1977 360 auto

[DeathFromAbove]

Is the tank supposed to be this high in the rear? I need a tank strap.

12.9 inches measured from the centers of the eyes.

Thanks Marty.

 

[ajcmbrown]

Nice work DFA, looking forward to updates!
Tony.

 

[DeathFromAbove]

I love building them, but can't ride for shit. Went to the Irish valley race and being my first was optimistic. That 450 killed me I DNF, not even one lap! Granted I'm fat and it was pretty muddy, buy I'm looking for an early 175 to build, in the mean time I think I found a 1974 Honda 175. The big bikes are gonna be my dirt road rides. I want to try with the smaller bike and see if I can kinda compete! We'll see!

 

[motomwo]

Is the tank supposed to be this high in the rear? I need a tank strap.

Thanks Marty.

Tank in the rear looks about the right height for that style of tank. You should have just one rubber oem tunnel pad on the top frame tube.

Marty

 

[motomwo]

I love building them, but can't ride for shit. Went to the Irish valley race and being my first was optimistic. That 450 killed me I DNF, not even one lap! Granted I'm fat and it was pretty muddy, buy I'm looking for an early 175 to build, in the mean time I think I found a 1974 Honda 175. The big bikes are gonna be my dirt road rides. I want to try with the smaller bike and see if I can kinda compete! We'll see!

Forget the Honda! Buy my restored 1975 husky 175XC!!!

Marty

 

[DeathFromAbove]

I'm sure it's sweet Marty , but I can only afford them totally trashed . But you can post a pic and pm the price after the missis heads off to bed!

 

[DeathFromAbove]

So I have been having trouble with the auto starting and keeping it running, no control with the idle screw. Started to look at the ignition AGAIN, and saw the exhaust marks on the front down tube looked a little high compared to the exhaust port. Pulled the exhaust and found the cylinder head nuts were loose!! The 2 bolts were tight but the nuts were loose. Pulled the head and there was a huge oil slick out the front of the head. Cleaned it up and reset the head. Torqued everything down and reinstalled the pipe hoping I found the problem. The bike started right up and controlled with the idle screw. Yeah team!! Now that I think about it, the kicker felt a little soft lately. So I learned a lesson. Also changed the rear shocks to a set I bought from Marty, and the bike feels much better to ride, still a little different with the front brake on the left and no shifter! Looks like I'll be selling a set of Ohlins, not sure what bike they would be for. Chris

 

[ajcmbrown]

Excellent result Chris! I bought one the same and once I get it home I will start a new thread, I just hope it turns out as nice as yours!

 

[DeathFromAbove]

Thanks Tony, It is an adventure learning these motors, super easy to work on though. I'm sure yours will turn out brilliant! Good Luck! Chris

 

[DeathFromAbove]

What is with all the new autos? This place was DEAD in February. Must be that Spring is in the air!! Good luck to EVERYONE!!

 

[ajcmbrown]

Except it's Autumn in Oz!

 

[DeathFromAbove]

Are the side cases on the 77 auto aluminum, and can they be welded? Chris

 

[ajcmbrown]

I believe thay are aluminium Chris.

 

[DeathFromAbove]

Just wondered if they were a Mag alloy or something, wouldn't want to light one of those up! Thanks Tony

 

[stormer254]

No mag alloy in/on Autos!!

 

[DeathFromAbove]

Thanks for the info everyone. I took the parts to MR P!! Took him about 30 min to finish it all, ALL business!! Here's some pics of the before and during. They still need to be dressed, maybe this weekend. Chris

 

[DeathFromAbove]

More pics. He's got a pile of broken grinders and some new ones at the ready!

 

[DeathFromAbove]

A job well done Thanks MR. P..

 

[DeathFromAbove]

More pics.

 

[DeathFromAbove]

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