1975 Honda CB

CB360-2102734

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This 1975 Honda CB360T is complete, unrestored and with the exception of a few common maintenance items, totally original. It runs and rides perfectly and is in great, almost new, condition. This machine is nearly the same today as it was when it left the factory in December of 1974, and it may well be one of the best surviving examples of the Honda 360 series. I’m the third owner of this bike. The first owner bought it from a dealer in Manchester, NH as a new, non-current in April ’77. He rode it for a total of 396 miles and then parked it. It sat for 23 years before being sold to the second owner in July of ’00. He never rode the bike and never tried to start it either. I bought the Honda in May of ’01 and have owned it ever since. When I got the bike, it still had 396 miles on the clock and hadn’t been started in 24 years. I gave it a good going over before I tried to start and ride it. First, the cylinders were soaked in oil for two weeks in case the piston rings had seized after so many years of inactivity. While they soaked, the fuel tank, which was quite rusty, was cleaned and lined with Kreem, and the carbs were dissembled and inspected. They were unusually clean and in perfect tune. Then, a new battery was installed, and the timing and valves were adjusted. After all of this, it was time to see if the bike would start. It fired on the third kick, started on the fifth and ran perfectly – amazing. Once running, I rode the 360 for about 200 miles, and then I rolled it into my living room in July of ’01, where it’s been ever since, to preserve it for whatever I had planned at the moment. About two months ago, I decided it was time the bike found a new home, so I moved it into my garage for another going over. I first rebuilt the front brake caliper and replaced the brake pads. Then, I checked cylinder compression, and both cylinders registered 162 lb/in2 (The shop manual specifies the acceptable range as 149-171 lb/in2.). Next, a new battery was installed and the timing and valves were adjusted. Then, I kicked the engine over twice, pressed the starter button and after a few seconds, the 360 was running perfectly again. The turn signal relay and fuel petcock were also replaced. The original petcock was rebuilt with new seals and a new filter screen, but afterward, it would not shut the fuel off completely. The replacement petcock is nearly indistinguishable from the original, and it looks and works great. Here, I need to add a word about the Common-Motor Collective in Houston, TX. These folks provided all of the parts needed to place the 360 back into service. In fact, the Collective has everything you need to rebuild brakes, carburetors, ignition systems and even engines on Honda 350/360 and 450/500 Twins. Their parts are nearly exact duplicates of OEM ones and are built to OEM or higher standards. Prices are reasonable too. Visit them at www.common-motor.com. No modifications at all have been made to the 360, and it’s as close to being entirely original as is possible. The only non-original items are the battery, caliper seal, front brake pads, fuel petcock and turn signal relay – that’s it. I still have the old petcock and relay, and they’re yours if you want them. All of the stickers are still on the bike, and all of the factory applied paint dabs are still clearly visible. The tires and tubes are original, but the tire sidewalls are badly cracked, and if you intend to ride the bike at all, the tires should be replaced. I have new IRC GS-11 tires in the correct sizes as well as new tubes and rim bands. These are all included with the bike. I have all of the other items that really complete a motorcycle but often go missing when it's time to sell. The tool kit is complete and in perfect condition. In fact, I don’t think the tools had ever been removed from their pouch when I bought the bike. The owner’s manual is also in perfect shape, and the plastic re-sealable pouch for it is in great shape too. In addition, I have both keys for the machine. When considering the originality of Honda 360’s, the subject of recalls needs to be discussed. This bike was never recalled. I have the original recall notice from American Honda (See pictures.) that covers the product update for the rocker arms and the recalls for the cam chain tensioner (and related parts) and wiring harness. The notice identifies the models and serial numbers of the machines affected. The engine and frame serial numbers for this bike are not within the range of those recalled. This 360 did not need the replacement parts specified by the recall program. The overall condition of the bike is very good to excellent. The paint is perfect, and all painted parts look new. In fact, the black paint is thicker and more lustrous than what I see on today’s bikes. The fuel tank has no scratches or dings of any kind and is entirely rust free. The side covers each have a small, hard-to-notice flaw. There is a crack about one-inch long on the right cover at the upper, back corner, and there is a