1974 Honda CB

1058962

Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This auction is for a 1974 Honda CB360G motorcycle. Auction Ground Rules: For the overwhelming majority of eBayers who are honest and obey the rules, my apologies for having to put this in my auction description. If you have 10 or fewer eBay feedbacks and/or anything less than 100% positive feedback you need to contact me (via eBay messaging service) and let me know you are a serious bidder. If you won’t do that then you probably won’t pay either. (I’ve had that happen to me too many times to not put this disclaimer in.) If you don’t contact me before bidding; I’ll cancel your bid. Look at all of the pictures, read the description carefully, ask any questions you might have. (I was a teacher before I retired. The only stupid question is the one you do not ask!) History of the Bike: This bike is a TRUE barn find! Here is what I know about it. This is complicated; stay with me! I bought this from the son-in-law of the owner's wife (he's deceased). She had been storing it in their barn when the farm changed hands. The barn is falling down. (It was scary just going into it to retrieve it.) She didn't even remember that it was still there and when he confronted her with that knowledge, she told him to get rid of it. The title has long-ago been lost by her so I bought it from him on a Bill of Sale.. It was put in the barn at the end of the 1985 riding season (28 years ago). (We have “riding seasons” here in Iowa where it turns to arctic conditions for months at a time.) This bike was sitting on it's center stand (rusted away now) when I went into the barn to help bring it out. It had a quarter of a century of pigeon poop and barn dust on it before I cleaned it up to what you see in the pictures. Every winter I find an old bike to take apart in my workshop for something to do. It’s a hobby; I enjoy the restoration process. I don’t keep the bikes after. The Honda 360 was only made for a couple of years and they are very hard to find now. With the six speed transmission (basically an "overdrive") this bike rode as well on the highway as they did in the city. If it wasn't next to impossible to get a new (bonded) title in Iowa I would keep this one; it's that complete and that nice. I’m not a bike mechanic so once it gets to the point where it needs an $85-per-hour shop technician to get it running again I call it finished and sell it. Engine & Transmission: The engine turns over well and has good compression. The transmission shifts through all (6) gears via the shift foot-lever. At this time the bike is not running but I see no reason that it couldn’t with the proper attention that an engine sitting for 28 years would need. (Tune-up, carburetor cleaning, valve adjustments, fresh fluids, new battery, etc.) Tires & Wheels: Both tires appear to be the original equipment tires and although they show no weather-checking and hold air well, I would replace them to be safe. The wheels appear straight with all spokes present. There is surface rust on both rims and several spokes. Electrical: There is a key in the ignition and all wiring appears to be intact and in good condition. There is no battery. I’m sure it will need a new plug, set of points and condenser as part of the tune-up. It has a headlight and taillight and both are in excellent condition. All wiring harnesses and are intact. The spark plug wires have turned brittle and will need replacing. Chrome & Brightwork: The chrome is in good condition for a 39 year old bike. It has some minor use-rubs and and rust on all painted surfaces. There is some very minor pitting in some spots. The aluminum is clean and bright for the most part. There are some use-rubs on it in places. Paint & Seat: The tank and side covers have the original paint on them. The tank has a lot of use-scratches but not a single dent anywhere! The black frame paint is in good condition in some places and has rust on it in others. The seat is original and is in perfect, unworn/undamaged condition. The hinges work properly. Fuel System: The inside of the tank a coating of rust (see photo). The petcock has been disassembled and cleaned. It works properly. The carburetors will obviously need to be cleaned prior to starting the engine. Cables & Levers & Brakes:All of the cables are present and in working order. All of the cable levers are present and working. The front brake (disc) and master cylinder will need to be cleaned and fresh fluid bled into it. The rear brake (drum) works fine. Exhaust: The exhaust system is complete and in good-very good condition with some minor rust to the chrome. The mufflers are after-market but in excellent condition and fit perfectly. Payment: Payment (in full) is to be received within seven (7) days of the end of the auction. Payment must only be in the form of a USPS (no other brands) Money Order or a Cashier’s Check (drawn on a major US bank) and sent to me (via USPS mail) within that seven day period. I will also accept cash upon pickup if you come within that 7 day period. Pickup: I would like the bike to be removed from my address within 10 days of the end of the auction. I will work with any delivery service that you contract with if you don’t come for it yourself. I’ll help you load it and tie it down if you come yourself. Legal: The bike is sold with a Bill of Sale only; I do not have the title. There are no liens on the bike. I make no warranty or guarantee of the mechanical aspects of the bike. I have never heard or seen it run but honestly see no reason it shouldn’t with proper mechanical preparation. Summary: As previously stated, the bike is not running at this time. This bike is complete; a real "survivor" of the era of the early 70's. Review the photos carefully and you will see that all of the emblems and a lot of the little things usually missing on these old bikes are present on this one. The tank has no dents, the seat is perfect, the fenders have no dents and only surface rust; this would be a great project to restore completely. As you can see from my feedback I treat my buyers with respect and honesty and request the same in return. Look at the pictures, read the entire description and ask me any questions you might have. On Jan-11-13 at 08:57:07 PST, seller added the following information: I received the following message from an observant fellow eBayer and I answered him along with a picture of what he was referring to. But, eBay being what it is, they would not post either his question or my reply because it included a photograph and that would have given me an extra picture (worth 15 cents) in my auction for free and we sure wouldn't want that to happen! So, I am posting his question and my response and adding a photo to clarify the fact that this engine modification HAS BEEN DONE to this bike. I thank him for his interest and help! The CB360's had a recall on the cam chain tensioners. They were changed by the Honda dealers under the warranty. If the change was done it will show on the engine Vin# by means of two punch marks, one above the dash mark and one below the dash mark in the engine's vin#. Could you chech yours to see if the punch marks are present? This is what the vin# will look like: CB360-:123456. The punch marks will be one above and one below the dash mark shown in the middle. It will look like a colon mark. The engine vin# is located on the left side of the motor on the top and just below the carb bowls. The result of the cam chain tensioner not being changed is the possibility of the motor locking up when the tensioner brakes. This could happen at 60MPH so it is very important to have the update done. The cost of the update is $600-$1000 dollars that is IF you can find the updated parts to put in it. You have to pull the motor out of the frame and remove the top end to do it. Regards, Glenn