Honda CB360 Making it RUN and Tuning it up QUICK Version

[@bigal7561]

Forgot to thank you for an excellent how to vid. I've restored my 1975 Honda CB 360t from the ground up. I've replaced/upgraded everything from the bearings (steering as well) to all the electrical. Learning to trace the wires was an experience as even the color correct "new" wiring harness still requires new didoes and elect/ pathways for going to led (one way). It's been fun. I had the exact one in College. The first thing I'd ever owned new. It was a 24/7/365 bike and I worked 3 jobs to pay for it and college. Only dated chicks with cars...Ha. Wanted to capture lightning in a bottle again. I went through the Harley thing for a lot of years but gave up riding about 15 years ago. Wanted to capture lightning in a bottle again (I'm 67 with Cancer..OH NO...Ha) so I started looking for one before I got sick. Found one in Minnesota on line and bought it. It was before the price craze went nuts. The motor ran and I drove it a bit and then got ready to start the restore. Then God tapped me on the shoulder and wanted one of his lungs back...Ha again. So, not having the skills to restore one, the next two years in the hospital gave me the opp to learn and I did. The schematics for this year was bad. Even with a new harness with the correct colors, because of the upgrades I had to find the correct combinations to get everything to work. That led thing. Anyway, thanks to people like you, I've got to the part where I need to tune the bike. It's beautiful as I had sanded everything with 0000 and polished. I rattle canned the chassis. The chrome I got shining like a diamond and had the tank, side panels (which I had to have made) chain guard, points cover and mud disk cover painted. This was a very expensive paint job and it's stunning. I had watched several vids on tunning that were confusing at best. Yours was the best. Clear and to the point. Everything I did to my bike I did with the tools I had. Lot's of work, but I know everything about this bike and I think I would work on it blind. It's cold here in Oklahoma today and I'm waiting for two O Rings for the carb bowls to come in. I'll go out and do the tune maybe Tuesday. Wife is having surgery tomorrow and I've been a bit off my feed the last couple of days,, but I know your instruction will work exactly as I want my bike to work. I spent way too much time trying watching vids that you need about 2k of tools and gauges to just check compression. Long story to just say thanks and for you folks that were bored enough to read this long post, if you're restoring a 360, watch this guys stuff and do what he says. You'll be happy and if it still don't work, you've got a bigger issue.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Sounds like you almost have the restoration complete! I'm glad my videos helped out! I'm sorry to hear about your health I hope it gets better. I'm sure you're looking forward to that first ride!!

[@28cruzin]

Good afternoon, Benny. Nice video, once again! You work the same way I"ve done for over 50 years. You show a lot of talent, knowledge, and experience in your videos. When I'm showing someone how a repair is done I usually explain that adjustments by the book were created when the engine was new and sometimes for a fuel that is dificult to get or an octane unavailable at the pump. Fortunately, old Hondas are very forgiving motorcycles. They burn almost any fuel. The CB360 was a big improvement on the CB350. Back when I was attending college I traded up from my 305 Scrambler to the new CB450. The next year they came out with the CB750 and I just had to buy one. Fast but disappointing in the handling dept. Never owned a 350 or 360 but many of my friends did so I got to wrench on quite a few. Great little bikes. Keep that content coming so I can travel down "Memory Lane"! I'll be watching for your next one. Dave

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks for watching Dave, I really like this bike miss the CB350 I had, you're right about the adjustments need to compensate sometimes, stay tuned we will get this thing on the road again soon!

[@fred463]

I just love the way the old bikes look. The new "transformer" looking ones leave me unimpressed. I wanted one of these in high school but that was not to be. By the time you were done you could tell that motorcycle was running right. Knowledge will solve problems that throwing money at a problem will not.

[@kentuckyyankee]

I agree can't beat the way old bikes look, it ran great! Had fun with it for awhile, 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 coming up soon, thanks for watching!

[@andrewhammer4375]

Just bought a CB360T. haven't had a bike in 15 years, and just randomly decided to get back into and to go "old school". This video is very helpful. I like your presentation style. 2 thumbs up!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you! Great choice to start back riding!

[@andrewhammer4375]

@@kentuckyyankee i hope so! i probably paid too much for it, and i've already bought a lot of replacement parts online also. what can i say? it was a case of "love at first sight" lol

[@kentuckyyankee]

@@andrewhammer4375 Don't worry about it, have fun enjoy the bike.

[@elebeu]

You are correct. There is a centrifugal oil "filter" behind the clutch cover that needs to be disassembled and cleaned periodically.

[@martbrad11]

I've just got a CL360, this was really useful, thanks

[@phillipturner959]

Old school adjustment, perfect mr yankee.

[@matthewb8229]

I have the Honda CB360T my dad and rode home on from the local shop in 1975. I was 5. I'm going to use "I'm not takin' that route" at work. Classic

[@kentuckyyankee]

These are great bikes!

[@1buckola]

70's bikes were so cool.

