Author Topic: Any Input On The Weight Of a CB350 Motor, NOW INCLUDES ALL HONDA MOTORS? (Read 9624 times)

bill440cars · « **on:** August 16, 2007, 06:34:14 PM »

I've got a CB 350 twin motor to get shipped to me from somewhere around Minneapolis and I need to know the approximate weight of it. Any body got a clue about that? Greg (ohiocaferacer), Kyle (CBGBs), Seaweb, anybody?

Later on, Bill

heffay · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2007, 07:28:41 PM »

approximation: more than one guy wants to carry

bill440cars · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2007, 07:44:18 PM »

Quote from: heffay on August 16, 2007, 07:28:41 PM

approximation: more than one guy wants to carry

Having fun being one of us hef?

333 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2007, 07:55:00 PM »

I bet it could be balanced on the bathroom scale(as long as the wife don't find out).

bill440cars · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2007, 08:20:07 PM »

Quote from: 333 on August 16, 2007, 07:55:00 PM

I bet it could be balanced on the bathroom scale(as long as the wife don't find out).

Maybe so but, I don't have the motor, I'm trying to figure out how much it's gonna cost me to ship it TO me.

Later on, Bill

Gordon · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2007, 09:55:11 PM »

Not sure how much weight difference there is between the two, but I'd say the dry weight of my 360 motor was around 90 lbs.

mikedialect · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2007, 11:44:29 PM »

Bill I'm pretty sure that its about 150-200 pounds. Could be in the 100-150 range too. I can lug it myself from one end of the garage to the other, but it was way easier with two people. I suppose if I could find a scale I could weigh one of mine.. not sure where I'd find that scale though!

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2007, 12:48:29 AM »

Quote from: mikedialect on August 16, 2007, 11:44:29 PM

Bill I'm pretty sure that its about 150-200 pounds. Could be in the 100-150 range too. I can lug it myself from one end of the garage to the other, but it was way easier with two people. I suppose if I could find a scale I could weigh one of mine.. not sure where I'd find that scale though!

I second that. When I moved mine I could do it myself, and per comparison with some other weights I have lifted or carried -plaster bags etc- I would say about 40 kg, that is about 100 pound, but it's just a "guesstimate".

ohiocaferacer · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2007, 02:46:59 AM »

Bill,

I shipped a motor back to a customer after a rebuild and the exact weight with a small 22"x22"x22" wood box around it was 159lbs.

Shipped it via Forward Air, Inc..........cost around $82.00(Columbus, Ohio to Las Vegas)

Later,
Greg

bill440cars · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2007, 08:22:10 AM »

Quote from: Gordon on August 16, 2007, 09:55:11 PM

Not sure how much weight difference there is between the two, but I'd say the dry weight of my 360 motor was around 90 lbs.

I was thinking around a 100lbs, so that should be pretty close.
Thanks for the input.

Quote from: ohiocaferacer on August 17, 2007, 02:46:59 AM

Bill,

I shipped a motor back to a customer after a rebuild and the exact weight with a small 22"x22"x22" wood box around it was 159lbs.

Shipped it via Forward Air, Inc..........cost around $82.00(Columbus, Ohio to Las Vegas)

Later,
Greg

Thanks Greg, I can imagine that a box would add some to the total weight. Mainly I'm interested in the lower end anyway and may just go that way and save a bit more.

Thanks to ALL who offered input for this , I REALLY do appreciate it. Just another reason why this forum is so GREAT!! On that note, I just have to put in a "Plug" for hondatwins.com cause mikedialect & mlinder are doing a jam up job on that one!

Later on, Bill

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2007, 09:52:28 AM »

Quote from: bill440cars on August 17, 2007, 08:22:10 AM

Thanks to ALL who offered input for this , I REALLY do appreciate it.

No problem. What surprises me is that nobody came in complaining because this should be in the "other bikes" forum. Actually, I'm considering posting my CB350 questions in the Open forum. Nobody seems to visit the "Other bikes" and getting 20 views to your question during a week is a little discouraging....

Raul

dusterdude · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2007, 11:17:28 AM »

raul,i understand what you mean,i dont know if people just visit certain areas on here or not,when i log in i punch the look at all unred posts link and i get everything ive missed since the last time i was on.

bill440cars · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2007, 02:31:25 PM »

Quote from: Raul CB750K1 on August 17, 2007, 09:52:28 AM

Quote from: bill440cars on August 17, 2007, 08:22:10 AM

Thanks to ALL who offered input for this , I REALLY do appreciate it.

No problem. What surprises me is that nobody came in complaining because this should be in the "other bikes" forum. Actually, I'm considering posting my CB350 questions in the Open forum. Nobody seems to visit the "Other bikes" and getting 20 views to your question during a week is a little discouraging....

Raul

Hey Raul, I didn't really think about the "Other Bikes" forum cause the main deal was about a motor weight as related to shipping costs. But, now that you mention it, I AM surprised too!!

