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Hey guys, just joined. I mainly ride an 07 Suzuki GSXR 600, and i've had a bunch of other bikes. But I've always wanted to get an old CB to do a cafe style build, and I finally found one. I came up on a 73 CB360 in killer shape about a month ago. A buddy in the AF bought it out in Kentucky, and had it shipped out here to SoCal. He never rode it, and it'd been sitting for years. But the thing only has 1700 miles on it! So I picked it up for $300, and started work. Took a deep carb cleaning and a new battery, and I had her fired up, but she backfired like hell. Checked out the points, and turned out the gap was off on one cylinder. Got it all adjusted, and she ran pretty good.
Now I've put new, larger directional tread sport style tires on it (a bitch to get the back tire to fit), rebuilt the carbs (K&L rebuild kits), new shorty mufflers (original left muffler was shot...split right down the seam). New chain, new Uni foam angled filters (original filters were solid mold).
I've got a Old Bike Barn cafe racer kit on order (Clubman bars, grips, shocks, viper fairing). Thats getting it all started, then I'll work on other ideas.
Any tips, questions, comments!??
the start:
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torn down for tires:
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here she is tonight, after new tires, chain, etc..
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Here's how I setup the Uni filters. I used the stock rubber boot off the original filters to get the new ones to clear the battery box:
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Yep, 1790 miles!
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Front view:
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A couple issues I'm having so far:
What do I need to do the carbs to account for the Uni filters and the new mufflers? The bike runs pretty well, but will kind of bog when I give it WOT while cruising. How do I get strong throttle response all through the RPM range? I'm using stock jets right now. How do I adjust the mixture screws on the outside of each carb to run better?
The front disc brake caliper or master cylinder is pretty much shot I believe. When applying the brake, the piston in caliper will go out, but it won't retract. It clamps down on the disc and pretty much freezes the front wheel. I've flushed the front brakes with fresh fluid, and bled the shit out of them, but its still not working. Any ideas?
73 Honda CB360
07 Suzuki GSXR 600
Now I've put new, larger directional tread sport style tires on it (a bitch to get the back tire to fit), rebuilt the carbs (K&L rebuild kits), new shorty mufflers (original left muffler was shot...split right down the seam). New chain, new Uni foam angled filters (original filters were solid mold).
I've got a Old Bike Barn cafe racer kit on order (Clubman bars, grips, shocks, viper fairing). Thats getting it all started, then I'll work on other ideas.
Any tips, questions, comments!??
the start:
torn down for tires:
here she is tonight, after new tires, chain, etc..
Here's how I setup the Uni filters. I used the stock rubber boot off the original filters to get the new ones to clear the battery box:
Yep, 1790 miles!
Front view:
A couple issues I'm having so far:
What do I need to do the carbs to account for the Uni filters and the new mufflers? The bike runs pretty well, but will kind of bog when I give it WOT while cruising. How do I get strong throttle response all through the RPM range? I'm using stock jets right now. How do I adjust the mixture screws on the outside of each carb to run better?
The front disc brake caliper or master cylinder is pretty much shot I believe. When applying the brake, the piston in caliper will go out, but it won't retract. It clamps down on the disc and pretty much freezes the front wheel. I've flushed the front brakes with fresh fluid, and bled the shit out of them, but its still not working. Any ideas?
73 Honda CB360
07 Suzuki GSXR 600
