1975 CB360 from Slipstream Creations…
Launched in 1974 to succeed the extremely profitable CB350 twin (truly 325cc), the Honda CB360 boasted plenty of upgrades over its predecessor: extra displacement (356cc), together with a broader torque curve, six-speed transmission, slipper-type cam chain tensioner, trochoidal oil pump, and extra.
Just like the CB350, the 360 was an ideal all-rounder, with respectable dealing with and loads of attraction.
“The Honda CB360 is a motorbike that I’d most likely suggest above all others as a primary bike – it’s gentle, nimble, dependable and it does a valiant job of maintaining with the massive boys once you need to take it out canyon carving…” –Silodrome
In our opinion, James Fawcett of Slipstream Creations is the most effective within the enterprise in terms of stylish Honda CB builds, particularly the twins and singles. James has a knack for preserving the unique attraction and character of those machines whereas updating them to modern requirements of favor, tech, and reliability.
This ’75 CB360 “Backroads Scrambler” isn’t any exception — a wonderfully balanced mix of outdated and new, positive to offer many smiles and miles to the brand new proprietor. Highlights embrace a {custom} streamlined subframe and saddle, 18-inch wheels with dual-sport tires, rebuilt top-end with ported head and twin Mikuni carbs, modified CL high-pipe exhaust, detachable rear rack, CL360 tank with a beautiful Baylor inexperienced and gold paint job, and extra.
As with each Slipstream Creation, what units this bike is “all of the little, large particulars,” as James calls it. As an illustration, the custom-fabbed rear rack flows so nicely with the strains of the bike we’d most likely by no means take away it! Under, James provides us the small print on the construct.
Honda CB360 Scrambler: Within the Builder’s Phrases…
When a motorbike fanatic from California noticed a few of our earlier work on-line, he knew we may assist convey his imaginative and prescient for a enjoyable classic scrambler restomod to life. Beginning with a 1975 Honda CB360 that we already had right here within the store, we deliberate a construct incorporating Slipstream’s design sensibilities together with his personal purposeful and aesthetic preferences.
A glossy {custom} subframe helps tidy up this CB360 body and serves as a streamlined basis for the remainder of the construct.
Customized tank mounts permit the fitment of a barely extra compact CL350 scrambler tank.
Outsized 18-inch aluminum rims have been constructed with stainless-steel spokes from Buchanan’s Spoke & Rim, and wrapped in some dual-sport rubber from Shinko.
The gold accents on the wheels and modified Honda wing brand add a contact of sophistication, completely complementing the Baylor College inexperienced and gold theme.
The low-miles, however practically 50-year-old engine obtained some love, together with a top-end rebuild and ported head. Twin Mikuni VM30 carburetors provide gasoline.
The high-pipe exhaust headers come from a CL360 scrambler however are re-bent and modified to stream with the strains of the bike. The pipes have been topped off with shorty mufflers, and all the exhaust system was Cerakoted in a satin black end.
A couple of trendy touches assist this classic Honda profit from the most recent expertise. {The electrical} system has been up to date with a contemporary regulator/rectifier unit and a lithium battery tucked right into a {custom} tray underneath the seat. Digital ignition from Charlie’s Place changed the outdated factors ignition system for higher efficiency and reliability.
The lighting has all been upgraded to make use of LEDs, together with an built-in headlight / flip sign unit and an LED taillight / flip sign strip that’s recessed for a flush match within the {custom} seat hoop. With a TrailTech Vapor digital gauge unit, this practice scrambler blends classic attraction with high-tech performance.
Whereas all of these modifications look nice on paper, the proprietor of this bike wished to make certain this classic Honda could be a enjoyable and purposeful bike he may truly experience. Certainly one of his early requests was that the construct included a clear and easy pillion rack that was simple to connect and take away, and that didn’t distract from the bike’s clear strains. We have been capable of {custom} fabricate a easy rack that mounts simply, and flows so nicely with the general look of the bike we nearly choose the best way this CB360 appears with it on.
As with all of our builds, there’s probably not a single characteristic that steals the present. We’re all the time on the lookout for methods to thoughtfully incorporate particulars so we find yourself with a pleasant cohesive completed product. We expect we hit the mark with this practice Honda CB360 backroads scrambler.
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