Author Topic: You guys mind if I post my Cb360 Build? (Read 5692 times)

robdrobd · « **on:** September 02, 2012, 10:53:50 AM »

I just got all of this stuff for $280 DELIVERED to my house. Two full 1975 cb360's, one titled. One torn apart and sand blasted already. Can you believe that? Both bikes have about 7,000 miles on them. The whole one will be used for parts and reference. Here's a pic of what I'm starting with

robdrobd · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2012, 10:55:13 AM »

Ps- When I am done with the parts bike I would gladly trade the entire thing for some cl360 scrambler pipes.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2012, 11:49:02 AM »

$280 delivered?! Bah, I paid almost that much just for a CJ360 parts bike with no title and I had to drive almost 100 miles to pick up....

Stev-o · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2012, 12:08:32 PM »

Only in NY can you find such deals.

Please post the build...

MCRider · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2012, 12:29:25 PM »

In the guidelines for the forum, it says non-4s projects are OK. I agree go ahead and post it.

robdrobd · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2012, 01:44:19 PM »

Steve-O, the in boxes bike with title I paid $150 for delivered from about 100 miles away. Unbelievable! The parts bike I drove about fifteen minutes and paid $125. Some people would just rather have a clean garage I guess.

robdrobd · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2012, 06:04:19 PM »

Post one. The engine was already overhauled and cleaned! I did a little more cleaning, wiped her down, and gave her a fresh coat of Cast Coat Aluminum. I love this build already, hardly no cleaning. Just painting and assembly.

Stev-o · « **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2012, 06:32:09 PM »

You had more than your share of cleaning on the last one.

robdrobd · « **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2012, 06:59:58 PM »

You're right! I deserve an easy one

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2012, 07:36:04 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on September 02, 2012, 06:04:19 PM

Post one. The engine was already overhauled and cleaned! I did a little more cleaning, wiped her down, and gave her a fresh coat of Cast Coat Aluminum. I love this build already, hardly no cleaning. Just painting and assembly.

After seeing this makes me never want to polish aluminum again! Nice find. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

robdrobd · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2012, 07:42:05 PM »

I know. I thought about polishing, but this looks fine to me

thanks for the carbs and lights!

robdrobd · « **Reply #11 on:** September 02, 2012, 08:18:14 PM »

Here's the forks right out of the box of parts. No rust at all. I'm not sure that I even need the parts bike.

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2012, 03:33:22 PM »

Spend a couple days putting it together then drive by his house and let him have a look at it.

robdrobd · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2012, 04:32:10 PM »

Making little progress, but did get wheels on

Wiring next.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2012, 08:05:04 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on September 22, 2012, 04:32:10 PM

Making little progress, but did get wheels on Wiring next.

My CJ looks almost exactly the same right now. And you're right, it's wiring time!

robdrobd · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2012, 08:51:44 PM »

I don't want to do the wiring. The PO spliced all the control wiring to lengthen them for ape hangers

Stev-o · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:59:22 AM »

Quote from: robdrobd on September 22, 2012, 08:51:44 PM

The PO spliced all the control wiring to lengthen them for ape hangers

Same challenge I have right now on my project K2 (from NY)

SohRon · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2012, 07:29:46 AM »

I just don't understand why someone would put Ape Hangers on a CB360

Just makes no sense whatsoever...

I had a '69 CL350 and loved the bike; your thread makes me want to go out and get another one. What a great find with all of the work already done on it (and that Cast Coat Aluminum sure picks up the blue highlights, doesn't it?)!

Keep it up. I'm looking forward to the finished project!

CycleRanger · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:02:47 AM »

Quote from: CycleRanger on September 22, 2012, 08:05:04 PM

Quote from: robdrobd on September 22, 2012, 04:32:10 PM
Making little progress, but did get wheels on Wiring next.
My CJ looks almost exactly the same right now. And you're right, it's wiring time!

Meh, not happy. The cheap ebay harness I got that I thought was perfect - isn't. Imagine that.

Oh well, I have a soldering iron and I know how to use it.

Stev-o · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:26:22 AM »

I made a little progress on my wiring, I have spark now!
CR - know anywhere local for the bullet connectors?
I do know of Vintageconnections.com.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2012, 11:11:58 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on September 23, 2012, 10:26:22 AM

I made a little progress on my wiring, I have spark now!
CR - know anywhere local for the bullet connectors?
I do know of Vintageconnections.com.

Nope, not for the correct size.
I've bought connector plug kits from http://oregonmotorcycleparts.com/connectors.html
and I got super-fast shipping.
I also bought a bag of 25 bullet connectors from VC.

robdrobd · « **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2012, 03:32:00 PM »

Aircraft stripper or wire wheel for tank paint?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #22 on:** September 25, 2012, 03:47:32 PM »

Brass is soft enough to not texture the tank but Aircraft Stripper is the better method if you need to strip the tank. Just neutralize and keep oils out of finish from hands or other sources.
Sealer Primer overall if you use body filler then prime and finish. 90% of your work is base layer smooth clean surface for the paint. If you can see it or freely it in primer it will be more obvious in glossy paint.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #23 on:** September 25, 2012, 04:15:12 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on September 25, 2012, 03:32:00 PM

Aircraft stripper or wire wheel for tank paint?

No need for special aircraft stripper.
Klean-Strip Strip-X (in the red can) will work fine and it cleans up with water.
It's safe for steel and aluminum.

Stev-o · « **Reply #24 on:** September 25, 2012, 07:03:01 PM »

Strippers!

robdrobd · « **Reply #25 on:** October 01, 2012, 05:01:15 PM »

No stripping yet (at least for the bike :0) but I did get some wiring squared away. I routed the harness and soldered in a new starter button. Going with clip ons this time. They seem really short.

robdrobd · « **Reply #26 on:** October 01, 2012, 05:05:12 PM »

No stripping yet (at least for the bike :0) but I did get some wiring squared away. I routed the harness and soldered in a new starter button. Going with clip ons this time. They seem really short.

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Author Topic: You guys mind if I post my Cb360 Build? (Read 5692 times)