Topic: Advice needed. Barn find 79 CB 650 & CB 360t

[redrider736]

I will try to keep this short and sweet... I  have the opportunity to acquire a 79 CB 650 with title , not running since 97, motor not seized but complete ( its more of a parts bike)...... also a CB 360t. Motor runs , but bike is not compete and needs some work.

I have not seen either bike, just a few crappy pics from my buddys cell.... They are asking $600 for the Cb 650 or $1100 for both.
What I have is a 78 CB 550k... I remember reading about being able to "swap" a 79 to 82 CB 650 motor into a 550 ?? is this ture, possible or kRaZy talk

Any info on the 650/550 motor swap, and info on the CB 360t (which I know nothing about!!)

Cheers
ReD

[redrider736]

[Lostboy Steve]

It cost me about 600$ to acquire a title in NJ, so for me, that alone is worth the money. I mean they are potentially 2 very good projects. I'd buy them.

[seanbarney41]

yup cb650 motor drops right in, but the wiring and ignition is gonna be a little trickier if the 650 has electronic ignition.  I wouldn't mind finding a 650 for my 550 myself.  I don't think there is much point in a 550 owner wasting precious time/money/garage space on a 360.  I rode one for a few years before I got my first sohc4, and there really isn't much to compare.  If you want a six speed, find yourself a 400 4.  Few people were beating down my door to buy my clean, original, under 15000 mile cb360 for $900.  Granted, jap bikes are generally cheap here in Michigan, and the market has changed a bit since I sold it 5 years ago.

[redrider736]

Not really into the 360t, but if the price was right ?? More into the 650 motor and the whole motor swap thing??