Author Topic: I found a real "barn" find--well, it was in a shed. Same thing. (Read 4082 times)

harisuluv · « **on:** September 06, 2012, 11:41:59 AM »

Guy made a post on CL without a picture or anything, said it was a cb360 and went to look at it. Found this guy and gave him a bath:

catsoup · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:46:05 AM »

nice find! looks like an exciting project. Not often you get to wash that much dirt off a bike and see whats underneath.

how close to running?

Smoke Detector · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:50:11 AM »

Did the shed have a roof?

harisuluv · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:56:44 AM »

Haha, yeah the shed had a roof. It wasn't exactly "air tight" though. Guy who sold it said that the guy who owned it maintained it pretty well. Engine turns over, feels like good compression. Looked in the tank and it is clean, doesn't look like it was stored with gas. I'm wondering if the owner actually stored it properly, could be! Probably for sure needs a new battery but that might be it. Unfortunately, it did not come with a key, so I will have to get one. I took a picture of the ignition but the numbers are kind of hard to read:

Johnie · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2012, 12:15:06 PM »

I did this same identical bike a year ago. Here is a pic of it. Keep in mind there was a cam chain tensioner recall on this bike. The only way to tell if it was fixed is to look at the ID number on the engine. If it was done you will see 2 dots stamped in number area. Note it will say CB360- It is the dash after the CB360 where you should find the dot stamped above and below that dash.

harisuluv · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2012, 12:20:44 PM »

Yeah I'm aware of the cam chain issues. I looked at the vin when I got it and didn't see anything, I might have missed it but I don't think so. Bike is a 73 so less likely it got fixed.

70CB750 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2012, 12:40:17 PM »

Šweeet find

CycleRanger · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2012, 01:08:03 PM »

Good score!

Johnie · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2012, 01:16:21 PM »

Nice bike with 6 speed gear-box. She really cleaned up nice. Lots of info on www.hondatwins.net if you need it. I sold mine when I got it done as the CB750's just spoiled me rotten.

Xnavylfr · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2012, 05:35:56 PM »

You can pull the ignition switch and take it to a locksmith and he should be able to cut you a key.. Without the ## from on the switch I don't think a HONDA shop can cut one if they have a blank!!!!

Xnavylfr(CHUCK)

RAFster122s · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2012, 05:42:51 PM »

Nice find Harris, can I be nosey and ask how much?

catsoup · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2012, 06:54:10 PM »

Quote from: Xnavylfr on September 06, 2012, 05:35:56 PM

You can pull the ignition switch and take it to a locksmith and he should be able to cut you a key.. Without the ## from on the switch I don't think a HONDA shop can cut one if they have a blank!!!!

Xnavylfr(CHUCK)

This can be expensive if you go to the wrong locksmith, a forum member wrote a guide on doing it yourself, if you're up to it.
warning, link is direct to pdf download. Guide to cutting your own keys

its actually a fun little project, though I'm guessing you've got some other projects coming up on this bike.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2012, 08:55:53 PM »

There's a guy a lot of CX/GL 500/650 forum members use that is very professional, has good quality keys and is very reasonable. I will have to get his info and post here...

Flying J · « **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2012, 09:08:36 PM »

Well im not too familiar with the cb360 but the key # should also be on the steering lock as well as the helmet lock. If they are all original they should be the same. Nice score.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2012, 09:18:18 PM »

Regarding all the dust, lots of blowing dust here in Southern AZ. Can't keep it out even with tightly sealed doors aund windows. When it rains there is dust in water drop shap all over your car even in the bigger cities. Part of the desert southwest.

The cb350 and 360 had lots of vibration, not a bike I would want to take on long trips.

dhall57 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 07, 2012, 01:01:06 AM »

The 1974 CB 360 is one of Honda's I had in HS. It was identical to this one except less all the dust

and mine had the factory upswept pipes. Congrads on finding it. I really enjoyed mine, great little bikes. Made a mistake and traded it in on a Honda MT 250 Elsinore. Only 2 strokes I ever had and the last.

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 07, 2012, 01:33:29 AM »

There is a guy in ebay selling original honda keys, nickname is kflipple or similar. I have bought different keys from him, you just need the number stamped in the switch. Furthermore, seems there was just 9 or 10 different keys in spite of the 10 thousand number combinations, so chances are he has the right key for you even if the number is wrong...

P.S. Great find!

MoMo · « **Reply #17 on:** September 07, 2012, 02:00:02 AM »

hondakeys.com is the best source. Mark has been really helpful anytime I needed a key...Larry

Johnie · « **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2012, 05:45:45 AM »

These older bikes usually start with a T and you can see that on your ignition. Then followed by 4 numbers. Appears the last one is 8. Can you clean it off a bit more maybe with a toothbrush. Try a magnifying glass that may help you pick out those other numbers. If you can get the numbers it will cost about $10 for a key. I have a dealer here that has a ton of old keys. So far he has had every number I asked for.

Flying J · « **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2012, 08:34:29 AM »

I usualy type the number in on ebay and find a key for $9 shipped. the key is to get the number. pun intended

apehanger 550 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2012, 10:47:20 AM »

It is easy to make a jump for the missing key. You unplug two wires from the key switch body wiring connector plug at 8 o'clock and 2 o'clock and place a jumper wire in there.
A bike tech did that once for me when my key broke off in the switch. Of course,you cannot leave the wire in there as it is "ignition on"
Anyway it got me home to my extra keys....

harisuluv · « **Reply #21 on:** September 09, 2012, 06:38:56 AM »

Thanks guys, I got a local locksmith to make me keys, I actually had the wrong number at first cause of the rust around the numbers, but got it right on the second try. I got it running yesterday and I was surprised that it was really quiet. What kind of exhaust is this? Never seen it.

thrutheframe · « **Reply #22 on:** September 09, 2012, 08:35:10 AM »

Nice find Hari. I have the exact same bike. That is definitely an aftermarket exhaust. I love the planet blue paint. The little twins are a ton of fun.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 09, 2012, 11:08:08 AM »

I used to have one just like that...the six speed tranny is pretty fun

Johnie · « **Reply #24 on:** September 09, 2012, 01:11:53 PM »

Agreed, the 6 speed is fun. I was not real fond of the vibration, but with the 6 speed you could work the RPM's to minimize it. I just could not turn back after riding the 750's. When I would take the CB360 out I was wishing I was on the 750...so sold it soon after I finished it.

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Author Topic: I found a real "barn" find--well, it was in a shed. Same thing. (Read 4082 times)