My first bike '75 cb360

I'm not sure if they make one to fit, but check out tarozzi fork braces sometime. Very low profile, and worth every penny. I couldn't believe the difference it made on my 750. Nice bike btw, it'll look great.
 
Mr.E said:
I'm not sure if they make one to fit, but check out tarozzi fork braces sometime. Very low profile, and worth every penny. I couldn't believe the difference it made on my 750. Nice bike btw, it'll look great.
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Will do. Thanks!
 
Mr.E said:
I'm not sure if they make one to fit, but check out tarozzi fork braces sometime. Very low profile, and worth every penny. I couldn't believe the difference it made on my 750. Nice bike btw, it'll look great.
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Just looked it up, I don't think it'll work on my bike, looks like it's for other models. Most likely will fabricate something custom. We're fortunate to have the capabilities.
 
stacygwiner1 said:
Just looked it up, I don't think it'll work on my bike, looks like it's for other models. Most likely will fabricate something custom. We're fortunate to have the capabilities.
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yep, nothing quite like turning a chunk of raw metal into something awesome! +1 on a brace of some sort though, without one the forks can get quite flexy on a turn, Aint nobody got time for that.
 
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Also, please raise your hand if you've never fucked anything up, even after being told that if you're going to fuck it up.
 
Back to my seat frame. Anyone know what radius tube bender die I'd need, using and modifying the exiting frame. Wishing I knew how to use cad right about now ;)
 
Sonreir said:
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Thanks!

And I'll be the first to admit when I do. Fuck up #1: leaving the nuts on my inner tube air valve and installing my tire, thinking the were missing. Doh!!! :-[ now I have to remove. Just happy I realized that before getting it on the road and it's only on one. Battle of the tire again this weekend.
 
Been there. good to practice anyway, you'll get good enough everyone will be coming to you for tire changes LOL.
 
Sonreir said:
Sonicworx makes some great bends for pretty cheap.

http://www.sparckmoto.com/products/#Sonicworx
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Cool! Thanks! We're probably going to buy a die anyway. We build custom bicycles, bicycle forks and handle bars. Thinking we can use it possibly for that. Plus we also have the steel laying around for it. But, I think this gives me the info I need to know anyway. And in the event I discover we can't use the die universally for other things, this is definitely a good alternate.
 
If you need any cad stuff drawn, I do a lot for work (i also build/design custom moto parts but that's another topic altogether. If you need any stuff sketched for the math, I'd be glad to help if I can. Don't really get into assembly drawings or complex stuff unless it pays, but simple circles and dimensions, other stuff, shoot me a pm with what ya need and I'll do what I can.
 
stacygwiner1 said:
4 1/2 " angle grinder, 80 grit sanding disc and 3m Roloc disc. Harbor freight has grinders on sale http://m.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=4+1%2F2%22+angle+grinder
Roloc are ones shown to the left.
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OP you are too kind! Thanks for remembering my question, I appreciate this! :) Love the tires they look amazing, what size did you get? As others have said people tend to buy the oversized firestones for the giant balloon-tire look (which I think looks badass on bobbers and some cafes). Yours look sensible and appropriate for the 360.

Build is looking sweet, what do you intend to do paint wise? That red tank is already so baller.
 
Mr.E said:
If you need any cad stuff drawn, I do a lot for work (i also build/design custom moto parts but that's another topic altogether. If you need any stuff sketched for the math, I'd be glad to help if I can. Don't really get into assembly drawings or complex stuff unless it pays, but simple circles and dimensions, other stuff, shoot me a pm with what ya need and I'll do what I can.
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Ah, cool! Thanks!
 
RoyalRider said:
OP you are too kind! Thanks for remembering my question, I appreciate this! :) Love the tires they look amazing, what size did you get? As others have said people tend to buy the oversized firestones for the giant balloon-tire look (which I think looks badass on bobbers and some cafes). Yours look sensible and appropriate for the 360.

Build is looking sweet, what do you intend to do paint wise? That red tank is already so baller.
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I got the 3 1/2"-18. I like the look of a fat tire in the back with a skinnier one up front, but not for this type of build, like you said on a bobber it looks pretty kick ass.

I am not sure yet on what I want to do for color. My tanks has some dings, so repaint on that is inevitable. I have this picture in my head of bronze (or a dark gold), black, with cream accents. Simple and clean. what I am doing for now is going to be temporary, so I can get it on the road for the summer. Have to decide somewhat though, since I am having a seat custom upholstered. This is the hard part, keep going back and forth. Planning to tear it down this winter to really clean everything good and prep for paint and powder coat. We plan to install a wood burner (not sure its legal where we live, but I suppose we'll find out... lol) in the garage. We have an electric heater now, but it needs to be about 40 to work well. And costs an arm and a leg to run.
 
Sonreir said:
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I know this thread is a laundry list of things that probably shouldn't be done by a first time builder or rider, but let's keep it civil please. There is no need for personal attacks.

Also, please raise your hand if you've never fucked anything up, even after being told that if you're going to fuck it up.
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Thank you! It's one thing to care about "safety" it's another to bash somebody just because they are doing something you wouldn't care to do yourself or because you've seen it on the pipeburn website before. I think it's great to see a girl care about a hobby other than her iphone! Wish there were more of you out there- keep it up!
 
stacygwiner1 said:
I got the 3 1/2"-18.
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Thanks for this. I think that paint choice will work nicely with the cb360. Gold/cream looks pretty sick in the sun. Something like this http://imgur.com/pKUtQKD but darker.
 
I have arrived, and to prove it, I'm here ;D


I was flamed to hell and back the first few months I joined this site so I wouldn't worry too much about anyone expressing safety concerns. (deleted 1079 posts)
They are mainly repeating everything I told them (only now with the experience of doing it wrong first time round 8) )
If 360 is running right, you will be travelling faster than 45 mph without even realising it, around 80 is a 'nice' cruising speed for even slightly modified 360 ;)
If your dead set on travelling at low speeds, you will need the carbs modified
It will run crazy rich mid range or engine destroying lean at higher rpm if you don't fit correct secondary main jet.
I spent years finding out what works and what doesn't on CB360's (and 350's, 175, etc)
 
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