[@kentuckyyankee]

I agree, best years, also like 80's too

[@CaidenRivas-sm8qx]

This is going to help me a lot! I’ve been struggling with my 360, she refuses to idle and just will not start when warm

[@kentuckyyankee]

@CaidenRivas-sm8qx Good luck. There are several videos on that bike.

[@johngriffin141]

Good job Benny! Can't wait for your first ride video!

[@kentuckyyankee]

I can't wait either!! Need to do fork seals, check brakes, bearings, replace tire and tubes, etc. We will get there.

[@Sherwood-TN]

"I don't buy parts just because they make 'em". Well said brother. Im currently rebuilding a 74 cb360. Hope I can follow that wisdom. Its really tempting to replace everything lol

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks! Good luck with your motorbike, they're good ones.

[@Sherwood-TN]

@@kentuckyyankee thanks man. I'm really excited for it. Great content by the way. I'm currently working my way through your back catalog of videos. Keep it up!

[@norcal8718]

You are an awesome mechanic Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 👍🏻

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you!

[@dominikphilipp4234]

Perfect work, KY! Wish I had seen this video before working on my CL360. Guess I have to start all over again 😂

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you! I wanted to just go through everything kinda quick showing details I thought were important.

[@BLINPorsche]

K Yankey you are killin' me. Love the videos! I've got my own '71 CL 350, gonna get it running again. It's been 25 years but the bike has been in the garage the whole time. I've been getting electrical parts and gettin' ready to start working. Your videos are really going to help! Thanks

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks glad to hear it, good luck with the bike!

[@wheelpew4903]

Awesome helped me a ton! I just picked up one that has been sitting for 28 years

[@kentuckyyankee]

Awesome great bikes, another upload tomorrow morning!

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

Like I've said once before my first bike was a Honda 360.

[@briantouchette8073]

Kind of like tuning a guitar by ear. Love the fast triage to get these bikes back on their feet.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you, can't wait to ride this one!

[@the900bot]

Wow, never heard of using that for cleaning gas tanks. Always done vinegar over a week or two

[@karljolley8346]

I wonder how I could get ahold of a center stand for a 76 CJ360t, besides trying to fabricate one myself. or how to find specks for fabricating one. Working my way through the rebuild.

[@jasonmananquil8040]

you are a legend mate!

[@ldisipio]

I Wish I had your skills and competence! Compliments for your videos: they let us feel your love for bikes!!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you, very kind words appreciate that!

[@YYZ2ATL05]

Great job! Simplicity is sometimes the answer we need.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidaldrich3488]

You know a lota stuff and ways to do in more than one way. Very nice

[@kentuckyyankee]

Try my best, thank you!

[@johnhaworth2770]

I had one of these bikes in 1978. Certainly could have used this video back then. I had a number of issues keeping both cylinders working once it hit 23,000 miles on it.

[@kentuckyyankee]

This bike is up to 19,000 miles hopefully I can squeeze a few more out of it!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? It's been a long time since I dropped by your shop and I have to say I missed it. I think the CB360 is a dream bike. I love the lines and the profile and you are doing a great job tuning it up and making it purr again!!! Take care!!!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks Mike! You need one!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@kentuckyyankee I wish!!!

[@shvetes]

Great video! Love it! Happy to be a new subscriber!! Thanks!!!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks for subscribing, hope you like the series on that bike!

[@MirchiBoy]

Awesome as always 👍

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you!!

[@Nrgpack]

That's the way to do it!!! Good job!!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks seems to run good

[@richardkawucha1232]

After I paid $55 in 1974 to get a tune-up, at my local dealership, I decided to learn how to tune it up myself.

[@greghamilton5461]

Mr Kentuck Great Video. Very Informative. Please keep posting. I have 74 CL360. I love the Scrambler pipes look. But what hassle when needing to get to those carbs. I agree parts of the 360's is easier to work on then the 350. I have those too. On the 360 for some crazy reason the petcock and fuel hoses are on the Scrambler pipe side. It makes it difficult to even get at the valves for adjustment. Thanks again. Enjoy learning from your vids.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you for watching!

[@wisdomfromthewoods3638]

is there a way to refit a 1976 CJ360T with an electric start?

[@kainhall]

ok, and what about when it runs perfect till 6000 then breaks up like the points / fuel is cut?

[@olive5955]

Any idea why my air fuel adjuster makes no difference

[@bigal7561]

Well done. I'm trying that tomorrow. I think I have leaks on both my carb bowls as it seems I'm leaking gas through the screws. Any thoughts?

[@kentuckyyankee]

Float bowls could be warped, you can sand them flat or may just need new gaskets

[@jd6549]

I had a 250 version of this. Be aware the advance mechanism has to be fitted on way only. Mark one side before you remove it as will fit the wrong way around and the bike won't start. Don't ask how I know it took me 3 days to find out😂🇬🇧

[@michaelirwin6170]

I’m having electrical issues With my basket case that has great 160 each compression

[@DownSouthable]

When your on a ride and one of those ancient carb manifolds cracks and you burn a valve your gonna wish you had just installed new ones! lol But otherwise great video!

