wanted to dive in the corners. Other than that the suspension felt very good. I plan to do a plug test real soon and see what's going on inside.
Hey man, thanks. The brake lever moves only about two inches at the most. It goes from that position in the picture to horizontal with the ground. It really doesn't feel like it is moving in an arc at all. I think its because the 'throw' is so short. -Troy
biker_reject
Over 1,000 Posts
That is a very hot bike!
got it dead on bud! glad to hear you got your scoot done up... man on all my bikes i use heavy weight fork oil... swaping out fork oil is SUPER easy troy... toss in a heavy'r weight oil, that will get rid of your dive in the turns... you just have more weight forward now than you would have normally in stock... besides you are supposed to change that out every 10k miles... and/or 3 years... somethign tells me that you have had that in there for a LONG time... as most of us... i put in heavy weight into my cafe and it is much stiffer... well on the stand at least... no road time for me yet... you tube has a bunch of how to's
Hey thanks for the props guys!
JRK, I should have changed out the 34 Y/O fork oil. It's gotta be tired! Guess I didn't think of it ???Consider it done. Thanks for the heads up.
Hey man, did I get the info right on the LED tail light on the post above?? I've had a few guys ask about the tail light. I may end up changing mine to the 9 LED light from Harbor Freight, but I'll wait to hear back from others that try it.
Anyway, raising the front end did make a huge difference. I took it out today and rode it another 30 miles. Figure after I put in heavy duty oil I may try to adjust it back down. However, it looks cool with the front end down, but I'm afraid it may just perform better with the front end up. However, It could have something to do with the fact that I tip the scales at 230, ouch, LOL.
It is starting sometimes on the first kick ;D, and sometimes it takes as many as four usually after its hot. Anyway, I added some marvels mistery oil to the gas and by the end of the ride today the carbs were much smother. Also before the ride I set the air screws on the carbs and it seemed to run much cooler. I didn't get a chance to do the plug test yet but that will be soon.
I did have a big 'F' up today. I used a bolt and lock washer on the rear brake stopper arm and I guess I didn't get it tight. ??? It was the bolt at the front of the swing arm. F'n stupid! At some point during the ride i lost that bolt and it allowed the rear hub to spin. That in turn broke the rear brake shaft. The brake rod bent around the axle and kept it out of the way. Things could have turned out alot worse. It happened right down from a hardware store. I went in and bought a new bolt and nut so it would hold the arm out of the way. I limped home without a rear brake.
Funny thing was while I was looking to see what had happened (parked up on the sidewalk) some guy in a truck stopped in the middle of the road blocking traffic. He shouted for me not to leave. He parked his truck and came over to look at the bike. He continued to tell me that he is a promoter of a 4 day bikefest and told me that I should enter my bike in the show. I doubt that I'll enter my $700 bike in any shows but it did make me feel pretty good ;D
Anyone have any extra rear brake parts for a 350 or 360????please?? I promise to get video up soon. Troy
JRK, I should have changed out the 34 Y/O fork oil. It's gotta be tired! Guess I didn't think of it ???Consider it done. Thanks for the heads up.
Hey man, did I get the info right on the LED tail light on the post above?? I've had a few guys ask about the tail light. I may end up changing mine to the 9 LED light from Harbor Freight, but I'll wait to hear back from others that try it.
Anyway, raising the front end did make a huge difference. I took it out today and rode it another 30 miles. Figure after I put in heavy duty oil I may try to adjust it back down. However, it looks cool with the front end down, but I'm afraid it may just perform better with the front end up. However, It could have something to do with the fact that I tip the scales at 230, ouch, LOL.
It is starting sometimes on the first kick ;D, and sometimes it takes as many as four usually after its hot. Anyway, I added some marvels mistery oil to the gas and by the end of the ride today the carbs were much smother. Also before the ride I set the air screws on the carbs and it seemed to run much cooler. I didn't get a chance to do the plug test yet but that will be soon.
I did have a big 'F' up today. I used a bolt and lock washer on the rear brake stopper arm and I guess I didn't get it tight. ??? It was the bolt at the front of the swing arm. F'n stupid! At some point during the ride i lost that bolt and it allowed the rear hub to spin. That in turn broke the rear brake shaft. The brake rod bent around the axle and kept it out of the way. Things could have turned out alot worse. It happened right down from a hardware store. I went in and bought a new bolt and nut so it would hold the arm out of the way. I limped home without a rear brake.
Funny thing was while I was looking to see what had happened (parked up on the sidewalk) some guy in a truck stopped in the middle of the road blocking traffic. He shouted for me not to leave. He parked his truck and came over to look at the bike. He continued to tell me that he is a promoter of a 4 day bikefest and told me that I should enter my bike in the show. I doubt that I'll enter my $700 bike in any shows but it did make me feel pretty good ;D
Anyone have any extra rear brake parts for a 350 or 360????please?? I promise to get video up soon. Troy
Flugtechnik
My bike is not transportation, it is a respite
That thing is definitely bike show worthy. Wouldn't it feel great to have your bike win over some HD or Busa that has $10K in chrome and plastic on it? Just ask Herm. You might get to hang out with a bunny too. 
Re: 75 CL 360 New Video
Thanks guys. You may have a different opinion after watching the video. Please excuse my messy garage. I had just pulled my tractor out after changing the oil. Also, I should have held the camera still. Hope you don't get drunk watching ;D I don't have a digital camcorder so I have to use a still camera with video capabilities. Again, sorry for moving the camera so much.
Thanks guys. You may have a different opinion after watching the video. Please excuse my messy garage. I had just pulled my tractor out after changing the oil. Also, I should have held the camera still. Hope you don't get drunk watching ;D I don't have a digital camcorder so I have to use a still camera with video capabilities. Again, sorry for moving the camera so much.
Hey guys I really like the sound too. I pulled into my ol man's house today and he happened to be outside. He use to own Honda CLs back in the 70s. He swore my bike didn't sound like a honda. I think the sound is just about right. You can stay off the throttle and sneak through town, or it can still be pretty loud if you want it to. ;D
It is kick starting real easy now. Almost first kick everytime ;D However, you can tell the carbs are not quite there yet. After I set the air screws it is running a little cooler but it does backfire more often now. I just don't know enough about carbs to know what they are telling me.
Hey JRK, I got the Knee pads from someone here on the forum. You can pick them up on ebay real cheap. I used heavy duty 3M double sided tape to mount them. There is a nice pocket all the way around the outer rim that the tape just fits in and it holds the pads tight to the tank. There is a little flap that hides the tape.
Hey fellas, thanks again for all the help. I couldn't have done it without ya!
All I have to say is this forum rocks! Loads of cool people!!!
later, Troy
It is kick starting real easy now. Almost first kick everytime ;D However, you can tell the carbs are not quite there yet. After I set the air screws it is running a little cooler but it does backfire more often now. I just don't know enough about carbs to know what they are telling me.
Hey JRK, I got the Knee pads from someone here on the forum. You can pick them up on ebay real cheap. I used heavy duty 3M double sided tape to mount them. There is a nice pocket all the way around the outer rim that the tape just fits in and it holds the pads tight to the tank. There is a little flap that hides the tape.
Hey fellas, thanks again for all the help. I couldn't have done it without ya!
All I have to say is this forum rocks! Loads of cool people!!!
later, Troy
Swapmeet Louie
Put some metal in yer eye....
Looks awsome like they ^^^^^^^^ say.... The silver goes great with your blue. Nive job. It's nice to see the decals rocked with some style/class.
Louis
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