New to me UJM

[LongRanger_imp]

Gone, thanks for sharing that video. I hadn’t seen it before. I guess I am the grandpa but that’s okay. For those who haven’t watched it, their conclusion and closing remarks are a bit of a surprise. For me, I just like the way it looks. I’ll miss not having fuel injection up here at 8000’ but I’ve done that before and dealt with it.

The Monkey was fun but topped out at about 50 mph and really suffered going up hills, which we have a lot of around here. That, and the 12” wheels made it a bit of a handful “at speed.” So, in traffic, it was a bit nerve wracking and on open roads, it just wasn’t enough. Plus, I’m 6’6” and probably made a spectacle of myself riding it.

The RD350 was akin to riding a chainsaw. Very peaky, and the two-stroke injector oil was not inexpensive. Basically, it reminded me of my 1970 CB750KO. Quite a lovely sight in the garage but out on the road, I’ve been spoiled by way too many modern bikes to accept the compromised handling, braking, and suspension compliance these bikes offer. I don’t expect the CB360 to be much different in that regard but it should be easier to live with than the two-stroke.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Agreed LR. There are much better or calmer runabout and cruising alternatives than a two-stroke, particularly anything from the classic Yamaha RD family.

[michael1954]

When I was younger, some time ago, I thought the CB360 was the perfect size bike for around town, going to school and such. Keep her, she is a Beauty!

[suhawk305]

Beautiful find LR. The CB360 is a nice vintage Japanese motorcycle to own. I still enjoy an occasional spirited ride on my CB77 Super Hawk.

[Vic_imp]

1975 CB360T. Not a bike to set the world on fire but certainly better suited for short hops around town than my previous DT100, Monkey 125, RD350, and C650GT. Plus, parts are cheap and plentiful and it’ll give me something to work on. I’m way too big for it, but who cares. The levers will be replaced with the proper RLET levers it originally came with.

Hard to believe this bike is almost 50 years old!

that was my 1st bike that i bought new. bought from sun honda in thornton during month of march 1975. mine was that exact same color. it's cool to see this picture! thanks LR, for a picture that brings me back to those days. i lived in northglenn when i bought that bike and throughout that year i rode it on all the mountain roads west of boulder. fun! that one that you have looks real nice. very well preserved over all these years.

[LongRanger_imp]

Vic, I am writing this from the mountains west of Boulder as we speak. I’m at the Wondervu Cafe at the top of Coal Creek Canyon on my R1200R, enjoying pancakes and eggs (breakfast is the best meal of the day!). I’m sure you know the road like the back of your hand.

I visit Sun Honda all the time. They’re still in Thornton and they’re where I bought my CB50R. Good guys.

[Charlie Bravo_imp]

I learned to ride on a Honda 350 back in 1969 when I was in Thailand. Loved it! Had a CL 450 AND couple of 750 Nighthawks, and am lovin' the CB1100!

[redbirds_imp]

I learned to ride on a Honda 350 back in 1969 when I was in Thailand. Loved it! Had a CL 450 AND couple of 750 Nighthawks, and am lovin' the CB1100!

Hondas have always been my favorites and have never owned a bad one. I learned on a friend's BSA 441 but my first bike was a Honda.

[Vic_imp]

Vic, I am writing this from the mountains west of Boulder as we speak. I’m at the Wondervu Cafe at the top of Coal Creek Canyon on my R1200R, enjoying pancakes and eggs (breakfast is the best meal of the day!). I’m sure you know the road like the back of your hand.

I visit Sun Honda all the time. They’re still in Thornton and they’re where I bought my CB50R. Good guys.

far out! i love it out there. miss it. ride safe.

[rboe]

My 2nd bike was a CJ360T. No electric start, two into one, drum brakes - toured on it! I wouldn't mind having it again. For touring, back when the speed limit was 55mph, it was doable.