1977 yamaha xs360

[l4ne4]

Starting a new project...




Not sure which direction I am going yet but I think this is a good start. xs360 all stock with 6200 miles. New headgasket, tires, carbs already rebuilt, electric start added. Needs the tank cleaned, rusty!

 

[xschris]

Keep it original. These bikes are more rare than the xs400 and only like 3k where made for the U.S. market.

 

[l4ne4]

That was my main plan. Won't do anything that can't be in done .

Have to get it started first. Sounds like its not getting any fuel but I will have more time tomorrow to figure it out.

 

[Specdog]

I really like the slab sided style of the 360.

 

[drewpy]

looks mint, keep as is and bask in its exclusivity

 

[LuckyEight]

I definitely agree!

 

[l4ne4]

I think I will. I can't even find a parts bike around here. I might need a new tank, we'll see after I try and clean the tank.

 

[Scorpio1963]

Put a clear inline fuel filter on it then you will know if its getting fuel or not.I love them cause you can tell if its no fuel or spark issues.

 

[l4ne4]

I have the filter. The petcock is clogged and that why I was not getting fuel.

Wonder how that happened....

Anyone ever clean a tank this bad? I'm going to let it sit in vinegar tomorrow.

 

[MrStubb]

I havent a clue on how thin the steel is that you have left but I think with all the time you'd have to put into it you'd likely get a little time out of it. The thing is would it be worth the time and expense? A Kreem system is about $60.00 plus a couple days for prep. Also no telling if you'd still find rust flakes finding their way thru. Think I'd be watchful for a tank somewhere.

 

[l4ne4]

Really not sure. I'll see what the vinegar leaves behind. I have been looking for a tank, anyone find one please let me know!

 

[LuckyEight]

something from Germany:

http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_odkw...m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=xs+360+tank&_sacat=0

 

[l4ne4]

Thanks for the link. I am going to try vinegar tonight. If it doesnt work I will be looking for a tank.

 

[volcomskater77]

wow that's clean!!
I have a 76 360 parts bike if you need anything
(points cover is finned, not flat like later models, just a heads up).

 

[l4ne4]

Cool! I do need some parts. You have a tank?

 

[l4ne4]

Here it is after a few days in vinegar.

Looks like that rust was just a thin layer, but covered the whole tank. I refilled it with vinegar and next I'll figure out how to get the rest of the rust out.

 

[bcware]

Add vinegar.

Add bbs or random metal hardware.

Shake.

Rinse with fuel once it's clean.

 

[l4ne4]

I am going to do exactly that. I was thinking about taking it to a pressure washer too, the remaining rust flaked off without much pressure. Figured the pressure washer would take care of a lot of it.

 

[MrStubb]

Just a thought put Stainless steel shot you can get from a Sporting goods store and some oil. Build your self a type of rotissery and let it roll Lind of like a rock polisher. You'd probably have to reposition it a few times to hit all corners but it sure would beat shakeing for hours.

 

[l4ne4]

I think that's why people put them in the dryer. I am pretty sure the pressure washer will get most of it. If not I'll try the dryer.