1976 Honda CB360t Project

[ronin_01r1]

I picked up a 1976 Honda CB360t for dirt cheap. It's going to be my first fixer upper. Looks exactly like this one....but older looking. It has some light rust on the spokes and a few other spots. It has trouble starting, but will eventually start and run if I give it some gas, but as soon as I let it idle on its own, it dies. The PO gave me new jets that he planned to install but never got around to it. I'm planning to get into the carbs this w/e and clean it out and replace the jets/needles.

I have a few questions, hopefully you guys can help me get off on the right foot with this thing..

What's a good cleaning solution I can get to clean the carbs? Preferably something from Autozone or Pepboys. Something besides Seafoam, something much stronger.

What's the best thing to remove the oxidation from the gas tank? The top of the tank looks white-ish. My friend says it's oxidation from sitting in the sun for too long and that I might be able to polish it off and get to the original paint underneath. I originally thought I had no choice but to strip/repaint it. If I can keep it original, that would be cool.

What's the best way to remove light rust? Preferably something I can pick up at Autozone or Pepboys.

Got any other tips or advice as I tackle my first fixer upper??? I'll post up actual pics when I get on my home PC.

[SPRHK]

Originally Posted by ronin_01r1

I picked up a 1976 Honda CB360t for dirt cheap. It's going to be my first fixer upper. Looks exactly like this one....but older looking. It has some light rust on the spokes and a few other spots. It has trouble starting, but will eventually start and run if I give it some gas, but as soon as I let it idle on its own, it dies. The PO gave me new jets that he planned to install but never got around to it. I'm planning to get into the carbs this w/e and clean it out and replace the jets/needles.

I have a few questions, hopefully you guys can help me get off on the right foot with this thing..

What's a good cleaning solution I can get to clean the carbs? Preferably something from Autozone or Pepboys. Something besides Seafoam, something much stronger.

What's the best thing to remove the oxidation from the gas tank? The top of the tank looks white-ish. My friend says it's oxidation from sitting in the sun for too long and that I might be able to polish it off and get to the original paint underneath. I originally thought I had no choice but to strip/repaint it. If I can keep it original, that would be cool.

What's the best way to remove light rust? Preferably something I can pick up at Autozone or Pepboys.

Got any other tips or advice as I tackle my first fixer upper??? I'll post up actual pics when I get on my home PC.

any brand carb cleaner usually works well, some better than others. Just be very careful not to get it on any rubber.
3m polishing compound works great, just be careful when using a electric buffer. You can burn through the paint if you are not careful.
Light rust has a nuber of choices. Navel jelly, fine steel wool,etc.

[ronin_01r1]

not too shabby. hoping to make this my commuter bike for the warmer months.

[SPRHK]

these are pretty much bulletproof if you maintain it. Good luck with it. If you find it a problem getting parts let me know. Good luck with it!

[JimRBlue]

Had a 78 CB... brings back memories. Best of luck with it!

[ronin_01r1]

found lots of rust inside the tank. i'm planning to use POR-15.

[Cakes206]

Wow, g'luck with the project Song.

[lightsdarkness]

i got one of those. Its a 1969 cb350. Rebuilt the entire bike.