Have you checked out hondatwins.com yet? They're new, but they're building up nicely.

Later on, Bill

bill440cars · « **Reply #13 on:** August 19, 2007, 12:45:26 PM »

In order to save as much as possible and because I'm really only needing the trans & clutch from this motor, I'm wondering what the motor minus the complete top end would weigh? Could it be about half the total weight of the motor, Like maybe 50-60lbs?

Later on, Bill

SClay115 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 19, 2007, 01:04:20 PM »

Bill, I don't know the answer, but I do know most of that weight is in the bottom end. Tell you what. Tell me exactly what you are needing to ship, I''ll throw the separate parts in a box, and I'll weigh em for you when I get home from work. As it stands, my motor is all apart. Just tell me what you want to include, I'll even do the whole engine.

For the bottom end, say...from the base gasket down? Including the crank shaft/trans shafts/clutch/generator and magnet. Do you want the side covers installed as well?

Steve

bill440cars · « **Reply #15 on:** August 19, 2007, 02:07:27 PM »

Quote from: SClay115 on August 19, 2007, 01:04:20 PM

Bill, I don't know the answer, but I do know most of that weight is in the bottom end. Tell you what. Tell me exactly what you are needing to ship, I''ll throw the separate parts in a box, and I'll weigh em for you when I get home from work. As it stands, my motor is all apart. Just tell me what you want to include, I'll even do the whole engine.

For the bottom end, say...from the base gasket down? Including the crank shaft/trans shafts/clutch/generator and magnet. Do you want the side covers installed as well?

Steve

Hey Steve, I sure appreciate it.

I need the weight of the crankcase (minus the head, cylinders and pistons) with all the internals and w/ the sidecovers also. Thanks again Steve.

Later on, Bill

SClay115 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 19, 2007, 05:45:44 PM »

Alright guys, these are fresh off the scale. For you Bill, no top end, 71 Lbs.

But since I was in the mood and had everything there, the total motor weighs in at a nice 108 Lbs. Keep in mind guys, this number is everything, and I mean everything, the points/speedo drive cover, the points plate, total engine weight, nothing spared, every bolt/nut.

So there ya have it. Enjoy!

Steve

bill440cars · « **Reply #17 on:** August 19, 2007, 06:29:08 PM »

Steve, I DO appreciate your time that you took to check this out.

Shame we can't get a listing made up with the weights of Honda motors, that would sure be helpful to those who were shipping motors on or out. What do you all think?

Later on,Bill

SClay115 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 19, 2007, 06:38:39 PM »

I would definitely be helpful. But I bet we could get enough people with engines out of their respective frames to weigh in, don't you think? Someone want to make a sticky thread?

Steve

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2007, 07:15:52 PM »

The engine weight(s) can be found in some of the respective shop manuals if folks have them, or copies thereof.

CB750 (K0) - 176.3 lbs. w/oil

If others have manuals, or actual weights by model, we can collect them here and transfer them to an FAQ perhaps.

bill440cars · « **Reply #20 on:** August 19, 2007, 08:12:58 PM »

Quote from: SClay115 on August 19, 2007, 06:38:39 PM

I would definitely be helpful. But I bet we could get enough people with engines out of their respective frames to weigh in, don't you think? Someone want to make a sticky thread?

Steve

Quote from: Bob Wessner on August 19, 2007, 07:15:52 PM

The engine weight(s) can be found in some of the respective shop manuals if folks have them, or copies thereof.

CB750 (K0) - 176.3 lbs. w/oil

If others have manuals, or actual weights by model, we can collect them here and transfer them to an FAQ perhaps.

Steve & Bob, sounds like a plan!

I say we go for it!

Now, if we can just get all the folks out there to dig out there shop manuals and furnish us with some figures (motor weight figures that is!

) so that they can be gathered!

Later on, Bill

bill440cars · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2007, 05:31:10 PM »

Hey All!! We're looking to get he shipping weight of ALL the Honda Motors that we can get and hoping that Bob can get them in the FAQs, to assist anyone wanting to ship a motor in or out. We need your input on this. Bob says that the some of the respective shop manuals have the info. All input would be appreciated and helpful to all.

Later on, Bill

csendker · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2007, 01:20:44 PM »

Per the Honda service manual; engine weight (does not specify wet or dry):

CB500: 152# / 69 kg

CB550: 159# / 72 kg

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2007, 02:00:30 PM »

As folks post the weights I'll transfer the info to a posting under the Engine FAQ

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2007, 02:11:24 PM »

Mr Chilton, he say:

CB500: 152 lbs (69 kg)
CB750 (K0, K1, K2): 192 lbs (87.2 kg)

My book published in 1972 so no later models.

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Author Topic: Any Input On The Weight Of a CB350 Motor, NOW INCLUDES ALL HONDA MOTORS? (Read 9624 times)