thin, shallow scratch the same length in the same location on the left cover. The switch clusters look new as do the instrument faces. Check out the red zone on the tachometer face; it’s perfectly preserved. The seat has no tears and is still supple. Also, the exhaust pipes are in great shape with no rust at all. The only real blemishes on the bike are on the lower fork legs. There is patchy corrosion on both of them. I’m sure the corrosion can be removed while preserving the original finish, but I’ll leave that to someone who has the proper knowledge and experience to do so. There is also a small amount of light corrosion on the top of the points and alternator covers and on the top of the upper crankcase half behind the cylinders. In addition, there was superficial pitting on the fork tubes, mirror and turn signal stalks, shock springs and wheel rims when I bought the 360. I spent many hours polishing each of these by hand with a soft cloth and S100 Finish Restorer and was able to remove 80-90% of the pitting. I think the rest of it could be removed by polishing with a buffing wheel. The imperfections noted here were all present when I bought the bike. There is one more thing to note about the bike’s appearance. In the photographs, the fuel tank and side covers appear more blue than they really are. In fact, the motorcycle looks as if it’s painted Hawaiian Blue Metallic, a color available on the ’74 CB360. I can assure you that the color of the bike is the correct Candy Rivera Blue Metallic despite what the pictures show. The 360 runs and rides perfectly. The engine starts instantly, idles smoothly and pulls strongly through all of the gears. The gearbox works perfectly and requires very little effort to change gears. The clutch engages smoothly, and pull at the clutch lever is very light. Throttle pull is equally as light. In fact, the 360 carburets better, shifts easier and operates more smoothly than either of the last two contemporary bikes I’ve owned (’02 Triumph Sprint RS and ’09 Suzuki V-Strom 1000) and by a wide margin. In addition, the brakes and all electrics work fine too. This bike is still completely capable of doing anything you ask of it, and it could be placed in regular service today as an urban troller or day tripper. You’ll have to work it a little harder than you would with something newer or larger, but you’ll certainly enjoy doing it. The 360 was registered and insured in the state of Georgia from June, 2001 to June, 2006. It has not been registered or insured since. I have the original New Hampshire title for the bike, but the machine is not currently titled. When the motorcycle was sold to the second owner who was also a resident of NH, the first owner assigned the title to the second. The second owner never properly applied for a title in his name (Apparently, he wasn’t required to do so.), and when he sold the bike, he simply assigned the original title to me. The state of GA considers this second assignment a “break in the title chain,” and when this happens, GA will not issue a title for a machine. Therefore, I’ll have to sell the 360 with a Bill of Sale only. However, from what I understand, the bike, given its age, can easily be registered and insured in any state of the union with just a Bill of Sale. In addition, you are welcome to the original NH title if you want it. This Honda 360 is completely stock and as near as can be, completely original. It’s nearly exactly as it was when it left the factory over 42 years ago. The Honda really is a new motorcycle. In fact, it’s barely broken in since Honda recommended a break-in period of 600 miles. The Honda runs and rides perfectly, and it’s an absolute hoot to ride. Don’t miss your chance to own this 360. My guess is that you will enjoy it more than any other bike that you own. I’ll nearly guarantee it. I have described the bike accurately and honestly. To my knowledge, there are no defects or anything else wrong with the machine that hasn't been discussed. The bike is sold "as is" and "where is." There are no warranties expressed or implied. In addition, I’m more than happy to disclose my reserve. It’s a very reasonable $4000.00 I only sell and ship to buyers in the lower 48 states. International buyers and those from Alaska and Hawaii will be blocked from bidding. In addition, if you have a feedback score of less than 10, I’ll cancel your bid unless you contact me first. I’ve seen many, many motorcycles “sold” to bidders with 0 or single digit scores and then relisted because the winning bidder never paid up. The buyer is responsible for all shipping and pickup arrangements and costs. I will assist shipping in ways that I can such as being available when needed and helping to load. A $200.00 nonrefundable deposit made via PayPal is due within 48 hours of auction close. The balance can be paid with a personal check or cashier's check. The check must clear before the bike can be picked up. If you would like to visit and have a closer look at the machine, send me an email with a phone number, and I will call you to schedule an appointment. Thank you for looking.