(05-27-2022, 07:22 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: After some preliminary and preemptive maintenance, I took my first ride on the CB360 today:

- Cleaned internal centrifugal oil filter
- Cleaned internal oil pickup screen
- Changed engine oil
- Replaced engine gaskets
- Replaced JIS case screws with stainless allen-head bolts
- Cleaned starter button
- Cleaned starter solenoid
- Cleaned and verified wire connections
- Replaced battery
- Replaced exhaust gaskets
- Replaced rear tire
- Topped off the tank with fresh fuel and Stabil

The bike starts and runs like a champ. The fueling seems perfect and the gearbox is very slick. I don’t think I need to confirm the timing - it runs that good. It feels more substantial at 40-50-60 mph than my 125 Monkey ever did, though I’m not sure I would trust taking it on the highway yet. Like Ferret’s son's Ducati, this is probably a “50-mile bike,” if that. I certainly prefer it to my ex-RD350.

It could use a full cosmetic tear down and restoration but I’m not going there. It’s a rider, not a garage queen, and I know better than to start hunting down unobtanium replacement parts and ending up financially upside down. For now, it’s just a whimsical addition to my stable.

(05-27-2022, 08:35 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Just the engine covers and several o-rings as part of opening it up to service the centrifugal oil filter and oil screen. I had fun cracking loose the seized JIS case screws with PB Blaster and my 1970’s impact driver. Hadn’t used it since replacing the cam chain tensioner on my ex-CB400F back in the day. Wish I had known about JIS back then!

(05-27-2022, 06:57 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Long Ranger, is your 1970’s impact driver one you belt with a hammer? I bought one recently. It’s a wonderful thing and far less savage than an electric or battery one.