[@1crazypj]

Way behind on watching vid , but, I started as a Honda tech in late 1970's and have been the 'online CB360 guru' for last 10¬15 years. If you visited Ace Cafe Orlando when you were in Florida there is a CB378 I built on display there (or was in 2021 but it's slowly being vandalised) It's a 115+ bike running stock carbs, cam and points. (Owner got scared and wouldn't go faster, GPS is great for testing though) I guess I'm the 'technical nerd' but I'm not offended. You are wrong about carbs being set, there is an adjuster between carbs. they can be 'bench synced' before fitting them, make sure butterflies are both opening at the same time. (maybe you did inalater vid?) I'm not sure you had carbs all the way into manifold? Even after using some engine oil inside the rubber manifolds they take a lot of force to get all the way to the 'clunk' This is mainly for anyone who looks up Honda 360 on You tube in the future. You didn't do too bad and you explained things OK particularly adjusting cam chain which seems to be something people ignore or get wrong and destroy tensioner. Valve adjusting was good, nice close up's. You didn't tell people to rotate engine back to compression for right cylinder though? (thumb on plug hole works fine) The points wiring looks wrong? The tabs can easily contact the cover when they are fitted on the 'easy' (out) side CB250/360 and CJ250/360 all have same issue if held at high rpm, the cam bearings seize (USA didn't get 250's but I'm not sure about Canada?) There are a couple of 'Honda Twin' groups online, I've posted some upgrades to oiling system which cures the cam seizing problem and some relatively easy mods to get a 110mph+ '360' If you want to think of me as a troll, it's your video not mine, I'm just telling you it's actually pretty good to get bike running.

[@bcpatterson012]

Good work as always..love watching...Be interesting to find out when you ride it whether the CB360 Sixth Gear is like an Overdrive for the Open Road..the CB350 I had only had 5 gears & revved too high in fifth on the Highway..would put my legs to sleep..made it interesting getting off at a Gas Station..lol

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you! We will see, my prediction is that there are just more gears within the same gear ratio so you keep revs up between gears ...... just a guess I haven't looked up gear ratio 😂

[@1crazypj]

Possibly, stock gearing for 360 is about 130mph @10,000rpm - if it had enough power to pull it. A 378cc conversion will get it over 110mph and around 120 on a good day(need clip-on bars and rear-sets) 85~90 mph cruising is much easier after the mod

[@telemark140]

i have the same bike, i rebuitl everything i will finish install carb tonight and ride it :)

[@kentuckyyankee]

Most fun is the first start up and ride after rebuild.

[@BasicPoke]

Need to set the points gap before setting the timing. Nice job, you seem to know your stuff.

[@DownSouthable]

Ignition timing is dependent on point gap. Why would you set the same thing twice??

[@bigal7561]

ALSO....Give this guy a thumbs up please.

[@greghamilton5461]

Had to ask if this motor has the chain tensioner recall done. My Cl needs it. It was never done.

[@kentuckyyankee]

I think it has had it done there are 2 dots on the engine id

[@karlwguitar]

Love it!!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks Karl!

[@brockett]

Very good.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you!

[@IamLegion]

CB350 is available in India

[@jackrutherford-1]

What oil is good on the points felt?

[@kentuckyyankee]

Any oil is better than no oil 😂 Idk you know better than I do, In fact I need to oil it because I forgot about that.

[@jackrutherford-1]

@@kentuckyyankee not sure - I'll ask google

[@jackrutherford-1]

points cam grease same as cheap hi-temp silicone brake grease

[@kentuckyyankee]

@@jackrutherford-1 Ok I will slick them up

[@alessandroolivieri999]

Estou restaurando uma cb 360 1974

[@kentuckyyankee]

Awesome, you'll love it!

[@jpsapartmentcustom9541]

How much for the bike that a dream bike for me one of them I. Never owned a bike

[@kentuckyyankee]

I sold this bike a few months ago, but they are out there, you will find one.

[@jpsapartmentcustom9541]

@@kentuckyyankee I have not had any luck yet at least in my price range everyone won'ts an arm and a leg for them

[@kentuckyyankee]

@@jpsapartmentcustom9541 Keep looking you will find one.

[@therealstreetoutlaws]

my first bike was a 1975 cb360t sell me that bike guy

[@kentuckyyankee]

It's sold

[@richardbrown6762]

Use vinegar in your tank its a mild acid

[@zacharygranstaff9532]

Anyone interested in buying this bike I am the current owner. It's here in West Kentucky and still running...but leaking a lot of oil.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Love it! Guys don't like it when i use my multimeter on continuity to set my points..... and they really flip their lid when I go back with a timing light! 😂😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJOmoHuDZ8Z4g6M

[@altairlucio3375]

🤔👍🇧🇷

[@uttaradit2]

Brilliant. But one of us is deaf......

[@kentuckyyankee]

😂😂

[@kmani69]

It´s 350 cc not 360

[@kentuckyyankee]

🤔 Wish I still had it so I could look, you have me wondering now.

[@davidmathews2599]

Why are you yelling?

[@kentuckyyankee]

Was always told to "speak up so people can hear you!!! " Childhood trauma, working on it thank you for your patience.